Monday, June 18, 2012

Walk-in for lab technician posts at Assam agricultural university



WALK-IN INTERVIEW
(Modified Adv No. AAU/FA/ABT/02(3/42)–2011/147-151 dt.13.6.12)
  Walk in interview for a few Lab technician positions under the "DBT-AAU centre", Assam Agricultural University to be engaged in satellite bioinput laboratories will be held in the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, AAU, Jorhat on 4th July at 10.00 am. Candidates may appear for the interview with bio-data and passport size photographs, original and attested copies of all testimonials must be presented at the time of interview.
NAME OF THE PROGRAMMES: Bioinput services (Biopesticide), DBT-AAU Centre
Bioinput services (Biofertilizer), DBT-AAU Centre
 FUNDING AGENCY: Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, New Delhi
 NAME OF THE POST/ NO OF POST: Lab Technician / 10 (Ten)
 QUALIFICATION: Bachelor degree from recognized University
Experience in the laboratory / other organization is desirable
 EMOLUMENTS (PER MONTH): Rs 8000.00 (Fixed)
Note: Other terms and conditions will be as per the DBT, Govt of India guidelines

Faculty posts at Assam Agricultural University


Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
NOTIFICATION
(No. AAU/2.6(1)-2005-RG/2012-13/3016-66 dtd. 9/6/12)
  Applications are invited in prescribed form for the positions of Heads of Departments in the Faculties of Agriculture /Veterinary Science /Home Science /Fishery Science for a tenure of 5 (five) years. Interested teachers of the University in the rank of Professor are requested to apply. Application forms may be obtained from the Regostrar's Establishment, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and Khanapara Campus on payment of crossed I.P.O. of Rs 10/- (ten) in favour of Registrar, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and the filled in application should reach the undersigned positively by July 16, 2012.

Scientist post at ICMR


Indian Council of Medical Research
Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the following post purely temporary basis under the Secretariat of National Apex Committee for Stem Cell Research and Therapy under the Head of the Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Indian Council of Medical Research. Ansari Nagar, New Delhi.
NAME OF THE POST: Scientist –C (1)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: i) 1st Class Master’s degree in Zoology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/ or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
Or
2nd Class M.Sc/ Zoology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology or with equivalent degree plus PhD degree in the related subject from a recognized University
ii) Four years R&D experience in the related subject after obtaining essential qualification (i)
AGE LIMIT: Not exceeding 40 years relaxable up to 5 years for government servants and SC/ST/OBC candidates in accordance with the instructions issued by the Department of personnel and Training from time to time in this regard.
EMOLUMENTS: Consolidated -Rs. 41396 +HRA (Rs. 6660/-)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: i) Doctorate Degree in Zoology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology or equivalent degree from a recognized University for candidates with first class relevant degree
ii) Additional Post Doctoral Research/Teaching experience in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Cellular and Molecular Biology/ Stem Cell Research in recognized institute (S)
iii) Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business intelligence Tools/Data Management, Bioethics,issues related to Stem Cell Research and Therapy.
NOTES: PhD degree in subject relevant to Indian Council of Medical Research shall be treated equivalent to three years experience.
The post is purely temporary, extendable on six monthly basis up to maximum duration of three years. The appointment is terminable with one month notice from either side. The selected candidate will have no claim for regular appointment under ICMR, Benefits of provident fund, CCA, leave concession; Medical Claim etc. are not admissible. No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview.
The interested candidate possessing above qualifications may submit their application along with three pages CV to Mrs. Kala Kotnala, Administrative Officer, Basic Medical Sciences, Indian Council of Medical Research, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029 by 7th July 2012. The applications will be scrutinized and short listed candidates will be invited for the personal discussion at ICMR Hqrs. Ansari Nagar. New Delhi -110029.

JRF post at CFTRI


CENTRAL FOOD TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ADVERTISEMENT NO. REC 4/2012(JRF)
No.FT/15(837)/2012/E-1
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for a position of Junior Research Fellow on a temporary contractual basis in Ministry of Food Processing Industries funded Grant-in-Aid Project entitled "Studies on the preservation of vegetable juices & Non-acidic fruit juices by Microwave heating and development of prototype model of continuous microwave pasteurization/sterilization system" (GAP-0391), tenable at CFTRI Resource Centre, Hyderabad.
 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First Class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Food Engineering/Food Science/Food Processing/Food Science & Technology/Biotechnology with good academic records and should have been qualified for lecturership in National Eligibility Test conducted by CSIR-UGC or GATE qualified.
EMOLUMENTS: Rs.12,000/- per month for first two years and Rs.14,000/- per month in the 3rd year plus HRA as per MFPI/CSIR Rules.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. Candidates should not have exceeded 28 years of age as on 13-07-2012, i.e. the last date of receipt of applications for the post.
2. The engagement of JRFs are exclusively for the above mentioned project.
3. The engagement will be contractual and on purely temporary basis in the project funded by MFPI, Govt. of India for a maximum period of three years and is co-terminus with the project, if the project terminates earlier.
4. The engagement under externally funded project does not confer any right/claim whatsoever either explicitly or implicitly on the appointee for regular appointment in CSIR/CFTRI, against any post or otherwise under any legal conditions precedent.
5. No TA/DA will be given to the candidates for attending the interview.
Eligible candidates may send their complete Bio-data with e-mail address/contact phone number along with attested copies of the necessary certificates to Dr. R.G. Math, Principal Scientist, CFTRI Resource Centre, Habshiguda, Uppal Road, Hyderabad – 500 007. (email:rgmath2001@hotmail.com   or rchyderabad@cftri.res.in ) on or before 13-07-2012.
Applications received after the due date (i.e., 13-07-2012) will be summarily rejected. The short-listed candidates will be informed about the date of interview and the venue through e-mail/post.
CANVASSING IN ANY FORM AND / OR BRINGING IN ANY INFLUENCE, POLITICAL OR OTHERWISE WILL BE TREATED AS A DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POST APPLIED FOR. INTERIM ENQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ATTENDED TO. 
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.cftri.com/jrf2.html

JRF post at Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore


SUGARCANE BREEDING INSTITUTE (ICAR)
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW
It is proposed to fill up one post of “Junior Research Fellow” under the scheme entitled “Structural Characterization & evaluation of toxin produced by Colletotrichum falcatum for Sugarcane red rot disease management” by Walk-in-Interview at Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore-7 (Tamilnadu) on 29.06.2012 at 9.00 AM.
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
1. NO. OF POST: 1 (One) no.
2. DURATION: 3 Years (upto March 2015 or till winding up of the scheme whichever is earlier)
3 . ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc in Agriculture or any Life Sciences course with Specialization in Plant Pathology / Microbiology /Biochemistry / Biotechnology / or M.Tech Biotechnology.
4. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: : 1.CSIR-NET or any other equivalent qualification.
2. Research experience in fungal secondary metabolites and chromatographic techniques viz., HPLC,GC-MS etc.
4 REMUNERATION: ` 16000/- + 20% HRA per month for first and second year.
18000/- + 20% HRA per month for third year.
6. AGE: 35 Years for Men & 40 Years for Women. The age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. The candidates should bring a copy of bio-data, original certificates, one set of photocopies of certificates, experience certificate and latest passport size photograph at the time of interview.
2. No objection certificate from the employer, incase he / she is in employment elsewhere.
3. No TA/DA will be paid to any candidate to attend the Walk-in-interview.

JRF post(Technology for Ethanol Production from rice straw) at IARI, New Delhi


Centre for Environment Science and Climate Resilient Agriculture
IARI, NEW DELHI – 110012
NAME OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND PROJECT: DST sponsored project on “Development of Economically viable Conversion Technology for Ethanol Production from rice straw”
NAME OF POSITION: One JRF
EMOLUMENTS (FIXED) PER MONTHS: Rs. 12000.00 + 30% HRA I & II year and 14000.00 + 30% HRA in III yr
ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
ESSENTIAL : M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences/ Microbiology
DESIRABLE: Experience in fermentation techniques, working knowledge of computers (MS Office, Internet etc.)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Age limit for JRF is maximum 35 years (age relaxations as per Govt. of India rules)
2. The total duration of project is 3 years and the positions are purely temporary on contractual basis (subject to the satisfactory performance) and co-terminus with the project.
3. The interview will be held on July 9, 2012 at 10:00 AM at CESCRA, NRL Building, IARI, New Delhi- 110012.
4. The interested candidates may also send their application in advance to renu_icar@yahoo.com .
5. Candidates must bring biodata with full particulars i.e. qualification, CSIR/UGC/ICAR-NET certificate (if qualified), experience certificate, NOC from the last employer, publications etc. along with original and attested copies of the certificates to be submitted before appearing for the interview.
6. Only the candidates having essential qualification would be entertained for the interview.
7. No TA/DA shall be paid to the candidates appearing for the interview.
Dr. Renu Singh, Scientist (Senior Scale), Centre for Environment Science and Climate Resilient Agriculture, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012

Junior Professional Officer Specialist (Sorghum Breeding) post at ICRISAT


INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS
POST: Junior Professional Officer Specialist (Sorghum Breeding)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
TITLE: Specialist (Sorghum Breeding)
SECTOR OF ASSIGNMENT: Breeding
COUNTRY: Mali
LOCATION (CITY): Bamako
AGENCY: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: Initially one year with the possibility to extend up to 3 years 
GRADE: P1 step 1 or P2 step 1 in the first year, depending on the level of education and relevant working experience
  Note : this post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is addressed exclusively to people with the Dutch nationality.  For criteria see  the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
  II. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND OUTPUT EXPECTATIONS
GENERAL
A decade of collaborative breeding research by ICRISAT and the Malian Insitute d’Economie Rural has developed the first series of sorghum hybrid parental-lines based on adapted Guinea-race germplasm.  This first set of sorghum hybrids have shown 40% grain yield advantage over the best local varieties across a range of farmer-management conditions in extensive on-farm testing. However, broadening the genetic base and clearer definition and establishment of distinct parental pools is necessary to make sorghum hybrids a viable and sustainable commercial success. The specialist will join the ICRISAT-Bamako sorghum breeding team. She/he will contribute to hybrid development research, with emphasis on hybrid parent development and testing. The results and breeding material developed will contribute directly to the ICRISAT/NARS collaborative endeavor for sorghum improvement in West and Central Africa.
•Responsibility 1 (40% time)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND EXPECTED OUTPUT
•Field experiment planning and installation (30%)
•Field operations and observations for crossing, backcrossing, fertility reaction determination (30%)
•Phenotyping for key agronomic traits (20%)
•Data management and analysis (20%)
 •Responsibility 2 (30% time)
 SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND EXPECTED OUTPUT
•Creation of new variability (random-mating population and bi-parental crossing to diversify maturity to combine Guinea-race grain characteristics for quality food and feed use and reduced plant height) (50%)
•Test crossing, back crossing and combining ability testing to develop new seed-parent A/B pairs (50%)
 •Responsibility 3 (30% time)
 SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND EXPECTED OUTPUT
•Collaborating with National Programs and Farmer Organizations to create and test experimental hybrids under targeted environmental conditions to identify hybrids for commercial production (40%)
•Determination of heterotic pools for Guinea-race sorghum hybrids (30%)
•Use of genetic-diversity information from molecular-genetic studies, testing and confirmation of heterotic pools (30%)

 
III. LEARNING ELEMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
  The JPO learning programme includes the following elements:
The candidate will gain experience in applied hybrid breeding and a wide range of field research techniques. The specialist will participate in all planning meetings of the research team, seminars, scientific workshops and symposia. S/he will be requested to prepare and give seminars on topics of her/his own work as well as integrating other researchers’ results/information on hybrid development. In addition, the incumbent will participate in stakeholders meetings, integrating issues related to hybrid development into the research strategy.
Upon completion of the assignment the JPO will have/ will be able to
•Knowledge and expertise on major issues involved in sorghum hybrid development
•Experience in working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural research team including NARS Scientists and other Stakeholders.
•Extensive knowledge of breeding and writing scientific articles and reports
 IV. SUPERVISION
TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST (SORGHUM BREEDING AND GENETIC RESOURCES)
CONTENT AND METHODOLOGY OF SUPERVISION
Immediate supervisor and the Director, West and Central Africa will supervise the Specialist.  Evaluation will take place each year.  The candidate will be asked to fill a standard performance evaluation form of ICRISAT. The supervisor will discuss with the candidate about the activities, achievements and constraints in carrying out the agreed activities. The specialist will participate in all planning meetings of the research team, seminars, scientific workshops and symposia. He/she will be requested to prepare and give seminars on topics of his/her own work as well as integrating other researcher’s results/information on technology. In addition, the incumbent will participate in stakeholders meetings, integrating issues related to technology transfer into the research strategy.
V. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION: Master degree in Agriculture with 2 years,  or BSc in Agriculture with 4 years, relevant working experience in Sorghum Breeding.
WORKING EXPERIENCE: Preferably 2 to maximal 4 years relevant working experience, including internships and voluntary work. 
LANGUAGES: Fluency in English is essential and knowledge of French and any other African languages will be an advantage. 
KEY COMPETENCIES
•Extensive knowledge of plant breeding
•Statistics/quantitative genetics; Use and interpretation of molecular genetic
•Data management and ability to analyse research results
•Self-motivated and analytical; Team worker
•Scientific articles and reports writing
 VI. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON AGENCY/DEPARTMENT/SECTION
  The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (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. It belongs to the Consortium of Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).  ICRISAT is headquartered in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, with two regional hubs one each for East and Central Africa at Nairobi, Kenya and West and Central Africa at Bamako, Mali and four country offices at Niger, Nigeria, Malawi and Zimbabwe in Sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT staff collaborates closely with NARES, sister IARCs, ARIs, NGOs and private sector organizations.  Please visit our website: www.ICRISAT.ORG
  VII. INFORMATION ON LIVING CONDITIONS AT DUTY STATION
  Living conditions in Bamako, Mali are good.  Housing is comfortable and secure and there is plenty of opportunity for shopping, recreation, sport and dining out. There are good international air travel connections to Europe and elsewhere in Africa and telephone, internet and email facilities are available both at the ICRISAT-Samanko Regional Hub. The research facilities are good with a number of other institutions co-located at the research station.  Medical, dental and primary education facilities are available locally.  French is the official language and knowledge of French is helpful for interacting with national program partners. 
  VIII. HOW TO APPLY
  Applications including curriculum vitae (giving contact address with email Id, date of birth, nationality, marital status – if married with spouse and children details), list of publications, and names and addresses of three referees should be sent to Human Resources, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India, by email to: icrisatjobs@cgiar.org before 30th June  2012.
Applicants will receive acknowledgement of receipt of their submission. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Junior Professional Officer Specialist (Genetic Resources) post at ICRISAT


INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS
POST: Junior Professional Officer Specialist (Genetic Resources)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
TITLE: Specialist (Genetic Resources)
SECTOR OF ASSIGNMENT: Genetic Resources
COUNTRY: India
LOCATION (CITY): Hyderabad
AGENCY: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: Initially one year with the possibility to extend up to 3 years
GRADE: P1 step 1 or P2 step 1 in the first year, depending on the level of education and relevant working experience
  NOTE : this post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is addressed exclusively to candidates from developing countries . For criteria see the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
  II. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND OUTPUT EXPECTATIONS
GENERAL
This position will contribute directly to identifying potential gaps in genetic resource collections and in strategic planning for their assembly/collection before they are extinct.
 •Responsibility 1 (40% time)
 SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND EXPECTED OUTPUT
•Field experimentation and crop management (Enhance knowledge of  wild genetic resources of sorghum and pearl millet) (30%)
•Recording field and laboratory observations on pre- and post-harvest traits (Phenotypic characterization and agronomic evaluation of wild genetic resources of sorghum and pearl millet following standard descriptors) (30%)
•Wild species evaluation and database development (Developing taxonomic key for identification at species level) (20%)
•Cytological work to support species identification and taxonomic relations in sorghum and pearl millet wild species (Improving knowledge on classification of wild species at species level) (20%)
 •Responsibility 2 (30% time)
 SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND EXPECTED OUTPUT
•Evaluation of wild relatives of sorghum and pearl millet for major insect pests and diseases in a multi-disciplinary screening environment (20%)
•Characterization of wild relatives of finger millet and foxtail millet following standard descriptors (20%)
•Evaluation of wild relatives of sorghum  and pearl millet for tolerance against drought and salinity (20%)
•Cytological work to support species identification and taxonomic relations in finger millet and foxtail millet wild species (20%)
•Developing taxonomic key for identification at species level in finger millet and foxtail millet wild relatives (10%)
•Cross compatibility studies between wild species and the respective crops (10%)
 •Responsibility 3 (30% time)
 SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND EXPECTED OUTPUT
•Evaluation of wild relatives of finger millet for tolerance to drought and salinity (20%)
•Identifying gaps in collections by comparing global databases with ICRISAT data (20%)
•Database development and analysis of data sets (20%)
•Future plans for research on assembly/collection, evaluation and utilization of wild relatives of these crops (20%)
•Studying fertility behavior of cultivated x wild progenies (10%)
•Summarizing the results and report writing (10%)
 III. LEARNING ELEMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
The JPO learning programme includes the following elements
•Field experimentation and crop management (1 year)
•Recording field and laboratory observations on pre- and post-harvest traits (1 Year)
•Wild species evaluation and database development   (2 year)
•Data analysis and reporting the results (2 Year)
•Research planning and integration of research results from available databases (2-3 years)
 Upon completion of the assignment the JPO will have/ will be able to
•Knowledge in identifying gaps and priorities areas for the collection/assembly of wild relatives and the determination of appropriate field locations for collection.
•Practical knowledge on the potential of crop wild relatives and their use in crop improvement activities.
•Expertise in identification of gene pool affinities and use in breeding programs.
•Experience in field experimentation, data collection and taxonomical classification.
•Work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural research team including NARS scientists.
IV. SUPERVISION
TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: Assistant Research Program Director-Grain Legumes and Principal Scientist and Head Gene Bank
CONTENT AND METHODOLOGY OF SUPERVISION
Immediate supervisor and the Research Program Director will supervise the Specialist.  Evaluation will take place each year.  The candidate will be asked to fill a standard performance evaluation form of ICRISAT. The supervisor will discuss with the candidate about the activities, achievements and constraints in carrying out the agreed activities. The specialist will participate in all planning meetings of the research team, seminars, scientific workshops and symposia. He/she will be requested to prepare and give seminars on topics of his/her own work as well as integrating other researcher’s results/information on technology. In addition, the incumbent will participate in stakeholders meetings, integrating issues related to technology transfer into the research strategy.
  V. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  EDUCATION:
Master degree in Agriculture or equivalent 
WORKING EXPERIENCE :
Preferably 2 to maximal 4 years relevant working experience, including internships and voluntary work. 
LANGUAGES :
Fluency in English is essential and knowledge of French, Hindi or any other Indian languages will be an advantage. 
KEY COMPETENCIES
•Good knowledge of plant taxonomy
•Experience in field experimentation and data collection
•Data management and ability to analyse research results
•Independent and original thinking
•Scientific articles and reports writing
 VI. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON AGENCY/DEPARTMENT/SECTION
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (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. It belongs to the Consortium of Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).  ICRISAT is headquartered in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, with two regional hubs one each for East and Central Africa at Nairobi, Kenya and West and Central Africa at Bamako, Mali and four country offices at Niger, Nigeria, Malawi and Zimbabwe in Sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT staff collaborates closely with NARES, sister IARCs, ARIs, NGOs and private sector organizations.  Please visit our website: www.ICRISAT.ORG
The ICRISAT genebank conserves 119,739 germplasm accessions of its five mandate crops and six small millets. This includes accessions of related wild species of sorghum (458), pearl millet (750), finger millet (105) and foxtail millet (54). Majority of these accessions needs systematic characterization/evaluation for enhanced use in crop improvement.
 VII. INFORMATION ON LIVING CONDITIONS AT DUTY STATION
Living conditions in Hyderabad, India are good. Housing is comfortable and secure and there is plenty of opportunity for shopping, recreation, sport and dining out.   There are good international air travel connections.  Medical, dental and primary education facilities are available locally. 
 VIII. HOW TO APPLY
Applications including curriculum vitae (giving contact address with email Id, date of birth, nationality, marital status – if married with spouse and children details), list of publications, and names and addresses of three referees should be sent to Human Resources, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India, by email to: icrisatjobs@cgiar.org before 30th June 2012.
Applicants will receive acknowledgement of receipt of their submission. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Walk-in for Project Fellow post(Plant Diversity: Studying adaptation biolo1gy and understanding/exploiting medicinally important plants) at IHBT, Palampur


CSIR-INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
PALAMPUR- (H.P.)-176 061
Walk-in-Interview
"Walk-in-Interview" is to be held on Monday, the 25th June, 2012 at 10.00 A.M. at this Institute for engagement of project Fellow under CSIR Project entitled "Plant Diversity: Studying adaptation biolo1gy and understanding/exploiting medicinally important plants for useful bioactive (Xllth 5Yr. Plan) on purely temporary basis (co-terminus with the project) :
PROJECT FELLOW @16,000/- PM for NET qualified and ~12000/-PM for Non-NET
qualified)
POSITION(S): One Position.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Ecology with 55% Marks.
DESIRABLE: Valid CSIR-UGC NET cleared.
DATE & TIME OF WALK- IN-INTERVIEW: Monday, the 25th June, 2012 at 10.00 A.M.
VENUE: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
AGE: 28 years as on 25.06.2012
AGE RELAXATION: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their hus~ands and who are not remarried is allowed age concession up to the age of 35 ye1rs. (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 alongwith an application on prescribed format which is available on the IHBT,website "www.ihbt.res.in'”alongwith attested photocopies of testimonials of their age, educational qualifications, experience, reserved category, etc. at the time of interview. The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the Sponsored Project. There will be Ino right implicit or explicit for regular position or any post in CSIR-IHBT,whatsoever. Candidates must also bring with them original certificates of testimonials 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 for interview

Walk-in interview for Project assistant post(Chemical Characterization of Hippophae Germplasm) at IHBT, Palampur


CSIR-INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
PALAMPUR (H.P.)-176 061
Walk-in-Interview
"Walk-in-Interview" is to be held on Monday, the 2nd July, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at this Institute for engagement of one position of Project Assistant Level-I under the DBT (GOI) Sponsored Project entitled "Chemical Characterization of Hippophae Germplasm and coordination of Hippopbae Network programme & Establishment of Germplasm Resource Centre" (GAP-0121) on purely temporary basis (co-terminus with the project) :
PROJECT ASSISTANT LEVEL-I @8,000 /- P.M (fixed)
POSITION(S) : One (01)
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1st Class .Sc.(Agriculture/Forestry/Horticulture/Medical/Non-Medical)
DATE & TIME OF WALK- IN-INTERVIEW: Monday, the 2nd July, 2012 at 10:00 A.M.
VENUE: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
AGE: 28 Years as on 02.07.2012
AGE RELAXATION: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC 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 alongwith an application on prescribed format which is available on the IHBT,website" www.ihbt.res.in " along with attested photocopies of testimonials of their age, educational qualifications, experience, reserved category, etc. at the time of interview. The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the Sponsored Project. There will be no right implicit or explicit for regular position or any post in CSIR-IHBT, whatsoever. Candidates must also bring with them original certificates of testimonials 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

Project Assistant post in Cancer Cell Signaling at IIAR, Gandhinagar


Indian Institute of Advanced Research,
 Koba Institutional Area, Koba,
 Gandhinagar-382 007
Advertisement for position of Project assistant in Cancer Cell Signaling
Applications are invited for the position of Project Assistant in Department of Science & Technology (DST) sponsored project “Investigating the functional relationship of Receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) mediated signaling and cell survival in cancer and special focusing to its regulation by RAGE specific SiRNA”.
FELLOWSHIP: RS. 12000 + 10% HRA per month.
POSITION: One.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:  Master’s degree in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life Science with minimum 55% marks. Age limit should be not more than 28 years
DESIRABLE: Candidates should have good knowledge of biochemistry, molecular & cell biology. NET-LS/GATE /research experience in animal Cell Culture, and techniques of molecular cell biology & biochemistry will be preferred.
DURATION OF PROJECT: 3 Years (up to duration of project)
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidate can send only hard copy of application in prescribed format with all certificates & mark sheets.
Complete application should be reach to Dr. Chandramani Pathak, Cell Biology Department, School of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Advanced Research, Koba Institutional Area, Koba, Gandhinagar-382 007 last by 7th July 2012.
DATE OF INTERVIEW: 20th July 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
Short-listed candidate will be informed by email by 10th July 2012
NOTE:    1.  Position in mentioned project is purely temporary, for the period of duration of the project
   2.  No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Selected candidate should be place joining instantly.

JRF position (TRIM family protein in autophagy pathway regulation) at IIAR, Gandhinagar



INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
KOBA, GANDHINAGAR-382 007 (www.iiar.res.in)
Applications are invited for the position of a JRF position in DBT-sponsored project: "Study the role of TRIM family protein in regulation of autophagy pathway" with Dr. Rajesh Singh, Assistant Professor,Cell Biology Group, IIAR.
POSITION: JRF (One post)
 SALARY: Rs. 12,000 + HRA
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Post graduation in Life Science with first class.Candidates having experience in Molecular Biology, RNA isolation, human cell culture, transfection and luciferase assay will be given preference. Please go through our website for further details: (http://www.iiar.res.in/index.php?q=node/154 ).
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1.      The engagement for the projects is purely on temporary basis for the period of duration of the project.
2.      It is not an appointment with the institute and will not confer any right of the incumbent to any claim implicit or explicit on any position.
3.      Appointment will be initially for a period of one year to be extended further depending upon satisfactory performance of the incumbent and is co-terminus with the project.
4.      No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Outstation candidates have to make their own arrangement for their stay.
5.      No intimation for attending the interview will be given. Please come with your CV and other certificates.
Please apply on plain paper with application addressed to Director, IIAR (Attention: Dr. Rajesh Singh), with latest photo, mentioning qualifications, experience and name of two referees along with bio-data and one page write up why you would like to join the project to The Director (Attention: Dr. Rajesh Singh), Indian Institute of Advanced Research, Koba Institutional Area, Gandhinagar-382007 by June 18th, 2012. The interview will be held at institute campus.
Date of Interview at 20/06/2012 at 11:00 am
Only hard copy applications will be accepted for further consideration.

Research associate post at ICRISAT


International Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics
POST: Research Associate
ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for Research Associate, to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is a position under a DBT-funded special project.
ICRISAT is a non-profit, apolitical, international organization for science-based agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is an Alliance of centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and supported by more than 48 governments, foundations, and development banks. To reduce poverty, enhance crop productivity and food security and to protect the environment, ICRISAT research focuses on farming systems and crop improvement, management and utilization of sorghum, pearl millet, pigeonpea, chickpea, and groundnut in the semi-arid tropics. 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•To develop  new mapping populations for grain iron and zinc contents, phenotyping (for grain Fe and Zn) and genotyping (using molecular markers including SNP, SSR and DArT), genetic mapping, QTL analysis, molecular breeding (including MAS);
•To contribute for writing project reports and research articles, and perform other related jobs time to time.
COMPETENCIES:
•Proficiency in English communication skills (both written and spoken);
•Proficiency in Computer skills (Ms- Office, data analysis);
•Should be a good team player and adaptable to working in multicultural team.
REQUIREMENTS:
•Ph.D/M. Sc  in Genetics and Plant Breeding/ Agricultural or Plant Biotechnology.
•Experience in crop improvement, mapping populations development, trait phenotyping  and genotyping using molecular markers, QTL analysis and knowledge indicated in responsibilities.
GENERAL:  The position is for three years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute's continuing need for the position.
HOW TO APPLY:  The application should include an up-to-date resume, a recent passport size photograph, names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees and date of availability. Please send applications stating the job title clearly on the application/envelope, to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, or by E-mail to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org , latest by 29 June 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing participation of women on its staff.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER  http://www.icrisat.org/careers/RA.htm

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