Temporary research Positions at IGIB, New Delhi

INSTITUTE OF GENOMICS AND INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY

Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), desires to engage qualified incumbents on purely temporary basis as detailed below:

1.      PROJECT TITLE/ CODE: "Electrochemical DNA biosensor for meningitis"(Project Code: GAP0065)

NO. OF POST: One

POST: JRF (Project)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First class M.Sc. Biotechnology/ Life Sciences with  NET- LS qualified

AGE LIMIT:  28 years

STIPEND: Rs. 15,600/- per month

TENURE: One year

2.      PROJECT TITLE/ CODE: "NCL-IGIB joint research initiative"(Project Code: NWP13)

NO. OF POST: One

POST: Project Assistant(Level - II)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First class M.Sc. in any branch of biological sciences. Desirable: Experience in handling mammalian cell culture

AGE LIMIT:  28 years

STIPEND: Rs. 10,000/- per month 

TENURE: Till 31-03-12

3.      PROJECT TITLE/ CODE: "Study of climate change and health impact"(Project Code: CLP0016)

NO. OF POST: One

POST: JRF (Project)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Life Sciences/ Environmental studies. Desirable: Research experience related to the project

AGE LIMIT:  28 years

STIPEND: Rs. 12,000/- + 30% HRA per month

TENURE: Till 31-08-12

4.      PROJECT TITLE/ CODE: "Identification of molecular mechanisms of cellular reprogramming in neural crest cell formation using zebrafish chemical genetics"(Project Code: OLP1107)

NO. OF POST: One

POST: Project Assistant(Level - II)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First class BE/ B.Tech/M.Sc./Masters in Life Sciences.

Desirable:At least Six months of hands on laboratory research experience.

Responsibilities:The project will involve working with embryonic development and disease models in zebrafish

AGE LIMIT:  28 years

STIPEND: Rs. 10,000/-per month

TENURE: Till 31-03-12 with possible extension

5. PROJECT TITLE/ CODE: "An integrative biology approach in deciphering genotype phenotype correlation for human complex disorders" (Project Code: SIP06)

(i)NO. OF POST: One

POST: Project Assistant(Level - III)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First class M.Sc. in Life Science with Two years of relevant experience.

AGE LIMIT:  30 years

STIPEND: Rs. 12,000/-per month

TENURE: Till 31-03-12

(ii) NO. OF POST: One

POST: Project Assistant(Level - II)

 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First class M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology

AGE LIMIT:  28 years

STIPEND: Rs. 10,000/-per month

TENURE: Till 31-03-12

5.      PROJECT TITLE/ CODE: "National facility for Functional Genomics Research"(Project Code: FAC02)

NO. OF POST: Two

POST: Project Assistant (Level - II)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First class M.Sc. in Life Sciences.

AGE LIMIT:  28 years

STIPEND: Rs. 10,000/-per month

TENURE: Till 31-03-12

6.      PROJECT TITLE/ CODE: "Functional Genomics of misfolding induced stress reponse"(Project Code: GAP0059)

NO. OF POST: Two

POST: Project Associate

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Ph.D in any branch of Life Sciences.

AGE LIMIT:  35 years

STIPEND: Rs. 20,000/- + 30% HRA per month

TENURE: One year

7.      PROJECT TITLE/ CODE: "Programme support for skin Pigmentation and melanocyte-keratinocyte biology"(Project Code: GAP0074)

(i)NO. OF POST: One

POST: Project Assistant

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First class M.Sc. with an experience in molecular and cellular Biology/computational Biology

AGE LIMIT:  35 years

STIPEND: Rs. 12,000/-+ 30% HRA per month

TENURE: One year

(ii) NO. OF POST: One

POST: Project Assistant

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First class M.Sc. with an experience in molecular and cellular Biology/computational Biology

AGE LIMIT:  30 years

STIPEND: Rs. 8,000/- per month

TENURE: One year

Age  relaxation for SC/ST/ OBC candidate as per Govt. of India instruction.

Engagement is for the project and on behalf of the funding agency and the tenure shall be as mentioned above. The duration of the post is initially for one Year or till the closing date of the project, which ever is earlier. Tenure may be extendable up to project duration. Contract may be terminated any time by giving one-month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any CSIR/IGIB post.

How to Apply:

The eligible applicant can apply for maximum of two projects and the candidate has to email their resume in "MS word" format directly to hrd@igib.res.in by 28-10-11. No application would be entertained with "result awaited" status or after due date.

(In subject line of the email please mention: "<Project Code> application for <Post Name>NOV 2011" example: : GAP0065 application for Project Assistant Nov 2011 ). Kindly write correct project code and format otherwise application will not reach to the concern department.

The email will be sent to the short listed candidates.

No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates to attend the interview. The engagement shall be as per guidelines of CSIR/Funding agency. Candidates will have option to give reply in Hindi.

Note: The shortlisted candidates, who have received the email for interview, have to report at 09:30 AM for interview along with any Photo ID card and original certificates for entry purpose. Entry will be closed by 10:15 AM.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.igib.res.in/pme/other_positions_open.htm

Project fellow vacancy at University of Mysore

UNIVERSITY of MYSORE

Department of Biotechnology

MYSORE 570 006

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

NAME OF POST: Project Fellow

NO. OF POST: One

PROJECT TITLE: Proteoglycomic analysis of glycoconjugates from buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) colostrum.

FUNDING AGENCY: University Grants Commission, New Delhi.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. H. S. Aparna, Principal Investigator, UGC Major Research Project, Department of Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006 (Phone:9448178576; email: hsa.uom@gmail.com).

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

DURATION: 3 years

QUALIFICATION: M.Sc. Biotechnology

(Preference will be given to the candidates having experience in protein chemistry) 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 4t^h November 2011.

 No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/assets/downloads2011/NewFolder-22834/PFpap.advrt.1.pdf

SRF vacancy at ICGEB, New delhi

International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (ICGEB

POSITION: Senior Research Fellow- One

PROJECT TITLE: Discovering Antimalarials From Marine Organisms (phase III): Bulk Recollection of Promising Marine Organisms – Isolation Purification, Characterization and Chemical Synthesis of Marine Derived Antimalarials

FUNDING AGENCY: Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi

PROJECT DURATION: Three years- up to Oct 2014

LABORATORY: Malaria Research Laboratory, ICGEB, New Delhi

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Dinkar Sahal

JOB DESCRIPTION: The candidate required for the project must have a keen sense of disciplined passion for drug discovery which involves (a) culture of malaria parasite and quantitative estimation of inhibition of growth by drugs, (b) vision for activity guided high performance chromatographic purification of active molecules, (c) spectroscopic characterization of active molecules towards structure determination, (d) evaluation of the in vivo efficacy of test molecules in mouse model of malaria. An inquisitive mind that enjoys hard work and who has a habit of maintaining a good record book will be preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate should have M.Sc. or equivalent and two years of research experience. The academic background preference is degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Biotechnology from a reputed university.

Note: Applicants should submit one hard copy of their CV to the undersigned by 21^st November 2011. Interviews will be held on 30th November at 11 AM. Selected candidate may join w.e.f. 1st December 2011.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS:

DINKAR SAHAL, Ph.D.

Malaria Research Laboratory

International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (ICGEB)

P.O.Box 10504

Aruna Asaf Ali Marg

New Delhi - 110 067

Phone: 011-26742357; Fax: 011-26742316; E-mail: dinkar@icgeb.res.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icgeb.org/tl_files/Vacancies/Discovering%20antimalarials-SRF.pdf

JRF/Project Assistant at Institute of Life Sciences, Hyderabad

INSTITUTE OF LIFE SCIENCES

(An Associate Institute of University of Hyderabad)

Institute of Life Science (ILS), Hyderabad, India is a not-for-profit institute established by the public-private partnership for promotion of high quality research. Institute invites applications for the following positions on contract basis: Applicants should send the application by email addressed to hr@ilsresearch.org attaching duly filled Application Form kept under this advertisement on or before October 31, 2011. The list of the shortlisted candidates for interviews with details of date, time and venue will be informed by email only.

NAME OF THE POST: Junior Research Fellow / Project Assistant

NAME OF THE PROJECT: “Development of Nature-Inspired Small Molecules to Modulate Prostaglandin Pathway: Exploration of Haematopoietic Stem Cell Biology in Zebrafish’’ funded by DST.

MINIMUM PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (CHEMISTRY): M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry or equivalent degree with minimum 50% marks/equivalent grade. Preference will be given to the candidates who have cleared CSIR-UGC JRF/NET (LS) / GATE or equivalent examinations.

JOB CODE: ILS-DST/RM-C/9NISM/11

MINIMUM PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (BIOLOGY): M.Sc. in Biological/Related Sciences or Bachelor's Degree in a Professional Courses or equivalent degree with minimum 50% marks/equivalent grade. Preference will be given to the candidates who have cleared CSIR-UGC JRF/NET (LS) / GATE or equivalent examinations.

JOB CODE: ILS-DST/RM-B/9NISM/11

PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to the candidates having research experience of more than one year.

FELLOWSHIP: Rs. 16000/-p.m. + 30% HRA (Rs. 20800/-p.m.) for first 2 years and Rs. 18000/-p.m. + 30% HRA (Rs. 23400/-p.m.) in the 3rd year. Candidates other than CSIR-UGC JRF qualification will be given Rs. 12000/-+ 30% HRA (Rs. 15600/-p.m.) per month.

NO OF POSTS: Two (Chemistry -1 & Biology - 1)

TENURE OF THE POST: Initially for one year extendable for further period of two years subject to continuation of project and satisfactory performance of the incumbent.

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION: October 31, 2011

GENERAL INFORMATION

•Send application by email in Ms-word/ adobe PDF format mentioning the job code in subject line, if not the application will be declined.

•Appointment is temporary & will terminate automatically without any notice on termination of the project.

•The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment in funding agency or in ILS.

•Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency.

•The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities/Institutions.

•Based on the recommendations of the screening committee, the institute may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview.

•No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.

•Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.

Note: The print out of the prescribed application form sent to us by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates in support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected at the time of interview. Applicant has to bring all the original certificates at the time of interview for the purpose of verification.

Download Application here

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ilsresearch.org/userfiles/DST-Project-JRF-Advt(Notification).pdf

RA/SRF vacancy at Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat

DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY

N.M. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

NAVSARI AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, NAVSARI-396 450 (GUJARAT)

The following temporary research posts are to be filled up for research project under Rashtriya Krushi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) entitled "Survey and surveillance based pest and disease forewarning system for south Gujarat (B.H. 14002)" in the Department of Entomology, N.M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396 450 (Gujarat) India.

NAME OF THE TEMPORARY POST: Research Associate* (RA)

NO. OF POST: 1

 EMOLUMENTS PER MONTH: Rs. 24, 000/- + HRA for Ph.D candidates

Rs. 23, 000/- + HRA for M.Sc candidates

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Agril. Entomology/Plant Pathology discipline with related experience

M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agril.Entomology/ Plant pathology with minimum two years experience

2. NAME OF THE TEMPORARY POST: Senior Research Fellow(SRF)

NO. OF POST: 20 (Twenty)

 EMOLUMENTS PER MONTH: Rs. 16,000/- + HRA

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agril. Entomology/ Plant pathology

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. The nature of job includes survey work of pests and diseases of various crops, hence the selected candidate has to travel in south Gujarat area; hence driving license of a two wheeler is required.

2. Knowledge of computer is must (Attach necessary certificate).

3. Knowledge of pests and diseases of various crops, rearing of insects and their bio-agents will be additional advantage (Attach necessary certificate).

4. The appointment will be purely temporary and on Adhoc basis. Navsari Agricultural University is not bound to provide any employment after completion/termination of the aforesaid project.

5. The candidates of Ph. D. in the discipline of Agril. Entomology / Plant Pathology, who have submitted Kachha bound thesis, are eligible to apply for RA. He/she has to produce certificate of submission of Kachha bound thesis from his/her Major Advisor.

6. The candidates of M.Sc. (Agri.) in the discipline of Agril. Entomology / Plant Pathology, who have submitted Kachha bound thesis, are eligible to apply for SRF. He/she has to produce certificate of submission of Kachha bound thesis from his/her Major Advisor.

7. The candidates will have to attend the interview at his/her own cost. Upper age limit should be 35 years for all posts.

8. Selected candidate in the project if not perform satisfactorily or for his/her misconduct, he/she will be terminated before the completion of the project without any intimation.

9. Eligible candidate has to submit his/her application separately for each post on plain paper along with complete bio-data (As per proforma), one passport size photograph and certified copies of educational qualification, work experience and age proof. He/she has to produce his/her original certificates at the time of interview for verification.

The candidate will have to remain present at office of Principal, N.M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari - 396 450 (Gujarat) on 03/11/2011 at 9.30 hrs along with full application and all the necessary documents.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nau.in/Links/RA%20and%20SRF%20Advertisement%20.pdf

SRF vacancy at IIT , Kharagpur

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KHARAGPUR

TEMPORARY POSITION(s): Senior Research Fellow

PROJECT TITLE: Development of biotechnology based process for water reduction in potato processing (WRP)

REFERENCE NUMBER: IIT/SRIC/R/WRP/2011/195, DATED 28th September, 2011

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2

CONSOLIDATED COMPENSATION: Upto Rs. 18,000/- p.m. (depending upon qualification & experience). 

COORDINATOR / PI: Dr. Rintu Banerjee, Dept. of Agrl. & Food Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: M. Tech in Biotechnology / Biochemical Engineering / Applied Botany / Bioprocess Engineering or M.Sc. in Life sciences, Biochemistry, Botany, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology or related field with two years of research experience. Candidates with first class in all degrees and GATE/NET score will be preferred. Candidate having experience in the area of Enzymology/Enzyme Technology will get importance.

Relevant Experience  

LAST DATE:  27 Oct 2011

APPLICATION FEE: Rs. Nil/-

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/sric_job_details.php?serial=2005