Monday, November 07, 2011

Technical Assistant posts at CDFD, Hyderabad

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
Office block , 2nd Floor,block No-7, Gruhakalpa Complex,
M.J.Road, Nampally, Hyderabad-500001
Ph. +91-40-24749451, Fax-+91-40-24749490 www .cdfd.org.in
ADVERTISEMENT NO.2/2011
The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad is a premier autonomous R&D Institute under the Societies Act funded by the Department ol Biotechnology. Ministry of Science and Technology. Government of India that has been established to provide services and to undertake R & D in DNA Fingerprinting. DNA Diagnosis and other areas of modem biology.
CDFD wishes to fill up under mentioned vacancies undef Direct Recruitment basis in various Administrative / Technical Cadres of which Code No. 03 is for COE – II and Code Nos. 01, 02 and 04 are for Core cadre of CDFD
COE – II is Centre of Excellence project sanctioned to the CDFD of five years duration, which is likely to be extended thereafter.
1. TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (Engg) (I Post for Core, OBC, Code No.01)
Age limit: between 18-30 years
Revised Pay Band Rs 9300-34800 plus Grade pay Rs 4200(PB-2)
2. TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (Scientific Services) (1 Post for Core, UR, Code No. 02)
Age limit: between 18-30years
Revised Pay Band Rs 9300-34800 plus Grade pay Rs 4200(PB-2)
3. TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (Administrative Services) 1 Post for COE-II. Unreserved, Code No 3)
Age limit: between 18-30years
Revised Pay Band Rs 9300-34800 plus Grade pay Rs 4200(PB-2)
4. JUNIOR ASSISTANT -I (Administrative Services) (1 post for Core. ST. Code No. 04)
Age limit: between 18-30 years
Revised Pay Band Rs 5200-20200 plus Grade pay Rs 2400(PB-1)
The Application Form and the General Conditions governing the advertisement may be downloaded from the CDFD website Alternatively, blank application forms and General Conditions can also be obtained by sending a self addressed stamped envelope from O/o  The Head -Administration, CDFD. Office Block: 2nd floor, Block No. 7.Gruhakalpa Complex. M J Road, Nampally.Hyderalad- 500001 .
The detailed advertisement has appeared in  the Employment News dated 05-11-2011. The last date for receiving filled in applications is 4 weeks from the date of publication in the Employment News i.e. (5-12.2011.)

NIBMG Winter School on Genetic Dissection of a Complex Disease: Analytical Approaches

Short-Term Programme
NIBMG Winter School
GENETIC DISSECTION OF A COMPLEX DISEASE:  ANALYTICAL APPROACHES
In Celebration of the Tenth Anniversary of the Human Genome Project
January 3-10, 2012
Only electronic applications will be accepted.
Deadline for Receipt of Applications: December 7, 2011

Various posts at Department of Science and Technology

Science and Engineering Research Board
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi-110 016
F.No. SR/S9/Z-08/2011 Dated the 3rd Nov., 2011
NOTICE
The Science and Engineering Research Board set up by an act of Parliament, under the Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi invites applications from citizens of India for the following positions purely on Short Term Contract basis:-
1. POSITIONS: i) Project Assistant: 15 Nos.
ii) Administrative Officer: 02 Nos.
iii) Assistant(Administration): 03 Nos.
iv) Accounts Officer 02 Nos.
v) Assistant(Accounts): 04 Nos.
vi) Multi Tasking Data
Entry Operators: 05 Nos.
2. MINIMUM EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION & OTHER QUALIFICATION: As per Annexure I
3. NATURE OF APPOINTMENT: Purely on Short Term Contract basis for six months only extendable by another six months depending upon the requirements of the Board and subject to satisfactory performance.
4. FORMAT OF APPLICATION: As per Annexure II
5. CONSOLIDATED REMUNERATION PER MONTH: As indicated in Annexure I
6. ALLOWANCES & OTHER BENEFITS: Candidates selected shall be paid fixed consolidated remuneration per month and will not be entitled for any other benefits like DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Leave, Medical benefits, PF etc.
7. WORKING HOURS : Normal working hours 9.00AM to 5.30 P.M. from Monday to Friday with Central Government Gazetted Holidays applicable. However, in exigencies of work, persons appointed may be required, on certain occasions, to put in extra hours of work after normal office hours or during holidays depending upon the situation
 8. SELECTION PROCESS: Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria shall be called for an interview in person. Selection will be made on the basis of merit list prepared by the Selection Committee on the basis of the interview and the past credentials of the applicant.
9. APPLICATION FEE: NIL
10. HOW TO APPLY: Candidates satisfying all the conditions of eligibility shall submit their application in the format given in the annexure which shall be either handwritten in bold capitals or typewritten on A-4 size paper only. Photocopies of the certificates of proof of age, qualifications, experience, caste etc. must be enclosed alongwith application form. The candidates can also download the application format from the website of DST i.e. www.dst.gov.in and use the same.
 11. LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION: 15.11.2011 (upto 5.00 p.m. only) Application form complete in all respects, with enclosures should be sent in a closed cover with a superscription on the cover. “Application for appointment to ………………………………….on a purely short term contract ” at the following address: Dr. B. Hari Gopal, Head SERC & OSD (SERB) Room No. 16, Admn. Block, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110 016.
12. Application must reach at the aforesaid address either by hand or by post/speed post on or before 15.11.2011. Application received after the closing date shall not be considered under any circumstances. SERB shall not be responsible for any postal delay etc.
13. Candidatures received through placement agencies or any intermediaries shall not be accepted.
14. General Instructions:
a) Candidate should ascertain, before applying, that they satisfy all the eligibilities conditions as stipulated herein. Candidates not satisfying the eligibilities conditions shall be to be disqualified at any stage of selection.
b) Application not submitted in the prescribed format or incomplete/unsigned or received without attested/self attested copy of certificate in support of age, education qualifications, experience, etc. shall not be considered.
c) Decision of SERB in all matters regarding eligibility, selection and posting shall be final and binding upon all the candidate. No representation or correspondence in this regard shall be entertained by SERB.
d) No TA/DA shall be admissible for appearing in the interview.
e) Candidates shall be required to produce original documents for verification at the time of interview.
f) The selected Candidate should clearly understand and confirm that he/she will join within a maximum of one week’s time from the date of call letter failing which the candidature/selection shall stand cancelled.
g) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

The Science & Engineering Research Board, a statutory body under the Ministry of Science and Technology requires the following positions to be filled purely on Short term contract basis for a period of six months (extendable up to another six months ) with the following educational qualifications and experience:-
Name of the Post

Educational Qualification and Experience

Task to be carried out

Age
Limits as on 01.12.2011

No. of Posts

Pay
(in Rs.)

Administrative Officer

(a) Retired Central Govt./Central autonomous organization employees with at least: i) five years experience in the rank of Section Officer or three years experience of working in the rank of Under Secretary or ii) retired as Deputy Secretary/equivalent (b) Hands on working knowledge of computer application.

Shall be responsible for all work related to administration, office maintenance & other miscellaneous establishment work.

Not exceeding 64 years

2

30,000/-

Assistant (Administration)

Graduate from a recognized university with at least 3 years experience in general administration. Desirable: Diploma in Computers/IT.

To assist the Administration & Financial, budgeting and accounting matters

Between 20 and 27 years.
Upper age limit is relaxable upto 40 years for those candidates having working experience in similar capacity in Central/ State Govt. Deptts./
Autonomous Bodies.

3

23,000/-

Project Assistants

Science/IT Graduates with hands on working knowledge of computer application, MS Office including Excel, Access etc. Preference can be given to candidates having working experience in formulation, implementation of scientific projects in Scientific & Technical Research Institutes, Universities or central/ state govt. deptts./ ministries

To assist in implementation of scientific projects and programmes of the Board.

Between 20 and 27 years. Upper age limit is relaxable upto 40 years for those candidates having working experience in similar capacity in Central/ State Govt Deptts./ Autonomous Bodies.

15

23,000/-

Multi Tasking Data Entry Operator (DEO)

12th Pass with working knowledge of computers and should be well versed in M.S. Office applications. Candidates should possess a speed of not less than 8,000 Key Depressions per hour on Computer for data entry work.

Multitasking including routine clerical jobs apart from Data entry work.

Between 18 and 25 years.

5

12,000/-

Accounts Officer

(a) Retired Govt. Employees with at least three years experience of working in the rank of Sr. Accounts Officer or eight years experience of working as Sr. Accts Officer & Accounts Officer combined. (b) Possessing experience in Accounts, Management of Finance and Budgeting.
(c) Hands on working knowledge of computer applications, MS Office
including Excel, Access etc.

Shall be responsible for all works relating to finance / fund flow / budgeting / accounting / audit procedures to be under taken in disbursement of funds in accordance with
the rules and regulations. Officers expected to possess good knowledge of Income Tax, statutory levies, Service Tax, Rents etc.


Not exceeding 64 years

2

30,000/- A higher remuneration upto Rs.35,000 can be considered in really deserving cases where the applicant possess higher qualifications and having retired from post higher than
Sr. Accts. Officer.

Assistant (Accounts)

Graduate in Commerce from a recognized University. Preference will be given to persons possessing higher qualifications in the area of Commerce/Accounts. Desirable: Diploma in Computers/IT.

To assist the Administration & Financial matters for preparation of all kinds of Sanction Orders/Bills relating to Grants-in-Aids, salaries, procurements, Rents etc. and maintenance and upkeep of Expenditure Statements/control registers etc.

Between 20 and 27 years. Upper age limit is relaxable upto 40 years for those candidates working in similar capacity in Central/ State Government Departments.

4

23,000/-


Fellowship and Young Biotechnologist Award at NIBMG, Kalyani

FELLOWSHIP & YOUNG BIOTECHNLOGIST AWARD

Applications should be submitted by email to fellow_appln@nibmg.ac.in

One paper copy of the application should be sent by postal mail to: Director, National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Netaji Subhas Sanatorium (T.B. Hospital), 2 nd Floor, P.O.: N.S.S., Kalyani 741251, West Bengal, INDIA.

NIBMG Fellowship

OBJECTIVE: To promote the goals of the Institute and to facilitate re-entry of scientists of Indian origin working abroad.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants for this Fellowship should possess Ph.D., M.D., or an equivalent degree relevant to biomedical genomics, with an outstanding track record reflected in publications and other professional achievements. Applicants must not have affiliation to an institution in India. Awardees will carry out their scientific research in NIBMG.

Applicants who have contributed to the understanding of genetics of human diseases using phenotype information and biospecimens collected directly from patients and families, as opposed to in vitro work to obtain mechanistic views of action of genes and proteins, will be given preference. Preference will also be given to applicants with expertise and publications in statistical/computational human genomics.

EMOLUMENTS AND DURATION: Each NIBMG Fellow will receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 75,000 per month and a contingency grant (not exceeding Rs. 500,000 per annum) linked to a project to be proposed by the applicant at the time of application. The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of five years. In case an awardee during the tenure of the fellowship finds a suitable job at any research institute/university, he or she will be permitted to relinquish the fellowship and take up the job.

Application Procedure: Each applicant should provide a Curriculum Vitae and the following:
• Summary of pre-doctoral training (with details of major courses taken and grades obtained) [about 10 sentences],
• Highlights of doctoral training and publications [about 20 sentences],
• Highlights of post-doctoral training and publications [about 30 sentences],
• Problems to be addressed in the next 5 years, with clear indication of the importance of the problems and methodologies to be adopted in solving them [about 3 pages],
• Description of long-term (5-15 years) professional goals [ about 1 page ], and
• A specific project proposal (with clear descriptions of objectives, methodologies, importance and timelines) to be carried out in the next 5 years, with budget and justification [6-10 pages], and
• Three letters of recommendation.

YOUNG BIOTECHNOLOGIST AWARD

OBJECTIVE: To facilitate establishing a career in human genetics in India for young scientists with academic promise.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants for this Award should possess Ph.D., M.D., or an equivalent degree relevant to biomedical genomics, with an outstanding academic record and a doctoral dissertation related to human genetics. Applicants must not have affiliation to an institution in India. Awardees will engage in human genetics research in NIBMG under the mentorship of a faculty member.

EMOLUMENTS AND DURATION: Each awardee will receive a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 50,000 per month. The duration of the award will be three years.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Each applicant should provide a Curriculum Vitae and the following:
• Summary of pre-doctoral training (with details of major courses taken and grades obtained) [about 10 sentences],
• Highlights of doctoral training and publications [about 20 sentences],
• Highlights of post-doctoral training and publications [about 30 sentences], if any,
• Description of long-term (5-15 years) professional goals [ about 1 page ], and
• Three letters of recommendation.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nibmg.ac.in/fellow.php

Chitra high value fellowship


Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Biomedical Technology Wing, Trivandrum 695012, INDIA
CHITRA HIGH VALUE FELLOWSHIP
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to Product Development, Research & Teaching and its Biomedical Technology Wing is in search of highly qualified and well proven Scientists & Engineers, possessing consistently good academic record with clear potential for high quality R&D work, in the following areas as given below. Depending upon the eligibility the candidates will be placed at one of the levels: Fellow-C/Fellow-D

GRADE: Fellow-C/ Fellow-D
JOB DESCRIPTION: Design and development of medical devices  Design verification (structural) using analytical and finite element techniques  
Technical documentation for regulatory compliance
QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): For Fellow-C:
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S (Engg) in a course with primary focus on using analytical and finite element techniques + 2 Years experience
OR
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S (Engg) + PhD in a course with primary focus on using analytical and finite element techniques
For Fellow-D:
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech/M.S (Engg) in a course with primary focus on using analytical and finite element techniques + 6 Years experience OR
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech/M.S (Engg) + PhD in a course with primary focus on using analytical and finite element techniques + 3 Years experience
QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): M.Tech / PhD in Structural Engineering
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): In relevant areas for periods as described in qualifications
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Experience in product / medical device design verification using analytical and finite element techniques



GRADE: Fellow-C/ Fellow-D
JOB DESCRIPTION: Design and development of medical devices 
Design verification using computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
Technical documentation for regulatory compliance
QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): For Fellow-C
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S (Engg) in a course with primary focus on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques + 2 Years experience
OR
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech/M.S(Engg) + PhD in a course with primary focus on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques
For Fellow-D
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech /M.S(Engg) in a course with primary focus on  computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques + 6 Years experience
OR
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech/M.S(Engg) + PhD in a course with primary focus on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques + 3 Years experience
QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): M.Tech/PhD in Engineering with Fluid Dynamics specilisation
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): In relevant areas for periods as described in qualifications
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Experience in product / medical product design verification using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques



GRADE: Fellow-C/ Fellow-D

JOB DESCRIPTION: Design and development of medical devices
Development of in-vitro test system and evaluation of medical devices
Technical documentation for regulatory compliance
QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): For Fellow-C
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech/M.S(Engg) in Electronics / Instrumentation / Biomedical / Clinical engineering + 2 Years experience
OR
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S(Engg) in Electronics / Instrumentation / Biomedical / Clinical engineering + PhD
For Fellow-D
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S(Engg) in Electronics / Instrumentation / Biomedical / Clinical engineering + 6 Years
OR
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech /M.S(Engg) in Electronics / Instrumentation / Biomedical / Clinical engineering + PhD+ 3 Years experience
QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): M.Tech / PhD in Engineering with courses on Laboratory automation / Medical devices
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): In relevant areas for periods as described in qualifications
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Experience in product/medical product design and development

GRADE: Fellow-C
JOB DESCRIPTION: Design and fabrication of Dies / Moulds / Jigs and fixtures using CAD&CAM tools.
CNC Machine Programming and operations.
Design and development of products, toolings for customers and drawing preparation etc.
QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): First Class Bachelor Degree in Mechanical engineering / Production Engineering
QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): First Class M.Tech Degree in Mechanical / Production engineering with specialization in Tool Design / Production / Mould Design.
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): 2 years experience in a modern Tool Room in tool design and fabrication.
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Knowledge in Die and Mould Design for Plastic products.
Knowledge in Design of Jigs and Fixtures.
Hands on experience in CAD & CAM operations.
Hands on experience on CNC machining, programming and operation.


GRADE: Fellow-C/Fellow-D
JOB DESCRIPTION: To work in a tissue engineering laboratory and contribute to the development of the critical materials and technologies needed to engineer tissues.
The candidate must be able to conduct independent research while collaborating  with others in an interdisciplinary environment
QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): PhD, after M. Sc in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Polymer Chemistry / Chemistry
QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): PhD ( areas- Tissue engineering / Biochemistry / Biomaterials ) and Knowledge in computer operation
Have a track record of peer reviewed publications as first author.
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Experience in the field of tissue engineering/ regeneration / molecular biology
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Expertise related to tissue engineering
1 year experience in the animal cell culture and biochemical analysis, knowledge of various sophisticated instrumental methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis of tissue engineered constructs and scaffold development



GRADE: Fellow-C/Fellow-D
JOB DESCRIPTION: Development of new biomaterials for use in next generation drug delivery systems and implant products via synthesis, formulation, fabrication, and characterization of candidates with aim of achieving targeted bulk and surface properties.
Supplement the ongoing activity
QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): Ph.D in Materials science / Biomaterials, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Pharmacy or related field with at least 3 years of post doctoral experience.
QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): Ph.D in Development of Micro/ nanoparticles based advanced drug delivery systems
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Sound knowledge of structure –property relation ships as it applies to both bulk and surface attributes of polymeric materials is essential.
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Experience in one or more of the following technology areas:
development of materials for drug delivery systems, biomedical material synthesis , cross –linked /modified biomaterials, hydrogels ,biodegradable polymers or vehicles ,biomaterial-tissue interfaces, polymer fabrication processes, and tissue scaffolding/ engineering is desirable. Ability to provide leadership in maintaining the facility such as AFM, Raman Microscope ,TEM ,RT-PCR,HPLC,DSC, Image analyzer, Langmuir Blodget facility etc.



GRADE: Fellow-C/Fellow-D
JOB DESCRIPTION: To coordinate the analytical services of the laboratory and to focus more on LC/MS/MS.LC/MS/MS is a powerful research tool and can also be explored for the detection of disease specific marker molecules to aid in diagnosis. New programmes in this direction can be initiated with the new
appointment.
QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): Ph.D (Organic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences)
M.Pham (Analytical Chemistry)
QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): In relevant areas for periods as described in job description
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Experience in handling analytical equipments and interpretation of data with an emphasis on Mass spectroscopy
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): 1 or 2 years of experience in operation and maintenance of sophisticated analytical equipment. Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials


GRADE: Fellow-C/ Fellow-D

JOB DESCRIPTION: Toxicology / Biocompatibility  or safety evaluation of materials or medical devices as per International Guidelines under GLP,
Development of new methods /alternative test systems in toxicology
Development of new test Guidelines
QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): Masters in Biological Sciences or safety evaluation of materials or medical devices as per International Guidelines under GLP,
Development of new methods /alternative test systems in toxicology
Development of new test
QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): PhD in Biochemistry ,Medical biochemistry, Pharmacology
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Minimum1 year experience in any branch of Toxicology with knowledge in handling standards, guidelines etc.
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Minimum1 year experience in any branch of Toxicology with knowledge in handling standards, guidelines etc.


GRADE: Fellow-C/D
JOB DESCRIPTION: Design and development of novel injectable biomaterials for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures with a focus on any one of the areas viz. treatment of spinal fracture, regeneration of myocardial tissue or endoluminal paving of blood vessels
QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): For fellow-C :
Ph.D (Chemistry ,Polymer science, Material science, Biomaterial science and allied subjects)
For Fellow-D :
Ph.D (Chemistry, Polymer science, Material science, Biomaterial science and allied subjects )+ 3 years research experience after Ph.D
QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): Ph.D (In the area of polymeric materials and implants for orthopedic and cardiac applications)
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Fellow D :
3 years experience in synthesis and evaluation of biodegradable polymers, nanocomposites, injectable materials, hydrogels and scaffolds and development of implants and medical devices
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Tissue culture and in vitro evaluation of biomaterials


GRADE: Fellow-C/D
JOB DESCRIPTION: Diagnostic and therapeutic devices for sleep disorders
Optical coherent tomography and its applications
QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): For fellow -C
B-Tech in Engineering +
M. Tec/M.S (Eng) Biomedical/ clinical engineering/ electronics /instrumentation) + 2 years experience
OR
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S (Engg) +
Ph.D (Biomedical Eng./Electronics/ instrumentation).
For Fellow-D
B-Tech in Engineering +
M. Tec/M.S (Eng) (Biomedical/ clinical engineering. electronics /instrumentation) + 6 years experience.
OR
B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech /M.S (Engg)+ Ph.D (Biomedical Eng./Electronics/ instrumentation) +3 years experience
QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): Ph.D (Biomedical Eng./Electronics/ instrumentation
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): In relevant areas for periods as described in qualifications
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Hands on skills on using design soft wares for electronic circuit fabrication / Embedded systems design and development )
Details are available in link CHITRA HIGH VALUE FELLOWSHIP SCHEME. Application in prescribed format only will be accepted. Format is available in link APPLICATION FORM.
Web site: http://www.sctimst.ac.in
There is no dead line for the applications, and will be accepted till the vacancies are filled

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.sctimst.ac.in

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