SRF at NII

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY
(INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH)
13 TH FLOOR, NEW MULTISTORYED BUILDING, K.E.M. HOSPITAL
PAREL, MUMBAI – 400 012.

Applications are invited up to 8th April, 2013 for the post of Senior Research Fellow (for 3 Years) under the CSIR projects at the National Institute of Immunohematology, Mumbai.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL: M.Sc. 1st class with two years research experience (Life Sciences, Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry).

Preference will be given to CSIR/UGC NET/GATE test, qualified candidate.

AGE: The upper age limit is 32 years as on 1st April, 2013. Relaxation in age limit in case of applicant who are suitably qualified and experienced on the recommendation of selection committee. The upper age limit is relax able up to 5 years in case of candidates, belonging in SC/OBC/ST, women and physically handicapped candidates.

STIPEND: Rs.14000/-+HRA and M.A. as per rules of the Institute.

Applications written on plain paper along with copies of the certificates/ testimonials etc. should be sent to the Director’s office on the above address. Incomplete and late applications will not be entertained.

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JRF

Davanagere University

Department of Microbiology

Shivagangothri, Davanagere 577 002

Junior Research Fellow

Applications are invited for JRF position in a DAE- BRNS sponsored project.

Title of the project: Irradiation effect on lichen symbionts for the improvement of soil fertility from Chitradurga fort area Karnataka.

Tenure of project: 3 years.

Essential qualification: First class M.Sc. in Micro-biology/Biotechnology or Life Sciences with experience in Lichen identification and molecular techniques.

Emoluments:

Rs 16,000 p.m. for first two years and

Rs 18,000 p.m. for subsequent year (as per DAE norms).

Candidates may send application by e-mail and post by 5 April 2013 to

Dr Gayathri Devaraja, Principal Investigator (DAE-BRNS), Department of Microbiology, Davanagere University, Shivagangothri, Davanagere 577 002, Karnataka, e-mail: gayathridevaraja@gmail.com

Applications must include curriculum vitae, attested copies of all certificates , mark cards, testimonials/publications and passport size photograph. Short-listed candidates will be intimated. No TA/DA will be paid to attend interview.

JRF at University of Madras

University of Madras
Department of Zoology
Guindy Campus
Chennai 600 025

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in a research project entitled ‘Molecular systematic and phylogenetic assessment of copepods’ funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi for the period of three years (2013–2016) in the Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu.

Qualifications: First class in M.Sc., Life Sciences/ Zoology/Marine Biology/ Biotechnology.

Desirable: Research experience in Taxonomy of Zooplankton with CSIR-NET.

Fellowship: Rs 12,000 per month + HRA.

Application on a plain paper with full particulars, attested copies of educational qualification and research experiences of the candidate should reach Prof. R. Ramanibai, Principal Investigator, Department of Zoology, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600 025 on or before 30 March 2013.

Eligible candidate will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be paid to attend the
interview.

SRF at Coimbatore

Bharathiar University
Department of Bioinformatics
School of Life Sciences, Coimbatore 641 046, Tamil Nadu

Post of Senior Research Fellow

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under a ICMR project entitled ‘Structural Studies on Membrane Bound and Soluble Quorum Sensing Proteins of Salmonella typhi’ funded by Indian Council of Medical Research (GOI).

Eligibility : M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/ Microbiology/Biochemistry/ Life sciences with good academic record

Experience : Two years research experience in Protein Purification, Bacterial cloning, Crystallization

Desirable : Valid GATE Score or NET qualification

Number of position : One

Fellowship : 18,000 + HRA p.m.

Duration : 3 years

Application on a plain paper with CV mentioning qualifications, research experience, research interest, e-mail id; recent passport size photograph; mark sheets; recommendation letter; write up on membrane proteins of your interest, etc. supported by attested certificates should reach within 15 days from the date of publish of this issue to Dr N. SundaraBaalaji, Assistant Professor, Department of Bioinformatics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641 046, e-mail: sblicmr@gmail.com

The date of interview will be intimated by e-mail. TA/DA is not admissible for attending the interview. The selected candidates can register for Ph.D. programme in the University.

SRF at NIPGR

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in the DBT sub-project entitled “Functional genomics of water-deficit stress in chickpea’” of “Next Generation Challenge programme on Chickpea Genomics’ under the supervision of Dr. Debasis Chattopadhyay, Scientist, NIPGR.

Eligibility Criteria:

Senior Research Fellow (One Post): Emoluments as per project sanction & DBT norms.

Candidates having M.Sc./M.Tech. degree from recognized University in any discipline of Life Sciences with at least two years of Post- M.Sc./M.Tech research experience  in University or Govt. R&D Institutes. Experience in Plant Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, in vivo experiments with plants, Genetic-Transformation in plants, is desirable. The candidate should have first class/division in M. Sc./M.Tech from recognized University/Institution.

The position is purely temporary and is co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for one year, which can be extended/curtailed on the basis of assessment of the candidate’s performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Reservation of post shall be as per Govt. of India norms.

Eligible candidates may apply by sending hard copy of complete application with a cover letter showing interest and attested copies of the certificates and proof of educational qualifications, research experience, publications etc. The applications should reach at the address given below within 15 days from the date of advertisement. The envelope should be superscribed by application for the Post of SRF in the DBT sub-project entitled “Functional genomics of water-deficit stress in chickpea’” of “Next Generation Challenge programme on Chickpea Genomics’.

Application Format

Note: ONLY hard copies of applications sent by post or in person will be considered.

Dr. Debasis Chattopadhyay
Staff Scientist-V
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P. O. Box no. 10531
New Delhi-110 067

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Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of Research Associate (RA) in the DBT sub-project entitled “Functional genomics of chickpea seed development and nutrition” of “Next Generation Challenge programme on Chickpea Genomics” under the supervision of Dr. Subhra Chakraborty, Scientist, NIPGR.

Eligibility Criteria:

(A) Research Associate (One Post): Emoluments as per project sanction & DBT norms.

Candidates having Ph.D. degree in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Plant Sciences/ Life Sciences/ Bioinformatics or any other related field with at least one year post –doctoral research experience or at least two research papers in the journals of international repute are eligible to apply. Candidate having research experience in the area of Plant Genomics and Molecular Biology will be preferred.   

The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for one year, which can be extended/curtailed on the basis of assessment of the candidate’s performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Reservation of post 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 experience, publication etc. The applications should reach at the address given below within 15 days from the date of advertisement. The envelope should be superscribed by application for the Post of SRF/TA in the DBT sub-project entitled “Functional genomics of chickpea seed development and nutrition” of “Next Generation Challenge programme on Chickpea Genomics’.

Application Format

Note: ONLY hard copy of the application in the given format will be accepted.  
Dr. Subhra Chakraborty,
Staff Scientist-VI
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P. O. Box no. 10531
New Delhi-110 067

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JRF at IVRI, Kolkata

Indian Veterinary Research Institute

Eastern Regional Station, Belgachia, Kolkata – 700 037

WALK- IN-INTERVIEW

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (one) on purely temporary basis to work in a project entitled “Molecular epidemiological studies of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in clinical and subclinical bovine mastitis in Mizoram, Tripura and bovine & caprine mastitis in west Bengal” under DBT’s Twinning programme.

Qualification of the JRF:

Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology or M.V.Sc in Microbiology/ Medicine/ Public Health/ Biochemistry.

Preference will be given to the candidates having experience in molecular biology works.

Age: Maximum 28 years (age relaxation for different categories will be as per rule)
Tenure and condition of the project: - The position carries fellowship amount as prescribed under DBT’s Twinning programme. The position is purely temporary and subject to co-terminus with the project. There is no provision of rearrangement after termination of the project and IVRI, ICAR or DBT will have no liability, whatsoever, for this position. PI will have the exclusive right to terminate the engagement due to unsatisfactory performance without assigning any reason.

Selection procedure: The eligible candidate may appear directly in a Walk-in- interview on 5th April, 2013 at 11.00 AM in Eastern Regional Station of IVRI, 37-Belgachia Road, Kolkata – 700 037.

Eligible candidates may appear with bio-data (mentioned with contact telephone number, e-mail ID) along with a color passport size photograph, true copies of the certificates and testimonials at the above address. Candidates will have to attend the interview fully at their own cost. Authority exclusively reserves the rights for selection of the candidate.

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SRF

Division of Microbiology
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi-110012

Walk in interview

Eligible candidates may appear in Walk-in-interview for the post of Senior Research Fellow in ICAR-NFBSFARA funded project as follows:

“Increasing the efficiency of microbial production of bioethanol from agricultural biomass”

Senior Research Fellow (1 position)

Rs. 16,000 + 30% HRA

22nd March 2013

Essential- M.Sc. Microbiology/Industrial Biotechnology/ Applied Microbiology

Desirable- Experience preferably in fermentation technology and analytical techniques like GC/ HPLC,GC-MS etc

Terms and Conditions:
1. The positions are purely temporary and can be terminated on one month’s notice/ Termination of the project.
2. Age maximum35 years for S.R.F. (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and women candidates, as per government rules.
3. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
4. Candidates are requested to bring 5 copies of biodata (Format attached)
5. Canvassing in any form can disqualify the candidate.
6. Candidates without M.Sc. degree certificate/PDC will not be considered for interview
7. Walk-in-interview will be held on, 22nd March 2013 at 10.00 a.m. in Room no. 1 of Division of Microbiology, IARI, New Delhi-110012.

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JRF

TERVIEW

DBT funded project entitled “Puccinia triticina Genomics Network on De novo Genome Sequencing, Fitness, Variation and Pathogenicity” invites applications for filling position of one JRF with net emoluments of Rs.16, 000 + 10% HRA per month through a walk in interview on 15th March, 2013 at 11.00 AM at IARI, Regional Station, Wellington, Distt. Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu- 643 231.

1. M.Sc. Agriculture with Plant pathology/Plant breeding/Plant Genetics as specialization/MSc  Botany/Biotechnology/Plant biology/Plant Genetics/MTech Biotechnology (with specialization in plant science) or other relevant subjects

Working research experience on wheat related works with molecular techniques will be given preference

Age Limit: Maximum age 35 years (age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and women candidates as per Government rules)

Interested candidates satisfying the essential qualifications may attend the interview with a copy of the bio-data, original and attested copies of all certificates,
publications/articles, no objection certificate from the current employer, recent passport size photograph etc.

The above posts are purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis initially
for a period of one year but may be extended on year to year basis based on performance of the candidates. The candidates shall not claim for regular appointment at this institute, as the posts are co-terminus with the respective projects. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Only the candidates having essential qualifications would be entertained for the interview.

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SRF

POSITIONS OPEN FOR TEMPORARY RESEARCH PROJECT POSTS

(Date of interview - 21th March 2013 at 10:30 AM)

CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), desires to engage qualified incumbents on purely temporary basis as detailed below:

(Project Code - BSC0123) "Genome dynamics in Cellular Organization, Differentiation and Enantiostasis (GENCODE-C)"

Post Code-1

Project Fellow - Six  to Eight

First class M.Sc./B.Tech or equivalent in any branches of Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Physics/ Mathematics.

28 years

Rs. 16,000/- + 30 % HRA per month

12 months

Post Code-2

Sr. Project Fellow - Six  to Eight

First class M.Sc./B.Tech or equivalent in any branches of Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics with Two years of relevant research experience.

Or

MCA/M.Tech in any branches of Life Science/Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics.

Or

M.Pharm

32 years

Rs. 18,000/- + 30 % HRA per month

12 months

Post Code-3

Research Associate – 2 Posts

Fresh Ph.D and also Ph.D submitted status in any branches of Biological Sciences/Informatics Sciences/Chemistry/Physics/Statistics.

Desirable:

Publications in SCI indexed journals

35 years

Rs. 22,000/- + 30 % HRA per month

12 months

(Project Code - BSC0123) "Genome dynamics in Cellular Organization, Differentiation and Enantiostasis (GENCODE-A)"

Post Code-4

Project Fellow

First class M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Human Genetics/Human Biology

Or

First class B.Pharm

28 years

Rs. 16,000/- + 30 % HRA per month

12 months

(Project Code - GAP0088) "Hijacking of host lipid droplets by intracellular pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis"

Post Code-5

Project Fellow

First class M.Sc./B.Tech in   Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/ Genetics/ Human Biology

28 years

Rs. 16,000/- + 30 % HRA per month

12 months

Age relaxation for SC/ST/ OBC candidate as per Govt. of India instructions.

Engagement is for the project and on behalf of the funding agency and the tenure shall be as mentioned above. The duration of the post is initially for One year or till the closing date of the project, whichever is earlier. Tenure may be extendable up to project duration. Contract may be terminated at any time by giving one-month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any CSIR/IGIB post.

How to Apply:

The eligible applicants have to follow the process given below:

1. Sending the resume in "MS Word" format directly to hrd@igib.res.in (Mentioning the Project Code-Post Code in the Subject Line of the email example:BSC0123-1)

2. They also need to fill up proforma by clicking on the following link HR Online Form.

Last date of receiving application is 28-02-2013.

No application would be entertained with "result awaited" status or after due date.

The email will be sent to the short listed candidates.

No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates to attend the interview. The engagement shall be as per guidelines of CSIR/Funding agency. Candidates will have an option to give reply in Hindi.

Note: The shortlisted candidates, who will receive the email for interview, have to report at 09:30 AM on the day of interview along with any Photo ID card and original certificates for entry purpose. Entry will be closed by 10:15 AM.

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JRF

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
School of Life Sciences
Centre for Bioinformatics
Puducherry - 605 014

Application on plain paper in duplicate are invited from eligible candidates with detailed biodata supported by attested copies of certificates along with reference letter from the institution where you studied/worked last for the following Junior Research fellow position in DBT Major Research Project.

1. Research Position : One Junior Research Fellow
2. Title of the Project : Structure Based Inhibitor Design for Protein Disulfide isomerase 3. Fellowship/salary : Rs.12,000/-per month + HRA

4. Qualification : M. Sc., Physics / Chemistry / Biophysics/Crystallography/ Biochemistry/Molecular biology /Biotechnology

5. Duration : Two years

6. Last Date : 15.3.2013 (5 pm)

7. Address for sending application: Dr. M. Suresh Kumar, M. Sc., M.Phil, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
Centre for Bioinformatics
Pondicherry University
Puducherry - 14.

Note: kindly provide your email address without fail.

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DBT JRF

Department of Biotechnology
(Government of India)
Ministry of Science & Technology

DBT-JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (DBT-JRF) IN BIOTECHNOLOGY 2013

(Co-ordinated by National Centre for Cell Science, Pune)

DBT JRF programme has been started from the year 2004. 275 JRFs are selected through Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET), being conducted this year by NCCS, Pune. Fellowships are provided for an initial period of 3 years which could be extended up to five years.

Contingency grant of Rs.30, 000/- per fellow per annum is also provided. Top ranking 100 students in merit are given option to join any institute of their choice in the country for pursuing Ph.D. Option is given to next 175 candidates in merit list to join DBT supported PG teaching universities and DBT institutes.

DBT JRF 2013 (BET-2013) Entrance Examination Format

 
Eligibility for DBT JRF 2013 (BET-2013) examination
 
 
DBT JRF 2013 Contact Information

Name of the contact person Co-ordinator, DBT-JRF programme,
National Centre for Cell Science,
Pune University Campus
Ganeshkhind
Pune - 411 007

Designation Co-ordinator, DBT-JRF programme

Telephone 020-25708229/8228
Fax 020 - 25692259
E-mail ID dbt_jrf@nccs.res.in


Centres/Institutes Offering Positions

There will be 2 Categories of JRF's selected: Category A and Category B.

Category A (Top 100 successful candidates): Fellowship is tenable /can be activated in any University/ Institute in India where the Candidates can register for Ph.D.
Category B (Next 175 successful candidates): Fellowship is tenable exclusively at the 71 DBT-supported teaching centres/departments running DBT-supported master’s program and 14 DBT Institutes where the students can register for PhD. (List of centres is displayed below).

Important Dates for DBT JRF 2013

Start date of online application 25th February, 2013
Last date of applying online and printing of completed application form 27th March, 2013
Last date of editing application details 29th March, 2013
Download of Hall ticket generation for eligible candidates 8th April, 2013
Date of Entrance Test 21st April, 2013
Time of Entrance Test 10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Date of result announcement online 10th May, 2013

Period for joining programme Within one year from the date of issuing the qualifying award letter.

Syllabus for DBT JRF 2013

Click the link below for Syllabus http://www.bcil.nic.in/Revised_courses_biotech.html

DETAILS OF THE AWARD

The fellowship will be initially for a period of 3 years extendable for 2 more years  based on performance. By the end of 2nd year the performance of JRF will be assessed and will be upgraded to SRF. The fellowship for JRF / SRF will be @ Rs. 16, 000/- / 18, 000/- per month + HRA as per host Institute norms, and a research contingency of Rs. 30, 000/- per year.

MODE OF SELECTION for DBT JRF 2013 

The candidates will be selected based on a single session online admission test, “Biotechnology Eligibility Test” (BET) to be conducted on 21st April, 2013 at 10 AM in the following twelve cities: 

New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram & Ahmedabad.

Candidates, only belonging to SC/ST/Physically challenged, called for BET examination will be paid II class railway (non-AC)/bus fare by the shortest route from their home town, on production of supportive documents of competent authority. The details of examination centres in above cities will be notified later on the website and on the Hall Ticket.

MODE OF APPLICATION Candidates should register and apply online in the prescribed application form obtainable at the URL http://nccs.sifyitest.com/BET2013 starting on 25th February 2013. All the details about the application process and the examination are available on the web site. The last date for submission of online application form is 27th March, 2013. Stepwise procedure for filling the online application form, payment of application fees and uploading of required documents/certificates is given in the above said URL. An application fee of Rs. 500/- for Open and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PH categories is payable either online or offline as detailed on the web site for completion of application process. The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Further Info : www.nccs.res.in/download-docs/DBT-JRF%20Advt.%202013.pdf

DBT JRF 2013 Syllabus : www.helpbiotech.blogspot.in/2013/02/dbt-jrf-2013-syllabus.html

DBT JRF 2012 Paper Download  : www.helpbiotech.blogspot.in/2013/02/dbt-jrf-2012-paper-download.html

JRF

Central University of Kerala

NOTIFICATION FOR JUNIOR RESEARH FELLOW POSITION

Applications are invited in the prescribed format for two Junior Research Fellow positions in the DST sponsored major research project entitled “Genetic diversity and origin of Indian domestic ducks ”.

Position: Junior Research Fellow (2)

Duration: Initially for one year and extendable up to 3 years based on the candidates performance

Fellowship: First & second year Rs. 13,200; third year Rs.15,400

Essential Qualification: First Class Master degree in any subject under Life Science (Genomic Science/Genetics/Biotechnology/Animal Science/Zoology / Environmental Biotechnology/ Environmental Sciences/Environmental Management/Wild life Science/Wild life Biology)

Desirable Qualifications:

i. Research experience in the field of wildlife survey.
ii. Strong physical and mental abilities and a keen desire to carryout field work.
iii. Fluency in Hindi.
iv. Experience in PCR, DNA sequencing, computer applications etc.,

Description of the Work: The job requirements are to collect duck samples through out India (mainly the coastal regions of Southern and Eastern India and the Western Ghats region) and to undertake DNA extraction, PCR amplification and DNA sequencing for genotyping work.

Interested candidates may apply to Dr. M. Nagarajan, Assistant Professor, Department of Genomic Science, School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Padannakad (PO), Nileshwar, Kasaragod-671328, Kerala, on or before 31-03-13 through registered post/courier (soft copy will not be accepted). The selected candidate may register for Ph.D in Genomics provided Central University of Kerala regulations for Ph.D registration are applicable.

Further details can be found at www.cukerala.ac.in