Project Assistant(Technical) post at WII

Wildlife Institute of India

The Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun wishes to engage one Project Assistant (Technical) for its GEF-WB (IDA) Project on “Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihood Improvement” on purely temporary and contractual basis.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Post Graduate Degree in Forestry/Zoology/Botany/Wildlife Science in First Class.

 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: (i) Good working knowledge of computers (especially the Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point), (ii) Experience in dealing with scientific data and preparation of scientific reports/documentation.

 AGE: Not exceeding 35 years as on 30.11.2011.  

CONSOLIDATE EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 16,000 per month.

DURATION OF CONTRACTUAL ENGAGEMENT: One year from the date of joining. Likely to be extended for further period(s) depending upon the requirement of the project and satisfactory performance.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates may send their applications along with certified copies of documents for Essential Qualifications & Desirable Qualifications in the prescribed format by post/by hand to the Administrative Officer, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248001 superscribing “Application for the post of Project Assistant (Technical)”. The last date for receipt of Applications in this Institute is 30.11.2011 upto 1700 hrs. Applications received late will not be considered. Short-listed candidates will be asked to appear for ‘Test’ and 'Interview' on the date as decided by the Institute. 

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.wii.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=525:engagement-of-project-assistant-technical-for-gef-wb-ida-project-on-contractual-basis&catid=85:recruitment

Walk-in for JRF (2 posts) at Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

Advt. No. WII/RES/RSCHRS-SELCTION’2011/A.3.12 (I)

W a l k – i n – I n t e r v i e W

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier national autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoE&F), Government of India in the field of teaching, training and research. The WII wishes to engage 02 Junior Research Fellows (Indian nationals only) through a walk-in-interview on Monday, 5th December 2011. The details of the available position along with essential and desirable qualifications, terms and conditions and how to apply are given below:

PROJECT TITLE, DETAILS OF POSITION AND DURATION:  Identification and prioritization of research gaps in coastal and marine conservation in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem (EGREE).(01– JRF)

DURATION: TEN MONTHS.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:  Masters degree in Marine Biology/ Marine Science/ Marine Fisheries/ Environmental Science/ Ecology/ Forestry/Zoology/Botany with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:  Research experiences in coastal and marine biodiversity. Experience in compilation, analysis and synthesis of research materials.

 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

 1.The study aims to Identify and prioritize of research gaps in coastal and marine conservation in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem.

2.The JRF will compile all published and unpublished research information about coastal and marine conservation in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem and than synthesise the same to identify the research gaps in consultations with various stakeholders.

 PROJECT TITLE, DETAILS OF POSITION AND DURATION:  Impact of global change on species composition in Western Himalayas: Himachal Pradesh. (01 – JRF)

DURATION: Till January 2013.

 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Masters degree in Botany/Forestry/Wildlife Science/Environmental Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:  Work experience in the Himalaya region with use of GIS and Remote Sensing.

 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:  Study the vegetation structure and composition, impact o global change, land use and impact of invasive species of floristic diversity with emphasis on changes in species composition, species transition and species loss.

 GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

1.The age of the candidate shall not be more than 28 years for the advertised position of JRFs as on 30th November 2011. Upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years, as in case of candidates  belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women and physically handicapped categories.

2.Selected candidate for the position of Junior Research Fellow will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 12,000/- per month. In case of NET qualified candidates (UGC/CSIR) for Research Fellows, the selected JRF will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 16,000/- per month and in case of NET qualified (UGC/CSIR) candidates with Professional P.G. Degree, he/she will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 18,000/- per month as fellowship.

3. Selected candidate may be allowed hostel accommodation at the institute, as per availability. Where the hostel accommodation is not possible, house rent allowance (HRA) will be paid as per the rules of the Institute. Other allowances and benefits to the research personnel would be admissible as per the rules of the Institute, amended from time to time.

4. The selection of the candidate will be based on Walk-in-Interview to be held on Monday, 5th December 2011 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. The registration will begin by 09:00 A.M. onwards.

5. Canvassing in any form is liable to rejection of the candidature.

6. Candidates should bring the duly filled-in applications with attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualifications, research experience, extra curricular activities, date of birth etc., along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations. All original documents should be produced at the time of registration.

7. One way travel expenses will be paid to the candidate, selected for the project. The expense will be limited to actual 2nd class rail/bus fare by the shortest route from his/her place of stay/residence.

8. The Institute will not provide accommodation for candidates appearing for the interview.

9. The application form can be downloaded from the Institute’s website www.wii.gov.in.

10. The Director, WII reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

 http://www.wii.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=524:walk-in-interview-to-engage-research-personnel-on-5th-december-2011&catid=85:recruitment

Technician post(Stem cells) in DBT project at University of Calcutta

UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

Interested eligible candidates are requested to appear before a selection committee on December 13, 2011 at 11 AM. In the room of HOD , Department of Zoology , University of Calcutta ( Ballygunge Campus), 35, Ballygunge Circular Road , Kolkata – 700 019 to work as Technician in the DBT sponsored project entitled “ INDUCED DIFFERENTIATION OF HUMAN PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS INTO PULMONARY LINEAGE-SPECIFIC CELLS FOR USE IN A POTENTIAL CELL BASED REGENERATIVE THERAPY”

( Sanction. No. BT/PR13331/MED/31/82/2009 dt. 03.08.2011). Tenure of the project is up to 2013. The PI on the project is Dr. Ena Banerjee , Reader , Dept. of Zoology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: B.Sc. (Any stream of Life Sciences Zoology, Botany, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology) passed not more than 5 years ago with first class.

Upper age limit is 30 years and the consolidated remuneration will be fixed at Rs. 8000 p.m.

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

Interested candidates are requested to send applications to

Dr. Ena Ray Banerjee

Immunology and Regenerative Medicine Research Laboratory

Room 214, Dept. of Zoology

35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata- 700 019

Phone: 033-24615445 ( Extn. 275)

Cell: 9163739975

Fax: 033-24614849

E-mail: enarb1@gmail.com

Candidates are requested to bring two sets of complete applications furnishing Bio-data on plain paper attached with self- attested copy of testimonials and all the originals of the testimonials at the time of interview.

Candidates for technician position may come for walk-in interview on the appointed day as well.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.caluniv.ac.in/News%20&%20Announcement/news_frame.htm

Technical Assistant(Epidemiology/Statistics)post at NARI, Pune

NATIONAL AIDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

(Indian Council of Medical Research)

An Autonomous Unit under Govt. of India

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Deptt. of Health Research,

Plot No. 73, ‘G’ block, M.I.D.C., Bhosari, Pune – 411 026.

Phone No. 02027331200, 27331323, Fax No. : 020-27121071

Applications are invited for the undermentioned regular post (SECOND ATTEMPT)

NAME OF THE POST: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (STATISTICS)( Epidemiology / Statistics Dept.)

NO. OF POSTS: 1

POST RESERVED FOR :01 ST(II Attempt)

SALARY/MONTH + (OTHER ALLOWANCES) IN RS. PB 2: Rs. 9300 – 34800 + GP 4200

The details of post, age, essential qualification, experience, reservation roster point, etc. are available on the websites:

Websites: http://www.icmr.nic.in/ , www.nari-icmr.res.in

The last date for receipt of Application with all required documents / enclosure is 25.01.2012

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nari-icmr.res.in/advertise/Draft%20Advt%20TA%20_EPD-STAT_%20_ST_%20II%20Attempt%20NOV%2011.pdf

3rd International Conference on Bioinformatics and Systems Biology at Annamalai university

3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

On

BIOINFORMATICS AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

(INCOBS-2012)

16th -18th February, 2012

Organised by

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

(DDE)

Annamalai University

Annmalainagar-608002

Tamilnadu, India 

THRUSTED TOPICS

·         Protein Structure Prediction and Molecular Simulation

·         Molecular Evolution and Phylogeny

·         Functional Genomics, Proteomics

·         Gene Expression Analysis

·         Data Visualization

·         Systems Biology

·         Algorithms, Modeling

·         Biomarkers of Toxicity

·         Signaling and Computation

·         Genomics and Proteomics

·         Sequence Analysis

·         Structural Bioinformatics

·         Computational Molecular Systems

·         Neuroinformatics

·         Databases and Data Management

·         Immuno- and Chemo-informatics

·         Pattern Recognition, Clustering and Classification

·         Structure Prediction

·         Query Languages, Interoperability Bio-Ontology and Data Mining

·         Identification and Classification of Genes

·         Sequence Search and Alignment

·         Bioinformatics and Systems Approaches for Disease Study

·         Bioinformatics and Agriculture 

·         Applications of Bioinformatics to Biomedicine & Healthcare

·         Drug Design and Discovery 

 ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The aim of this conference is to provide a platform for communication among top notch researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world in different fields of bioinformatics, computer science, computer engineering, applied computing, and computational biology to discuss the latest advances in the development of computing techniques and their application to life sciences.

The conference will feature original research in all areas of bio-informatics and Systems biology, and covering the entire spectrum of underlying computational techniques in topics such as genome analysis sequence analysis, analysis of high-throughput biological data, systems genetics, population analysis, as well as structural bioinformatics.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Research papers of original contribution are invited for oral presentation in the conference. All accepted papers will have to be presented by one of the authors at the conference.

PAPER SUBMISSION

Authors are invited to send the soft copy of the abstract of their research work not exceeding 200 words in MS-word format. Soft copy should be sent to incobs2012@gmail.com, sabesan1956@gmail.com.  The abstract should have title, authors name and affiliations, full address for corresponding including fax, phone/mobile and e-mail.

IMPORTANT DATES  

Paper Submission open	December   2, 2011
Paper Submission Deadline	January 20,   2012
Notification of Acceptance	January 28,  2012
Conference	February 16-18, 2012

REGISTRATION FEE:

	Before 30th January	After 30th January
ACADEMICIANS/SCIENTIST/TEACHERS	Rs: 1200.00	Rs: 1500.00
STUDENTS/RESEARCH SCHOLARS	Rs:   800.00	Rs: 1000.00
ACCOMPANYING PERSONS	Rs:   800.00	Rs: 1000.00

Registration fee can be drawn in any nationalized bank in the form of Demand Draft in favor of “ The Registrar, Annamalai University” payable at Annamalainagar.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation will be arranged in advance request with payment in the University guest house/ Hostels etc.

REGISTRATION FORM - Download

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/conference_dde_zlg.htm

Teaching Associate Vacancy at University of Pune

University of Pune

Date: 21.1.2011

POST: Teaching Associate

No. OF POST: 02 (Open)

TENURE: Purely temporary (Upto March, 2012)

SALARY: Rs 18000/- per month

MIMIMUM ELIGIBILITY: M.Sc (Environmental science/Chemistry/Life sciences with minimum 55% marks)

AGE: not more than 33 years (5 years relaxation to SC/ST and women candidates)

Preference will be given to candidates with 2 years of research experience.

Interested candidates may sent her application in prescribed format  on or before 3 December, 2011 on the name of the Head, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Pune, Gaeshkhind, Pune-411007. The cover should be superscripted clearly mentioning Application for Teaching Associate. Application received after due date will not be considered.

The department is not responsible for any postal delays.

The interview will be held on 7^th December, 2011 a 11:00 a.m. in the Department of Environmental science, University of Pune. The list of eligible candidates will be displayed on University website on 5^th December, 2011.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.unipune.ac.in/university_files/pdf/career/TA-EVS-Adv-Nov-11.pdf

National training Program on Advanced Statistical Tools for Analysis of Animal Breeding Data at NDRI

Advanced Statistical Tools for Analysis of Animal Breeding Data

The National Training Programme on “Advanced Statistical Tools for Analysis of Animal Breeding Data” will be organized from 10th March to 30th March 2012 under the aegis of Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Animal Genetics and Breeding at Division of Dairy Cattle Breeding, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana).

The rapid increase in computing power during the past had a substantial impact on analysis of animal breeding data. Early statistical models were mostly from the class of linear models, but powerful computers, coupled with suitable numerical algorithms, caused an increased interest in nonlinear models (such as neural networks) as well as generalized linear models. The participants attending this training programme will have the opportunity of getting on-bench practical training in different aspects of generation and analysis of animal breeding data. The application of software packages like SAS, SYSTAT, MATLAB, Micro-soft Excel, DFREML, WOMBAT etc. shall be taken up in practical sessions. The theory lectures will also be delivered by invited subject matter specialists on AnGR of India, breed improvement strategies, performance recording systems, part lactation, test day milk yield models, molecular markers and embryo biotechnology. The participants are also required to deliver a talk on the topic related to their present research work for effective interaction among faculty and participants.

This training programme is open to all those who are below 50 years of age and possess Ph.D./ Master's degree in any branch of Animal Sciences preferably engaged in teaching and research in the areas of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Livestock Production. Twenty five seats are available for programme and interested candidates should send their applications (as per given format) to the Programme Coordinator latest by 2nd February 2012 (Advance copy) and 10th February 2012 (through proper channel). The selected candidates will be informed by 12th February, 2012. It is further informed that all those candidates selected earlier may not apply afresh but confirm their participation in the rescheduled training programme at the earliest under intimation to their office.

FEE

There is no fee for the training programme.

TRAVEL

The participants will be paid to and fro railway/bus fare as per their entitlement for the class of travel (on production of tickets) by the shortest route restricted to maximum of AC II class.

ACCOMMODATION

Free boarding and lodging will be provided at Scientists' Home of the Institute.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ndri.res.in/ndri/Design/documents/CAFTAS_28nov.pdf

Training on Diagnosis and Control of Emeging and Important Food borne Infection and Intoxications at IVRI

TITLE OF TRAINING: Diagnosis and Control of Emeging and Important Food borne Infection and Intoxications

TRAINING DETAILS: Short Term Training Course conducted in VPH Division on "Diagnosis and Control of Emeging and Important Food borne Infection and Intoxications"

DATE OF COMMENCEMENT (MM/DD/YYYY) : 12/12/2011

DURATION: 8 Days

TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR: Dr,. Ashok Kumar

SPONSORING AGENCY: ICAR

CONTACT DETAILS: Dr. Ashok Kumar

Principal Scientist & Head

Veterinary Public Health Division

IVRI

9412761307

ashokakt@rediffmail.com

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://ivri.nic.in/UpTraining.aspx

National Training on Strategic use of cryopreserved semen for Assisted Reproductive Technologies

National Training

on

Strategic use of cryopreserved semen for Assisted Reproductive Technologies

(Sponsored by National Agricultural Innovation Project (ICAR), New Delhi)

Under NAIP project no. C4/C30014 code 01024142

Organised by

January 2-11, 2012

Animal Biochemistry Division

National Dairy Research Institute

(Indian council of Agricultural Research)

Karnal 132001 (Haryana) India

OBJECTIVE: As a part of NAIP objectives, learning and capacity building through both national and international training in frontier areas of agricultural sciences, the main objective of the present national training is to introduce and impart hand on training in area of strategic use of cryopreserved semen to the Scientists, teachers and researchers of ICAR, SAUs and CAUs working in the area of basic animal and allied agricultural sciences under the NAIP project no C4/C30014 entitled "Molecular Basis of Capacitation Like Changes in the Assessment and Prevention of Cryodamage During Cryopreservation of Bovine Spermatozoa (Buffalo and Crossbred Bulls)". Semen cryopreservation is a widely used assisted breeding technique in buffaloes. However, in buffalo the fertility rate using frozen semen remains poorer as compared to fresh semen. Cryopreservation leads to many changes in mammalian spermatozoa which are reflected in diminished post-thaw sperm motility, membrane alterations and reduced sperm viability. The decline in post-thaw motility and viability of spermatozoa subsequently reduces fertility in frozen-thawed semen. There are substantial evidences that cryopreservation promotes capacitation of sperm and these capacitation like changes is a factor associated with reduced longevity of sperm in female reproductive tract. The reduced functional life of sperm in the female reproductive tract is a major barrier in application of cryopreserved buffalo semen. A better understanding of molecular events during cryopreservation of spermatozoa will be useful to improve protocols for semen cryopreservation and improve fertility rates to combat the huge economic losses. The present training aims at imparting training on various aspects of successful semen cryopreservation and its strategic use for Assisted Reproductive Technologies.

TOPICS/ ON BENCH PRACTICAL'S TO BE COVERED UNDER THE TRAINING

1) Past, present and future of cryopreserved semen in reproductive technologies

2) Semen handling and Platform tests at semen bank for successful semen cryopreservation

3) In vitro fertility assessment by in vitro capacitation: A practical approach

4) Assessment of post thaw motility, viability membrane integrity and membrane architecture on cryopreservation

5) Phospho-proteome analysis of cryopreserved spermatozoa

6) Analysis of Transcripts in ejaculated spermatozoa: potential marker of fertility

7) Apoptotic features during cryopreservation of semen

8) In vitro fertilization using cryopreserved semen

9) Exposure to cutting age molecular techniques like Real time PCR, SDS-PAGE, 2D gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, Mass Spectroscopy, comet assay etc

HOW AND WHO CAN APPLY:

Applications are invited from interested Faculty, Researchers, Teachers, veterinary professionals and  Scientists not below the rank of Scientist of ICAR/Assistant Professor of SAUs and CAUs, working under NARS. The application must reach the Course Director, before December 10, 2011. Intending participants, who anticipate delay in sending their application through proper channel, may send an advanced copy of their application. However it will be their responsibility to bring duly forwarded application or a no objection certificate at the time of joining the course. Format of application may be copied from brochure and used or it can be downloaded from Institute's website (www.ndri.res.in). Trainee should have at least five years of service left before superannuation.

Fifteen participants will be considered for the training and selected participants will be acknowledged by December 12, 2011.

The application may also be sent through mail to Course Director:

drdheer.singh@gmail.com, skatreja@rediffmail.com

CERTIFICATE: A certificate will be awarded to the participant on successful completion of the course.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

The training is sponsored by NAIP so no course fee will be charged for joining the course. The participants will be paid TA for to and fro journey by rail/ bus/public transport by the shortest route as per entitlement class but restricted to II A.C. train fare (on producing ticket/fare document). They should produce a certificate from the parent organization to the effect that they are not being paid TA/DA for this course.

BOARDING AND LODGING:

Accommodation will be arranged free of cost in the institute scientist home/Govt accommodation for the period of their stay during the course. Wholesome food will be provided free of cost to all the outside participants. Local participants will be provided with minimum hospitality of lunch, tea, coffee etc. as per ICAR rules. Due to limited availability of accommodation please do not bring family members with you.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ndri.res.in/ndri/Design/documents/NAIPBRO_16nov.pdf

Skilled labour vacancy at NDRI

Establishment-IV (S) Section

NATIONAL DAIRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

KARNAL

F.No.1-26/09/(DBT-Dheer)-E-IV(S)-                                                        Dated:  9th November, 2011

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

As per detail given below the eligible candidates are invited to appear before the Selection Committee for Walk-in-Interview for the three positions of Skilled/unskiled Labour in the following  on going projects at NDRI, Karnal:

1.      NAME & DURATION OF THE PROJECT: “Evaluation of the Effect of Keenan Mech Fiber System on the Lactation Performance of Buffaloes” Upto 8-9 months

NO. & NAME OF THE POSITIONS: Skilled Labour (one.)           

QUALIFICATION: Essential: 12th (10+2) with Second Division

FIXED EMOLUMENT PER MONTH: Rs.6000/- consolidated.                 

PLACE & DATE OF INTERVIEW: 01-12-11  at  10.30 AMat  DCN Division, NDRI, Karnal.      

WORK DESCRIPTION: Lab work, Washing, cleaning, sample collecton, help in lab. analysis , computer work  &miscellaneious activities etc.

2. NAME & DURATION OF THE PROJECT: “Elucidating Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Ovarian and Uterine Cells Function Underlying the Infertility Associate with Postpartum Uterine Infection in Buffalo”  Up to 26th  Sept., 2014

NO. & NAME OF THE POSITIONS: Skilled Labour (one.)           

QUALIFICATION: Essential: 12th (10+2) pass

Desirable: +2 in science &lab. and large animal handling experience

FIXED EMOLUMENT PER MONTH: Rs.6000/- consolidated.     

PLACE & DATE OF INTERVIEW: 02-12-11  at 10.30 AMat ABC, Division, NDRI, Karnal.

WORK DESCRIPTION: Lab work, Washing, cleaning, sample collecton, large animal handling  & miscellaneious activities etc.   

3. NAME & DURATION OF THE PROJECT: “Development of Transgenes for in Vitro Expression in Buffalo Mammary Gland Epithelial Cells” Upto 25.09.2013

NO. & NAME OF THE POSITIONS: Unskilled  Labour ( one)      

QUALIFICATION: Essential: 12th (10+2) with at least 2nd division

FIXED EMOLUMENT PER MONTH: Rs.5400/-consolidated       

PLACE & DATE OF INTERVIEW: 03-12-11 at 10.30 AM at ABTC, NDRI, Karnal.

WORK DESCRIPTION: Collection of Biological material (ovaries etc.) from Slaughterhouse. Washing of galsswares, handling of large animals, delivery of offical decuments, dusting and cleaning labs/itmes etc.

AGE LIMIT: 35 Years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and PHC as per ICAR rules)

The above positions are purely temporary and will be filled up purely on contractual basis. The selected candidates shall have no right/claim for regular appointment at this Institute as the positions are liable to co-terminus with the Project/Scheme. Interested candidates may attend Walk-in-Interview on the date mentioned above alongwith original certificates and also having their bio-data in the application format given below, with one set of attested copies of each their certificate(s) with passport size photograph. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Walk-in-Interview.

APPLICATION FORMAT: Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Full Present and Permanent address with Telephone Numbers, Category: General/SC/ST/OBC, Qualification details with percentage marks from matriculation/high school onwards, Experience, self-declaration regarding truthfulness in the application, signature with date and place.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ndri.res.in/ndri/Design/employment.htm