Tuesday, March 13, 2012

2-Day (Hands on) Workshop on ENZYME ENGINEERING AND PROCESS OPTIMIZATION PRINCIPLES at JNTUH, Hyderabad


2-Day (Hands on) Workshop on ENZYME ENGINEERING AND PROCESS OPTIMIZATION PRINCIPLES by Centre for Innovative Research (CIR) and Centre for Biotechnology (CBT) IST, JNTUH, Hyderabad
March (16th-17th, 2012)
Scope of the work shop:
The program emphasis is on hands on experience on various techniques involved in Enzyme
engineering & technology and Process optimization principles for enhancement of industrially
important enzymes production. It aims to enable the handling experience on various techniques
to the students in the field of Pharmacy & Industrial Biotechnology.
Eligibility: M. Sc (Life sciences (plant & animal), Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology,
Bioinformatics and Genetics) and M. Tech. (Biotechnology &Chemical Engineering), Students
of B. Tech (Biotechnology& Chemical Engineering), Pharmacy (M.Pharm &B.Pharm).
Programme venue – CIR, 4th floor, IST, JNTUH, Kukatpally, Hyderabad.
Registration Fee: Rs 1200/- (DD drawn in favour of Director, IST, CIR account, IST,
JNTUH. Payable at Hyderabad)
No. of registrations are limited to 15.
Last date for registration-15/02/2012 (spot registrations are also available)
Details also available on JNTUH website www.jntuh.ac.in
Topics to be covered
DAY1
Lecture: Introduction to Enzyme Engineering and its Importance on Biotechnology Research,
RSM, Process optimization for Enzyme production in a fermenter
Practical Sessions:
􀁸 Enzyme extraction by centrifugation, filtration
􀁸 Enzymatic assay by Spectrophotometer, HPLC, Titrimetry and ELISA.
􀁸 Statistical optimization of enzyme, Process optimization for Enzyme production in a
fermenter
􀁸 Concentration of Enzyme by Lyophilization and Precipitation, Dialysis.
DAY 2
Lecture: Importance of Enzyme kinetics, Enzymes as drug targets (Drug inhibitors)
and different purification methods for Enzymes, Immobilization Techniques
Practical Sessions:
􀁸 Enzyme Kinetics-Km, Vmax-MM and LB plots, Enzymes as drug targets (Drug
inhibitors)
􀁸 Determination of mass transfer coefficient using sodium sulphite oxidation method and
dynamic gassing method in 10 L in situ fermenter
􀁸 Purification of Enzyme by FPLC- Ion exchange chromatography
􀁸 SDS-PAGE
􀁸 Western blotting/Isoelectric focusing
􀁸 Enzyme immobilization by different matrices
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

One day National workshop on “Pharmacy Education For Industry and Research Needs” at JNTUH, Kukatpally, Hyderabad



One day National workshop on  “Pharmacy Education For Industry and Research Needs” at JNTUH, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

ABOUT WORKSHOP
Pharmacy, the health profession concerned with knowledge about Drugs, and their effects mainly from the chemical, physical, biological and behavioral sciences. It offers diverse opportunities in India and around the Globe. Pharmacists may practice in community & hospital pharmacy, Pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology industry and private or public companies. In addition, the health care trends make pharmacy a nearly recession proof career choice. Thus pharmacy is ultimately linked with health care and so has a direct bearing on human welfare
This one day National seminar “Pharmacy Education For Industry and Research Needs” is mainly aimed at motivate the academicians, young researchers and students of pharmacy to achieve quality in Pharmaceutical education laced with research activity.
Eminent persons from academic and Pharmaceutical industry are being invited to deliver lectures. Therefore, the One day National seminar will certainly enable the participants to have a wider interaction with the invited speakers as well as among themselves interms of development in the research field.
TOPICS OF THE WORKSHOP
Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical analysis
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical chemistry
Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry
Zero Pollution Studies
Pollution Free Research
Green Synthesis and Production of Pharmaceuticals
REGISTRATION
Aspirants can register through the enclosed registration form duly filled (can be downloaded from www.jntuh.ac.in).
Registration
Registrations upto 14 March 2012
Submit your REGISTRATION FORM either in person/Mail to
Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Institute of Science & Technology,
JNTUH, Hyderabad – 500 085.
DATE AND VENUE
17th March 2012,
IST, Seminar Hall,
JNTUH.
For Any Enquires
Kishore Reddy 9603081999
Srikanth Reddy 9177174936
Mallikarjun Reddy 9492556562
Kathyaani 9959123895

Laboratory Technician position at REGIONAL MEDICAL RESARCH CENTRE FOR TRIBALS,JABALPUR, M.P.


REGIONAL MEDICAL RESARCH CENTRE FOR TRIBALS
(INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH) NAGPUR ROAD, GARHA P.O. JABALPUR (M.P.) 482003
Walk-in-interview
Following positions are to be filled purely on temporary and contract basis under the Project entitled ‘A  tudy to empower tribals against HIV/AIDS’.
NAME AND NUMBER OF POST: Laboratory Technician (one)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: B.Sc. or Intermediate with Diploma in  Medical laboratoryTechnology (Registered in MP medical council)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: -Working experience of 2 years in Lab.
-Knowledge of computer
AGE: Below 28 Yrs (Relaxable to  SC/ST/OBC candidate as per rules
CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY PAY IN INR: 18360/-
PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT: 8 Months or till the completion  of the project whichever is earlier
PLACE DATE AND TIME OF INTERVIEW: 20th March 2012 at 10.00 AM at  RMRCT (ICMR) Jabalpu
* As per the project, one male and female field investigator (RA) are required.
The posts are purely temporary till the duration of the project. The selected candidates will have no claim for regular appointment under ICMR. No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview. Age may be relaxed in deserving and experienced candidates. Selected candidate will work in the laboratories as well as in field areas and will have to do extensive traveling.
Interested candidate should appear for interview along-with their application on plain paper giving their bio-data, a passport size photograph and attested copies of certificate and testimonials on the specified date and time in the office of the Director, RMRCT (ICMR), Nagpur Road, Garha P.O., Jabalpur (M.P.) Late entry will not be considered.

Ph.D Admission at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur


Ph.D Admission - Apply Online
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
ADMISSION TO THE PHD PROGRAMME FOR THE AUTUMN SEMESTER : 2012-2013
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme(Regular and Sponsored categories) of the Institute in all disciplines of Engineering & Technology, Science, Architecture & Regional Planning, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law and Management. Admission to reserved-category candidates will be done as per Government of India notification. Applicants are required to apply online. Application fee is Rs. 500/- for General/OBC and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST candidates. Women candidates are exempted from the payment of application fees.
Applicants are advised to visit to concerned Department Webpage for more details about research areas and faculty . They must also read Ph.D. Regulations of the institute for ELIGIBILITY and other details .
Admission Notice to appear as Advertisement as selected media 11.03.2012
Online application forms to be made available from 12.03.2012
Last date of applying online and receipt of computed application 09.04.2012
Date of Test & Interviews in Depts/Centres/Schools (for short listed candidates) 28-30 May, 2012 (Tentative)
Joining date for selected candidates 24.07.2012 (Tentative)
 INSTRUCTIONS TO FILL IN ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Please do not use any special charecter like:single quote(') while filling up the form
STEP-I : MAKE PAYMENT
In order to fill in the online application, payment of application fee has to be made apriori. The payments are made through Demand Draft only.
Demand drafts of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250 for SC/ST category) should be made in favour of "IIT Kharagpur" on any nationalized bank payable at Kharagpur.
STEP-II : FILL IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Register with Your Email Id and Login. FILL in the appropriate data. You will have to FILL in the payment details also(Except women candidates). Therefore, it is essential that before you fill in the online application form make sure that you have the Demand Draft as mentioned above. You must enter the Demand Draft number and the Bank name for the payment details. You have to upload your digital photograph and signature. Please make sure that you have your passport size digital photograph and digital image of your signature ready before submitting online.
STEP-III : PRINT THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
After freezing the online application, you will be able to generate a PDF document of the online application with your specific details/data. For this your computer must have Adobe Acrobat Reader. From the onscreen view of the PDF document that your browser projects, you must PRINT the generated PDF online application form.
STEP-IV : POST
Place the Demand Draft, printed online application form with supporting documents in an envelope and send it to :
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (PGS&R),
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ,KHARAGPUR
KHARAGPUR - 721302
WEST BENGAL.

SRF and RA vacancy at Directorate of Sorghum Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad


NOTIFICATION
Directorate of Sorghum Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030
Interested and eligible candidates are invited for a WalkinInterview on 16.03.2012 in the Library Hall of this Directorate for recruitment of one Research Associate, and one Senior Research Fellow, as per the details given below:

POST NAME
AND DATE OF
WALKIN-INTERVIEW

PROJECT
QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRABLE EXPERIENCES
SALARY PER
MONTH

Senior
Research
Fellow

NAIP on Millets
Value Chain upto
30.06.2012 and
extendable for
two more years .

Essential qualification: Masters Degree in Agricultural Sciences (Economics/ Extension/Agronomy) or M.Sc. in Food Science/Food Technology or MABM or MBA with
Advertisement and Marketing specialization or Micro
Biology.
Desirable qualifications: Experience in FMCG/Food Sector.
Knowledge in cultivation of field crops/cereals, extension services, computer skills, ability to analyse statistical data and demonstrated documentation skills.
Rs. 16,000
per month +
30% HRA

Research
Associate

NAIP on Millets
Value Chain upto
30.06.2012 and
extendable for
two more years .

Essential qualifications:
a. M.Phil/MA in English or Economics with proven skills in documentation/technical writing
b. Ph.D or M.Sc. Ag. (Agricultural
Economics/Extension or any other Agricultural Sciences including Food Technology/ Sciences.)
Desirable qualifications: Ph.D. or Masters Degree with relevant experience. Knowledge in cultivation of field crops/cereals, extension services, computer skills, ability
to analyse statistical data and demonstrated documentation skills, experience in  project coordination
works.
Rs.23,000
per month +
30% HRA

The above positions are purely temporary and on coterminus basis for the period of the project. The candidates shall submit the application at the time of interview in the proforma enclosed along with a passport size photograph, attested copies of requisite marksheets, certificates and supporting documents. They have to produce all the original certificates at the time of interview for verification. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Decision of the Director, DSR is final and binding in all respects.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. The maximum age limit is 35 years with relaxation for Women, SC, ST and OBC candidates as per the Government of India norms.
2. The selected candidate shall not claim for regular appointment/absorption in DSR or funding agency at the end of the project.
3. Canvassing in any form is A FATAL DISQUALIFICATION.

DBT funded JRF/SRF position at JNU,New Delhi


Jawaharlal Nehru University
School of Life Sciences
New Delhi 110 067
Dated: 12.03.2012              Positions available
Applications are invited for the post of JRF/SRF in a DBT funded project entitled “Raising nutritionally important Rice (Oryza sativa L. cv IR64) germplasm with high lysine content employing RNAi tools”. The project is valid till April 2013.
POST: JRF/SRF
SALARY: As per DBT rules and guidelines for JRF/SRF.
QUALIFICATIONS: Eligible candidates should have a Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Biotechnology and CSIR / UGC/ JRF or NET qualified. Candidates should also have at least two years of demonstrable experience in research works related to Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics. Non-NET candidates with desirable experiences may also apply.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Experience in Bioinformatics and 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 16th March 2012.
Address: Dr Ashwani Pareek, 401/413 School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal NehruUniversity, 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

Research and other openings at G.B. PANT INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT,Arunachal Pradesh


G.B. PANT INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT
(An autonomous Institute of Min. of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India)
North-East Unit, Vivek Vihar, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791 113
Applications are invited for purely project based temporary positions under different R&D projects at North East Unit. Candidates having appropriate qualifications in relevant subject/specialization with consistently good academic record and experience may apply.

Position
Qualification
Desirable
Nature of duties/Project

Junior
Research
Fellow (2),
12,000/pm+H RA


Masters degree with 55 %
in Life Science/Wildlife
Biology/Zoology/
Environmental Sciences

Experience of
Research on
avifauna and
shifting
agriculture.

In-House Project: “Shifting
agriculture : Issues and options with
focus on adaptive interventions to
make it ecologically, economically
and socially viable”.

Project
Officer (2),
30,000/pm
(for a period
of four
months only)

Masters degree with 60%
in Environmental
Sciences/Wildlife
Biology/Zoology/Botany
with 2-3 years Research
Experience

Experience of
Research on
wildlife
management/
biodiversity
conservation.

“Preparation of wildlife
management/ biodiversity
conservation plan for Trans
Arunachal Highways”.

Senior
Research
Fellow (02),
14,000/pm+H
RA

Masters degree with 60%
in Life Science/Social
Science/Environmental
Sciences/ Agricultural
Science with 2 year
Research Experience

Experience on
extention
activities and
working with
communities.

GOI-UNDP Project: “Biodiversity conservation through
community based natural resource
management in Arunachal Pradesh”.

Junior
Research
Fellow (1),
12,000/pm
+HRA

Masters degree with 55 %
in Life Science/Botany/
Forestry/Environmental

Sciences

Experience of
field survey &
herbarium
preparation;
taxonomy of
plants.

In-House Project: “Response
assessment & processing of
knowledge base to serve long term
management and use of biodiversity
in the Himalaya – focus on Tawang-
West Kameng BR (Proposed) in
Arunachal Pradesh”.

Age Limit: JRF 28 years, SRF32 years, Project Officer 45 years. Relaxation for SC/ST/Women/PH and OBC as per Govt. norms.
Desirous candidates may send an advance copy of application to the Scientist Incharge, G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development, North-East Unit, Vivek Vihar, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791 113 giving complete personal details, qualification, experience, publication, etc., and should clearly indicate the position applied for on the envelop and in the application. Separate applications should be sent if applying for more than one position. Candidates may appear for Walk-in-interview on 14.03.2012 (10:00 am) at GBPIHED, North-East Unit, Vivek Vihar, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791 113. The candidates are required to bring all certificates, testimonials, publications, etc., in original. No TA/DA will be given to the candidates appearing for the interviews. In case of non-applicability of suitable candidates, position of SRF is convertible to JRF. The Institute reserves the right either to fill or not to fill any of the positions advertised. Candidates may visit the Institute web-site http://gbpihed.gov.in for details .

Various vacancies at G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development, Himachal Pradesh


G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development
Himachal unit, Mohal-Kullu-175 126, Himachal Pradesh
Applications are invited for purely project based temporary position under HPPCL funded project. Initially for one year, likely to be extended for another two years or till the date of termination of the project. Candidates having appropriate qualifications in relevant subject specialization with consistently good academic record and experience as given below may apply.
POSITION
QUALIFICATION ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
NATURE OF DUTIES/ PROJECT
Senior Research
Fellow (01)
Rs.
18,000 pm + 10%
HRA (For NET
qualified
Candidate) Rs.
14,000/- pm +
HRA (For others).

First Class
Master degree in
Forestry/
Botany.

Candidates having two
years research experience
in relevant field or NET
qualified.
Preference will be given
to NET qualified
candidates.
Himachal Pradesh Power
Corporation Ltd. funded project
“Study on the impact of Sainj
Hydro-Electric Project on the Great
Himalayan National Park (GHNP) in
general and flora and fauna of the
local area in particular”.

Junior Research
Fellow (01)
. Rs. 16,000/-pm. +
10% HRA (For NET
qualified
Candidate)
Rs. 12,000/- pm +
HRA (For others).
First Class
Master degree in
Forestry/
Botany.

Preference will be given
to the candidates having
research experience in
relevant field or NET
qualified.

Himachal Pradesh Power
Corporation Ltd. funded project
“Study on the impact of Sainj
Hydro-Electric Project on the Great
Himalayan National Park (GHNP) in
general and flora and fauna of the
local area in particular”.

AGE LIMIT: Sr. No. 1: 32 years; Sr. No. 2: 28 years. Relaxation for SC/ST/Women/PH and OBC as per Govt. norms.
Desirous candidates must send their bio-data in advance to the Scientist In-charge, G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development, Himachal Unit, Mohal-Kullu-175 126, H.P. giving complete personal details, qualifications, experience, publications, etc. and should clearly indicate on the  envelope and in the application, Position applied for. Candidates may appear for Walk-in-interview on 15.03.2012 at 11A.M. The candidates are required to bring along all certificates, testimonials, publications, etc. in original. No. TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Candidates may visit the Institute web-site for details (http://gbpihed.gov.in ).

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