Date Posted: 6th April 2026
Applications from Indian nationals are invited under the following project on temporary basis with consolidated salary. The initial appointment will be for a period of 1 year. Funded by DST – Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI). The renewal of services for further duration of the project will be based on satisfactory performance. Interested candidates can apply via Online by submitting required documents before the deadline.
Job Details:
Job Role: Project Associate -II
Job Type: Temporary
Remuneration:
- Rs 35,000/- p.m. plus HRA as applicable (For NET/GATE qualified candidates)
- Rs 28000/- p.m. plus HRA as applicable (For others)
Job Location: Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Job Description:
Title of The Project Effect of add-on Yoga based intervention on neurophysiological attention mechanisms in schizophrenia-a randomized controlled trial
Vacancy Available Area:
- Indian Knowledge System & Mental Health Applications Centre (IKSMHA)
Funding Agency : DST – Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI)
Eligibility:
- Masters in Yoga/ Bachelors in Yoga & Naturopathy science or equivalent
AND
2 years research experience. - Age not more than 35 Years (Relaxation can be considered for candidates with exceptional records and as per Govt. Reservation Norms)
Desirable Qualification: Experience in EEG & fMRI data acquisition
Tenure of Project:Â End date: August 2028
Apply Mode: Online
How to Apply:
The candidates who are interested in applying for the above post should submit their details and CV online via the following link (before 10 PM on 22 April 2026).
Last Date to Apply: before 10 PM on 22 April 2026
Apply Link : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhw0H8LBdBI7QwJBPmnrRdhsCUV3nDFjl2l9XnliRKXfIhmQ/viewform
Detailed Job Notification: https://www.iitmandi.ac.in/recruitment/IITM_DST_RMG_524.pdf
Organization Profile:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi
About Organization:
The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi is one among the eighth newer second generation of IITs. IIT Mandi is a research university now located in Kamand Valley, Mandi city in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.
IIT Mandi’s campus (about 14 km from Mandi) is on the left bank of the Uhl River at Kamand and Salgi villages. There is great variation in the climatic conditions of Himachal due to extreme variation in elevation. The climate varies from hot and sub-humid tropical in the southern tracts to cold, alpine and glacial in the northern and eastern mountain ranges with more elevation.
Mandi has an average elevation of 1044 meters (3425 feet) and is situated on the banks of Beas. Mandi town falls in the lower most climatic zone of the Himalayas. These regions enjoys a wet-sub temperate climate of the foot hills (450-900 meters) as against the dry-cold alpine climate with snowfall at higher altitudes (2400-4800 meters). Average annual rainfall of Mandi is 1380 mm.
Since its inception the institute has been involved with various Research and Development (R&D) projects, the institute has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with many International and National universities, Companies, Research Centres, Organizations.
The institute became an IIT under The Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 2011, with the intention to expand the reach and to enhance the quality of technical education in the country. The Act was passed in the Lok Sabha on 24 March 2011 and by the Rajya Sabha on 30 April 2012.
Organization Website: https://www.iitism.ac.in/
Organization Address:
Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi
Himachal Pradesh 175001.
