Applications are invited for recruitment of various academic positions or jobs in Manipur University in 2026.
Manipur University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Consultant, Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow and Field cum Lab Assistant in a research project entitled ‘Sustainable Conversion of Phumdi Biomass from Loktak Lake into Green Energy, Biochar, and Vinegar for Livelihood Enhancement in Manipur’ in 2026.
Name of post : Consultant
No. of posts : 1
Essential Qualification : Eminent Retired Professional of Environmental Science/ Botany/ Bioenergy with evidence of implemented coordinated projects under his/her supervision.
Desirable : Holding experience as Advisor/ Expert member/Consultant to Scientific Bodies of
the Govt. of India and or to Foreign Agencies with interest to work in Manipur for
catering advisory services to the Project Team.
Name of post : Research Associate-II
No. of posts : 1
Essential Qualification : 1st Class in UG & PG degree in Botany/ Environmental Science with Ph.D. degree as per UGC norms, having successfully completed 2 years of independent Postdoctoral Research sponsored by Government Bodies viz. DBT, DST, CSIR etc.
Desirable : Having evidence of Registered Patent, Publications in SCI Journals & Report
Compilation with Experience in Biomass conversion/Composting & Water quality analysis.
Name of post : Research Associate-I
No. of posts : 1
Essential Qualification : Post-graduation with valid grade in Botany/ Environmental Science and Ph.D. degree as per UGC norms having research experience in the thrust area of the
project.
Desirable : Having evidence of Registered/ Applied Patent, Publications in SCI Journals in
relevant areas of the project or on Loktak lake Ecosystem. Experience in Biomass conversion/ Pyrolysis/ Applications of Vinegar & Biochar as Pesticide/ Fertilizer etc.
Name of post : Junior Research Fellow
No. of posts : 2
Essential Qualification : Post-graduation with valid grade in Soil Science (Agri)/ Forestry as per UGC/ICAR norms with NET/SET/GATE.
Desirable : Practical Knowledge of Plant & Soil analysis, Applications of Vinegar & Biochar as
Pesticide/ Fertilizer and or Wood preservation methods using Organic & Inorganic pesticides.
Name of post : Field cum Lab Assistant
No. of posts : 1
Essential Qualification : Graduate in any discipline with knowledge of Plant & Soil handling.
Desirable : Science background with working experience in Field & Laboratory oriented
Sponsored Projects.
How to apply :
Interested candidates may submit a Full Curriculum Vitae along with supporting documents to the Principal Investigator through email at [email protected]
They may also send a hard copy to the Principal Investigator, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal-795003
Last date for submission of applications is 25th March 2026.
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