University of Mysore recruites Project fellow

UNIVERSITY of MYSORE

Department of Sericulture

MYSORE 570 006

Applications are invited from the qualified candidates for filling up the following position.

FUNDING AGENCY: University Grants Commission, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

PROJECT TITLE : Proteome analysis of heat shock proteins in domesticated silkworm, Bombyx mori.

NAME OF POST: Project Fellow

NO. OF POST: One

STIPEND: As per UGC rules (Rs.8000/-)

DURATION: 18 months (or until closure of the project)

QUALIFICATION: M.Sc. Sericulture/Agriculture/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry.

(Preference will be given to the candidates having experience in protein chemistry)

PRINCIPL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. H. B. Manjunatha, Principal Investigator

Candidates possessing the requisite qualification may apply on plain paper with complete bio-data and other enclosures (testimonials) to reach the following  address earlier than 5th September 2011.

No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.

Dr. H. B. Manjunatha, Principal Investigator, UGC Major Research Project, Department of Sericulture, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006 (Phone:9449059147, email-manjunathahb@gmail.com).

JRF and SRF vacancy at NIMHANS

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH & NEURO SCIENCES,

(DEEMED UNIVERSITY) , BANGALORE - 560 029

P . B . N o . 2 9 0 0 , D . R . C o l l e g e P o s t , H o s u r R o a d , B a n g a l o r e – 5 6 0 0 2 9

26568121, 26995000, 26995100, 26995200, 26995300, 26995400

Fax: 91-80-26564830, 91-80-26562121. Website: http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in

NIMH/ICMR/PM/NOTI/2011-12 30th August 2011

N O T I F I C A T I O N

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for filling up of the post of “Senior Research Fellow” & “Junior Research Fellow” one post each on adhoc basis in the ICMR funded project entitled “- under & Principal

Investigator.

PROJECT TITLE: Finding Genes that predict Alcoholism risk in the Indian Population”

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr.Pratima Murthy, Professor of Psychiatry

SPONSORING AGENCY: ICMR

1.    NAME OF THE POST - Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

NO. OF POST - One

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION - M.B.B.S

MAXIMUM AGE LIMIT - 30 Years (Age relaxation will be given for suitable candidates)

EMOLUMENTS - Rs.18,000/- + HRA 30% Rs.5,400/- per month

DURATION OF THE PROJECT - 3 Years

Initial appointment will be made for a period of 6 months which will be extendable for every 6 months depending upon the performance of the candidate

2. NAME OF THE POST - Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

NO. OF POST - ONE

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION - M.Sc in Biological Sciences

JRF applicants who have passed the National Test conducted by UGC/CSIR/ICMR will be preferred

MAXIMUM AGE LIMIT - 30 Years(Age relaxation will be given for suitable candidates)

EMOLUMENTS - Rs.16,000/- + HRA 30% Rs.4,800/- per month

DURATION OF THE PROJECT - 3 Years

Initial appointment will be made for a period of 6 months which will be extendable for every 6 months depending upon the performance of the candidate

Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria, may apply on a plain paper with the resume, age proof and copy of the Testimonials addressed to The Director, NIMHANS, P.B.No.2900,D.R.College Post, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 029 by post or through email to pratimamurthy@gmail.com Candidates who apply, should invariably mention the Notification No., Date, Post applied for, email ID, Contact No. & Postal Address

without fail, otherwise the applications will not be considered The last date for receipt of filled in applications together with the relevant documents is 08.09.2011 up to 4.00 p.m. Late applications will not be entertained.

 FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/employment/v20110830.pdf

Ph.D. under External Fellowship in NIMHANS

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH & NEURO SCIENCES

(DEEMED UNIVERSITY)

BANGALORE – 560 029

NO.NIMH:ACA-C:ADMN:2011-12 Date: 04.08.2011

NOTIFICATION

Admission Notification: Ph.D. under External Fellowship Applications Invited for Ph.D. in various Departments, under External Fellowship

Applications are invited from Candidates with Sponsorship from Government of India/State Govt. Institutions, Deputed or Sponsored from recognized University, Fellowships from Government Agencies like UGC/ICMR/CSIR etc., for Ph.D. in various departments. Permanent Employees and tenured employees of NIMHANS can also apply for Ph.D. at this Institute which will be considered at the discretion of the competent authority. Applications will be issued from 4^th  August to 15th of September 2011 at the Academic Section of NIMHANS on payment of Rs.1000/- per application (Rs.750/- in case of SC/ST candidates) in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of “DIRECTOR, NIMHANS”. The last date for the receipt of the duly filled in Application is 15th September 2011.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER  http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/aca_admission/default.htm

Faculty positions at SINP, Kolkata

SAHA INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS,

Kolkata, India

www.saha.ac.in

Faculty Positions

SINP invites applications for faculty positions at different levels from scientists having outstanding academic records and research achievements. At present, major research activities of the Institute are in the following broad areas: Atomic, Nuclear and Plasma Physics, Condensed Matter & Surface Physics, High Energy Physics, Theoretical & Mathematical Physics and Biophysical Sciences. SINP is an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Atomic Energy of Government of India to carry out basic research in the above broad areas. SINP has excellent state-of-the-art in-house facilities and also has collaborative access to various high-energy accelerators and synchrotron facilities across the world. We seek applicants, who will complement and extend our current research activities. Prospective applicants should also have interest in graduate teaching. Applications may be submitted anytime of the year in plain papers/e-mails with details like cover letter, resume giving entire list of publications, a statement of research plan and contact details of 5 referees. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and research experience.

Director, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics,1/AF Bidhannagar, Kolkata 700064, INDIA; director.sinp@saha.ac.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.saha.ac.in/cs/www/new-position.htm

Project fellow vacancy at Mysore University

DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES IN MICROBIOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE

MANASAGANGOTRI, MYSORE-570006

PROJECT TITLE: Microbiological screening and molecular characterization of potential probiotic strains fro traditional fermented food/.products used in Karnataka

SPONSORING AGENCY: UGC

DESIGNATION: Project Fellow

JOB DESCRIPTION: Selected candidate has to assist the PI and carry out research experiments under he scientific supervision of PI and also worlk in team environment

QUALIFICATIONS: Master Degree in Microbiology(Minimum of 55% marks and 50% in case of SC/ST/PH candidates)

EMOLUMENTS: Rs 8000/-pm

DURATION: 3 yrs

Application on plain paper containing full particulars of name, address , contact phone numbers, date of birth, qualifications, experience and publications/awards should reach the undersigned on or before September 10^th , 2011. The eligible candidates who have applied for the post should appear for an interview before selection committee for which TA/DA will not be paid.

The decision to fill or not to fill the posts rests with selection committee.

Dr.Sreenivasa MY

Principal Investigator

UGC- Major Research Project

Department of Studies in Microbiology

University of Mysore

Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/assets/downloads2011/Aug/UGC-PROJECT-FELLOW-NOTIFICATION-COPY.pdf 

JRF vacancy at University of Allahabad

JRF VACANCY AT UNIVERSITY  OF ALLAHABAD

 POST: JRF

NATURE OF POST: Temporary

SPONSORING AGENCY: MNRE

PROJECT TITLE:” Hydrogen production through Biological routes”

QUALIFICATIONS: Post graduate I Biochemistry/ Life sciences/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Chemistry or in other related job. Candidates who have cleared NET/GATE will be preferred but in exceptional cases, candidates without NET can be recruited through proper channel.

Completed applications(with latest photograph) giving all details of educational qualification along with photocopies of certificates , degrees, mark sheets etc should reach the undersigned on or before 16.9.2011

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR:

Dr. Anjana Pandey.

Nanotechnology and Molecular Biology Lab,

Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad,

Allahabad, 211002

Uttar Pradesh

Email: apandey70@gmail.com            Mobile: 09452690849

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.allduniv.ac.in/images/adv/adv-bio-tech.jpg

SRF(Bioinformatics) Walk-in at NBAGR, Karnal

Walk –In –Interview

NAME AND NUMBER OF THE POST: SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – 01 Post

ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Essential Qualifications: Masters Degree in Bio-informatics with a minimum of 60% marks.

DESIRABLE:Work experience in Genomics / Proteomics using various software tools.

CONSOLIDATED PAY: Rs. 16000+HRA

NAME OF THE PROJECT:  “Bioprospecting of Genes and Allele mining for abiotic stress  tolerance“.

DURATION OF THE PROJECT: Upto March, 2012.

NATURE OF POST: Temporary

DATE AND TIME OF INTERVIEW: 06.09.2011 at 11:30 a.m.

VENUE: National Bureau animal genetic resources, Karnal-132001

TERMS AND CONDITION

1.         Age Limit: Senior Research Fellow-35 year for Men and 40 year for Women. Relaxable 5 year for SC/ST and 3 year for OBC candidates.

2.         There is no need to send the application in advance. The candidate should bring application along with attested passport size photo and other attested Certificates at the time of interview.

3.         The applicant must bring with them the original document along with experience certificate if any at the time of interview.

4.         No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

5.         The Director’s decision will be final and binding in all respects.

Training Program in NBPGR( Molecular Diagnostics for Risk Assessment and Management of Genetically Modified Crops)

National Agricultural Innovation Project (ICAR) Sponsored Training Programme

Molecular Diagnostics for

Risk Assessment and Management of Genetically Modified Crops

8 - 21 November 2011

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012

www.nbpgr.ernet.in

General Information

Eligible Scientists/ Researchers should apply through their respective organization in the enclosed format. The duly filled applications should be received on or before 10th October 2011 by:

Course Director,

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012

Boarding and lodging will be arranged by the organizers along with reimbursement of II AC train fare to and fro for the participants

Risk Assessment and Management Strategies

 GM crops : Experiences and Challenges; Global Scenario

 Overview of Biosafety Issues Worldwide

 National Regulatory Mechanism for Transgenics

 Risk Assessment and Management of GM crops: National and International Perspectives

 Possible Impacts of GM Crops on Agrobiodiversity and Non-target Organisms

 Environmental Issues related to Field Trials/Release of GM crops: Gene Flow and Invasiveness

 Biosafety Issues related to New Crops/Traits in the pipeline/Horizon

 Post Commercialization Issues- Insect Resistance Management (IRM)

 Co-existence of GM crops and non-GM crops; Risk/Benefit Communication

 Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and Biosafety Clearing House Mechanism for Information Sharing at Regional and Global Level

 Bt-Cotton and Bt Brinjal Case Studies: Indian Perspective

 GM Crops in India: Perspective of Industry

Molecular Strategies for Risk Assessment and Management

 Novel Cost effective methods for GM detection

 Recent strategies for identification and detection of GM Events

 Genetic and Molecular Event Characterization of GM crops

 National Capacity in the area of GM Detection

Practicals

 Screening of GM Crops: PCR based Detection of control elements viz., promoters and/or, terminators, and marker genes

 Detection of GM Events: Targeting the junction sequences in the integration site of the host chromosome to detect the specific GM event

THIS TRAINING PROGRAMME is sponsored by the World Bank Funded National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) of ICAR to address the issues related to risk assessment and management of GM crops. The training programme is designed to give participants an insight into the various aspects of biosafety for environmental release and commercialization of GM crops including DNA based testing of GM crops. A total of about 16 participants would be selected to participate in this intensive training module.

The faculty includes eminent scientists from ICAR institutes and universities as well as policy makers and regulatory authorities from MoEF and DBT. Trainees will also have an opportunity to learn from Dr. Karim M. Maredia, renowned scientist of Michigan State University (MSU), USA who is actively involved in the advanced Biotechnology and Biosafety training, education and capacity building programmes.

Course Advisor

Dr. K.C. Bansal, Director

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources,

Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012

For further information contact:

Course Director

Dr. (Mrs.) Gurinder Jit Randhawa

Principal Scientist

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources,

Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012

gjr@nbpgr.ernet.in

gurinder.randhawa@rediffmail.com

Course Coordinators

Dr. Sunil Archak	Dr.(Mrs.) Shashi Bhalla
Senior Scientist	Principal Scientist
sarchak@nbpgr.ernet.in	sbhalla@nbpgr.ernet.in

Eligibility

 Postgraduate in Agriculture/ Life Sciences

 Involved in research or teaching in the fields of Biotechnology/Ecology/Economic Botany/Crop Improvement

Application format

1. Full Name (in block letters)

2. Date of Birth

3. Designation

4. Academic Record

(Please indicate Subjects/ Year/ Univ.)

M. Sc.:

Ph. D.:

5. Present Employment

Official Address

Email:

Fax:

6. Teaching/ Research/ Professional Specialization and Experience (in brief)

7. Current Working Area

8. Briefly mention as to how this training will be useful in your ongoing research work

Date:

Place: Signature of Applicant

Recommendations of the Sponsoring Institution/ Organization

Date: Signature & designation of the sponsoring authority with address & office seal

Faculty positions at Chettinad University

FACULTY POSITIONS AT CHETTINAD UNIVERSITY

Applications are invited for the positions of Associate Professors and assistant Professors in

1.      Computational Biology

2.      Bioinformatics

3.      Pharmaceutical Chemistry

4.      Health and Yoga therapy

5.      Counseling Psychology

6.      Medical Biotechnology

7.      Medical Bio-Nanotechnology

8.      Marine pharmacology

9.      Occupational Health and Industrial safety

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate Professor: Ph.D in respective or related field and 8 years of experience.

2. Assistant professor: First Clasd M.Sc with Ph.d /or First class M.Sc with NET/SLET/SET in respective or related field.

Apply with full CV and copies of all supporting documents within 15 days to

The Registrar,

Chettinad University,

Chettinad Health City Campus,

Rajiv Gandhi Salai(OMR, Chennai)

Kelambakkam , kancheepuram Dt,

Tamil Nadu-603103

Tel: +914447411012

Mobile: 99413-09000,

98414-22000, 98412-96000

To apply, Please attach CV and all supporting documents and send Email to :  admissions@chettinadhealthcity.com /   jobs@chettinadhealthcity.com   /   mail@chettinadhealthcity.com

Associate Professor

1. Master's Degree in Bioinformatics/ Cheminformatics/ Biotechnolgy/ Genomics/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Maths/Computer Science/ Computer Applications with desired specializations in solving biological problems using computational approach/ mathematical modeling of biological systems/ system biology, with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale where grading system is followed.

2. Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/ Cheminformatics/ Biotechnolgy/ Genomics/ Chemistry/

Physics/ Maths/Computer Science/ Computer Applications with a minimum 8

years of teaching and /or research experience in an academic / research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor with evidence of published work and minimum of 5 publications as books and / or research / policy papers in Bioinformatics / Cheminformatics / Artificial Intelligence/ Biological data processing/ mathematical modeling of biological systems/ system biology and related research areas.

Assistant Professor

1. Master's Degree in Biotechnolgy/ Genomics/ Molecular Biology other

related life science courses/ with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a

point scale where grading system is followed.

2. Ph.D. in Biotechnolgy/ Genomics/ Molecular Biology/ Genetics/ Genetic Engineering related areas

(Or)

Master’s degree as specified in Sl No. 1 along with the qualification of the National Eligibility Test (NET) in Life Sciences conducted by the UGC, CSIR or

similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.

2. Bioinformatics

Associate Professor

1. Master’s Degree in Bioninformatics/ Cheminformatics/ Biotechnology/ Genomics/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications with desired specializations in computer aided-drug design, with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale where grading system is followed.

2. Ph.D. in Bioninformatics/ Cheminformatics/ Biotechnology/ Genomics/

Chemistry/ Physics/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications with a minimum

8 years of teaching and /or research experience in an academic / research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor with evidence of published work and minimum of 5 publications as books and / or research / policy papers in the field of Bioinformatics / Cheminformatics / Drug Discovery / Biological data warehousing/data processing/ data mining and related areas.

Assistant Professor

1. Master's Degree in Bioninformatics/ Cheminformatics/ Biotechnology/ Genomics/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications with

desired application in computer aided-drug design, with at least 55% marks or an

equivalent grade in a point scale where grading system is followed.

2. Ph.D. in Bioninformatics/ Cheminformatics/ Biotechnology/ Genomics/ Chemistry/ Physics applied in the areas of computer –aided drug design

(OR)

Master’s degree as specified in Sl No. 1 along with the qualification of the National Eligibility Test (NET) in Life Sciences conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.

3.Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Associate Professor

1. Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ M. Pharmacy/ Chemistry with desired specializations in Organic Chemistry/ Natural products Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry /Drug Discovery, with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale where grading system is followed.

2. Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Pharmacy / Chemistry with a minimum 8 years of teaching and /or research experience in an academic / research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor with evidence of published work and minimum of 5 publications as books and / or research.

Assistant Professor

1. Master's Degree in Bioinformatics / Cheminformatics / Biotechnolgy/ Genomics / Chemistry / Physics/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications with desired application in computer aided-drug design, with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale where grading system is followed.

2. Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/ Cheminformatics/ Biotechnolgy/ Genomics/ Chemistry/

Physics applied in the area of computer-aided drug design

(Or)

Master’s degree as specified in Sl No. 1 along with the qualification of the National Eligibility Test (NET) in Life Sciences/ Physical Sciences/Chemical Sciences/Computer Applications conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.

4. M.Sc., Health and Yoga Therapy

Assistant Professor

Interdisciplinary PhD with Yoga and related Title from a recognized Indian

University.

Experience: 3 years teaching experience in a recognized institute after the

award of Ph.D

5. M.Sc., Counselling Psychology

Associate Professor

M.Sc Psychology, Regular course in a recognized University and M.Phil or

Ph.D in Clinical psychology in any of the recognized institution attached to on hospital from a recognized University with 5 years experience.

Assistant Professor

M.A/MSW with /without Ph.D in medical and psychiatric social work or M.Sc in counseling psychology with / without Ph.D minimum 5 years experience

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.chettinadhealthcity.com/education/emergingareas.pdf