Monday, January 28, 2019

JRF at Pune

ADVT/RecT/02/2019 

Particulars Description 1. Position/s & No. Junior Research Fellow (1 No.) 

2. Funding Agency, Title, Period of the Project & Post Code DST- SERB Sponsored Project (SP-287). "Nanoparticles mediated dsRNA delivery for biocontrol of the polyphagous insect pests, Helicoverpa armigera (armyworm) and Scirtothrips dorsalis (trips)". 
Period up to: 01st November 2021. Post Code: ARI/SP-287/JRF 

3. Group/ Division Nanobioscience. 

4. Qualifications Essential: 

i) M. Sc. First Class in Biotechnology / Zoology / Microbiology.
ii) Applicant must be qualified in any one of the following tests: CSIR - UGC NET, DBT-BET, ICMR/ICAR JRF, GATE, GPAT, JEST, NBHM, JGEEBILS. 

Desirable: Hands on experience with insect handling and molecular biology. 

5. Monthly stipend Rs.25,000/- + HRA. 

6. Age limit (as on last date of application ) Upto 28 years for General Category. Age relaxation of upto 5 years (Upto 33 years) for SC/ST/Differently abled/women candidates and 3 years (Upto 31 years) for OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates as per DBT-JRF guidelines. However, candidates selected through DBT-BET 2018 shall also be considered for age relaxation as applicable.

7. Last date for receipt of Application 29th January, 2019. 

8. Display of the short list of candidates for interview Will be displayed on Institute website by 01st February 2019. 

9. Day, Date & time of Interview Friday, 15th February, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. 

Note: No T.A. is admissible for attending interview and selected candidate will have no right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency’s post/s. 


Sunday, January 27, 2019

JRF at Kolkata


A Walk-in-interview will be held for the appointment of one JRF in a DST sponsored Project in the Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata-700073. The details are as follows. Dated:22.01.2019 
Project detail: "Targeting TRAIL resistance: An approach for preferential killing of advanced stage breast cancer cells". 
Walk-in-interview 01.02.2019 from 12.30 p.m 
Dr. Nabendu Biswas 
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biological Sciences/ Life Sciences / Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Genetics with minimum 55% marks in all examinations (50% for SC/ST/PH candidates) from recognized University. Student must have qualified NET Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV to nabendu.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in 
Applicants should report to the concerned faculty office at the Physiology section of Dept. of Life Sciences at Baker building 30 minutes before the schedule time of interview with the following documents:- Two separate sets of: 
1. Application in plain paper addressed to the undersigned 
2. Latest CV along with attested copies of all relevant testimonials The original certificates and mark sheets are to be presented before the Selection Committee on the day of interview. 
Dr. Nabendu Biswas 
Principal Investigator 
Assistant Professor 
Department of Life Sciences 
Presidency University 
86/1, College Street 
Kolkata-700073 
Email: nabendu.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in

Friday, January 25, 2019

JRF at NIIM, NewDelhi


NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY 
NEW DELHI 
Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (Project) for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below: 
1. “Genetic studies to understand mitochondrial electron transport chain dysfunction using Caenorhabditis elegans” funded by DBT 
Tenable till- 08.01.2020 
Dr. Arnab Mukhopadhyay Staff Scientist-V arnab@nii.ac.in 
Educational Qualifications: M.Sc or M.Tech in any area of Life Sciences with good academic record. Candidate should have cleared any National Level Eligibility Test i.e. (NET-JRF/DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/GATE etc). 
Emoluments: The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications & experience Rs. 25,000 per month plus 30% HRA (As per DST OM dated 21.10.2014) 
Job description & Desired Knowledge: Hands-on experience in molecular biology (cloning, RNA isolation, quantitative real-time PCR, western blotting) is desirable. 
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 01st February, 2019 

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

JRF at SAU, NewDelhi


Applications are invited for the post of ONE Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the DSTfunded project entitled “Investigating the role of exogenous ATP in modulating inflammation in the rodent brain” under the supervision of Dr. Ravi Shankar Akundi, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, South Asian University, New Delhi. 
Qualifications: The minimum qualifications are postgraduate degree (M.Sc./M.Tech) in life sciences/biotechnology/basic sciences are encouraged to apply. 
Preference will be given to candidates qualifying any of the National Eligibility Test (NET) such as those conducted by CSIR-UGC or ICMR. Candidates who have qualified in the GATE test may also apply. 
Prior experience in mammalian cell culture, basic molecular biology, cloning and expression studies, and handling of small research animals is desirable. 
Application Procedure: A covering letter along with the latest CV and contact address (including email) of at least two referees should be emailed to akundi.ravi@gmail.com by February 8, 2019

Monday, January 21, 2019

JRF at Bits Pilani

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (@Rs. 25000/- pm) in a SERB Project entitled ‘Exploring the effects of polyamine and associated metabolic regulation of hypothalamic GnRH-GnIH synthesis and release during ageing in BALB/cJ mice’. 
The post is temporary and co-terminus with the project. 
Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Zoology/ Biochemistry or M. Pharma. With 60% and above. CSIR NET-LS or GATE or equivalent preferred. 
Desirable: Knowledge about reproductive physiology/ endocrinology is prerequisite; working experience in molecular biology will be preferred. 
Upper age limit is 28 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ ST/ Physically handicapped/ Female candidates) 
Application in plain paper giving name, permanent address, resume along with passport size photographs and attested copies of mark sheets, certificates should reach the undersigned by post OR through email (to either PI or Co-PI) within 20 days of publication of the advertisement on BITS Pilani website. 
No TA/ DA will be paid if called for interview. 
PI: Arnab Banerjee 
Assistant Professor 
Dept. of Biological Sciences, 
BITS Pilani 
KK Birla Goa Campus 
Goa 
Email: arnabb@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in 
Co-PI: Rajeev Taliyan 
Associate Professor 
Department of Pharmacy, 
Pilani, Pilani- Campus, Rajasthan 
Email: taliyanraja@gmail.com: rajeev.taliyan@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

Sunday, January 20, 2019

RA at Pune

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PUNE 
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, 
Pune - 411 008 

ADVT. NO. 04/2019 (APPLY ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 25, 2019) [Position under Funded Project purely on Temporary and Contractual Basis] 
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for the promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country. The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals having excellent academic record for the following positions purely on temporary and contractual basis under the funded project: 
Name of the Post Research Associate (RA) 
Number of posts 01 (One) 
Name of the Project “Understanding the behavioral and neural basis for song changes in response to social context in the adult male zebra finch” 
Funding Agency Department of Science and Technology (DST) 
Project Code 30118394 

Minimum educational Qualification & Experience Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or relevant specialization. Candidates, who have submitted their thesis but have not yet received their degrees, may also apply. Candidate must have at least one peer reviewed international publication from his / her Ph.D. 
Experience: 3 years or more of neuroscience research experience is mandatory (computational or experimental) 
Preference Candidates having experience in stereotaxic surgery, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology or research experience with birds would be preferred 
Tenure of the appointment Up to July 31, 2019 
Consolidated emoluments 1) Rs. 36,000/- + 30% HRA per month 2) Candidates who have submitted their thesis, but not completed defense (i.e. candidates without a provisional certificate of having qualified for the degree), will be designated as SRF and paid Rs. 28,000/- + 30% HRA till the time of submission of Provisional Ph.D. certificate. 
Age Not more than 35 years as on closing date of advertisement 
Last date of application January 25, 2019 

Friday, January 18, 2019

JRF at Hyderabad

Job Title: Junior Research Fellow
No. of Posts: 1
Name of the Project: “Chicken or egg: Drivers of antimicrobial resistance in poultry in India”
Qualifications:
  • Essential: PG degree in Basic Science (Botany /Zoology /Biochemistry/ Chemistry /Biotechnology/ Microbiology, Life Sciences etc.) with NET qualification.
  • Desirable: Working experience in research project in Poultry/ Animal Science and Molecular Biology.
Remuneration:
Consolidated Pay (Revised)
Rs.25,000-00+ HRA (for 1st & 2nd year)
Rs.28,000-00+ HRA (for the 3rd year)
Age Limit: 30 years for men and 35 years for women as on date of the interview.
Application Instructions:
  • The Candidates should bring a copy of bio-data, original certificates, one set of photocopies of certificates, experience certificates if any, NOC from the employer, if employed and a latest passport size photograph at the time of interview.
  • The above position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the Project.
  • No T.A./D.A. will be paid to any candidate to attend the interview.
  • Candidates may register their candidature from 10:00 am. to 11-00 a.m. only
  • The Director’s decision will be final and binding on all aspects.
  • If necessary, a written examination will be held for 85 marks on the same day. It is objective type and in the relevant above subjects.
Walk-in Interview:
  • Date of Interview: 28th January 2019
  • Registration Time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Venue of Interview: Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Research Associate at ICMR, New Delhi

Name of the Post: Research Associate
No. of Posts: 01
Qualifications Essential: M.D./Ph.D in Pharmacology/Life Sciences or M.Pharm. In Pharmacology from a recognized university or equivalent or with three years experience in Research and a single publication in a related field following Post Graduation.
Desirable:
(i) Research publications in the relevant field
(ii) Knowledge of Computer Applications
Job Requirement:
  • The collection, Collation and Critical analysis of information/data of National /International sources for the purpose of revision of National List of Essential Medicine (NLEM) and other issues such as Medical Devices, Medical Disposables and Consumables and Hygiene and other healthcare products.
  • Organizing Consultative meetings of SNCM and sub-committees in different parts of the country
  • Preparation of minutes/ recommendations emerged from the meetings of the National Committee and also sub-committees.
  • Reporting of the progress at regular intervals to the Committee.
  • Any other work assigned
Age: Up to 40 years for male candidates & 42 years for Female candidates
Salary: Rs. 36,000 + HRA
How to Apply:
The interested applicants may send completely filled and signed the Application form in the particular format only as in Annexure-1 (given below) and a single set of photocopy of self-attested documents viz. (Academic Degrees/Certificates, Professional degrees/Certificates, Caste certificates [if applicable] and detailed Curriculum Vitae). Just the shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The final date for submitting the applications is 22/01/2019.
Selection Process: lnterview is going to be conducted for the eligible candidates. But if more number of applicants are found eligible for the post advertised, Written Test/ Skill Test may also be conducted on precisely the same day before a final round of Interview.

The candidates should bring 5 copies of CV along with original certificates of educational qualifications (from SSC onwards), experience, Aadhaar Card and Community Certificates and one set of photocopies of the exact same duly attested (could be self-attested) along with 2 passport size photographs for attending the Written Test/Interview. No TA/DA is going to be compensated for attending the Written Test/ Interview. The recruited project staff is eligible for leave as per rules and might need to provide an undertaking before joining.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: The conditions for employment is going to be the same as that of the project staff on an agency basis. The candidates have no right to claim for any regular employment at this Institute. The appointing authority has the right to accept/ reject any application without assigning any reason(s) and no correspondence in this matter will be amused. Age, qualification, experience etc., will be reckoned according to the date of the written test/ Interview.

Applications should be sent by post to Head, Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Indian Council of Medical Research, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-l10029. Applications received after the closing date won’t be accepted.

Monday, January 14, 2019

JRF at BITS, Hyderabad


A Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for SERB Sponsored Project in Department of Biological Sciences, BITS Pilani, Goa Campus, Goa Applications are invited from the eligible candidate for filling up one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the SERB funded project entitled ‘Evaluation of Antifungal activity of Lipopeptides from a Wild-type Bacillus sp. RLID12.1 in Mouse Models of invasive Candidiasis, Cryptococcosis and Aspergillosis’. 
Eligible candidates may apply by sending their bio-data with cover letter and should reach to the Principal Investigator, Dr Utpal Roy (uroy@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in) by e-mail or by hard copy immediately. 
Eligibility criterion: 
JRF: M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm. or equivalent degree in Biotechnology (with at least 60% marks or first class or equivalent) 
(ii) M.Sc. (Biochemistry/Microbiology/ Biotechnology), B.E., B.Tech. or equivalent (at least 60% or equivalent), and one year of post research relevant experience. 
Candidates with purification, Proteomics techniques (chromatography) are encouraged to apply. 
Age limit: 28 years as on the last date of application. 
Fellowship amount: As per SERB norms. 
Dr Utpal Roy, Ph.D., Principal Investigator and Project Coordinator

SRF and JRF at MKU, TN


Department of Marine and Coastal Studies 
Madurai Kamaraj University 
Pudumadam 623 524, Ramnad, Tamil Nadu 
Advertisement No. CMR/DMCS/SEEN/MKU/DBT/2018-19/1 
Applications are invited for the following temporary positions funded by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology Project (BT/PR28545/BCE/08/1442/2018) entitled ‘Molecular Diversity of Coral Zooxanthellae (Sub-Clade Level) of Palk Bay Coast, India’ purely in the project mode initially for a period of one year extendable further based on satisfactory performance. Last date of application: 25 January 2019 Positions: 
1. Senior Research Fellow (1 no.): 
M.Sc., in Molecular Biology/ Microbiology/Genomics/Biotechnology/Marine Biology/ Biology/Zoology with 60% marks or equivalent grade. 
Candidates having qualified and a valid NET/SLET or GATE or M.Phil., with at least two years of research experience in marine molecular taxonomy. 
2. Junior Research Fellow (1 no.): 
M.Sc., in Molecular Biology/Microbiology/ Genomics/Biotechnology/Marine Biology/ Biology/Zoology with 60% marks or equivalent grade. 
Candidates having qualified and a valid NET/SLET or GATE with at least two years of research experience or M.Phil., with one year of research experience in marine molecular taxonomy/ marine ecological monitoring. 
Place of posting: Department of Marine and Coastal Studies at Pudumadam in Ramnad District, Tamil Nadu. 
For the application form, qualifications and other details please visit Madurai Kamaraj University website, www.mkuniversity.ac.in For further details please contact the Principal Investigator e-mail: ramakritinan@gmail.com; Mobile: + 91-94420 39861 

Sunday, January 13, 2019

SRF at NIMH, Bengaluru

No. NIMH/PROJ/DST/JPJ/SRF/2018-19
Post Title: Senior Research Fellow (One)
Project Title: “An Exploratory Study of the Role of Inflammasomes
on Aberrant Neurodevelopment in Schizophrenia”
Name of the PI: Dr John P. John
Age limit: 35 Years (age relaxation will be given for suitable Candidates)
Consolidated Pay: Rs. 28,000/- + 30 percent HRA p.m
Duration: 1 Year; Initial appointment will be made for a period of 6 months that is extendable depending upon the performance of the candidate.
Educational Qualification: MBBS / BE / BTech / MSc in Life Sciences / MSc Psychology
with NET qualification
Or
MD / MTech. in Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Cognitive Neuroscience or related fields
Desirable Experience: At least 1 year experience in MRI acquisition and analyses in human subjects.
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may walk in for an interview with their original certificates of (I) Educational eligibility, (ii) Age proof, (iii) Experience certificate issued by the Competent Authority and also the most recent CV with attested copies of marks card/certificates on 19.01.2019 @ 2.00 pm in the Committee Room, adjacent to Registrar’s Secretariat, Administrative Block, NIMHANS, Bengaluru — 560029. 

Candidates need to register their names half an hour prior to the interview
  • Date, Time & Venue of Interview: 19.01.2019 at 2.00 pm in the Committee Room, adjacent to Registrar’s Secretariat, Administrative Block, NIMHANS, Bengaluru — 560029

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

RA, JRF and SRF at NCC, Pune


NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CELL SCIENCE, PUNE
(An autonomous Institution of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India)
NCCS Complex, Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, 
Pune - 411007, Maharashtra
Advt. No. NCCS/Project Management Cell/P10/2018 
SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR SC/ST/OBC CANDIDATES 
The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is an autonomous institution of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, for a mandate of basic research, teaching & training, and as a national repository for cell lines/hybridomas etc. The centre is located in the midst of academically enriched environment of University of Pune Campus, Pune. NCCS invites applications for following posts purely on temporary basis on the various extramural projects. 
01 RA Research Associate 
“ Structural perspective of Molecular Interactions in Pathogenicity : Role of Regulatory Proteins of HIV – 1 and Heat Shock Proteins of M. tuberculosis” Dr. Shekhar Mande 
35 Years 
Essential Qualification & Experience: Ph.D./ MD/ MS/ MDS in any branch of life science or having three years of research, teaching, design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/MTech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. 
Desirable : 3 Years research experience post Ph. D Experience in X-Ray Crystallography Structure solution, Data Collection 
Rs. 36,000/- + 30% HRA pm 
Three years 
02 RA  Research Associate 
“Regulation of development of pathogenic T-helper 17 cells in collagen induced arthritis”. Dr. Mohan Wani 
35 Years 
Essential Qualification & Experience: Ph.D./ MD/ MS/ MDS in any branch of life science or having three years of research, teaching, design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/MTech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. 
Rs. 36,000/- + 30% HRA pm 
Three years 
Desirable : Preference will be given to candidates with experience in T cell biology, cellular and molecular immunology, flow cytometry, handling of experimental animal models etc. 
03 SRF Senior Research Fellow 
“Role of gamma – delta T cells in the generation and maintenance of transplantation tolerance. ” Dr. Girdhari Lal 
32 Years 

Essential Qualification & Experience: M.Sc. with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of life science and two years of post-M.Sc. research experience. Candidate should have qualified NET/GATE/LS /BET exam. 
Rs. 28,000/- pm + 30% HRA 
Ten Months 
04 JRF Junior Research Fellow 
“Generation of transgene-free human induced pluripotent stem cells using nongenetic approaches for cell therapeutic applications. ” Dr. Nibedita Lenka 
28 Years
Essential Qualification & Experience: M. Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of life science and having qualified NET/GATE/LS/BET. 
Desirable : Good academic record with Prior research experiance around two years with cell and tissue culture. Preferably mammalian cells. Well versed with various molecular biology tools and techniques. Good written & oral communication skills. 
Rs. 28,000/- + 30% HRA pm 
Eleven months 
05 JRF Junior Research Fellow 
“Understanding the role of RNAi – mediated antiviral host defense against DNA Viruses” Dr. Jyoti Singh 
28 Years 
Essential Qualification & Experience : M. Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of life science and having qualified NET/GATE/LS/BET. 
Desirable : The Candidate should have experience of at least 1-2 years in Basic Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques like PCR, handling cell lines, Northern and Southern Blot etc. 
Rs. 25,000/- + 30% HRA pm 
Two years Important 
06 JRF Junior Research Fellow 
“Diversity and Bioactivity of fungal endophytes from medicinal plants of Eastern Himalayan Region, Sikkim - India” Dr. Rohit Sharma 
28 Years 
Essential Qualification & Experience: M. Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of life science and having qualified NET/GATE/LS/BET. 
Desirable : Experience in identification of fungi by morphological and molecular methods, phylogenetic analysis and software handling fungal endophyte isolation, basic computer work using MS Word, Power point and Excel. 
Rs. 25,000/- + 30% HRA pm 
Three Years 
07 JRF Junior Research Fellow 
“Multi-omics analysis to decipher mechanism of hormone resistance in breast cancer.” Dr. G.C. Kundu 
28 Years 
Essential Qualification & Experience: M. Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of life science and having qualified NET/GATE/LS/BET. 
Rs. 25,000/- + 30% HRA pm 
Three Years 
08 TA Technical Assistant 
“Therapeutic implication in radio resistance mechanism of breast Cancer stem cells (BCSC)’’. Dr. Sandhya Sitaswad 
35 Years 
Essential Qualification & Experience: Graduate in science/ social Science or Diploma holder in any discipline with minimum 3 years of experience in implementing S&T societal project. िांछनीय // Desirable : An experience in the field of cell culture, cell sorting and animal Handling. 
Rs. 12000/- pm (Fixed) 
Two Years 
Guidelines & Instructions 
 Applications in the prescribed format duly filled in along with attested copies of all relevant certificates showing date of birth, educational qualifications, work experience, details of the exam passed (Secondary School Certificate onwards), caste certificate, if any and other relevant documents should reach “The Director, National Centre For Cell Science (NCCS), S. P. Pune University Campus, Post: Ganeshkhind, Pune – 411 007, Maharashtra, India on or before 18.01.2019. 
 Kindly post separate application for each position
 List of shortlisted candidates called for interview, date and time of interview & other relevant information will be published only on our institute website on or before 02.02.2019. 
 The interviews are scheduled on 25&26 February, 2019 
 Applications received after the due date/due to postal delay and/or without the copies of the required certificates/documents will not be considered. Applications which are incomplete and/or not in the prescribed format will be strictly rejected. 
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