National Conference on Frontiers in Biological Sciences (December 4-5, 2011)

National Conference on

FRONTIERS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (December 4-5, 2011)

On the eve of

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION YEAR OF THE UNIVERSITY

Organized by: Department of Biotechnology

V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur-222001 (UP)

The Department of Biotechnology, V. B. S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur is organizing a National conference: FRONTIERS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES on December 4-5, 2011.

Dr. Lalji Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi has kindly consented to grace the inaugural function of this conference. The Conference will have plenary and invited lectures, oral and poster presentations on the various themes pertaining to emerging areas of Biological Sciences.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Papers are invited for the conference for oral and poster presentations. Abstracts up to 250 words must be typed in Times New Roman font size 12 with 1.5 line spacing and submitted electronically to btconference11@yahoo.com  by November, 10, 2011. The Organizing Committee will inform through mail about the acceptance and mode of presentation of the paper to the corresponding author.

ABSTRACT

Abstracts of the invited talks and accepted papers (oral/poster) will be made available to all the participants during the symposium.

REGISTRATION FEE

	Up to November 10, 2011	On the spot
Students:	Rs 400/-	Rs 500/-
Delegates:	Rs 1000/-	Rs 1200/-
Accompanying person	Rs 600/-	Rs 800/-

ACCOMMODATION

The organizing committee will make provisions for the stay of young scientists during the period of the conference at a nominal price. For other participants the organizing committee shall make alternative arrangements in guest houses/hotels.

CONTACT

E-mail: btconference11@yahoo.com

Dr. Ram Naraian: 09453037072

Prof. V. K. Singh: 09415898518

Prof. M. P. Singh: 09415677998

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://vbspu.ac.in/information/notices/243

JRF(Chick embryonic development) in DST project at JNU, New Delhi

School of Life Sciences

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi – 110 067 India

Advt. No.JNU/SLS/DST/SKG

Applications are invited for the post of JRF to the DST funded Project (Nov, 2010-Oct, 2013) entitled “The role of SG2NA in tissue differentiation during chick embryonic development”.

This is a temporary position co-terminating with the Project. Also, in case of unsatisfactory performance, appointment can be terminated at any time.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/biotechnology/Zoology or equivalent with NET-lectureship certification.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Working experience and in depth understanding in the areas of cell signaling/ gene expression/Developmental Biology.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Candidate is required to do experiments as proposed in the Project.

MONTHLY REMUNERATION: As per DST rules.

Interested candidates may send their applications either by email or by post specifically mentioning the contact details and names of two referees.

The application must reach the undersigned latest by 26th November, 2011.

CONTACT PERSON:

Prof. S K Goswami,

skgoswami@mail.jnu.ac.in

Room No. #217,

School of Life Sciences,

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067. 

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/currentjobs.htm

Project Assistant post(Chromatin remodeling in Arabidopsis) in DBT project at JNU, New Delhi

School of Life Sciences

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi – 110 067

Date: 17-11-11

Applications are invited for project assistant position in DBT funded project entitled “Chromatin remodeling for activation of systemic acquired resistance in Arabidopsis”. The position is available immediately and available upto September 27, 2014

POST: Project Assistant

JOB REQUIREMENT: Maintaining growth of Arabidopsis, laboratory reagent preparation etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Should be at least 10th pass. Should have experience in molecular biology laboratory reagent preparations.  Work experience in plant growth room maintenance, especially in Arabidopsis will be preferred.

Candidates will be short-listed initially based on work experience and only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.

SALARY: Rs 8,000/ pm consolidated for throughout the period.

Please send your application along with latest CV to the undersigned latest by Dec 3, 2011 

CONTACT PERSON:

Dr. Ashis Kumar Nandi

School of Life Sciences

Room # 415

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi-110067

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/currentjobs.htm

JRF (Structure based inhibitor design)post at Pondicherry University, Puducherry

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY

POST: Junior Research Fellow

NO.OF POST: 2

TITLE OF PROJECT: Structure based inhibitor design for protein disulphide Isomerase

SPONSORING AGENCY: DBT

FELLOWSHIP: Rs 12000/-pm

QUALIFICATION:M.Sc(Physics/Chemistry/Biophysics/Crystallography/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology)

DURATION: 3 years

LAST DATE: 17.12.2011(5:00 p.m.)

ADDRESS FOR SENDING APPLICATION: Dr. M. Suresh, Assistant Professor

Centre for Bioinformatics,

Pondicherry University, Puducherry-14

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/news/recruitment-junior-research-fellow-%E2%80%93-centre-bioinformatics

JRF(Microbiology) Walk-in at JIPMER, Puducherry

Department of Microbiology

JIPMER, Puducherry-505006

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow in Department of Microbiology under UGC Scheme. The post is on temporary basis for a period of 2 months (December 2011 to January 2012

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc Microbiology

Desirable: 2 years experience

 DATE OF WALK-IN INTERVIEW: 22.11.2011 @11:00a.m.

VENUE: In chamber of Undersignd

Principal Investigator: Dr.B.K. Harish, Department of Microbiology, JIPMER, Puducherry-505006 Candidates are required to bring all the certificates of Qualification and Experience.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jipmer.edu/QScan11172011_121005.jpg

JRF (Zoology/Life Science) post at BHU, Varanasi

Banaras Hindu University

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) @ Rs 12000/-pm (plus HRA as admissible) in a DBT, P07/445; sponsored research scheme titled “ Studies on adiposity  and its effects on ovarian activity in a vespertilinoid bat” under Prof. Amitabh Krishna. Applicants must have a consistently good academic record with M.Sc  Zoology/Life Sciences or related subject(with at least 55% marks) . NET/GATE qualification and knowledge of technology and concept in molecular Biology desirable. Upper age limit is 28 years. Five years age relaxation is admissible for women or SC/ST as per GOI rules.

Application should be made on plain paper  giving name, address(permanent or  communication), parent’s name , telephone number, email address , date of birth, details of academic qualification(from class  10 onwards with the copy of mark sheets and certificates). A recent photograph and 2 confidential letters of reference persons associated /familiar with candidates research work must be enclosed with application.

No TA/DA will be paid if call for interview. Application should reach undersigned within 21 days from the date of advertisement.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.bhu.ac.in/Advetisment/NOV2011/amitabh.pdf

Walk-in for JRF (Microbial consortium for biological control in legumes) at BHU, Varanasi

Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology

Institute of Agricultural Sciences

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi 221005

Dated: November 15, 2011

Walk-in-Interview

A walk-in-interview will be conducted for contractual appointment of one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in DBT funded project ‘Development of microbial consortium for plant growth promotion and biological control in legumes’ at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on November 28, 2011 at 11.00 AM in the office of the Head, Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University.

DURATION: The period of JRF is up to June, 2012.

EMOLUMENTS: Monthly remuneration of Rs.16, 000/- plus HRA

QUALIFICATIONS FOR JRF: M.Sc.(Ag.) in Plant Pathology/Mycology and Plant Pathology/Plant Biotechnology or M.Sc. in Microbiology/Botany/Biotechnology with 55% marks, and NET/GATE qualified.

AGE: Upper age limit is 28 years (5 years relaxation for Female/SC/ST/Physically Handicapped Candidates) as on the date of interview. All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules.

The eligible and interested candidates desirous to work in the project must bring a copy of bio-data giving Name, Permanent and Correspondence Address, Name of Father and Mother, Telephone Numbers and E. Mail address, details of educational career (starting from High School or equivalent) along with original and attested copies of mark-sheets & certificates of educational qualifications and also of any research or other experience. Please also bring NOC from Employer/University, if working already and a latest passport size photographs at the time of walk-in-interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Position is purely temporary, time-bound and co-terminus with the project.

2. There is no provision for re-employment after termination of the project.

3. The engagement can be discontinued due to administrative reasons.

4. The candidates attending the walk-in-interview will not be entitled for TA/DA

5. Eligible candidates must be present 30 minutes before scheduled time on the date of interview to complete necessary formalities.

6. The decision of the BHU will be final and binding in all aspects.

CONTACT PERSON:

(B. K. Sarma)

PI, DBT Project

Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology

Institute of Agricultural Sciences

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221 005

Tel: 0542 - 6702578

Email: birinchi_ks@yahoo.com

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.bhu.ac.in/Advetisment/NOV2011/bksharma.doc