PhD positions on AI and theoretical ecology in the EcoSim project at University of Windsor, Canada

PhD positions on AI and theoretical ecology in the EcoSim project at University of Windsor, Canada

Ph.D position is open in the University of Windsor, Canada. The students will be involved in the EcoSim (http://sites.google.com/site/ecosimgroup/research/ecosystem-simulation) project.

Contact Details:

Dr. Robin GRAS
Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair
School of Computer Science
Cross-appointed by the Biological Department

University of Windsor
401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON Canada N9B 3P4
Phone: +1 519.253.3000 ext. 2994
Fax: 519 973 7093, Email:rgras@uwindsor.ca

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER:

http://sites.google.com/site/ecosimgroup/open-positions

FREEMASONS Scholarships 2012 in NewZealand

FREEMASONS Scholarships 2012

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP:

Eligibility:

For students entering their final year of a full-time course of study for:

• A Bachelor degree; or

• A Bachelor degree with Honours; or

• A Graduate Diploma; or

• A Postgraduate Diploma; or

• Up to the first year of a two-year Masters degree

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:

For students completing a Masters degree with thesis

and/or Doctorate degree.

CRITERIA:

Applicants for the scholarships must:

a) Have a good academic record; and

b) Be a New Zealand citizen or hold a Permanent New Zealand residency; and

c) Demonstrate good citizenship; and

d) Show leadership potential; and

e) Have proven community commitment.

SELECTION:

A Selection Committee is appointed in each university district.

The Committee invites short-listed candidates for an interview in February or March. If selected you must attend.

All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application by 31 March 2012.

The Committee will have regard not only to the academic ability of the candidates and to referees reports, but also to their character and citizenship, and will look for evidence of involvement in the cultural and/or sporting life of the community or campus.

APPLICATIONS:

Application forms are available only on the Freemasons website. Freemasons Scholarships are available to students who are enrolled at one of the eight participating universities: Auckland, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Waikato, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury, Lincoln and Otago.

The application form must be lodged by the applicant with the Scholarships Officer at the University at which the student is enrolled by 1 October 2011.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER:

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/pdf/FreemasonsPostGrad.pdf

HRC Eru Pomare Postdoctoral Fellowship in Maori Health

HRC Eru Pomare Postdoctoral Fellowship in Maori Health

Purpose of award:
To support emerging leaders in Maori health development who propose to undertake research in an area relevant to Maori health. Applications from medically qualified individuals are especially welcome.

Selection criteria
Applicants should be New Zealand citizens or non-New Zealand citizens with New Zealand residency at the time of application and identify as Maori. Applicants must hold a degree of Doctor of Philosophy or an equivalent degree. *The following criteria are used to guide committee members in the assessment of applications.
*Academic ability of applicant *Maori health significance *Maori community links, health background and potential *Design and Methodology *Career Development and Support.

Number of awards offered
One (1)

Tenure of award:
Up to four years.

Closing dates for applications:
Monday 03 October 2011

For guidelines, application forms and more information about this award contact:

Health Research Council of New Zealand
PO Box 5541 Wellesley Street,
Auckland.

Phone: (09) 303 5200

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER:

http://www.fis.org.nz/BreakOut/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+800902

Position in Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi

DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH,

BIRSA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY,

KANKE, RANCHI 834006

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement against the following posts on contractual basis. The interview will be held on 23.09.2011. for SL No 1-6 and 24.09.2011 for SL NO 7-12 from 10 a.m. onwards. Bio-data should be submitted by 22.09.2011 positively by Registered post/by hand/by email (dr_bau@rediffmail.com) to the Directorate of Research BAU, Kanke, Ranchi.

WALK IN INTERVIEW

SN	Name of the Schemes and Post	Fixed monthly emoluments and No. of post	Qualification/Experience
1	FASAL (Govt. of India) SRF	Rs. 16,000/- p.m. Position: 1 (One)	M.Sc (Ag.) in Agricultural Physics/M.Tech in Meteorology/ M.Sc (Ag.) in Agril. Meteorology/Agronomy/Soil science and & Agril. Chemistry/ Agril. Statistics from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience in meteorological data processing and remote sensing/ Crop Modelling.
2	MSP on Pig SRF	Rs. 18,000/- p.m. Position: 1 (One)	M.V.Sc in Animal Nutrition/Animal Breeding and Genetics/LPM with working experience in pig farm.
3	Mega Sheep Seed Project Research Associate	Rs. 23,000/- p.m. Position: 1 (One)	M.V.Sc in AGB/LPM having 2 years experience preferably in sheep farm.
4	Scaling of water productivity in Agriculture. SRF	Rs. 16,000/- p.m. Position: 1 (One)	M.Sc (Ag.) in any branch of  Agricultural
5	Scaling of water productivity in Agriculture. Computer Operator	Rs. 5,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) Position: 1 (One)	Graduation with six month certificate course in computer
6	Dry Land Agriculture,ZRS Chianki	Rs. 16,000/- p.m. Position: 2 (Two)	M.Sc (Ag.) in any branch of  Agricultural
7	NOVOD-Jatorapha (Agroforestry) SRF	Rs. 16,000/- p.m. Position: 1 (One)	M.Sc in Forestry
8	NAIP-RKMP Project Research Associate	Rs.24,000/- p.m. for Doctoral Degree and Rs. 23,000/- p.m. for Master Degree Position: 1 (One)	Ph.D in any branch of Agriculture or M.Sc in any branch of agriculture having two years relevant experience.
9	IFAD EC Project (ICRISAT) Project Assistant	Rs. 8,000/- p.m. Position: 1 (One)	B.Sc (Ag.) with driving license for motorcycle
10	PFDC Computer Assistant	Rs. 10,000/- p.m. Position: 1 (One)	M.C.A/M.Sc (IT)/B.C.A with 2 years of experience
11	NAIP-BPD Computer Assistant	Rs. 10,000/- p.m. Position: 1 (One)	M.C.A/M.Sc (IT)/B.C.A with 2 years of experience
12	AICRP on FIM Scheme Technician	Rs. 16,000/- p.m. Position: 1 (One)	M.Tech in Agril. Engg. Preferably in Farm Machinery and Power

Maximum Age limit:

RA: Men 40 years and women 45 years

SRF: 35 years for men and 40 years for women

Relaxation: 3 years for women OBC candidate and 5 years for SC/ST.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER:

http://www.baujharkhand.org/Downloads/adv_dr%20No2_2011.pdf

Advances in Electron Microscopy in Virology Research and 3D Imaging Symposium

Advances in Electron Microscopy in Virology Research and 3D Imaging: The Road Ahead

ICMR 100 Years of service to the nation

20-21 October 2011

National Institute of Virology

Indian Council of Medical Research, Pune, India

The threat and reality of novel emerging viruses have made its presence felt in the last two decades with emergence of some of the most devastating human epidemics and pandemics ranging from AIDS to SARS, Chandipura virus, Nipah, Hendra, Toscana and the pandemic influenza virus. These are just a few examples of human infections. Climatic, demographic and changes in ecobiology of vectors have also introduced known viruses like the West Nile virus into previously non-endemic areas. Diseases like dengue are also changing their clinical presentation with more serious outbreaks and atypical presentations. The last decade has also witnessed emergence of novel viral infections in animals and plants.

Electron microscopes have played a very important role in both giving first clues towards catching the etiologic agent as well as dissected out the structural anatomy of these viruses. This has been possible due to tremendous advances in the field of ultra-high resolution electron microscopy, specimen processing techniques and powerful computational platforms.

With the rapid advances in cryo-electron microscopy and electron tomography, the 3D reconstructions of viruses and macromolecular assemblies as well as subcellular structures are now possible at near angstrom resolution.

The theme of the present Symposia is to review the state of art knowledge in this area of electron Microscopy, with talks from a galaxy of eminent scientists who have developed this field to where it stands today and look into the journey ahead in our fight against infectious diseases.

Advances in Electron Microscopy in Virology in Virology and 3D Imaging
20-21 October 2011, National Institute of Virology Pune India
Registration details
              Faculty/Scientists/sponsored                         INR 4000
              Students/postdoctoral fellows                       INR 2000
              EMSI members                                            INR 3000
              Company registration (4 delegates max)        INR 18,000
           
              MODE OF PAYMENT
              Demand draft favoring Director NIV payable at Pune.
              For student participants please enclose copy of endorsed valid ID from Head of Institute
              Mailing address for sending DD
              Convener, EM Symposium
              National Institute of Virology
              No 20 A, Dr. Ambedkar Road
              Pune 411001
              Maharashtra
CONTACT PERSONS:
 Dr Atanu Basu
Cell : 09922515067
Email: basuaemcore@gmail.com
Landline: 020 26006250
Fax: 020 26122669

Mr R Lakshminarayanan
Cell: 09422517958
Email: lakshminarayanan r@niv.co.in
Landline: 020 26006206
Fax: 020 26122669

Dr Vijay Shelke
Cell: 09890165770
Email: shelke.vn@niv.co.in
Landline: 020 26006250
Fax: 020 26122669

Mrs Clemy D Mello
Cell: 09823238147
Email: clemyd@hotmail.com
Landline: 020 26006231
Fax: 020 26122669

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.niv.co.in/econf7.aspx

Faculty positions at MKU

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY

(UNIVERSITY WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLENCE)

DBT-MKU Interdisciplinary Program of Life Science for

Advanced Research and Education

School of Biological Sciences

PALKALAI NAGAR, MADURAI – 625 021

Advt. No. 02/IPLS/2011

(Re-advertisement)

Applications are invited for the  posts of  PROJECT FACULTY   in the  DBT-MKU Interdisciplinary Program of Life Science for Advanced Research and Education,  School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, sanctioned by Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi. The posts are  purely  temporary and on contract basis for the program period.

I)      PROJECT FACULTY:    No. of  posts : THREE (GT-1, SC/ST-1, MBC-1)

       Salary:   Rs.30,000/p.m. (fixed)

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:

i.              Master’s Degree in  Integrated Biology/Microbiology/Genomics / Biotechnology / Genetics / Biochemistry/Zoology/Botany/Molecular Biology/Immunology  with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.

 SEVEN POINT SCALE

Grade                                   Grade Point        Percentage Equivalent

‘O’ Outstanding                                5.50 – 6.00           75-100

‘A’ Very Good                   4.50 – 5.49           65-74

‘B’ Good                              3.50 – 4.49           55-64

‘C’ Average                         2.50 – 3.49           45-54

‘D’ Below Average           1.50 – 2.49           35-44

‘E’ Poor                                                0.50 – 1.49           25-34

‘F’ Fail                                        0 – 0.49            0-24

ii.             Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC  like SLET/SET.

iii.            Holders of  Ph.D. Degree in the relevant subject shall be exempted from  NET/SLET/SET.

iv.  A relaxation of 5% will be provided at the Master’s level for the SC / ST/Differently   Abled  

v.  A relaxation of 5%,  from 55% to 50% of the marks will be provided  to the Ph.D. Degree holders, who have passed their Master’s Degree prior to 19th September  1991.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   Ph.D. in Genomics / Biotechnology /Genetics /Molecular Biology /  Immunology.  Teaching / Post-Doc Research experience in the area of Microbial genomics / Human genomics / Cancer Genomics /Immunology / Biotechnology /Genetics. Candidates should have published research papers in peer reviewed International and National Journals.  Should have expertise to teach and lead a research group in the above areas.

The application form can be downloaded from the University website www.mkuniversity.org  or www. Dbtiplsmku.org or www.nrcbsmku.org  on or after  24.07.2011.

Employed candidates should submit their applications through proper channel.

The filled-in application should reach Dr.P. Gunasekaran, Co-ordinator, DBT-MKU IPLS Program, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University,  Madurai 625 021 on or before 5.30 p.m., 10.08.2011.

Note:  “Those candidates who have applied against the previous   advertisement (Advt.01/IPLS/2011  dated 22.05.2011) need not  apply”

         

Project Fellow (Zoology) walk-in at Ch. Charan Singh University Meerut

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

Ch. Charan Singh University Meerut

POST: Project Fellow

SPONSORING AGENCY: UGC

PROJECT TITLE: “A study of the dynamics of the photoperiodic response system in brahminy myna (Sturnus pagodarum)”

QUALIFICATIONS: M. Sc. (Zoology) with at least 55% marks. Preference shall be given to the candidates having experience in field of chronobiology.

DURATION:3 years.

Stipend shall be given as per UGC rules.

Interested candidates may apply on a plain paper with complete bio-data and are required to attend ‘Walk in Interview’ in the office of the Head, Department of Zoology, Ch. Charan Singh University on 17.9.2011 at 4.00 P.M. with their  testimonials.

CONTACT PERSON: Sanjay Kumar Bhardwaj, Principal Investigator & Head

Department of Zoology, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut-250 004 (U. P.)

SRF Walk-in at Directorate of Sorghum Research

NOTIFICATION

Directorate of Sorghum Research (DSR),

 Rajendranagar, Hyderabad -500 030

POSITION:  Senior Research Fellow

NUMBER OF POSITION: 1

PROJECT: Induction of apomixes in Sorghum by downregulation of somatic embryogenesis

receptor kinase (SERK) gene in the ovules.

QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE :
Specialization: Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Sciences

Essential: M.Sc. with first division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average.

Desirable: Experience in gene cloning, genetic transformation and transgenic characterization in Sorghum.

SALARY : Rs. 16,000 per month + 30% HRA

Funding Agency: NFBSRA

DATE OF A WALK‐IN‐INTERVIEW : 12th September, 2011 at 10.30AM

VENUE: Seminar Hall of Directorate of Sorghum Research

The above position is purely temporary and on co‐terminus basis for the period of the project ending on

31st January, 2012. 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 mark sheets, 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.

FOR DEAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.sorghum.res.in/ad/walk-in-interview-12sep2011.pdf

SRF walk-in at NIOH

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

MEGHANINAGAR, AHMEDABAD: 380016

Walk-in Interview                                                                                              Date: 7th September, 2011

 POST : Senior Research Fellow

PROJECT TITLE: “Environmental and occupational exposure and male reproductive function”

SPONSORING AGENCY: DST

NATURE OF POST: temporary, co-terminus with project

NUMBER OF POST: (One)

PAY(RS):  14000/-+15% HRA

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE JOB REQUIREMENT:  Essential: M. Sc. in Zoology /Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/Toxicology/ other related subjects with good academic record and passed National written test like UGC-CSIR NET / lectureship / with 2 years research experience.

DESIRABLE: Experience in the field of either reproductive / cytotoxicology

• To collect history, biological samples

• To carry out laboratory work related to semen analysis/ gene polymorphism

• Computation of data and report writing

AGE LIMIT for SRF below 35 yrs. Age relaxation in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates as per rules.

The interested candidates meeting above mentioned conditions of eligibility should appear for walk in interview along-with application stating detailed bio-data and copies of certificates and testimonials at National Institute of Occupational Health, Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad-380016 on 26 September 2011 at 11.00 A.M. The original certificates may be produced for verification on demand at the time of interview. The eligible candidate may send their bio-data in advance to Dr. Sunil Kumar  (sunilnioh@yahoo.com ).No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

SRF Walk-in at IIT, Delhi

Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi

Industrial Research and Development unit

Hauz Khas , New Delhi-110016

Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/RP02503/7494  Dated 6.9.2011

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for ad-hoc appointment for a maximum period of six months.

NAME OF THE POST: Senior Research Fellow

NAME OF THE PROJECT: Isolation, characterization and optimization of enmtomopathogenic fungi and their toxins for the control of house fly and formulation development

SPONSORING AGENCY: ICMR

FELLOWSHIP: Rs 18000/- + 30% HRA

NO OF POST: 1

NATURE OF POST: Temporary

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Ist Class M.Sc or equivalent in appropriate discipline with NET/GATE qualified and with 03 research experience.

DATE AND TIME OF INTERVIEW: 9.9.2011 at 4:00 p.m.

VENUE: Committee room, CRDT, Block III, IIT Delhi

The candidates who fulfill above criteria should appear for interview. Kindly bring your formal application through proper channel  with complete information regarding educational qualification indicating percentage of marks for each examination passed, details of work experience and a recent passport size photograph  addressed to Assistant registrar( IRD), IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 .

The advertisement number and post applied for must be mentioned on top left side of application.

5 % relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER   http://www.iitd.ac.in/