| Job Title: MCNS Faculty Job Category(s) : Faculty Member Job Description : Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University invites applications from potential candidates across the globe for faculty position at Manipal Centre for Natural Sciences (MCNS), Centre of Excellence, Manipal, a constituent unit of MAHE, Manipal. Candidates with strong research experience in astrophysics are encouraged to apply. Experience with multi-wavelength observations, astronomical data analysis, astronomical instrument design and development, would be highly desirable. The MCNS research group in Astrophysics is particularly seeking candidates with experience in one of the following areas: accretion in compact binary systems, physics of active galactic nuclei and sun and solar system physics. Successful candidates will join the astrophysics research team at MCNS, working with students and postdocs. Since MCNS does not have large astronomical observational facilities, they are encouraged to make maximal use of national and international facilities in pursuit of their research. A minimum of three years of post-doctoral experience at a reputed institution and an excellent publication record are required. Additional weightage will be given to candidates with postgraduate-level teaching experience, a history of mentoring research students, and a demonstrated ability to secure external research funding. Application deadline : 2025-12-15 Institutional URL with the announcement : https://manipal.edu/mcns-manipal.html Announcement Brochure/Poster/Notification : Faculty MCNS Mpl - Nov 17 2025.pdf Name of the Contact Person : Director, MCNS Affiliation of the Contact Person : Manipal Academy of Higher Education Email of the Contact Person : director.mcns@manipal.edu Other Remarks : Apply with a detailed CV, Statement of Research and copies of certificates in support of qualification to jobs@manipal.edu |