Saturday, July 31, 2010

Research Associate (RA)

School of Life Science
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067, India

Research Associate (RA)

Project : “Molecular Identification and Characterization of virulence factors of tomato leaf curl virus”.

Duration: The Project will continue till December, 2013. The above mentioned position is completely temporary and is co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year, but can be curtailed or extended based on the performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. Appointed person will be expected to stay in the lab for the entire period of the project.

Salary : - As per DST rules and guidelines for RA.

Qualifications : - Eligible candidates should have a Ph.D. degree (candidates who have submitted Ph.D. thesis may also apply). Candidates having experience in research works related to Molecular Virology / Plant Molecular Biology / Biochemistry will be preferred.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to apply by sending a cover letter detailing experience, with CV, reprints and names with complete address (including e-mail) of three references to Dr. Supriya Chakraborty, Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067. E-mail: supriyachakrasls@yahoo.com; Tel: 011-26704153, www.jnu.ac.in/sls/faculty on or before August 4, 2010.

Friday, July 30, 2010

SRF

Vision Research Foundation
Sankara Nethralaya
Chennai – 600 006

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

ICMR sanctioned project “A clinico-molecular biological study on infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus and to study the genotype prevalence in Chennai”.

The project will commence from 1st August 2010 and go on for a period of three years.

Qualification for the post is that candidate should have passed out in first class or equivalent grade with post graduate degree in MSM-MLT; MSc Microbiology, M.Sc (Life science , MA (Social Science), Master in Medical Social Work (MSW) degree holder with two years research experience.

The Bio-data may sent to Dr.H.N.Madhavan (Principal Investigator of Project)

With regards,

Dr. H.N. Madhavan. MD., PhD., FAMS., FIC Path
President, Vision Research Foundation
Sankara Nethralaya,
New.41 (Old.No18), College Road,
Chennai – 600 006, India.

Off: Telephone No: Direct -+91 44 28220709
Through board - +91 44 28271616 Extn 1901
Fax - +91 44 28254180
Email: drhnm@snmail.org

Thursday, July 29, 2010

SRF

Division of Biochemistry
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi-110012

A WALK-IN-INTERVIEW is fixed for (3.08.2010,10.00 AM) for the following posts in the Division of Biochemistry, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012.

Post Doctoral Fellow (Rs. 18000+HRA) fixed – One
Qualifications:
Essential: PhD in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Biosciences
Desirable: Research experience in the area of plant biochemistry Molecular biology techniques.
Senior Research Fellow (Rs. 12000+HRA) Fixed - Two
Qualifications:
Essential: M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences. - One
M.Sc. in Microbiology/Plant Pathology/Life Sciences - One
Desirable: Experience in the related field.
AGE: The upper age limit is 35 years. Age relaxation to SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-Serviceman will be given as per the Govt. of India instructions on the subject.

The period of engagement of Post Doctoral Fellow will be initially for a period of 1 year which may be extendable upto the XIth Plan Period i.e. upto 30.03.2012. There is no provision of reengagement.

The period of SRFs shall be for a period of one year extendable with the extension of the project on medicinal mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) under the AMAAS of the NBAIM (Mau). The selected candidate(s) shall have no legal right to claim regularization by absorption or otherwise against any regular posts or any further contractual engagement on termination of the XIth Plan in the Institute.

The engagement is purely time bound, non-regular and on co-terminous basis with the XIth Plan Project. The services of the incumbent shall stand terminated automatically on expiry of the sanction Government strives to have a work force which reflects gender-balance, and women candidate are encouraged to apply.

Only eligible candidates meeting the essential qualifications shall be interviewed. They should bring an application on plain paper addressed to Head, Division of Biochemistry, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012 alongwith complete bio-data giving full particulars i.e. proof of age, qualifications, examination passed, marks obtained in each examination, experience, papers published, NOC from present employer etc. alongwith attested copies of certificates.

Advance copy may be sent by email to head_bio@iari.res.in

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

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

JRF

DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETIC ENGINEERING
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities
G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology (GBPUA&T)
Pantnagar – 263 145 Uttrakhand

Junior Research Fellow @ Rs. 12000/- pm

Project entitled “Isolation and Characterization of Species Specific Repetitive DNA Families from Saccharum spontaneum and Saccharum officinarum and their use in characterization of Individual Chromosomes of Corresponding Species”, under Dr. Sundip Kumar, Associate Professor.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION

MSc (Biotechnology), MSc (Genetics & Plant Breeding), M. Sc. (Life Science) and Experience in Classical or molecular cytogenetics will be considered as desirable qualification.

Candidates possessing the above qualifications may submit their application on plain paper in the following format to the undersigned, on or before 30.07.2010, (Latest by 10.00 AM on 30.7.2010). The interviews will be held on the 30.07.2010 at 11 AM in the office of the undersigned.

No separate letter for interview will be issued & no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

JRF

Department of Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur - 721 302

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) @ Rs.12,000/- pm
Project - Hydrogen production through biological routes (HPB).
Qualifications & Experience - BTech or MTech in Biochemical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Biotechnology, M. Sc. in Microbiology / Biochemistry.
Candidate should have valid NET/GATE.
Candidates having some practical knowledge on handling bacterial strains and having very good exposure on bio-hydrogen production process / bioreactors / Molecular biology / Microbial processes / Computation will get preference.
Last Date - 02 Aug 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

JRF

Madurai Kamaraj University
Centre for Excellence in Genomic Sciences
School of Biological Sciences
Madurai – 625 021

Junior Research Fellow : One Post

DBT New Delhi sponsored research project “Screening of toxal-producing endophytic fungi from the medicinal plants using 10deacetylbaccatin III-10-0 accetyltransferase (DBAT) and C-13 phenylpropanoid side chain-CoA acyltransferase (BAPT) as molecular marker

Essential Qualification : MSc Botany/ Biology / Biochemistry /Microbiology/Genomics/ Microbial Gene Technology /Zoology / Biotechnology /Life Sciences

Desirable : National Eligibility Test (CSIR/UGC)

Fellowship : Rs.12,000/- + 20% HRA p.m.

Suitable candidates may send their application on plain paper with completed biodata enclosing attested copies of certificates, publications, testimonials etc. to Dr. V. Gangadevi, Principal Investigator, DBT project, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625 021 on or before 31st July 2010.

Dr. V. Gangadevi
Principal Investigator
DBT Project

Monday, July 26, 2010

SRA/RA/SRF/JRF

ANAND AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (AAU)
ANAND
388 110

Recruitment of SRA/RA/SRF/JRF

(Advertisement 1/2010)

The applications are invited for the appointment on contractual basis of Senior Research Associate (SRA), Research Associate (RA), Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in following disciplines:

Senior Research Associate/ Research Associate
Age limit : 40 years for male and 45 years for female candidate
- 7 Posts Agronomy, Seed Sci. & Tech / Plant Breeding & Genetics / Botany with specialization in Seed Biology / Seed Pathology / Seed Physiology, Chemistry / Agril. Chem. and Soil Science / Analytical / Organic / Inorganic / Environmental Science,
- 3 Posts Veterinary Public Health / Microbiology, Animal Genetic Breeding / Animal Biotechnology / Gynaecology / Animal Nutrition / LPM
Senior Research Fellow
Age limit : 35 years for male and 40 years for female candidate
- 7 Posts Seed Science & Tech / Plant Breeding & Genetics/Botany with specialization in seed biology/seed pathology/seed physiology, Agronomy, Agri. Chemistry & Soil Science, Agril. Economics / Agril. Statistics/ MBA in Agril. Business Management
- 5 Posts M.Sc. Dairying/ Dairy Chemistry/ Food Science/ Food Chemistry/ Food Technology/ Home Food and Nutrition/ Bio Chemistry/ Home Science/ Agril. and M. Tech Food Processing, Agril. Process & Food Engg./ Food Processing Technology, Dairy Microbiology / Dairy Technology / Biotechnology , Chemistry, Agril. Technology, Industrial Chem., Analytical Chemistry, Dairy Engineering
Junior Research Fellow
- 6 Posts B.Tech (DT) / M.Sc. (Dairy Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry), B. Sc. / M.Sc. Microbiology with MLT / DMLT, Bachelor's degree in Dairy tech./Food tech./Sci., Agril. Chemistry, Dairy Engg., Biochemistry, PG Diploma in Quality Assurance,
The details of available posts in different projects, fellowship, educational qualification, prescribed application form, recruitment rules and other terms and conditions are available on university website www.aau.in. Application form duly filled in should reach to the Director of Research, Anand Agricultural University, Anand on or before 28th July, 2010.

Project Associate/SRF/JRF (Project)

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY (NII)
ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG
NEW DELHI –110067

Project Associate/SRF/JRF (Project)

Project Combination of RNAi Technology with novel catalytic RNA and Aptamers against HIV-1 subtype C Isolate-DBT Project

Job description Experience in Recombinant DNA technology

QUALIFICATIONS -

1. Project Associate : Ph. d
2. S.R.F. (Project) M.Sc with at least three years of research experience
2. J.R.F. (PROJECT)- M Sc. in Biochemistry / Biophysics / 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. The three different slabs for Project Associates are mentioned below :

Project Associate - Rs. 16000 consoliated p.m. plus 30% HRA.
S.R.F (Project) - Rs 14000 consolidated p.m plus 30% HRA
J.R.F. (PROJECT) - Rs 12000 consolidated p.m. plus 30% HRA

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The posts exist in sponsored projects and are purely temporary. There shall be no claim for regularisation against any core posts of the Institute.
2. For Project Associate, Ph.D and who have qualified National qualifying examination NET/GATE/CSIR/ICMR will be given preference.
3. 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.
4. The Project Associate will be paid consolidated emoluments in any of the three slabs indicated above depending on the qualifications, experience, and suitability subject to the recommendations of the Selection Committee. Project Assistant will be paid emoluments indicated above. No allowances, perks are payable over and above the consolidated emoluments. Rules and regulations governing the terms of appointment will be as applicable to the project staff.
5. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided. However allotment of shared dormitory accommodation can be considered depending on availability. No HRA will be payable if such accommodation is availed of.
6. Number of posts may vary and shall be need based. Advertisement is no commitment.
7. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
8. The Institute reserves the right to alter the designation of the posts any time at its discretion. These posts can also be filled in a lower grade at the discretion of the Institute, in case suitable candidates with requisite qualification and experience are not forthcoming.
9. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e SC/ST/OBC /PH and attach documentary proof of the same.
10. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview if called for.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply directly, strictly in the prescribed format given below, 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 29.07.2010

Saturday, July 24, 2010

JRF

CENTRE DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS (CDFD)
Bldg. 7,Gruhakalpa, 5-4-399 /
Nampally,
HYDERABAD - 500 001 www.cdfd.org.in

Advt. No. CDFD/EMPC/2/July 2010

CDFD, an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, invites applications from Indian nationals for the following purely temporary vacancies in research projects funded by National / International agencies at CDFD like DST / DBT/ ICMR / CSIR etc. The description of the positions and minimum qualifications for various vacancies are as follows:

1. Project Associate :
Minimum qualifications:
Ph.D. in Physics / Chemistry / Life Science / Biotechnology / Genetics / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Bioinformatics from recognized University / Institute.
OR
M.Sc. in Physics / Chemistry / Life Science / Biotechnology / Genetics / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Bioinformatics from recognized University / Institute with three years of experience in research.
2. Project - Junior Research Fellow :
Minimum qualifications:
M.Sc. in Physics / Chemistry / Life Science / Biotechnology / Genetics / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Bioinformatics / Medicinal Chemistry from recognized University / Institute with experience in research as demonstrated by the successful completion of a research project in a reputed Institute / Centre. Candidates who have written the final year examination of M.Sc., but are awaiting results are also eligible to apply.
General Terms and Conditions:

  1. For all the above posts candidates should not have completed the age of 35 years. Age limits shall be reckoned as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

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

  3. Depending on the qualifications, experience and recommendations of the Selection Committee, the selected candidates may be placed in a scale and designation lower than the grade advertised/applied (in the same group)

  4. All these positions are purely temporary and are initially for 1 year. They could be extended/terminated depending on the continuation of the project(s).

  5. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.

  6. Mere fulfilling the minimum qualifications will not entitle the candidate for being called for interview. The applications will be screened by a Committee and candidates found suitable will be called for interview. The decision of the Director, CDFD will be final in this respect and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

  7. Any of the selected individuals may from time to time be assigned to perform any other duties commensurate with their qualifications, by the Director, CDFD.

  8. The Director, CDFD reserves the right to suitably change/relax any of the above conditions. He also reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
Interested candidates who fulfill the above conditions should apply online (www.cdfd.org.in) on or before 08.08.2010 in the prescribed proforma. The names of short-listed candidates will be displayed on our website and only the short-listed candidates will be called for LAN based Examination / interview.


Thursday, July 22, 2010

PhD Scholarship in Cancer Computational Biology

Technical University of Denmark
Anker Engelunds Vej 1
Building 101A, 2800 Kgs.
Lyngby
. Denmark

PhD Scholarship in Cancer Computational Biology

A PhD position is available for immediate start at Center for Biological Sequence Analysis, Department of Systems Biology in collaboration with the Sino-Danish Breast Cancer research group.

The Center for Biological Sequence Analysis conducts basic research in the field of bioinformatics and systems biology and employs a staff of +100 with a highly multi-disciplinary profile (molecular biologists, biochemists, medical doctors, physicists, computer scientists, and technical staff). The center represents one of the largest bioinformatics and systems biology groups in academia in Europe.

The successful candidate will be based at the Technical University of Denmark and will collaborate closely with Danish breast cancer clinical groups. The project will be interdisciplinary involving data integration from sequencing, microarrays, SNPs, literature mining, protein-protein interactions and text mining on clinical patient records.

Qualifications

Candidates applying for a PhD scholarship should have a master’s degree in bioinformatics, biology, biochemistry, engineering, computer science, or a similar degree.

The applicant should have a good biological background and computing skills with unix command line, perl/python and R are preferred. Prior experience with oncology or drug disposition is highly desirable. The applicant must be a good communicator and fluent in written as well as spoken English.

Approval and Enrolment

The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Ramneek Gupta, tel.: +45 45 25 24 22.
You can read more about DTU Systems Biology on www.bio.dtu.dk/English.aspx

Application

Applications must be submitted online and in English by 30 July 2010. To apply please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach the following documents:

  • A cover letter (max 1 page)

  • Curriculum vitae of the applicant including a list of publications and reference contacts

  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
Please do not include reprints of already published papers in your application.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

JRF

Department of Botany
University of Delhi

Delhi-110007

Description for JRF:

Applications on plain paper with complete bio-data and supporting attested documents are invited for one post of JRF @ Rs 12,000 p.m. + HRA (as per rule), for the DAE/BRNS sponsored and BARC collaborated research project entitled ‘Genetic Transformation of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum Glaucum) with a Synthetic Homologue of Magainin II (MSI-99) Gene and Evaluation of the Transgenic Plants for Resistance to Downey Mildew’ (Sanction letter No. 2008/37/26/BRNS/2372 dated 09 January 2009) available till 9 January 2012.

The candidate should be M.Sc. in Botany/ Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences with a minimum of 60% marks.

Application by post/e-mail should reach the undersigned latest by 25 July 2010.

No TA/DA will be paid to the short-listed candidates for attending the interview.

This position is purely temporary and its continuation in the projects depends on the satisfactory performance.

Dr Vishnu Bhat
Principal Investigator and
Associate Professor
Department of Botany
University of Delhi
Delhi 110 007
e-mail: bhat.vishnu@gmail.com

Monday, July 19, 2010

JRF

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Homi Bhabha Road,
Mumbai

Junior Research Assistant

Project “Molecular Interaction Analysis of Motor Proteins and their Cargoes”

One post temporary for one year.

Applications are invited on plain paper with detailed bio-data from candidates interested to join as Junior Research Assistant (temporary) to an interdisciplinary project investigating the interaction between the recombinant kinesin-II and their cargoes.

The candidate is required to have a first class Master’s degree in any branch of Biology, Chemistry or related subjects from a recognized university/institution and a good overall academic record.

Experience with the microbal culture techniques, protein chemistry and NMR analysis of samples is desirable.

Candidates with CSIR, DBT, ICMR or other such fellowships are also encouraged to apply.

The applications are to be sent by post to the Establishment Officer (D), TIFR or by e-mails to Prof. Krishanu Ray, (krishanu@tifr.res.in), on or before July 21, 2010

The selected candidates will be called for an interview at TIFR, Mumbai on July 30, 2010

Postal Address for application submission :

The Establishment Officer
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road, Navy Nagar
Colaba
Mumbai 400 005

Please mark on the envelope : Junior Research Assistant for the Molecular Interactions Project

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Project Assistants and JRF

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
HYDERABAD - 500 607
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Sub: Filling up of position for engagement of Junior Research Fellow/Project Assistant(s) under sponsored project taken up in the Lab.

Walk-in-Interview is being conducted for the positions of Junior Research Fellow/Project Assistant(s) on a purely temporary basis for sponsored project tenable at IICT. The details of the project under which engagement is proposed to be made is as under

Project Assistant Level-II :(GAP-0287) (1 post)
Project Title
Mission Mode Project on Hydrogen Production through Biological Routes
GAP-0287
Essential Qualifications & Experience
1 st Class in M.Sc.(Environmental Biotechnology/Environmental Science) / B.Tech.(Biotechnology) Science) / B.Tech.(Biotechnology) with experience in advanced waste water treatment and waste water/biogas analysis, operation and maintenance of bioreactors.
Job Requirement
To study biohydrogen production from waste water treatment. To maintain, operate and evaluate pilot-scale anaerobic reactor.
Date & Reporting Time for Interview
20-07-2010 between 09.30 AM to 10.30 AM
Project Assistant Level-II :(1 post)
Project Title
Oxidative Stress-induced vascular dysfunctions in the context of atherosclerosis: Mechanisms
GAP-0287
Essential Qualifications & Experience
1 st Class in M.Sc.(Biochemistry/Biotechnology) with experience in mammalian cell culture and general molecular techniques
Job Requirement
Hands on experience in mammalian cell culture, Biochemical assays and general molecular biology techniques are required. Knowledge in oxidative biology is preferred.
Date & Reporting Time for Interview
20-07-2010 between 09.30 AM to 10.30 AM
Project Assistant Level-II :(1 post)
Project Title:
Process for Production of Stevioside Bio-conjugates
SSP-0559
Essential Qualifications & Experience
1 st Class in M.Sc.(Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology) with one year experience in microbial culturing.
Date & Reporting Time for Interview
20-07-2010 between 09.30 AM to 10.30 AM
Junior Research Fellow (Project) (1 post)
Project Title
Synthesis of Curcumin Bioconjagates
GAp-0290
Essential Qualifications & Experience
1 st Class in M.Sc.(Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology) with NET qualification.
Date & Reporting Time for Interview
20-07-2010 between 09.30 AM to 10.30 AM
Remuneration Age
Junior Research Fellow (Project) Rs. 120001-+HRA 28 years
Project Assistant Level- II Rs. 120001- 28 years
Project Assistant Level - I Rs. 80001- 25 years

Relaxation in age will be considered for those candidates who have earlier experience at IICT or any CSIR laboratory in a recognized temporary position or Training Program and excellent work record. Relaxation in age will be considered based on the response of the candidates. The upper age limit for Junior Research Fellow(s)/ Project Assistant(s) is relaxable upto 5 years in the case of candidate belonging to SC/ST/PH & Women. The upper age limit for Project Assistant(s) is relaxable upto 3 years for OBC candidates.

The Selection will be on the basis of Interview. The engagement will be initially for a period of six months, which may be extended or curtailed depending on the duration of the tenure of sponsored project/satisfactory performance or conduct of the appointee, as the case may be. The engagement will be purely on temporary basis for the sponsored project and shall not be CSIRIIICT post/fellowship.

Candidates who fulfill the above requirements may download the application form from our website www.iictindia.org and appear for Interview along with the duly filled in application form supported by Bio-data and. one set of attested copies of Certificates of educational qualification, age, experience, caste (in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates), passport size photograph, etc., The candidates are required to bring original certificates for verification, on the date & time mentioned above at New Lecture Hall, IICT, Tarnaka, Uppal Road, Hyderabad.

Note: Results awaited and Candidates with other than the above mentioned qualifications will not be allowed to attend the Walk-in-Interview.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Project Assistant level - 1

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE (IIIM Jammu)
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Canal Road, Jammu -180001

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

ADVERTISEMENT NO.03/2010

Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine a constituent establishment of the of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, wishes to recruit Research Associate, SRF, Project Assistants at Level I, II & III and Field Assistant on temporary basis to work in various sponsored/networked/contract projects in this Institute and to make a panel of the selected candidates for future project positions.

1. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE:
Essential Qualification : Ph.D or equivalent in the area of Biological Sciences. (Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Life Sciences/Molecular Biology/Microbiology) OR Chemical Sciences (Natural Product Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry/Synthetic Chemistry/Organic Chemistry).
Desirable : Research experience in the area of drug discovery or exploration of medicinal plants and micro flora for value added products.
3. PROJECT ASSISTANT LEVEL-III
Essential Qualification : Ist Class M.Sc./BE or equivalent in the area of (Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Life Sciences/Molecular Biology/Microbiology) OR Chemical Sciences (Natural Product Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry/Synthetic Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/analytical chemistry), with at least 2 years experience after M.Sc./BE/etc.
Desirable : Practical Experience in relevant areas using modern techniques with proven record and should have knowledge of subject.
4. PROJECT ASSISTANT LEVEL-II
Essential Qualification :
(i) Ist Class M.Sc./BE or equivalent in Biological/Chemical Sciences/Agricultural Sciences/(Agronomy/Soil Sciences and Horticulture) and IT with sound knowledge of the subject.
Desirable: Practical research experience in the areas mentioned above.
(ii) Ist Class M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
Desirable: Knowledge of molecular modeling software.
Preferable:Working knowledge of software Schrodinger, Accelrys, Tripos or any other software used for in silico modeling.
5. PROJECT ASSISTANT LEVEL-I
Essential Qualification : Ist Class B.Sc. or equivalent and B.Sc. with Diploma in Computer.
POST STIPEND AGE
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Rs.16,000/- P.M. + HRA (if applicable) 35 years (28.07.2010)
S. R. F. Rs.14,000/- P.M. + HRA 35 years (28.07.2010)
P.A. LEVEL-III Rs.14,000/- (fixed) per month 32 years (28.07.2010)
P.A. LEVEL-II Rs.12,000/- (fixed) per month 28 years (28.07.2010)
P.A. LEVEL-I Rs.8,000/- (fixed) per month 25 years (28.07.2010)
Age will be determined as on date of Interview. Relaxation of age is admissible for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women/Physically Handicapped categories as per rules. Age-relaxation in case of women will be applicable for widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands. Relaxation in the upper age limit of 5 years is also applicable for persons who had ordinarily been domiciled in the state of J&K during the period of 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 subject to production of certificate from the concerned District Magistrate in the J&K within whose jurisdiction he/she had ordinarily been resided or from any other authority designated in this behalf by the Govt. of J&K to the effect that he/she had ordinarily being domiciled in the J&K during the period of 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989.

Tenure : ONE YEAR : likely to be extended.

Date of Interview : 28.07.2010 Time : 8.30 AM Venue : Conference Hall, IIIM, Jammu.

Candidates fulfilling the above qualification and age may attend the interview on 28.07.2010 at this Institute. They should bring along with them original testimonials and Xerox copies of certificates of educational qualification, Date of birth, Caste, Domicile certificate etc. and also a passport size photograph. NO TA/DA is paid to the candidates for attending the interview. This Advertisement is also available at our website www.iiim.res.in

Candidates already appeared for Walk-in-interview on 18.06.2010 need not apply.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

JRF

School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067, India

SRF/JRF (1)

DBT funded project entitled “ Development of oral vaccine against Clostridium perfringens employing translation fusion of immunodominant epitopes of beta toxin with heat table labile enterotoxin B”
SRF: Minimum Qualification: M.Sc. degree with 2 years Research experience in the areas of biotechnology/life Sciences :
JRF: Minimum Qualification: M.Sc. degree in the areas of biotechnology/life Sciences, preferred in biochemistry, microbiology and molecular biology
Desirable: Experience in Molecular Biology and recombinant protein expression and protein Purification, animal cell culture with knowledge of bioinformatics
Salary: SRF: Rs.14,000/- . p.m. + HRA as permissible
JRF: Rs. 12,000/- p.m. + HRA as permissible
The applications along with bio-data should reach the undersigned by July 20, 2010.
Please send the C.V. to Prof. Aparna Dixit , School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067 or by E-mail at adixit7@gmail.com.

APARNA DIXIT
Professor
School of Biotechnolgy
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110 067

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

JRF

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER Mohali)
Sector 26 MGSIPAP Complex
Chandigarh 160019

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
DBT Project Exploring biomolecular dynamics using cross correlated spin relaxation in NMR
Duration: 1 year
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. Physics/Biochemistry/Life Sciences (any branch) with good academic record. NET/GATE/DBT qualified candidates will be preferred.
Skills to be gained: The candidate during the training will gain hands-on experience in 2D and 3D NMR spectroscopic techniques, Linux O/S, and various bioinformatics tools.
How to Apply?

Applications should be sentby E-mail only to:

Dr. Kavita Dorai
E-mail: kavita@iisermohali.ac.in
The subject of the e-mail should state "Application for project position at IISER Mohali". The body of the e-mail should contain a brief (one paragraph only) description of why you want to work in this project. A detailed biodata (clearly mentioning academic qualifications) should be attached as a PDF file (no other document formats are acceptable) with the e-mail.

Last date for applications is: 17:00 IST, August 01 2010.

Note: Incomplete applications or those received after August 01, 2010 will not be considered.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Research Assistant

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MALARIA RESEARCH
(Indian Council of Medical Research)
Sector – 8, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110077

RANCHI
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Following positions are to be filled up on purely temporary and contractual basis for three years renewable on yearly basis which are co-terminus with the project entitled “Effective and safe treatment for malaria in pregnancy in India : a randomized controlled trial. A Phase-II/III randomized clinical trial of the efficacy and safety of artesunate + sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine and artesunate + mefloquine to treat uncomplicated malaria in pregnancy.

ii) Research Assistant – 1 (for hospital & field work at Ranchi)
Salary/ Remuneration: Rs.10,700/-p.m. (Consolidated) No other allowances
Qualifications: M. Sc Life/Allied Sciences with two year research/field experience in malaria.
Desirable: Experience in Clinical Research / Vector Borne Diseases.
Age limit: Up to 28 years (Age Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt. rules or in deserving cases).
Walk-in-interview on 15th July, 2010 at 10.00 A.M.
Place of duty : Ranchi Hospital & field areas.
iii) Field Supervisor cum Laboratory Technician – 1 (for hospital & field work at Ranchi)
Salary/ Remuneration: Rs.9,630/-p.m. (Consolidated) No other allowances.
Qualifications: Bachelor degree in life science or Intermediate with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or High School with 5 years Lab experience.
Age limit: Up to 28 Years
Walk-in-interview on 15th July, 2010 at 4.00 P.M.
Place of duty : Ranchi Hospital & field areas.
ROURKELA

Following positions are to be filled up on purely temporary and contractual basis for three years renewable on yearly basis which are co-terminus with the project entitled “Effective and safe treatment for malaria in pregnancy in India : a randomized controlled trial. A Phase-II/III randomized clinical trial of the efficacy and safety of artesunate + sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine and artesunate + mefloquine to treat uncomplicated malaria in pregnancy.

ii) Research Assistant – 1 (for hospital & field work at Rourkela)
Salary/ Remuneration: Rs.10,700/-p.m. (Consolidated) No other allowances
Qualifications: M. Sc Life/Allied Sciences with two year research/field experience in malaria.
Desirable: Experience in Clinical Research / Vector Borne Diseases.
Age limit: Up to 28 years (Age Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt. rules or in deserving cases).
Walk-in-interview on 20th July, 2010 at 10.00 A.M.
Place of duty : Rourkela Hospital & field areas.
iii) Field Supervisor cum Laboratory Technician – 1 (for hospital & field work at Rourkela)
Salary/ Remuneration: Rs.9,630/-p.m. (Consolidated) No other allowances.
Qualifications: Bachelor degree in life science or Intermediate with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or High School with 5 years Lab experience.
Age limit: Up to 28 Years
Walk-in-interview on 20th July, 2010 at 4.00 P.M.
Place of duty : Rourkela Hospital & field areas.
JAMSHEDPUR

Following positions are to be filled up on purely temporary and contractual basis for three years renewable on yearly basis which are co-terminus with the project entitled “Effective and safe treatment for malaria in pregnancy in India : a randomized controlled trial. A Phase-II/III randomized clinical trial of the efficacy and safety of artesunate + sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine and artesunate + mefloquine to treat uncomplicated malaria in pregnancy.

ii) Research Assistant – 1 (for hospital & field work at Jamshedpur)
Salary/ Remuneration: Rs.10,700/-p.m. (Consolidated) No other allowances
Qualifications: M. Sc Life/Allied Sciences with two year research/field experience in malaria.
Desirable: Experience in Clinical Research / Vector Borne Diseases.
Age limit: Up to 28 years (Age Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt. rules or in deserving cases).
Walk-in-interview on 17th July, 2010 after 12.00 Noon.
Place of duty : Jamshedpur Hospital & field areas.
iii) Field Supervisor cum Laboratory Technician – 1 (for hospital & field work at Jamshedpur)
Salary/ Remuneration: Rs.9,630/-p.m. (Consolidated) No other allowances.
Qualifications: Bachelor degree in life science or Intermediate with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or High School with 5 years Lab experience.
Age limit: Up to 28 Years
Walk-in-interview on 17th July, 2010 at 4.00 P.M.
Place of duty : Jamshedpur Hospital & field areas.
Age Limit Relaxation : Age Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt Rules or in deserving cases.
Place of duty : The contractual staff could be posted anywhere in Jamshedpur hospital & field areas as deemed fit for the progress of the work.

Interested and eligible candidates may walk in for an interview at Tata Main Hospital, Department of Pathology, Jamshedpur – 831001 as per the above mentioned dates along with Bio-data with the photocopies of the testimonials and also originals for verification. NOC from employer if employed. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Project Assistant

Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT Palampur)
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Post Box No. 6 Palampur HP 176061

Project Title : "Regulatory system analysis with respect to microRNA and development of related tools and servers"

1. Project Assistant Level - II (Rs. 12,000/- PM + HRA OR as per provisions in the Project)
Qualifications: 1st Class M.Sc. or equivalent in Biotechnology or in any area of life sciences
Desirable: Working knowledge of Bioinformatics and programming
Project Title : "Exploratory studies on Climate Change and Adaptation of Species complexes (NWP-0020)"

1. Project Assistant Level - II (Rs. 10,000/- PM OR as per provisions in the Project)
Qualifications: 1st Class M.Sc. in Botany / Zoology / Forestry / Environmental Sciences or any branch in Biological Sciences with Ecology as one of the subjects
2. Project Assistant Level - I (Rs. 7,000/- PM OR as per provisions in the Project)
Qualifications: 1st Class B.Sc. in Medical / Non Medical
Age: 28 years as on date of interview
Date & Time of Walk-in-Interview: July 14, 2010 (F.N.) Place: IHBT Palampur (H.P.)

Age Relaxation: Relaxation in upper age limit of the candidate belonging to SC / ST / OBC / PH and women candidate shall be provided as per Govt. of India Rules / CSIR Circular

Saturday, July 10, 2010

SRF at Trichy

NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR BANANA
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Thogamalai Road, Thayanur Post,
Tiruchirapalli-620 102

Walk-in-interview for the selection of Senior Research Fellow is scheduled to be held on 12.7.2010 (Monday) at 10.00 AM at the above address:

Senior Research Fellow - 1 Post
Name of the Project : ICAR Net work Project,“Phytophthora, Fusarium and Ralstonia disease of Horticultural and Field Crops”.
Duration of the Project : Upto 31.03.2012
Salary : Rs.12,000/- + 15 % HRA for I & II Year Rs.14,000/- + 15 %HRA for III Year
Qualification : M.Sc.(Ag.)/M.Sc./M.Tech./M.Phil in plant Bio-technology
Desirable : Experience in characterization of microbes and knowledge in bio-informatics.
Candidates interested to do Ph.D. under this Project. Knowledge of Computer application.
Candidates interested to do Ph.D. under this Project.
Age : 35 Years

Project Assistant

Drosophila laboratory
Indian Institute of Advanced Research (IIAR)
Koba, Gandhinagar,
Gujarat

Project Assistant

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:

Master’s degree in Zoology/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Biochemistry with minimum 55% marks. Age limit should not be more than 28 years.

Desirable: Candidates should have good knowledge of Cell Biology/ Molecular biology/Genetics/Biochemistry. Experience in handling of Drosophila, techniques in molecular biology is desirable.

EMOLUMENTS: 8000/-consolidated pm + 15 % HRA.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

1. Appointment will be initially for a period of one year to be extended further depending upon satisfactory performance.
2. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview if called for.
Interested candidate may apply on plain paper along with recent passport size photograph, photocopies of all qualification/experience certificates and name of two referees along with bio-data. Complete application should be reach to Dr. Anand K. Tiwari, Drosophila laboratory, School of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Advanced Research, Koba Institutional Area, Koba, Gandhinagar-382 007 by July 25th 2010.

E-mail: aktiwari@iiar.res.in


Thanks to Dhaval Patel, IIAR, Koba for Sharing Information with us.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

JRF

National Institute of Cholera & Enteric Diseases (NICED Kolkata)
P-33, C.I.T. Road, Scheme-XM, Beliaghata
Kolkata – 700 010

Junior Research Fellow

Project entitled “Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance in Enteric pathogens” for three years under Dr. Amit Ghosh, National Academy of Sciences (NASI) – Platinum Jubilee Senior Scientist, Division of Bacteriology at the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata.
Essential Qualification MSc First Class in Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Biotechnology with CSIR (LS) NET qualification.
Stipend Rs. 14,000/- p.m. + HRA
Age (as per rules) 28 years
N.B. Age is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PH Candidates as per Govt. of India Rules.
Desirous candidates with the following qualifications may submit their bio-data to the Director, National Institute of Cholera & Enteric Diseases, P–33, C.I.T. Road, Scheme-XM, Beliaghata, Kolkata - 700010 on plain paper along with attested copies of certificates / testimonials by July 12, 2010. Date for the interview will be intimated to the short listed candidates by e-mail.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

JRF

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

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Institute with Dr. Mukesh Jain, Scientist, NIPGR under "Short-Term Research Fellowships" programme.

The position is completely on temporary basis with maximum duration of three years. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year, but can be curtailed or extended based on the performance of the candidate and discretion of the Selection Committee/Competent Authority.

Junior Research Fellow (One): Candidates having good academic record with M.Sc. or equivalent degree (Minimum 55%) in Life Science/Biotechnology/Biochemistry. Knowledge of advanced molecular biology techniques is required.

Research area: Plant Functional Genomics and Biotechnology

The Fellowship amount for the position will be given at par with the similar fellowships by DBT/ DST.

NIPGR may select candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms.

Eligible candidates may apply by sending hard copy of complete application in the given format with a cover letter showing interest and attested copies of the certificates and proof of research/teaching experience. The applications should reach at the address given below latest by July 12, 2010. The envelope should be superscribed by "Application for the Post of JRF".

ONLY hard copy of the application in the given format will be accepted. Download Application Format

Dr. Mukesh Jain
Staff Scientist
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
P.O. Box No. 10531, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
New Delhi - 110 067