Thursday, February 16, 2012

International Symposium on Current Trends in Life Sciences at Mumbai University

DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES
Friday, 9th March 2012
Organizes
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CURRENT TRENDS IN LIFE SCIENCES
SPONSORED BY
University Grants Commission(UGC -SAP)
&
University of Mumbai
PLACE OF SYMPOSIUM:
Phiroz Shah Mehta Bhavan Seminar Hall, Vidyanagari,Santacruz (East )Mumbai–400098, India.

Since the number of participant is limited and the registration is based on first come first served basis, kindly confirm your registration as early as possible. The last date for registration is 29th February 2012.
TOPICS COVERED:
·         Plant Science / Biodiversity
·         Animal Science / Tissue Culture
·         Environmental Biotechnology / Microbial
·         Biotechnology
·         Molecular Biology / Biochemistry /
·         Aqua technology/ Poster Presentation
The posters are also invited on above topics
REGISTRATION FEES
Foreign Delegates: US Dollar 100/-
Students: Rs 300/-
Scientists/Teachers: Rs 500/-
Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of the … “INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CURRENT TRENDS IN LIFE SCIENCES” Payable at Mumbai,India.
The registration form along with demand draft should be sent to Contact Person Professor & Head of Department Papers and Abstracts You are requested to send hard & soft copy of the abstract of the paper on or before 29 Feb, 2012
Besides Abstract Book, Proceedings of the symposium will also be published afterwards.
CONTACT PERSON
DR. UTTAMKUMAR S. BAGDE
M.Sc.,M.Phil., Ph.D.(Micro), D.Sc.(Micro Tech.),
D.G.S., M.B.A., M.A. (Eng), LL.M., Ph.D.(Law),
F.S.L.Sc., F.S.E.Sc.(Gold Medal)
Professor & Head
Department of Life Sciences
University of Mumbai
Vidyanagari, Mumbai- 4000098
Tel: 02226528822
Mobile: 09821681672
Email:bagdeu@yahoo.com

JRF post*(( Characterization of arsenic oxidizing bacteria from contaminated ground water) at IIT, Kharagpur


INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KHARAGPUR


PROJECT TITLE: Characterization of arsenic oxidizing bacteria from contaminated ground water and their mechanism of arsenite oxidation process for potential application in As - detoxification (CAB)
REFERENCE NUMBER: IIT/SRIC/R/CAB/2012/29 DATED 8th February, 2012
TEMPORARY POSITION(S) WALK-IN-INTERVIEW: 20/2/2012 at 11.30 AM in the Dept. of Biotechnology for the post of Junior Research Fellow
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
CONSOLIDATED COMPENSATION: Upto Rs. 16,000/- p.m (depending upon qualification & experience)
COORDINATOR / PI: Dr. Pinaki Sar, Dept of Biotechnology
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: M. Sc in Microbiology / Botany / Biochemistry / Biotechnology or any branch of life science with valid NET / GATE / DBT-JRF / or M. Tech. in Biotechnology with Valid GATE score. 1st class degrees in last two exams are essential. Research experience in molecular biology (PCR, cloning etc.) and bioinformatics (sequence analysis).
JRF: 28 years
Upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates as per CSIR rule 
Relevant Experience Candidate should send prior intimation with their CV to the email ID psar@hijli.iitkgp.ernet.in  by 19.2.2012 with a subject heading “Walk in interview for JRF ” 
LAST DATE: 20 Feb 2012
Application Fee Rs. 50(not for female & JRF candidates)/-

Special Project Scientist (Pigeonpea Breeding) at ICRISAT, Patancheru,Hyderabad,

International Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics

POST: Special Project Scientist - Pigeonpea Breeding
ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals and nationals from the Asian countries for Special Project Scientist (Pigeonpea Breeding), to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi-arid tropics is home to over 2 billion people, with 650 million of these the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower those living in the semi-arid tropics, especially smallholder farmers, to overcome poverty, hunger, malnutrition and a degraded environment through more efficient and profitable agriculture. ICRISAT is headquartered in Greater Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India and belongs to the Consortium of Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
THE JOB: Planning and executing field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments to screen and breed for tolerance/resistance to abiotic stresses, and manage breeding activities and trials  (summarize, analyze and interpret data; prepare donor reports and write research papers for publication in peer-review journals) and contribute to the preparation of new project proposals for donor funding.
THE PERSON: Scientists with a PhD degree from a reputed university in plant breeding and/or genetics, with a minimum of three to five years of post-doctoral experience as plant breeder/geneticist at a research institute/university/private sector company. Knowledge of abiotic stresses, genetics theory and their application in practical plant breeding of self- and cross- pollinated crops and computer skills related to data analysis using modern statistical packages is essential. Practical and/or theoretical knowledge of plant breeding data management software (in particular Agrobase) will be highly desirable. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Scientist should have aptitude to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, including multicultural and multinational scientists, and should have the ability to interact with partner organizations.
PERIOD AND REMUNERATION: A consolidated assignment fee of Indian Rupees 50,000/- (in equivalent US dollars for expatriate candidates) per month will be paid during the period of assignment (higher salary can be considered based on merit).  The position is initially for three years and may be extended depending on requirement, funding availability, and performance of the incumbent.
HOW TO APPLY: The application should include an up-to-date resume, names and addresses (including fax/e-mail) of three referees, date of availability, and a statement of the special qualifications for this position. Applicants from the Indian NARS/ Universities should submit their applications through proper channel. 
Please send your application by email to icrisatjobs@cgiar.org, stating the job title (Special Project Scientist-Pigeonpea Breeding) clearly in the subject column, addressed to the Director, Human Resources and Operations, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India, latest by 15 March 2012. The application should include up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a statement of the competencies and experience for the position, date of availability, and the names and addresses (including phone/e-mail) of three referees. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women on its staff.

JRF post at Institute of Medical Sciences,BHU, Varanasi

BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
POST: Junior Research Fellow
NO.OF POST:1
NATURE OF POST: Temporary
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc Microbiology/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Applied Microbiology/Molecular Biology or related fields with consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks in Post graduation. Experience of working in a related fields and NET/GATE qualified, if suitable NET/GATE candidates are not available, non qualified candidates may be considered.
AGE LIMIT: 28 years for JRF
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/Physically handicapped /female candidates
FELLOWSHIP: Rs 16000/-+ HRA as per University norms
Appointment will be initially for six months renewable up top 3 years depending upon requirement, performance of the candidate and /or continuation of project. Application should reach the Principal Investigator Dr. I.S.Gambhir, department of medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU , Varanasi within 21 days of publication of this advertisement.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Walk-in interview for JRF(Effect of seaweed sap on Soil Fertility, Growth and Yield of Rice ) at Navsari Agricultural University

NAVSARI AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
VYARA-394 650
 Walk-in-Interview

No. RRRS/T-2/RF / /2012
Date: 09/02/2012
NAME OF PROJECT: Effect of seaweed sap on Soil Fertility, Growth and Yield of Rice (B.H. 18011 B), sponsored by Central Salt & Marine Research Institute, Bhavnagar (Gujarat).
The following post is to be filled up for research project-
NAME OF THE POST: Junior Research Fellow (One)
FELLOWSHIP :Rs. 8800/- +HRA@10.0 % per month
PERIOD: Till the completion of the project
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: B. Sc.( Agri.) or M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agronomy
AGE LIMIT: As on 31/01/2012 not below 18 or above 35.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Knowledge of computer and field experiences will be an added advantage. The appointment will be purely on the temporary and adhoc basis and N.A.U., is not bound to provide any employment after completion of the research project. The Research Fellow has to work for the research programme allotted by the Associate Research Scientists (AB), RRRS, Vyara in addition to project work. Appointed person in research project if not performed satisfied work then he/she will be terminated before the completion of the project.
Candidates may submit their application on plain paper along with complete bio-data (As per proforma), two passport size photos and certified copies of education qualifications, work experience, age proof and caste certificate. The candidates will have to remain present at Directorate of Research, N.A.U., Navsari-396 450 on Date 22-02-2012 at 10:00 A.M., along with full detailed application. The candidates will have to attend interview at his/her own cost.

Walk-in for JRF/SRF( Establishment of Institutional Biotech Hubs) at Nagaland University

Nagaland University
SBT Sponsored Programme ‘Establishment of Institutional Biotech Hubs(IBThubs)
No.NU/BOT/CRD/DBT_BH/2011-2 Date Feb 10, 2012
Walk-in Interview
POST: JRF/SRF
NO.OF POSTS:1
FUNDING AGENCY: DBT
PROJECT: Biotech Hub
NATURE OF POST: Temporary, Co-terminus with project
QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc in any branch of Life Sciences from any UGC recognized University
FOR SRF: M.SC+ 2 years of research experience with valid publications
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
FELLOWSHIP: As per DBT norms
DATE OF WALK-IN INTERVIEW: Feb 29,2012 at 11.00 a.m.
VENUE: department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami

Walk-in for JRF(Sequence based markers for genetic improvement of tea ) at IHBT, Palampur

CSIR-INSTITUTE OF HIMALAY AN BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGYı (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)ı PALAMPUR (H.P.)-176 061ı
(Walk-in-Interview)
"Walk-in-Interview" is to be held on Monday the 27th February, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at this Institute for engagement of Junior Research Fellow under the Department of Biotechnology sponsored projects entitled "Identification and charaterization of sequence based markers for genetic improvement of tea (GAP0149)" on purely temporary basis (co-terminus with the project) :
1.      POST: JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
FELLOWSHIP:16, 000/-P.M. Consolidated plus HRA as admissible under Council rules.
POSITIONS: One position
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/ Genetics/ Biotechnology / Molecular Biology with 55% marks and CSIR-UGC-NET-Qualified.
DESIRABLE: R&D experience in Quantitative Genetics/ Genetics/ Molecular Genetics & Genomics.
AGE: 28 Years as on 27.02.2012.
DATE & TIME OF WALK-IN-INTERVIEW: Monday the 27th February, 2012 at 10:00 A.M.
VENUE: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.).
AGE RELAXATION: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for aBC and widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not remarried is allowed age concession up to the age of 35 years.(Up to 40 years for members of SC/STs)-No other women is entitled for such relaxation.
Eligible candidates may appear for "Walk-in-Interview" on the date, time and place mentioned above. Candidates appearing for "Walk-in-Interview" have to submit an application on the prescribed proforma available at the IHBT, website alongwith attested photocopies of testimonials at the time of interview. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the projects. Candidates must also bring with them original certificates at the time of the appearing for interview failing which he/she will not be allowed to appear for interview. No TA will be paid for attending the interview.
NOTE: Result awaited candidates are not eligible/or interview.

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