Project Research Scientist – I (Non-Medical)

Manipal; Mangaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Manipal invites applications for a Project Research Scientist – I (Non-Medical) in the Health Sciences domain, based at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, MAHE. You will support developmental assessments, rehabilitation activities and data collection for a long-term study on neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants.

The role requires a Master of Physiotherapy or Master of Occupational Therapy, Kannada fluency, and experience in developmental rehabilitation of infants and young children.

Qualifications

• Master of Physiotherapy or Master of Occupational Therapy.
• Fluency in Kannada and experience in developmental rehabilitation of infants and young children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support developmental assessments and rehabilitation activities.
• Data collection and project implementation.
• Participant follow-up and coordination with ASHA teams as applicable.

Skills

Kannada fluency

Developmental rehabilitation

Data collection

Education

Master of Physiotherapy

Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-Medical)

| Health Sciences

Project Title

Development, Validation and Evaluation of an Integrated Digital Platform and ASHA-Supported Home-Based Intervention to Improve Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Moderate and Late Preterm Infants

Work Location

Department of Paediatrics, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, MAHE

Job Description

Support developmental assessments, rehabilitation activities, participant follow-up, data collection and project implementation.

Master of Physiotherapy or Master of Occupational Therapy

Fluency in Kannada and experience in developmental rehabilitation of infants and young children preferred.

One year initially, extendable up to three years.