Research Positions at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, , Karnataka, India

October 5, 2026

Research Positions in Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials & Additive Manufacturing – Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Summary

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, invites applications for three research positions under an ICMR extramural research project titled “Development and Translational Validation of CT-Guided Biodegradable Patient-Specific Implants for Mandibular Reconstruction Following Tumor Resection and Trauma.” The positions are based in the Department of Integrated Research, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal.

The project focuses on developing and validating patient-specific biodegradable bioactive implants for mandibular reconstruction, integrating medical imaging, 3D modelling, additive manufacturing, regenerative biomaterials, and preclinical validation.

Available Positions

Position	Vacancies	Qualification	Remuneration
Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)	01	PG degree + 3 years relevant research experience or PhD in relevant discipline	₹67,000 + 10% HRA/month
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)	01	Postgraduate degree in relevant discipline	₹56,000 + 10% HRA/month
Project Technical Support-III	01	Graduate degree + 3 years experience or PG degree in relevant field	₹28,000 + 10% HRA/month

The project is initially for one year and may be extended up to three years, depending on performance and project requirements.

Designation

Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
Project Technical Support-III

Research Area

Biomedical Engineering
Biomaterials
Tissue Engineering
Regenerative Medicine
Bone Regeneration
Medical Image Processing
CT/DICOM-based 3D Segmentation
Patient-Specific 3D Modelling and CAD
Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
Polymer–Bioactive Glass Composites
Biomaterial and Scaffold Characterization
Translational Biomedical Research

Location

Department of Integrated Research, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, India.

Eligibility / Qualification

1. Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)
Candidates should have a postgraduate degree, including an integrated postgraduate degree, in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, along with three years of relevant post-qualification research experience, or a PhD in a relevant discipline, as applicable.

Preferred experience includes:

CT/DICOM-based medical image processing and 3D segmentation
Patient-specific 3D modelling and CAD
Biomaterials, tissue engineering, bone regeneration or additive manufacturing
FDM-based 3D printing
Mechanical, physicochemical and/or structural characterization of biomaterials and scaffolds
Scientific publications in relevant areas.

2. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
A postgraduate degree, including an integrated postgraduate degree, in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline is required.

Preferred candidates should have experience in at least two of the following:

Biomaterials, tissue engineering or regenerative medicine
Additive manufacturing/3D printing, particularly FDM-based fabrication
CAD, patient-specific 3D modelling and/or medical image processing
Physicochemical, mechanical or biological characterization of biomaterials and scaffolds.

3. Project Technical Support-III
Candidates should have either:

A 3-year Graduate degree in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences or Materials Science plus 3 years of post-qualification experience, OR
A Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences or Materials Science.

Preferred experience: Computational modelling relevant to biology/biomedical engineering.

Job Description

Selected candidates will contribute to an interdisciplinary ICMR-funded research project aimed at developing and translationally validating CT-guided, biodegradable, patient-specific implants for mandibular reconstruction following tumor resection and trauma.

The research involves:

Processing CT/DICOM medical imaging data
3D segmentation and extraction of anatomical defects
Patient-specific 3D modelling and CAD
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing
Development and evaluation of regenerative biomaterials
Fabrication of polymer/polymer–bioactive glass composite systems
Mechanical, physicochemical and structural characterization
Preclinical and translational research activities

Researchers will work in collaboration with biomedical/engineering scientists, maxillofacial and plastic surgeons, and scientists involved in large-animal preclinical evaluation.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their detailed CV by email to:

Director – HR
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Madhav Nagar, Manipal – 576104
Udupi, Karnataka, India

Email: jobs.research@manipal.edu
Phone: 0820-2923433

Important: Applicants must mention the relevant Job Code in the subject line of the application. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email regarding the interview date. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.