Tuesday, February 28, 2012

RA, SRF & JRF posts(Microbial Synthesis of copolymers of polyhydroxybutyrate from waste cooked oil ) at University of Calcutta


UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA
Department of Polymer Science & Technology
One Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow / Junior Research fellow required for the project
entitles “ Microbial Synthesis of copolymers of polyhydroxybutyrate from waste cooked oil for
biomedical applications.” Funded by the CSIR under the supervision of Prof. P.P.Kundu , Dept. of
Polymer Science & Technology , C.U. Duration of the Project is three years at present.
ELIBILITY FOR JRF – First class M.Sc. in Chemistry ( Organic / Physical / Polymer) Polymer Science / NanoTechnology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Environmental Science with NET qualification ( with microbiology / biotechnology / Chemistry as one of the subject in the B.sc. level.)
NET Lectureship / GATE qualified candidates may also apply for JRF – ship and in this case fellowship will be as per CSIR norms.
FOR SRF First class M.Tech. in Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Polymer Science & Technology with GATE or M.Sc. in the above said subject ( with at least 55% marks) with two years research experience and at least one publication in science Indexed journal.
FOR RA- Ph.D. in Chemistry ( Organic / Physical / Inorganic / Polymer) or Ph.D. in Chemical Engg./
Chemical Tech. / Polymer Sc. & Tech. M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Tech./ Polymer
Science & Tech. with three years research experience with at least me. Paper Publication in SCI journal.

Fellowship will be as per CSIR norms: (i) 16000/- + adm. allowance as per CSIR norms for JRF is the slab of Rs. 16000-16000-18000 with NET qualified candidate or Rs. 12000/- + adm. allowance as per CSIR norms in the slab of Rs. 12000-12000-14000 [ NET(LS)/ GATE] qualified candidates . Rs. 18000/- + allowances for SRF and Rs. 22000/- + adm. allowance for Res Associate.
Upper age limit 28 years for JRF , 32 years for SRF and 35 years for Research Associate as on 01.02.2012( 5 years relaxable for SC/ST/ Women Candidates)
Apply with a detailed biodata within ten days of this advertisement to Dr. Patit Paban Kundu , Professor
,Department of Polymer Sc., & Technology ,C.U. 92, A.P.C.Road , Kolkata – 700 009 or E-mailppk923@yahoo.com  . Phone & FAX- 03323525106 ( off) or http:/ www.caluniv.ac.in / academic /
academic – frame .htm .
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

Technical Officer and Technical Assistant posts at CCMB, Habsiguda


CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Habsiguda, Uppal Road, Hyderabad - 500 007 India
ADVERTISEMENT NO.1/2012
APPLY ONLINE ON OR BEFORE 21.03.2012
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF HARD COPY OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION IS 31.03.2012
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, a Centre of excellence in Modern Biological Laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
CCMB invites applications from Indian nationals for the following posts to provide core manpower to the research programs of this Biological Research Laboratory.
“Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply”
POST CODE: 34B 1 post-Unreserved [Laboratory-Electron Microscopy]

Designation/
Pay Band/Grade Pay

Essential Qualifications

Experience in required areas

Age limit
not exceeding

Sr. Technical Officer (1)
PB-3 ` 15600-39100
GP ` 5400

BE/B Tech (Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics) or equivalent
with 55% marks
2 years

35 years

DESIRABLE: i) Experience in working with Transmission/scanning Electron Microscope facilities of reputed Biological Laboratories/Institutes and having experience in the operation maintenance and management of related equipment.
ii) Knowledge of personal computers/peripherals/software packages in relation to their usage with instruments would be an additional advantage.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: To assist the Scientific staff in running and managing of Transmission and scanning of Electron Microscopy facilities for Scientific Research.

POST CODE: 33 1 post-Reserved for SC [Medical Services]

Designation/
Pay Band/Grade Pay

Essential Qualifications

Experience in required areas

Age limit
not exceeding

Technical Officer
PB-2 ` 9300-34800
GP ` 4600
Bachelor of Physiotherapy of Four and half years full time duration or its equivalent from a recognized Institute.

30 years


DESIRABLE: With three years relevant experience in a reputed/leading organization/hospital and good communication skills.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: To be part of the CCMB dispensary and to take care of the physiotherapy unit of the dispensary. To assist clinicians in providing physiotherapy to patients. Should be able to handle sophisticated physiotherapy equipments. Should be willing to take up home visits to help less mobile patients as and when necessary.
POST CODE: 31C 1 post-Reserved for OBC [Medical Lab Technology]

Designation/
Pay Band/Grade Pay

Essential Qualifications

Experience in required areas

Age limit
not exceeding

Technical Assistant
PB-2 ` 9300-34800
GP ` 4200

1st class B Sc (MLT) with one year full time professional qualification in the relevant discipline from a recognized Institute/ Organization.

28 years


DESIRABLE: Two years of working experience after B Sc (MLT) or B Sc life sciences with Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology /Biochemistry from any recognized institute by Medical Council of India.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: To work in Pathology Lab and to carryout pathological investigations. Should be willing to take up home visits as and when necessary.

POST CODE: 31D 1 post-Unreserved [Animal House]
Designation/
Pay Band/Grade Pay

Essential Qualifications

Experience in required areas

Age limit
not exceeding

Technical Assistant
PB-2 ` 9300-34800
GP ` 4200

1st class B Sc (Life Sciences) with one year full time professional qualification in the relevant discipline from a recognized Institute/Organization OR 1st Class B.V.Sc.

28 years


DESIRABLE: Experience in modern biological laboratory in the area of maintenance and breeding of laboratory animals, experience with modern molecular biological techniques in the area of genetic and disease monitoring
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Will be responsible for general maintenance of animal house, breeding of laboratory animals, health and genetic monitoring. Assisting Scientists in various animal experiments.

POST CODE: 31E – 5 posts [2 UR; 2 OBC and 1 ST] [Laboratory]
Designation/
Pay Band/Grade Pay

Essential Qualifications

Experience in required areas

Age limit
not exceeding

Technical Assistant
PB-2 ` 9300-34800
GP ` 4200

10+2 with Science subjects followed by 1st class Diploma in Engineering/Technology of 3 years full time duration or its equivalent. OR
1st class B Sc (Science) with one year full time professional qualification in the relevant discipline from a recognized Institute/Organization.

28 years

DESIRABLE: Two years of working experience in modern biological laboratory to carry out experiments and assist the Scientists of the laboratory.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: To assist Scientists in Laboratory research work.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. Only Indian Nationals need apply.
2. The date of determining the upper age limit, qualification and/or experience shall be the closing date prescribed for receipt of hard copy of online application form i.e., 31.03.2012.
3. The period of experience for the post, wherever prescribed shall be counted from the date of acquiring the minimum educational qualification prescribed for the post.
The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages, visiting/ guest faculty will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short listing the candidates for test/interview.
4. The number of vacancies indicated above is provisional and may vary at the time of actual selection. However, CCMB reserves the right not to fill up any/all the posts, if it so desires.
5. The appointment will be in the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) which is an Autonomous Body under Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The appointees are also liable to be transferred/posted in any of the sister Laboratories/Institutes of CSIR situated anywhere in India, as and when required.
6. Merely fulfilling the minimum prescribed qualifications and experience will not vest any right on a candidate for being called for Test/Interview. A duly constituted Screening Committee shall screen the applications received for various posts for short-listing the candidates to be called for Test/Interview. The candidate should therefore mention in application all the qualifications and experiences in the relevant field over and above the minimum prescribed qualification duly supported with the documents. The Institute reserves the right to call for test/interview, only those candidates who in its opinion are likely to be suitable and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
7. The positions carry Pay and Allowances, such as House Rent Alowance and Travelling Allowance etc. at Central Government rates as applicable to the employees of Council at the place of posting. In addition, other benefits such as Leave Travel Concession and Reimbursement of Medical Expenses and Children’s Education Allowance etc. are also available. The employees are provided with CSIR accommodation as per CSIR rules.
The total approximate salary per month (Pay+GP+HRA+DA+TA) at the minimum of the pay band will be as follows:

Name of the position
Pay Band
Grade
Pay
Approximate
Gross salary
Sr. Technical Officer (2)
PB-3 15600-39100
6600
53000
Sr. Technical Officer (1)
PB-3 15600-39100
5400
 45000
Technical Officer
PB-2 9300-34800
 4600
34800
Technical Assistant
PB-2 9300-34800
4200
28000
8. All new entrants will be governed by the “New Pension Scheme” based on the defined contributions for new entrants recruited in Central Government Services on or after 1.1.2004, as also adopted by CSIR for its employees. However, persons selected from other Government Departments/Autonomous Bodies/Public Sector Undertakings/Central Universities having Pension Scheme on GoI pattern will continue to be governed by the existing Pension Scheme, i.e., CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.
9. Applications from employees working in CSIR, Government Departments, Public Sector Organizations, Autonomous Institutions and Government funded Research Agencies will be considered only if their applications are forwarded through proper channel and with a clear certificate that the applicant will be relieved within one month of the receipt of appointment order. However, candidates can send an advance copy along with the necessary application fee (wherever applicable) before the last date of receipt of completed application forms.
10. Relaxation in upper age limit, qualifications and/or experience may be allowed in the case of exceptionally meritorious candidates at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
11. Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years in the case of SC/ST and by 3 years in the case of OBC candidates for the posts which are reserved for the respective categories. The SC/ST/OBC candidates who apply against unreserved vacancies will not be eligible for age relaxation.
SC/ST/OBC candidates are required to produce the certificate in the prescribed format signed by the specified authority at the time of interview. The OBC candidates should produce the certificate valid for appointment of posts under the Central Government.
Relaxation of upper age limit for Ex-servicemen, PwD etc. will be applicable as per GOI rules.
12. All the posts are identified suitable for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) of Hearing impaired and Orthopedically handicapped and hence they can also apply with necessary testimonials as per DoPT guidelines.
PwD applicants are required to produce medical certificates in the prescribed form issued by the Competent Medical Authorities for the purpose of employment.
13. Relaxation of upper age limit up to 5 years will also be admissible to those who had ordinarily been domiciled in the Kashmir division of the State of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1.1.1980 to 31.12.1989 subject to the production of relevant Certificates from the Concerned Authority.
14. Relaxation of upper age limit up to 5 years may be allowed to the employees of CSIR/Government /Public Sector Undertakings in accordance with the instructions and orders issued by the Government of India from time to time in this regard.
15. Candidates applying for more than one post should submit separate Application for each post indicating the Category and Post Code along with prescribed application fees and self attested copies of all marks sheets, certificates and testimonials.
16. A Non-refundable Application Fee of ` 100/- (Rupees one hundred only) is payable, separately for each post, (Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD/Women/Regular employees of CSIR are exempted from payment of application fee) in the form of crossed Demand Draft valid for a period of atleast 6 months from the last date of receipt of applications. Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of Director, CCMB payable at State Bank of Hyderabad, Habsiguda Branch, Hyderabad.
Application fees once paid will neither be refunded on any account nor it can be held in reserve for any other recruitment or selection process.
17. Candidates appearing in Test/Interview will have to come at their own expenses. However, outstation unemployed SC/ST candidates will be paid travelling allowance (after attending the interview) of second class Railway/Bus fare as per rules for onward and return journey performed by shortest route on production of journey details as well as Railway Receipts/Bus Ticket and attested photocopy of SC/ST certificate, provided that the to and fro distance travelled is more than 30 KMs.
18. Candidate should ensure that he/she possesses educational qualification/experience in the relevant area as required in the category/post, for which he/she is applying.
19. Candidates must apply online through the CCMB website http://www.ccmb.res.in, on or before 21.03.2012 till 23:59 hrs after which the link will be disabled.
Mere submission of online application without hard copy (vice versa) will not be considered. Hence candidates may kindly note the following:
i) last date for submission of Online Recruitment Application (ORA) through website is 23:59 hrs on 21.03.2012 and
ii) last date for submission of hard copy of ORA along with necessary self attested documents/certificates [Xth standard onwards & application fee (unless exempted)] is 18:00 hrs on 31.03.2012 by post/hand to the Controller of Administration, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Habsiguda, Uppal Road, Hyderabad – 500 007 (A.P).
Candidates are advised to superscribe on the envelope “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF……. POST CODE….. ADVT.NO…….
Applications sent through any other mode would not be accepted and summarily rejected.
Original certificates should not be sent with the hard copy of online application. These should be produced only at the time of interview.
20. Candidates should specifically note that the hard copy received after the closing date for any reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.) will not be entertained by this Institute. Any enclosure received separately subsequent to the receipt of the application cannot be connected therewith. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
21. Application not accompanied by prescribed application fee (unless exempted) or incomplete/illegible/not in the prescribed format/without photograph/without signature/ without copies of certificates will be rejected and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
22. Candidates should enclose copies of the relevant certificates (in support of age, caste, educational qualifications and experience) thereof with the hard copy. Their candidature will be considered on the strength of the information declared in the application and the copies of certificate submitted therewith. If at any stage it is found that any information furnished in the application is false/incorrect or if according to CCMB, the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria, his/her candidature /appointment is liable to be cancelled/terminated.
23. The decision of the CCMB/CSIR in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection from any individual or his/her agency.
24. The recruitment process can be cancelled/postponed/suspended/terminated without any prior notice/assigning any reasons at any stage at the discretion of the competent authority.
25. The shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview through their respective emails and hence no separate call letters will be sent by post in this regard.
26. Any resultant dispute arising out of this recruitment shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the courts situated at Hyderabad only.
27. Canvassing in any form or bringing in of any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification.

RA post(Functional Characterization of calcium sensing salt overly sensitive (SOS3) gene in B. juncea) at JNU, New Delhi


JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
NEW DELHI 110067
Position available
Applications are invited for the post of RA in a CSIR funded project entitled “Functional Characterization of calcium sensing salt overly sensitive (SOS3) gene in B. juncea”. The project is now valid for a period of 1 year.
POST: RA @ 22,000 + HRA
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ph. D in any branch of Life Science with good academic records (Ist division).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in basic molecular biology related techniques and/or plant stress biology
Sealed applications with complete biodata, names of two referees and proof of experience should reach undersigned before close of 9th March 2012.
Address: Dr Ashwani Pareek, 401/413 School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India.
See http://www.jnu.ac.in/Faculty/ashwani/  for more information on ongoing research in the laboratory.
For any clarification send email to ashwanipareek@gmail.com





Lab assistant post in DST project at JNU, New Delhi


SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067, India

1 . Applications are invited for the following posts of Lab Assistant (One) to work in DST sponsored project.
POST: Lab Assistant (One)
SALARY: Rs. 8000.00 P.M.
QUALIFICATIONS: Intermediate with experience knowledge of lab.
2. Applications are invited for the following posts of Research Associate (One) to work in DST sponsored project.
POST: Research Associate (One) 
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph. D in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology 
EXPERIENCE:  The candidate should have working experience with analytical equipments and other allied techniques.  
3. Applications are invited for the following posts of Technical Assistant (Four) to work in DST/CSIR/DBT/ICMR sponsored project.
SALARY: Rs. 8,000  - 10,000 p.m. (consolidated)
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate in any stream. Able to handle lab equipments and coordinate in lab activities.
The position is completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. JNU may select candidates against the post depending upon qualification and experience of candidates and reserves the right to relax any of the qualifications in case the candidate is found otherwise well qualified by the Selection Committee.
Applications on plain paper giving full details should reach to “Prof. Rakesh Bhatnagar, R. No.  102, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110 067 on or before 29th February, 2012. Applications by e-mail may be forwarded to rakbhat01@yahoo.com .

WAlk-in for RA ,Field Assistant & Lab assistant posts at IARI, New Delhi


DIVISION OF POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
Walk in Interview
Applications are invited for engagement in temporary position of Two Research Associates (RAs) and 3 Field Assistant/Lab Assistant in the Niche Area of Excellence (NAE) project at the Division of Post-Harvest Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Title of the Project is “Pilot Scale Processes for Coarse Cereal Based Functional Foods through Extrusion Processing”. The appointments will be purely temporary under contractual and co-terminus basis, following the prescribed procedure for one year and extendable up to 5 years. The appointments may be terminated at any time without notice or assigning any reason thereof. The candidates possessing required qualifications given below may appear before selection committee at the Division of Post-Harvest Technology, IARI, New Delhi.
NAME OF THE PROJECT: Pilot Scale Processes for Coarse Cereal Based Functional Foods through Extrusion Processing
PI OF THE PROJECT: Dr. R. K. Pal
DATE OF PROJECT COMPLETION: March 2016
DATE, TIME AND VENUE OF INTERVIEW: March 05, 2012 at 10 AM (For RA positions)
March 05 (After noon), 2012 at 2.00 PM (For Field/Lab Asstt positions)
ROOM NO. 332, NRL BUILDING, IARI, PUSA, NEW DELHI-110012
REPORTING TIME: 9.30 to 10.00 AM for RA positions and 1.30 to 2.00 PM for Astt. positions
NUMBER OF POST:Two RAs and Three Field/Lab Assistants
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION
FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATES:
1. Master degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Agricultural Process Engineering/ Post–Harvest Engineering/ Processing & Food Engg. and equivalent in any of the above subjects with 1st Division or 60% marks or equivalent OGPA/CGPA.
OR
2. Ph.D. in Post Harvest Technology/Biochemistry/Botany with minimum two years experience in Biochemical analysis of Food
FOR LABORATORY/FIELD ASSISTANTS
1. Secondary pass and having experience in crop production or laboratory analysis or Computer Application
REMUNERATION:
Rs. 23000/-+30%HRA per month consolidated (For Research Associates)
Rs 8000/- per month consolidated (For Field/Laboratory Assistants)
AGE LIMIT FOR RA:
Maximum 40 years (relaxation as per rules for SC/ST/OBC/Women candidates)
AGE LIMIT FOR FIELD/ LABORATORY ASSISTANT:
Maximum 30 years (relaxation as per rules for SC/ST/OBC/Women candidates)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
i) The above positions are purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project.
ii) There is no provision for absorption/ re-employment in ICAR/ IARI after completion of time bound project.
iii) No TA / DA will be paid for attending the interview.
iv) The applicants must bring with them original documents and a brief of research work carried out during post graduation / Ph.D. along with one set of duly attested photocopy at the time of interview.
v) No objection certificate from the employer in case he / she is employed elsewhere.
vi)  Experience certificate in original (if any).
vii) No separate interview call will be issued to candidates.
viii) All eligible candidates are requested to be present 30 minutes before scheduled time on the date of Interview for necessary formalities.
ix) Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the post.
x) The decision of Joint Director (Research), IARI will be final and binding in all respects.

Walk-in for SRF(Marker assisted selection for development of kunitz trypsin inhibitor free soybean varieties) at IARI, New Delhi


Division of Genetics
Indian agricultural Research Institute New Delhi -110012
WALK-IN INTERVIEW FOR THE POST OF SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
NAME OF THE PI AND THE PROJECT: Dr. Akshay Talukdar, Senior Scientist, IARI, New Delhi- 110012
 “Marker assisted selection for development of kunitz trypsin inhibitor free soybean varieties”
NAME OF THE POST: Senior Research Fellow
NO. OF POST: one
EMOLUMENTS(FIXED P.M.): 16,000/ plus 30% HRA
AGE: maximum 35 years for SRF (Age relaxation of five years for the candidates belonging to SC/ST and Woman and three Years for OBC candidates)
QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL: Master’s Degree in Plant Breeding / Genetics / Biotechnology/ Life sciences with specialization in plant breeding/ biotechnology as a subject. NET qualified for SRF.
DESIRABLE: Research experience in plant molecular biology and knowledge of computer applications.
Note:
i. The M.Sc. degree certificate either original or provisional is essentially to be brought while attending the interview.
ii. If the intending candidates have any of his near or distant relative as an employee of the ICAR / IARI, they have to declare its name, designation, nature of duties and relationship, in writing so as to reach this office by 09-03-1012. However, if a candidate who is related to any staff of ICAR/IARI declare it later or on the date of the interview, such candidate is liable not to be interviewed
The above post is purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis for an initial period of one year at a time till termination of the project whichever is earlier. There is no provision of re-engagement after termination of the project scheme. The selected candidate shall not claim for regular appointment at this institute as the post is co terminus with respective project. The eligible candidates may bring their complete bio-data giving full particulars along with copies and original certificates, matric onwards, testimonials, work experience etc. The Walk- in-interview will be held on 12-03-2012 at 10.00 AM in the chamber of the Head, Division of Genetics, IARI, New Delhi –12. No TA / DA Will be paid for attending the interview
CONTACT:
Sr. Administrative Officer
Division of Genetics
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi-110 012



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