PhD

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
Roorkee – 247 667
Uttrakhand

IIT Roorkee full time/part time Ph.D. Programmes Spring Semester (Session 2010-11) in the following departments/centres:

DEPARTMENTS/CENTERS

Biotechnology

ADMISSION CATEGORIES

The applicant for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall be classified under any one of the following categories which will be decided and recommended by DRC/CRC.

(I) Full-time Research student/ Candidate

a) Research student/Candidate getting Institute MHRD assistantship.
b) Research student/Candidate including foreign nationals getting financial support from Govt. / Semi Govt. agencies (QIP, CSIR, UGC, DAE, DST, DBT, NBHM, JEST, ICCR, NDF, etc.)
c) Research student/Candidate including foreign nationals supported by a sponsoring organization, the applicant (Sponsored Research Student/ Candidate) having TWO years experience out of which at least ONE year experience with the sponsoring agency.

d) Self Financed Research student/ Candidate
—Indian: This category refers to persons with experience and with good track record to join the doctoral programme. They will be admitted along with the regular research students through the usual admission procedure.

—Foreign: Admission of Foreign nationals to Ph.D. programme will be made as per policy and direction of the Govt. of India from time to time

—Study Leave: This category refers to persons who are released from governmental or educational institutions on study leave for a period of not less than three years for pursuing Ph.D. programme. They will be admitted along with the regular research students through the usual admission procedure.

*e) Research student / Candidate regularly working full time in an R & D project at IITR. His Ph.D. topic is in confirmation to the project as certified by the SRC.

II) Part-time Research Student/ Candidate:

a) Research student/Candidate working as a regular employee in the Institute

*b) Research student / Candidate working regularly full-time in an R&D project in the institute. The project must have tenure of at least next 2 years. c) Research student / Candidate working in other organizations / institutes, approved by IIT Roorkee as Research Centre or having MoU for research purposes.

* The research student / candidate working in a project will be given full time status, provided his research for Ph.D. is related to the project as certified by the SRC. However, part time research student/candidate may be given full time status when the project tenure is completed.

ELIGIBILITY
An applicant belonging to the above admission categories should possess the following qualifications in appropriate areas to be eligible to apply for admission for the Ph.D. programme of the Institute.

Masters degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Urban & Rural Planning / Pharmacy / Computer Applications of 3 years duration after graduation in respective discipline or equivalent with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) where marks are awarded.
OR
Masters degree in Sciences/Humanities & Social Sciences/ Management in respective discipline or equivalent with a valid NET or valid GATE or valid GPAT score and minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute where letter grades are awarded; or 60% marks where marks are awarded.
OR
B.Tech. / B.Arch. degree or equivalent in respective discipline with excellent academic record (with a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10 point scale or equivalent or 70% marks) and in possession of a valid GATE score.

The admission eligibility requirements may be relaxed to 5.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent, or to 55% marks to the following categories:
a. SC/ST candidates with Master's degree.
b. Any category of PD (Persons with disabilities) Candidate holding B.Tech. degree or equivalent degree.
c. Academic staff of the Institute who has an experience of more than 5 years.

3. Eligibility for Part-time Ph.D.

a) The applicant possesses the minimum entry qualifications for the degree as given in admission eligibility point 1;
b) The applicant proves that his official duties permit him to devote sufficient time to research;
c) He / She will be required to reside at the Institute for a period of not less than 6 months during his/her registration for the degree. (This condition of minimum residence period will be automatically waived for candidates who are working in Roorkee or in Organizations / institutions located within a distance of 100 km from the Institute).
d) The facility of part time registration will also be available to all employees of the IIT Roorkee or candidates working in organizations having MoU with IITR or organizations approved by IIT Roorkee as Research Centres. Such applicants are exempted from the requirement of having valid GATE/NET/GPAT.
e) The applicants must have been in continuous service with the sponsoring organization for at least two years at the time of submitting the application form for admission.
f) The candidates working in Institute/University awarding Ph.D. degree itself are not eligible for admission as part-time candidate.

Employee seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme with minimum of two years service in an organization or confirmed regular employee may obtain and submit 'No Objection Certificate' from the employer to the effect that the duties allotted by the employer will allow the required time for this pursuit.

TO APPLY

Application form and other details can be downloaded from www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions and the completed application form should be sent to Chairman, PG Admission-2011 along with a demand draft of Rs. 200/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee. Separate applications be sent for separate departments. Application form with other detailed information can also be obtained from the Chairman, PG Admission-2011, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247 667 by sending a demand draft for Rs. 250/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IITR and a self addressed envelope (23 x 17 cm).

Please visit the Institute website http://www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions.html for detailed information concerning admissions and application forms.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM IS OCTOBER 29, 2010

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PhD

IITB-Monash Research Academy
IITB, Powai
Mumbai 400076

IITB Monash PhD Admissions 2011

The IITB-Monash Research Academy, based in Mumbai, India is an exciting partnership between the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) and Monash University – two of the world's leading educational and research institutions. Together IITB and Monash are taking a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary research that can effectively deliver high impact, integrated solutions to complex research problems for industry, government and the broader research community.

Current Research Themes

Research will be conducted in a team-based approach. Research in The Academy will be truly multi-disciplinary which will allow discoveries to be made at the interface of disciplines.

The Academy’s intention is to organise research into classes of problems that seeks to address a key research-theme or sector-goal.

Six key research themes have been identified:

Advanced computational engineering, simulation and manufacture

Infrastructure engineering

Clean energy

Water

Nanotechnology

Biotechnology and Stem Cell Research

For PhD candidates

Step 1

The Expression of Interest (EOI) stage for the December 2010 intake is now open.

Please click here to fill in the Expression of Interest (EOI) Form which will enable us to adequately evaluate your background, academic record and research interests.

If your EOI form is found to be suitable, you will receive an email indicating you are able to proceed to Step 2 of the application stage.

If your EOI form is found NOT to be suitable, you will also be notified via email. In case you have any doubts, please read the Applications Process FAQ before sending your doubts to students@iitbmonash.org. We will not respond to queries that have already been adequately answered in the FAQ document.

Step 2

If your EOI Form is found to be suitable, you will need to download and complete the full application form, Form A. Contained in the email sent to you will be a unique Form A Number (FAN).

Upon completion of your Form A, please upload it to this site. For logging in to the Form A site, use your unique Form A Number (FAN). Do not give this FAN to anyone else. It is for your use only. Moreover, you can use your FAN only once. At the site, you will need to upload your Form A as well as copies of all of your academic transcripts, publications GATE score sheet, and other supporting documentation. Remember again that you will only have one opportunity to use your FAN to login to the site to upload all of your documentation related to the applications-process.

So it will be most optimal if you collect all documentation relating to your application before visiting the site.

Phd Program – list of students that have accepted offers

The list of students who have accepted offers in the June 2010 intake is now available - click here. Successful candidates should have received an email with details of the offer.

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JRF

Department of Microbiology
BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
VARANASI-221005

JRF @ Rs 12,000/- p.m. +15% HRA

DBT sponsored project entitled “Molecular analysis of AmpC Beta Lactamases, their association with integrons and the role of gene cassettes in transfer of Multiple Drug Resistant Determinants in Gram Negative Clinical Isolates” sanctioned for a period of three years. The posts are purely temporary and co-terminous with the project.

MSc Microbiology/Medical microbiology /Biochemistry/Biotechnology from a recognized university with 55% marks and preferably NET LS/GATE qualified.

Candidates with experience in the area of project or related field will be preferred. All qualifications being equal, SC/ST candidates will be given preference as per the GOI rules.

Application on plain paper with biodata and attested copies of all mark sheets/certificates and documents in support of experience should reach within 21 days of the advertisement (Advertised date 16th September 2010) to Prof. M. R Sen, Principal Investigator (PI), DBT Project code P-07-467, Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221005.

No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.

Prof. M. R Sen

Principal Investigator

DBT Project Code P-07-467

Department of Microbiology,

Institute of Medical Sciences,

BHU, Varanasi- 221005

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RA

National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
P.O. Box No. 10531,
New Delhi - 110 067

Research Associate

DBT research project entitled "Functional analysis of gene regulatory networks during flower and seed development in rice" under the guidance of Prof. Akhilesh Kumar Tyagi, Director, NIPGR, New Delhi.

Emoluments & Educational Qualifications:

Research Associate (One post): Rs. 18,000/- p.m. + HRA

Candidates having Ph.D. degree (awarded) in any subject area of Life Science with throughout good academic record having first division.

Candidate with prior post-doctoral experience in a relevant area, good publication record, and advanced training in molecular biology/ transgenics are desirable.

The position is completely on temporary basis and is co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for one year, which can be curtailed or extended based on the candidate's performance and discretion of the Competent Authority.

Last date to Apply 28th September 2010

Prof. Akhilesh K. Tyagi
Director
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box No. 10531,
New Delhi - 110 067

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PhD

National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)
Rourkela - 769008
Orissa

Admission To Ph.D / M.Tech.(Research) Programmes Starting Spring Semester (January), 2011.

Applications are invited online from eligible candidates for admission to Ph.D. and M.Tech.(Research) Programmes of the Institute with or without fellowship for Spring Semester 2010-11.

Departments and field of Research

Biotechnology and Medical Engineering

Ceramic Engineering

Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering (Including Instrumentation Engineering)
Industrial Design
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Mining Engineering
School of Management
Chemistry
Life Science
Mathematics
Physics

Humanities & Social Sciences (English, Psychology, Economics & Sociology)

Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme:

The minimum qualification required for admission to Ph.D. programme in Engineering, Science, Management, Humanities & Social Science is one of the following:

a) M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm in relevant discipline with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60 percent marks in aggregate in both B.Tech. (or M.Sc./M.Pharm/MCA) and M.Tech. levels from a recognized technical Institute or University.
b) B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm/MCA or equivalent in relevant discipline with CGPA of 7.0 or 65 percent marks in aggregate.
c) M.Sc. in Basic Sciences with CGPA 7.0 or 65 percent marks in aggregate in relevant disciplines.
d) M.B.B.S. with CGPA 6.5 or 60 percent marks in aggregate.
e) M. Sc. /M.A. / MBA / M.Com. in Humanities or Social Sciences or Management with CGPA 6.5 or 60 percent marks.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech (Research) Programme:

The minimum qualification required for admission to M.Tech (Research) programme in Engineering, Science, Management, Humanities & Social Science is one of the following:
a) B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm/MCA or equivalent in relevant discipline with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA).
b) M.Sc. in Basic Sciences with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA) in relevant disciplines.
c) M.B.B.S. with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA).
d) M. Sc. /M.A. / MBA / M.Com. in Humanities, Social Sciences or Management with 60 per cent marks or 6.5 CGPA.

Applicants Awaiting Results

Applicants who have fully completed the final examination and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for both M.Tech(Res) and PhD programmes. The following conditions apply:
1. For all course based degrees [B.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, M.Tech (Regular)] results need to have been published before admission isgranted.
2. For thesis based Postgraduate degrees [M.Tech (By Research), MS or equivalent] a student given admission to the PhDprogramme is permitted one year from the date of his/her thesis submission (proof required) to submit successful result. During this period students awarded fellowship will be paid fellowship at B.Tech rate. Difference of fellowship will be paid on submission of results.

Qualifying Degrees for Admission to Ph.D. / M.Tech (Research) Programmes

Department Biotechnology and Medical Engineering (BM)

Requisite Academic Qualification B.Tech in Biotechnology /Biomedical Engg. / Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Metallurgical / Polymer/ Instrumentation Engg./ B.Pharm/ MBBS.

Department Life Sciences (LS)

Requisite Academic Qualification M.Sc. in Life Sciences,Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and MBBS, BVSc.

Notes:

1. Students with B.Tech. background will be given preference over students with M.Sc. background, even with an M.Tech. degree, for selection as Research Scholars in Engineering Disciplines.
2. Students with any other relevant background can be eligible with approval of Senate or Chairman, Senate on the recommendation of the DAC (PG & R).
3. Science students admitted to Ph.D. programme in Engineering need Mathematics in +3 level. Students without Mathematics in +3 level may be admitted under the condition that they will have to register for 16 credits of 100 and 200 level Mathematics & Computer Science courses (Theory and Practical) in addition to their normal course requirement, and secure at least C grade in each course.

Notes:
1. There is no relaxation in academic requirement for SC/ST/OBC/Handicapped students.
2. Students of one discipline may seek admission in a related department which will be considered on the basis of merit of the case. Selection will be made on the basis of academic record, relevance of qualification, candidate’s research interest, existing research programmes and facilities of the departments, and performance in tests and/or interviews.

Financial support:

Fellowships/Assistantships are available to meritorious Ph.D. and M.Tech(Res) students of all departments, the rate of which is given in the following table.

Sl. No. 1.

Academic Programme Ph.D.

QualificationM.Tech./M.Pharm/MBBS

Period 1st & 2nd year 14,000/- 3rd & 4th year

Rate of Fellowship/ Assistantship 15,000/-

Sl. No. 2.

Academic ProgrammePh.D.

QualificationB.Tech./B.Pharm./M.Sc./MA/ MCA [With valid GATE/NET score only]

Period Rate of Fellowship/ Assistantship 1st & 2nd year12,000/- 3rd & 4th year 14,000/-

Sl. No. 3.

Academic Programme M.Tech.(Res)

Qualification B.Tech./ B.Pharm./ MBA/ M.Sc./ MCA/ MBBS/M.Com./M.A.[With valid GATE/ NET score only]

Period 2 years

Rate of Fellowship/ Assistantship 8,000/-

Institute fellowships will not be awarded to candidates above 32 years of age for Ph.D.(35 years for SC/ST and women candidates) and above 28 for M.Tech (Res) (31 years for SC/ST and women candidates) on the date of interview. The restriction shall not apply to scholarships awarded by external agencies or sponsored projects.

A student receiving fellowship or other financial support is required to assist faculty members of department in teaching and research activity. He may be required to take theory, tutorial and laboratory classes, assist in student projects or other R & D activities as assigned by the HOD.

Financial support is initially for a period of one year. All financial support can be renewed on year to year basis on satisfactory performance.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria may submit online application following the instructions. Applicants are advised to (a) use Internet Explorer browser version 6.0 or above, (b) read the advertisement carefully, (c) read the instructions to fill up the online application form (d) fill up and submit the online application form accordingly and (e) take the print out of the online application submitted with setting Paper size : A4, and margins as Left : 0.165, Right : 0.165, Top : 0.16 and Bottom : 0.165 inches. Applicants are required to send the print out of the application submitted online attaching a non-refundable demand draft of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred) in favour of Director, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, payable at any bank in Rourkela and appropriate Sponsorship Certificate (if applicable) and no other documents to “The Assistant Registrar (Academic), National Institute of Technology, Rourkela – 769 008 (Odisha)”. The envelope containing application form should be superscribed by “Application for PhD/M.Tech(Research)”.

The last date for receiving application form is 6th October 2010 (Wednesday). Application forms received after due date may not be considered.

The results of scrutiny and selection will be displayed in the Institute website www.nitrkl.ac.in as per the dates given below and no intimation will be sent to the candidates by post. The candidates are requested to visit Institute website accordingly:

For further details please contact:

Dean(Ac), NIT Rourkela. Phone 0661-2462702, Email: dean-aa@nitrkl.ac.in
Assistant Registrar (Ac), NIT Rourkela, Phone 0661-2462031, Email: ar-acad@nitrkl.ac.in

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SRF and RA at Chennai

TAMIL NADU VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY (TANUVAS)
Madhavaram Milk Colony
Chennai – 600 051

WALK-IN INTERVIEW

A walk-in interview would be held for eight posts of Research Fellows for the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), UK funded collaborative research projects on

1. “Remote integrated systems for controlling nematodes using emerging technology for both resource – poor and commercial farmers” (RISC-NET)

2. “Anticoccidial vaccine development : The importance of genetic diversity and delivery strategy” and

3. “Developing a validation portfolio to exploit key virulence proteins in Fasciola species for parasite control” at the Department of Veterinary Parasitology / Animal Biotechnology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-600 007 and Leptospirosis Research Laboratory, Centre for Animal Health Studies, Madhavaram, Chennai – 600 051 for 3 years. The post is purely temporary and need based and they should not claim regular employment at a later date.

1. Research Associate - 2 Posts

Salary Rs.22,000/- per month + eligible HRA

Qualifications PhD in Veterinary Science / Life Sciences or other related disciplines (or)

MVSc/MPharm/ME, MTech in Biotechnology / Life Sciences or other related disciplines with three years of teaching / research experience in the related area

2. Senior Research Fellow - 6 Posts

M.V.Sc. in Animal Health subjects / Animal Biotechnology or other related discipline

Salary Rs.18,000/- per month + eligible HRA

M.Sc. in Life Sciences or other related disciplines

Salary Rs.12,000/- per month + eligible HRA

Candidates with OGPA of 3.50 / 4.00 or 8.00 / 10.00 or First Class or equivalent grade / marks are preferred.

Filled in application in the prescribed format should be brought along with relevant original certificates and photo identity to the Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Madras Veterinary College, Vepery, Chennai – 600 007 on the day of walk-in interview i.e. on 01.10.2010 at 10.00 A.M.

A one hour objective type of written test followed by interview would be held on the same day. The applicants already working should bring the No Objection Certificate from their current employer on the day of walk-in interview.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview.

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SRF and RA at Trichy

National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB)
Thogamalai Road
Thayanur Post
Tiruchirapalli 620 102 Tamil Nadu

S.No.01.

Name of the Project Name of . Farming Crop Specific DUS Guidelines for Banana (Musa spp.) funded by PPV&FRA, Ministry of Agri., Govt. of India.

Senior Research Fellow – 2 Nos.

Qualification M.Sc. in Horticulture / Botany / Biotechnology Bachelor’s degree with working knowledge in computer / MS Office

Salary (in Rupees) Rs.12000/- plus HRA @ 20% for I & II Year. Rs.14000/- plus HRA @ 20% for III Year As per Central Govt. Daily Wages rates.

S.No. 02.

Name of the Project Name of Intellectual Property Management and Transfer / Commercialization of Agricultural Technology funded by ICAR, New Delhi

Research Associate – 1 No.

Up to 31.03.2012

Qualification M.Sc. in Agriculture / Horticulture / Biotechnology/ Life Sciences /Bioinformatics/ with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university.

Desirable : Degree or diploma in IPR Management / Patent search / Plant variety protection etc.

Salary (in Rupees) Rs.17000/- plus HRA @ 20% for M.Sc. holders. Rs.18000/- plus HRA @ 20% forPh.D. holders.

S.No. 03.

Name of the Project Name of Regeneration and safety duplication of priority Musa collections funded by Bioversity, France & FAO, Rome.

Ph.D. Scholar – 1 No.

Up to 31.03.2012

Qualification M.Sc. in Horticulture / Biotechnology / Botany

Salary (in Rupees) Rs.7000/- (fixed)

Experience for all: Preferably in Banana Cultivation.

Age limit : Not exceeding 30 years for men and 35 years for women as on the date ofWalk-in-interview. Relaxable up to 5 years for persons already working as RAs/SRFs in other ICAR institutes / organizations. -2- Interested candidates are requested to attend the Walk-in-interview with their bio-data neatly typed in computer (in MS WORD – TIMES NEW ROMAN font – size 12), copies of certificates, experience certificates, publications and two passport size photos. Original certificates should be produced for verification at the time of walk-in-interview.

General instructions for candidates:

1. Separate applications for the each of the above post may neatly be typed in MSWORD – TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT – 12 SIZE in the prescribed format given below containing particulars / information duly supported by attested copies of educational / technical experience certificate etc. The applications complete in all respects, should be submitted at the time of walk in interview on 24.09.2010 (Friday), 10.00 AM at the Centre.
2. Persons already employed should route their application through proper channel.
3. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates called for interview.
4. The appointment as Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow / Ph.D Scholar / Data Manager under aided projects is temporary in nature and co-teminus with the project.
5. No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates in connection with the process of selection / test / interview / appointment. Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification.
6. The Director, NRCB reserves the right to short list the candidates for test / interview, depending on the number of applications received.
7. The Director, NRCB reserves the right to fill up the post without assigning any reason
thereof.

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JRF

North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU)
Shillong-22
Meghalaya

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOINFORMATICS SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Department of Information Technology funded research project “Development of web based microbial database ( bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi) of North-East India” sanctioned to Dr SR Joshi as Principal Investigator in the Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, NEHU, Shillong

(i) Junior Research Fellow

Qualifications : M.Sc in Biotechnology/Microbiology.

Stipend : Rs 12000/- p.m. plus HRA for the first two years and Rs 14000/-p.m. plus HRA for subsequent years.

(ii) Project Assistant

Qualifications : B. Sc with knowledge of computers and database handling.

Stipend : Rs 8000/- p.m. for the first two years and Rs 10000/- p.m. for subsequent years

The Walk-in interview will be held on 24th September 2010 at 10.30 AM in the Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics , North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong – 793 022, Meghalaya.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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JRF and SRF

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY
(Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India)
NIOT Campus, Velachery–Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai,
Chennai-600 100

Project Assistant/JRF

National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, a technical arm of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, is functioning with broad objective of promoting technology development in various mission mode objective activities related to Ocean Engineering and Ocean Resource exploitation. The Institute invites applications from talented and motivated candidates to work in the challenging area of Ocean Technology for the following Project posts , online through website of NIOT mentioned below:

1. PROJECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - No. of Post(s) – 2

Salary Range : Rs.24,900 to 28,200

Essential Qualifications / Experience: First Class in M..Sc Botany / Zoology / Microbiology/ Biotechnology / Biochemistry with 5 yrs of Experience in relevant field.

Age Limit: Below 30 yrs

2. JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – No. of Post(s) – 2

Fellowship : Rs.16,000+HRA @ Government Rates + Medical benefits as per the rules of the Institution

Essential Qualifications / Experience: First Class with M.Sc Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry with qualified NET (CSIR/UGC)

Age Limit: Below 28 yrs

Application should be sent to ‘The Director, National Institute of Ocean Technology, Velachery-Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600 100, India’ so as to reach on or before the due date, duly super scribing on the envelope “the post and discipline for which applied”.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS :

11.10.2010 (online)

18.10.2010 (Hard copy with enclosures)

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Project Assistant

NIO
Dona Paula
Goa-403004

Vacancy no SIP1301/311-10

Project Assistant-I - 2 Posts

Project Title and code: Understanding Coastal Upwelling : A System Biology Approach To delineate Web-dynamics from primary to tertiary levels. -- SIP1301

Position required to be filled for period of months:12

Essential Qualifications: B.Sc. in Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/ Biotechnology

Desiarables: Basic understanding of biodiversity concept and working knowledge of computer

Job requirement: Data scouting, collection and handling of biodiversity data as assigned by the scientists and working with in-house biodiversity data management

Maximum age as on date of interview: 25 years

Consolidated Stipend per month: Rs. 8000

Date and time of interview: 16/09/2010 10:00 AM

Place of interview and contact number:NIO Dona Paula, Goa-403004 Ph.No 0832-2450204/270

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PhD

University of Southern Denmark
DK-5230 Odense M
Denmark

PhD Position in Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry

Job description: We wish to fill one PhD mobility fellowships at the Institute of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, with the following description:

Activity study of microorganisms in marine environments using molecular ecology tools in combination with biogeochemical analysis.

Research will be on microorganisms living in marine water and sediments and it includes several field trips to marine environments around the world. We focus on microorganisms within the sulphur and methane cycle and combine microbial activity and molecular ecology with biogeochemistry and stable isotope analysis. The successful applicant should have interest in one or several of these areas and like to do both laboratory and field studies.

As this is a mobility fellowship, the student’s present degree must have been awarded from a university other than the University of Southern Denmark.

For further information please contact Kirsten Habicht, khabicht@biology.sdu.dk.

Application, salary, etc.:

Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 1 October 2008 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).

The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:

• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information and list of publications
• Copy of degree certificate(s)
• Two reference letters, signed

All applications should be marked: “Job ID 103037”.

Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.

Applications must be forwarded by e-mail (in Adobe PDF format or Word XP 2003 legible format) to sciencejobs@sdu.dk

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.

Closing date 10 September, 2010 at 12 noon
Location: Odense

Further Info : http://www.jobs.sdu.dk/vis_stilling.php?id=6022?=eng

Project Assistant

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Formerly Regional Research Laboratory)
Thiruvananthapuram-695019

Project Assistant Gr-II – 1 Post

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up of the following positions in the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, a constituent Laboratory of the Council of Scientific &Industrial Research (CSIR).

Qualification: MSc. Biotech/Microbiology/Environmental Science with 55% marks

Stipend: Rs.8000/-p.m.

Age limit : 28 years as on 15th Sept. , 2010. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC /Women candidates as per GOI/CSIR Rules

The above posts are tenable till the duration of the project. The No. of Posts may vary. Candidates should submit their application on plain paper with date along with attested copies of testimonials to the Administrative Officer, NIIST,Thiruvananthapuram- 695019 on or before 15th September, 2010.

Candidates should clearly mention the post and category number on their application. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Bringing in any influence ,political or otherwise shall disqualify the candidates. Please visit our web site www.niist.res.in Director , NIIST , Thiruvananthapuram reserves the right to shortlist the candidates for being called for interview.

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Scholarship

Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of Higher Education

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN – 2011 – U.K.

LAST DATE: 15^th September 2010

I. Applications are invited from Indian nationals either on line through http://www.education.nic.in or on plain paper in the FORMAT GIVEN BELOW for nominations from India for the award of Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom tenable from October 2011 for higher studies/research/specialized training in the subjects mentioned below in the United Kingdom. Up to Sixty (60) nominations are to be sent to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection to be made by them. Out of these not more than twenty five (25) are for doctoral studies (including via the spilt-site mode) reflecting operational quotas for awards.

II. ELIGIBILITY

The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 15.09.2010 and fulfill the minimum qualifications as per Para (IV) below.

III. LEVEL OF COURSE

SCIENCE (PURE AND APPLIED): Molecular Biology

A) FOR MASTER’S DEGREE OR SIX MONTHS CLINICAL TRAINING

One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Bachelor’s Degree by 31st August 2011 in the subject field concerned (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group. Candidate should give one page academic justification for pursuing the course in U.K.

Applicants for level of course at ‘1’ in Para III above whose programme requires them to practice clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from patients, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council. Information about current conditions for registration can be obtained from: -

“The General Medical Council,

Overseas Registration Division,

178 – 202 Great Portland Street,

London WIN 6JE, or,

The General Dental Council,

37 Wimpole Street,

London WIM 8DQ”

Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to provide evidence that they have sufficient competence in English to practice Medicine or Dentistry in the United Kingdom. Nominated candidates will be required to take the IELTS, for which they may contact local British Council Office.

(B) FOR Ph.D. DEGREE:-

One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Master’s Degree by 31st August 2011 in the concerned subject fields (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in the relevant subjects in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture group.

V. VALUE OF AWARD

Each scholarship provides: -

(A) Student concessionary or other approved air fare to the United Kingdom by the most direct and economical route and return on expiry of the scholarship (the cost of journey made before receipt of award will not normally be reimbursed nor can fares be paid for a scholar’s dependents).

(B) Approved tuition and examination fees.

(C) A personal maintenance allowance payable monthly.

(D) A grant for books and apparatus in the first year of study and for a subsequent full year also; and a grant towards the expenses preparing a thesis of dissertation, where applicable;

(E) A grant for expenses of approved travel within the U.K.

(F) An initial clothing grant for most scholars on first arrival from tropical developing countries;

(G) Where a host institution has in advance declared and the Commission has accepted, the need for fieldwork outside the United Kingdom, a grant towards the cost of such fieldwork, which shall not normally exceed one economy and tourist class return fare to the fieldwork location. Scholars for whom fieldwork fares are provided to their home country shall not be entitled to a mid – term homeward fare;

(H) For married scholars selected by the Commission for awards exceeding 12 months, a marriage allowance per mensem is payable provided that the husband and wife are residing together at the same address in the United Kingdom. It is not paid when a husband or wife of the scholars is also in receipt of an award, or is in paid employment. For such married couples accompanied by their children, a child allowance is payable for the first, second and third child under the age of 16 provided they are residing with their parents. A scholar who is unaccompanied by spouse but accompanied by children for whom he/she is legally responsible, shall receive the equivalent of the spouse’s allowance for the first child, and child allowances for the second and third child, irrespective of the length of tenure of award.

Scholar’s emoluments are not subject to United Kingdom income tax, but holders and their spouses may be liable for the payment at least in part of any Council tax levied by the local authority where they live.

VI LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:

(A) For those applying by post, applications on plain paper (as per format given below) alongwith the required documents (attested copies of all certificates/degrees/diplomas have to be attached) should reach Section Officer, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, ES.4 Section, A-2/W-4, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 by 15th September 2010. (Tele. No. 23384501, 23386401 and 23384687, 23382498)(B)

For those applying online, hard copy of application alongwith supporting documents should be submitted to reach the above-mentioned address by 20th September 2010.

VII GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :

1. A candidate may apply for only one subject of his/her choice.

2. As a condition of award, the Commission or a host institution in Britain may also require a candidate to take particular English Tests and/or training in English.

3. The final selection of the nominated candidates rests with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in U.K.

4. Nomination of a candidate by Government of India does not guarantee final selection or placement. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission will make its own selection out of overall nominees recommended by all the participating countries in the programme.

5. Mere fulfillment of minimum requirements as laid down in the advertisement does not qualify a candidate for interview. Interview letters are sent only to a limited number of candidates after their applications are examined by the Committee of Experts.

6. Application must be accompanied by attested copies of certificates regarding date of birth, diplomas, degrees, mark sheets in respect of all the examination passed alongwith experience certificate of Employment (if any) and one copy of recently taken passport size photograph with signature (to be pasted on application form). Self attested certificates will not be accepted.

7. Applicants already holding a Doctoral Degree or about to obtain will not be considered. Candidates who have already done a Ph.D. in India or abroad are not considered.

8. Candidates who have already been abroad for studies/training/specialization either on scholarships or on their own, for a period exceeding six months are eligible to apply if they have been in India for at least two consecutive years after returning from abroad as on 15.09.2010. Applications of candidates who are already abroad will not be considered.

9. In case of candidates qualifying from Universities, where grades are awarded, the candidates are required to furnish exact percentage of marks and indicate the conversion formula.

10. Candidates will be expected to have some knowledge of India and of the donor country.

11. Candidates who are employed must apply through their employers. Candidates belonging to the All India Services should send their applications through their Cadre Controlling Authority. No Objection Certificate from Employer should invariably be submitted on or before the time of interview. Otherwise candidates will not be allowed to appear for interview.

12. It is very important that applicants who are in employment to which they wish to return after completion of their studies in UK should have an assurance from their Organisation that if their nomination is successful, they will be granted sufficient leave of absence. In general, a candidate undertaking research for a Ph.D. can be expected to need 36 months study in the United Kingdom even though in the first instance, the award will only be offered for one or two years.

13. While indicating the period of past experience and stay abroad, candidates should mention the specific dates.

14. As these scholarships are offered by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in UK the applications should be submitted in English only.

15. Applications in subject-fields other than those specified in the advertisement will not be considered.

16. Candidates who do not possess the essential qualification need not apply.

17. Candidates must furnish a clear and precise programme of study/research (minimum 500 words) justifying that their study/research can be carried out in the United Kingdom. Candidates are advised to describe their plan for study/research proposals carefully as these will be a primary condition in selection both PG/Ph.D course.

18 Incomplete applications and applications received after the stipulated date will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained.

19. Documents submitted along with the application will not be returned. Hence, candidates are advised to send only attested copies of the certificates.

20. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL BE A DISQUALIFICATION.

21. In case no interview letter is received by an applicant by 30th October, 2010, it may be presumed that he/she has not been short listed by the Selection Committee. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

22. THE DECISION OF SELECTION COMMITTEE SHALL BE FINAL. NO REPRESENTATION IN THIS REGARD WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

23. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE WWW.EDUCATION.NIC.IN APPLICATION FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE SITE OR CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED ON LINE. IN CASE OF ONLINE SUBMISSION, THE CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT THE HARD COPY OF APPLICATION MENTIONING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER RECEIVED ONLINE AND THE PHOTOGRAPH, ATTESTED COPIES OF CERTIFICATES MENTIONED IN PARA 6 ABOVE BY 20TH SEPTEMBER, OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

24. NO APPLICATION FORMS IS BEING SUPPLIED BY THIS MINISTRY.

IMPORTANT:

(i) Candidates are advised to submit simultaneously another “Independent Application” to their chosen ‘Institution’ in the U.K. directly so that their placements and admission become easier.

(ii) In case, the candidate has received any offer / invitation for admission in any University or Institution in U.K., he/she should bring the same and produce before the Selection Committee at the time of interview.

NOTE:

The number of applicants for Commonwealth Scholarship UK is quite large and interested candidates who have applied for the subjects offered for Commonwealth Scholarship UK 2011 can also be considered for scholarships offered in these subjects by other countries. The countries that have offered slots for scholarships for 2011 till date in various subjects (not necessarily those listed above) are given below:

(1) Japan (2) Mexico (3) Italy (4) Czech (5) Belgium (6) Israel (7) China (8) Slovak (9) Turkey.

Candidates who are also interested in being considered for these subjects for other countries scholarships, if offered in these subjects may give their order of preference of countries. Candidates who have not given any preferences will only be considered for Commonwealth Scholarship UK 2011. All the terms and conditions including value of award may vary from country to country

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SRF

DIVISION OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
IARI
New Delhi-110012

SRF

ICAR Network entitled “Transgenic cotton and soybean”.

Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Life Science/Plant Pathology/ Genetics/ Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ experience in Tissue culture

Pay scale: Rs. 12000 + HRA

Principal Investigator: Dr. V.G. Malathi Principal Scientist

1. age limit not than 35 years (Age relaxation of five year of SC/ST/ women and three year for OBC candidates)
2. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
3. The positions is purely temporary and shall be termination of the project
4. The eligible candidate eligible candidates may appear for a WALK-IN-INTERVIEW on 13.09.2010 at 09.30 am, Division of Plant Pathology, IARI, New Delhi-110012

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JRF

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Delhi

Advertised on 25.081010

Junior Research Fellow (one)

Project entitled : "DBT Programme Support on Computational Biology"(RP02146)

Duration of the project Upto 18-09-2013

Consolidated Pay :

a) Rs. 12,000/- + 30% HRA (as per rules)

Qualifications :

a) Essential: 1st class M.Sc or equivalent with at least 1 year experience in High Performance Computing and Protein Structure Prediction.

The candidates interested to apply for the above posts may send their applications with complete information regarding educational qualifications, indicating percentage of marks/grades of each examination passed & details of working experience, along with attested photocopies of certificates (both academics & professional) and one photograph addressed to the Prof. B. Jayaram, Chemistry Department, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-ll0016, along with a Non-refundable Application Fee in the shape of Bank Draft drawn preferably on State Bank of India in favour of Dean, IRD, lIT Delhi of Rs. 50/-each.

ITT Delhi reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for short listing of eligible candidates satisfying advertised qualification and requirement of the project post. Only short listed candidates will accordingly be informed. The last date for receipt of duly completed applications will be 15 days from the date of the advertisement. The advertisement No. & post applied for must be mentioned on the left side of the application . 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST Candidates.]

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JRF at Chennai

Department of Bio Technology
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS

CHENNAI – 600 036

Junior Research Fellow

CSIR Sponsored project on “Cell fate determination in cellular slime molds” in the Department of Bio Technology.

DURATION: 31.03.2011(likely to be extendable)

QUALIFICATION: M.Sc with GATE/UGC-CSIR

DESIRABLE: Sound knowledge in Cell biology techniques.

FELLOWSHIP: Rs.12,000/- per month (to be revised to Rs.16000/-)

Application on plain paper giving name, date of birth, age, address, full details of educational qualifications (stating the marks, ranks, year of passing) and experience etc., along with copies of certificates, should reach the following address on or before 09.09.2010.

Candidates already working in any project at IIT, Madras should send their application through the Co-ordinator of the project.

DR BASKAR R

PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT OF BIO TECHNOLOGY

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS

CHENNAI – 600 036

Email: rbaskar@iitm.ac.in

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JRF

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY (NII)
(an autonomous research institute)
ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG
NEW DELHI –110067

Senior Research Fellow / Junior Research Fellow (Project)

Name of the project : Evaluation of major porins, ompC and ompR of Areomonas hydrophila as potential vaccine candidates and identification and characterization of immune genes of Indian major carp, Labeo rohita

Job description: The candidate should have experience in molecular, immunological, cell culture and protein purification techniques.

Project Investigator/ e-mail id:Dr. Lalit Garg lalit@nii.ac.in

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. S.R.F. (Project) - M.Sc with at least two years of research experience

2. J.R.F. (PROJECT)- M Sc. in Biochemistry / Biotechnology (Please note that the candidates who have appeared for Final year M Sc and are awaiting their results are not eligible. Only those candidates whose results have been declared at the time of submission of application may apply).

EMOLUMENTS:

The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules.

S.R.F (Project) Rs 14000 consolidated p.m plus 30% HRA

J.R.F. (PROJECT) - -Rs 12000 consolidated p.m. plus 30% HRA

For Project Associate, Ph.D and who have qualified National qualifying examination NET/GATE/CSIR/ICMR will be given preference.

The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time. The contract wherever applicable can be renewed on year to year basis within the project duration, subject to a maximum period of 7 years accumulation in one/several project.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview if called for.

Candidates will be informed about interview by e-mail.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply directly, through e-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., e-mail id, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Short listed candidates will be required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi / New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC / ST and PH candidates are exempted subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS - 06.09.2010

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JRF

Department of Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kharagpur)

Kharagpur 721302

West Bengal

Junior Research Fellow/ Junior Project Assistant (03)

Project Title: Bioprospecting of Antarctic flora: screening of novel genes and healthcare molecules (SNH).

Consolidated Compensation : Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 16,000/-p.m. (Depending upon qualification and experience)

Qualifications & Experience: First Class M.Sc. in Botany / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Biophysics.

Relevant Experience: Preference will be given to those having hands on experience in culture of cells in bioreactor/ analysis of bio-molecules/ molecular biology techniques/ bioactivity assays.

Coordinator / PI: Prof. Satyahari Dey, Dept. of Biotechnology

Reference Number: IIT/SRIC/R/SNH/2010/164

Application Fee: Rs. 50( Not for Female candidates)/-

Last Date :15 September 2010

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