GN Ramachandran Fellowships(Junior) at CCBI, JNU

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL & INTEGRATIVE SCIENCES

Centre for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

GN RAMACHANDRAN FELLOWSHIPS

(JUNIOR)

Applications are invited for the GN Ramachandran Fellowships recently instituted by the CCBB, DBT-COE, JNU to encourage young scholars to work in the interdisciplinary research in the field of computational biology. The fellowship is meant for brilliant scientists and engineers from all over the world to take up scientific research positions at SCIS, JNU.

SCOPE: Computational Biology & Data Mining.

QUALIFICATION & BACKGROUND:

i) The fellowship is open to brilliant scientists and engineers who are below the age of 35 years .

ii) The applicant should possess a Ph.D. in Science/Engineering and have adequate professional experience.

iii) These Fellowships are very selective and only those who have a proven/outstanding track-record as evident from their research publications and recognitions would be eligible.

ELIGIBILITY FOR JUNIOR FELLOW:

1. Ph.D. in any branch of natural sciences.

2. At least 2 years Post-Doc experience in theoretical/computational/quantitative sciences.

3. Preferable experience in the area of simulations, large scale data analysis, statistical modeling.

DURATION:

The duration of the fellowship will be for three years or until the project (DBT-COE at JNU) granted, whichever comes first. Every year a report will be submitted for successful progress.

NATURE OF SUPPORT:

The value of the fellowship will be Rs.40,000/- per month (consolidated)for Junior fellowship.

School will provide the necessary R&D, administrative and basic infrastructural support to facilitate research. Please see the website: http://ccbb.jnu.ac.in/

The GN Ramachandran Fellows will be eligible & encouraged for receiving regular research grants through the extramural funding schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India.

The scientists will be working at CCBB, SCIS, JNU and collaboration with the members of SCIS as well as outside the school is encouraged.

METHODOLOGY FOR SELECTION:

The availability of Fellowships will be through application and forms are available through CCBB. The applicant may apply through the form duly filled up and by email.

Selection of Fellows will be made at least once/year by an empowered Search-cum-Selection Committee specially appointed for the purpose.

All applications may be sent to:

The Coordinator

Centre for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

School of Computational and Integrative Sciences

Hall No.6, Lecture Hall Complex

Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi – 110 067.

Email: indirag@mail.jnu.ac.in

 Tel.: (011) 2674 1517

Last Date for this year application: Dec 25th.2011

This advertisement is also available on the Internet at http://ccbb.jnu.ac.in/

FORMAT FOR APPLICATION FOR GN RAMACHANDRAN FELLOWSHIPS COE-DBT, SCIS, JNU

Project Assistant(Botany)post at NIO, Kochi

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPH,

KOCHI

VACANCY NO:  SSP2650/749-11

NAME OF THE POSITION: Project Assistant-I

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

PROJECT TITLE AND CODE: RAPID MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND CRZ STUDIES FOR KG DEEN DAYAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF GSPC: Part A, RMEIA -- SSP2650

POSITION REQUIRED TO BE FILLED FOR PERIOD OF MONTHS: 12

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: B.Sc Botany

DESIRABLE: Experience in marine sample analysis

JOB REQUIREMENT:Time bound analysis of project samples from KG Basin

MAXIMUM AGE AS ON DATE OF INTERVIEW: 25

CONSOLIDATED STIPEND PER MONTH: Rs. 8000

POSTING AT: Kochi

DATE AND TIME OF INTERVIEW: 20/01/2012 10:00 AM

PLACE OF INTERVIEW AND CONTACT NUMBER: NIO Regional Center,Dr Salim Ali Road Post Box No. 1913 Kochi- 682018, Ph.No 0484-2390618 

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://itg.nio.org/public/public.nsf/TSAdisplay?OpenForm&UID=E834A1FDBABC1D46652579640037B152

Project assistant walk-in at NIO, Kochi

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY
KOCHI

VACANCY NO:  SSP2650/748-11

NAME OF THE POSITION: Project Assistant-I

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

PROJECT TITLE AND CODE:  RAPID MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND CRZ STUDIES FOR KG DEEN DAYAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF GSPC: Part A, RMEIA -- SSP2650

POSITION REQUIRED TO BE FILLED FOR PERIOD OF MONTHS:  12

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:  B.Sc. Zoology

DESIRABLE: Experience in plankton analysis

JOB REQUIREMENT: To assist in the time bound task of sample analysis

MAXIMUM AGE AS ON DATE OF INTERVIEW: 25

CONSOLIDATED STIPEND PER MONTH: Rs. 8000

POSTING AT: Kochi

DATE AND TIME OF INTERVIEW: 20/01/2012 10:00 AM

PLACE OF INTERVIEW AND CONTACT NUMBER: NIO Regional Center,Dr Salim Ali Road Post Box No. 1913 Kochi- 682018, Ph.No 0484-2390618 

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://itg.nio.org/public/public.nsf/TSAdisplay?OpenForm&UID=2EDA93888B64C0D36525795D001AC37D

International Conference on Angiogenesis : Basics and Applications

International Conference on Angiogenesis : Basics and Applications

1-3 March , 2012

VENUE: CHENNAI, INDIA

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME (March 1-3 , 2012)

The core of the conference will be invited lectures from eminent Indian and overseas scientists in the areas of interest listed below. There will be ample opportunities for the younger scientists and scholars to mingle, interact and network with them. Sessions would also be organised for debates, discussions and brain storming sessions amongst the participants belonging to Academia, R&D, Industry, Government, etc. To encourage younger scientists and scholars, a certain number of short presentations and poster sessions would also be held as a part of the Conference. The sessions are expected to help keep the participants abreast of the basics of angiogenesis and recent advances in Antiangiogenic Therapy and Regenerative Medicine.

MAJOR AREAS

• Molecular Pathways in Angiogenesis: VEGF, NO and HIF.

• Anti-Angiogenic Therapy in Cancer, Retinopathy and Cirrhosis.

• Vascular Tissue Engineering .

• Regenerative Medicine.

CALL FOR ABSRTACTS FOR ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATIONS

One of the goals of the conference is to encourage young scientists and scholars to participate, discuss

and promote research in the areas of angiogenesis and its therapeutics. Abstracts for short oral or poster

presentations are invited in the above-mentioned areas, and it should be clearly indicated if the abstract is for  oral or poster presentation. For the selected abstracts, the organizers reserve the right to decide on the mode of their presentation – short oral or poster.

The abstract should be typed in Times New Roman with a font size of 12 point as MS Word or ODT

document not exceeding about 300 words. The name of the presenting author should be bold and underlined.

The abstract should be organized as follows: Title, Authors' name (s), Affiliation, Address with e-mail and main text should start from a new line. A person cannot be a presenting author on more than two abstracts, and the area should be clearly mentioned in the abstract. The abstract may be sent via e-mail to

angioinindia2012@yahoo.in or be submitted as hard copy along with a soft copy addressed to the

Conference Convener.

PRESENTATION

Invited lectures will be given twenty two minutes for presentation, followed by three minutes for discussion. Some short oral presentations will be included in all the sessions subject to availability of time, and their duration would not exceed 12 minutes with 3 minutes for discussion. Poster boards (4 feet height X 3 feet width) will be provided for poster presentation.

REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION

The delegates are requested to register by paying their registration fee as mentioned below on or before 16^th Jan. 2012. It is necessary to fill up the registration form and confirm request for accommodation if required. Demand Draft or Cheque should be in favour of Director AU-KBC Research Centre payable at Chennai. Completed registration form along with fee must be sent to the Convener of the Conference by post at the address given below.

REGISTRATION FEE

Foreign Delegates US$ 300/- University Delegates Rs 2,500/-

Company Delegates Rs 5,000/- Students Delegates Rs 1,500/-

Spot Registration Rs 3,500/- (except industry delegates)

FOR PAYMENT DETAILS see: http: //au-kbc.org/angiocon/register

Accommodation is subject to availability on first come first serve basis. Registration fee includes conference kit,breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accompanying person registration fee includes all facilities applicable to delegates except conference kit.

Demand Draft Mode:

Please send Demand Draft in favour of Director, AU-KBC Research Center payable at Chennai.

Kindly provide Name, E-Mail Id and Mobile Number on the back side of Demand Draft.

Electronic Fund Transfer Mode:

Details for the Electronic Fund Transfer is given below:

Account Name: Director, AU-KBC Research Center

Bank Name: Indian Bank

Branch Name: No.10 Bashyam Street, Radha Nagar, Chrompet, Chennai

Account No.: 490761974

IFSC Code: IDIB000C02IFSC IDIB000C028

Swift Code: idibinbbmas

After transfer of funds, send a mail to angioinindia2012@yahoo.in alongwith the transaction id and date of transaction compulsorily.

CONTACT:

Dr. Suvro Chatterjee

Convener, ICABA-2012

AU-KBC Research Center

Anna University – MIT Campus,

Chennai- 600044, India.

Ph-44222322711(O); 09444034638 (Mob)

E mail: angioinindia2012@yahoo.in

FOR DETALS, PLEASE REFER http://au-kbc.org/angioconf/

22nd All India Congress of Zoology

22nd All India Congress of

Zoology

&

National Seminar

on

Recent Advances in Biological Sciences: Biodiversity and Human Welfare

December 29-31, 2011

Organized

by

Department of Zoology(DST-FIST, UGC-SAP, COE UP Govt.), University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA

http://www.lkouniv.ac.in

In Collaboration with

Zoological Society of India, Bodh Gay

AREAS TO BE COVERED

Ecophysiology:

 Fresh Water Biology

 Applied Zoology with special reference to the Sericulture and Aquaculture

 Wild Life Management and Animal Behaviour

 Animal Physiology, Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology

Biodiversity:

 Faunal Diversity, Natural Resources,

Management and Conservation

Environmental Biology:

Pollution, Toxicology, Climate Change,Bioremediation

Parasitology & Disease, Immunology

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Developmental Biology, Transgenics, Biotechnology,Bioinformatics

HIGHLIGHTS

• Scientific sessions will have scientific and popular lectures from experts in the related fields.

• To commemorate achievements and accomplishment of the India’s outstanding Zoologist and to felicitate them.

• Felicitation of the winner for various categories of societies medals during the session.

• Presentation of “Recognition Awards” to senior Professors and Research Scientists who have made significant contribution in Zoology and related fields. Those who wish to be considered for the same are requested to send their detailed Bio-data together with three pages write up about their contribution in Zoological Science in the name of Prof. S.P. Trivedi, Organizing Secretary,Department of Zoology, Lucknow University,Lucknow-226007.

• There will be one session for presentation of Young Scientists (below 35 yrs) and Senior Scientists (between 35-60 yrs).

• The best paper and its presenter shall be felicitated. Full length paper must be sent for consideration of award.

• There will be arrangement for “Poster Presentation”. The best posters and its presenter will be awarded medal.

• All contestants must be member of Zoological Society of India.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE:

zsi22@rediffmail.com,

zsi22lko@gmail.com,

zsi22lko@yahoo.com

1. Prof. A. K. Sharma, Convener,Department of Zoology, LU Ph. 09415093113

2. Prof. S. P. Trivedi, Organizing Secretary,Department of Zoology, LU Ph. 09415063431

3. Dr. Monisha Banerjee, Local Secretary Department of Zoology, LU Ph. 09839500439

REGISTRATION FEE

All participants are required to register for the Congress and Seminar

	Before Nov 30,2011	After Nov 30,2011
ZSI Member	1000/-	1200/-
External Delegate	1200/-	1500/-
Local Delegates/ Accompanying Person	1000/-	1200/-
Students	600/-	700/-

The registration fee will cover local hospitality and seminar material. The fee may be sent by Demand Draft of any Nationalized Bank in Favour of “National Seminar in Zoology:2011” payable at SBI, Lucknow along with duly filled in registration form by Nov. 30, 2011 to the Organizing/Local Secretary, 22nd All India Congress of Zoology and NSBHW, Department of Zoology, Lucknow University, Lucknow-226007.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.lkouniv.ac.in/Brochure_Zoology_Congress.pdf

National Symposium on "Innovative Research Approaches for Diagnostic Pathology"

National Symposium on "Innovative Research Approaches for Diagnostic Pathology"

at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai,

(29-30 December, 2011)

FOR DETAILS , PLEASE VIST http://www.iavp.org/

Postdoc post at Metzler's lab, University of Munich

The Statistical Genetics group of Prof. Dr. D. Metzler at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Munich, Germany) offers a PostDoc Position for 3 years for a researcher with a PhD or Dr. degree in (Bio-)Informatics, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field.

The PostDoc will work in the project Computational and mathematical approaches for statistical sequence alignment and phylogenetic inference on emerging parallel architectures, which is collaboration with Prof. Dr. A. von Haeseler (University of Vienna) and Dr. A. Stamatakis (Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies). The project is funded by the German Research Foundation DFG and the Austrian Science Fund FWF within the D-A-CH collaboration.

Applicants should provide expertise in some of the following areas: Hidden Markov Models (HMMs), Stochastic models of sequence evolution, Markov-Chain Monte-Carlo Methods (MCMC), evolutionary bioinformatics, and programming, preferably in C/C++.

The University of Munich is interested in increasing the number of female employees and encourages women to apply. The university is an equal opportunity employer and handicapped candidates with equal qualifications will be given preference.

Please send your application documents until December 31, 2011 to:

Prof. Dr. Dirk Metzler

Biozentrum der LMU

Department Biologie II

Großhaderner Str. 2

82152 Planegg-Martinsried

metzler@bio.lmu.de

http:// evol.bio.lmu.de/_statgen

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://evol.bio.lmu.de/_statgen/PostDoc_Munich.pdf

Rolling advertisement for Faculty post at IIIT, Bangalore

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

IIIT-B invites applications for faculty positions, from those with a strong commitment to teaching and research, in the following areas (with expertise that includes, but is not limited to):

 •Computer Science and Engineering (discrete mathematics and formal methods, cryptography, algorithms, operating systems, compilers, computer architecture and performance modeling, distributed computing, artificial intelligence, image processing, graphics)

•Data and Information Engineering (information search and retrieval, data mining and warehousing, document engineering, enterprise and geographical information systems, multi-agent systems, bio-informatics)

•Software Engineering (programming languages, object oriented analysis and design, software architecture, patterns, and testing)

 •Communications and Networking (digital and analog communication, signal processing, wireless access networks, mobile computing, multimedia systems, ad-hoc and sensor networks, industrial informatics and process automation)

 •Embedded Systems and VLSI (real time systems, IC design and electronic design automation)

 •Information Technology and Society (economics of information technology, social and spatial impacts of information technology, information and communications technologies for development, intellectual property)

 Applicants who have either earned a PhD, or will do so shortly, in computer science, electronics and electrical engineering, or in any relevant area in the applied physical sciences, are welcome to apply. Applicants with a PhD in the social sciences, with relevant experience, will also be considered for the Information Technology and Society area. In addition to applications at the assistant professor level, those with a distinguished teaching and research record are welcome to apply for associate and full professor positions. Applications are also welcome for visiting and adjunct professor positions. In rare circumstances, the PhD requirement may be relaxed for those with exceptional professional accomplishments.

IIIT-B provides an attractive intellectual environment and compensation package to match the best institutions in India. In addition, the Institute’s close ties to the information technology industry and public research agencies, in Bangalore and elsewhere, offer faculty members a range of opportunities for sponsored and collaborative work.

 Applications will be processed as and when received. Applicants are requested to send their curriculum vitae, listing their education, teaching and research experience, publications, and the names and addresses of at least three referees to: faculty-search-committee@iiitb.ac.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iiitb.ac.in/information/faculty-openings/

SRF(2 posts) walk-in(RNA interference in fatty acid synthesis) at National Reserch Centre on pig, Guwahati, Assam

 

NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE ON PIG

INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

                                               RANI, GUWAHATI – 781131, ASSAM

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

A walk-in-interview is scheduled to be held at the committee room of the Institute on Friday, 16th December, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. for recruitment of two (2) Senior Research Fellow in NFBSFARA funded research project entitled ‘Regulation of fatty acid synthesis by RNA interference in pig’. The appointment is purely temporary on contractual basis and co-terminus with the project. There will be no provision of absorption/re-employment in NRCP/ICAR on termination of the project.

DURATION OF THE PROJECT: For period up to December, 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Position I:

ESSENTIAL: Master’s degree in any branch of life sciences.

DESIRABLE: Working knowledge in mammalian embryology, e.g. embryo micromanipulation, embryo culture etc. and computer skills

POSITION II:

ESSENTIAL: M.V.Sc. in Vet. Gynaecology/Vet. Physiology/Vet. Surgery or other related disciplines.

DESIRABLE: Experience of working in pig.

EMOLUMENTS: Consolidated ` 16,000 + 10% HRA as per ICAR norms.

AGE LIMIT: 35 years (relaxation for women and SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms).

Candidates attending interview should bring recent bio-data, original and one photocopy of certificates, two passport size photographs. The applicants may send their bio-data in advance to the e-mail id soumen_naskar@hotmail.com

NOTE:

1. Crucial date for determining the age limit, qualification and experience will be the date of interview.

2. Person already employed should produce ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer at the time of interview.

3. Mere filling the minimum prescribed qualification and experience will not vest a right in a candidate for being selected.

4. The Institute reserves the absolute right to cancel the programme of recruitment for the post without prior notice and without assigning any reason thereof.

5. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview and no separate letter will be issued.

6. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any influence will be treated as disqualification.

FOR DETAILS,PLEASE REFER http://www.nrcp.in/pdf/walkin-05-11-2011.pdf

Walk-in for JRF(anticarcinogenic functions of compounds from the edible mushroom) at IICB, Kolkata

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
ADVERTISEMENT NO. : R&C/PD/219/2011

DATE OF ADVERTISEMENT: 12/12/2011  

VACANCY CODE: 2191101  

POSITION: Junior Research Fellow  

NO. OF VACANCIES: 1  

WALK-IN INTERVIEW ON: 20/12/2011  

TIME OF INTERVIEW: From 1.30 p.m.  

VENUE: Red Carpet Room.  

NAME OF THE PROJECT: "Studies of anticarcinogenic functions of compounds isolated from the edible mushroom."  

SPONSOR OF THE PROJECT: DBT  

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: M.Sc. in Biosciences with NET/GATE.  

NAME OF THE PI/CO-PI: Dr. Padma Das  

AGE LIMIT: 28 Years  

STIPEND: Rs. 12,000/- plus HRA  

TERMS & CONDITIONS: The engagement is purely temporary and, therefore, does not confer any right/ claim implicit or explicit for regularization or absorption against any IICB / CSIR post. The age and qualifications will be reckoned as on the date of interview. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC / ST / OBC / PH and women candidates as per rules. Interested candidates fulfilling all the above conditions may appear for the walk-in-interview to be held on 20-12-2011 from 1.30 p.m. in the Red Carpet Room with the following documents original and attested copy - (1) Matriculation Certificate in support of your date of birth, (2) Degree/Diploma Certificate, (3) Original reprints of all testimonials regarding educational qualification, (4) No Objection Certificate from the employer if employed, (5) Final Marksheet of M.Sc. Examination, (6) One Passport size photograph.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.career.iicb.res.in/Recruitment%20Notice.php

Senior Project associate(retionic acid signaling) in DSt project at IIT, Kanpur

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR ADVERTISEMENT

Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering

 Applications are invited for the post of Senior Project Associate in a DST sponsored project (Ref No. SR/SO/BB-73/2010), entitled “Characterization of retinoic acid signaling in the developing chick optic tectum” under the guidance of Dr. Jonaki Sen, Department of Biological Science and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.

DESIGNATION: Senior project associate

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: M. Tech. in Biological Sciences and Bioengineering.

REQUIREMENT: Minimum two years of experience working in a developmental neurobiology lab. Expertise in sectioning and staining of chicken brain sections, performing in-situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry and expertise in basic molecular biological techniques.

SALARY RANGE: 12000–1200-24000 per month.

Application sent by e-mail with complete biodata should reach Dr. Jonaki Sen, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur (UP) latest by Dec 20, 2011 at the e-mail address provided below.

Note – Please use the following subject line in the application sent by e-mail

Application for Senior Project Associate ---------------------- (Your name in the blank space)

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Through interview of eligible shortlisted candidates. Please note that no TA/DA will be given to the candidates called for interview.

LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Dec 20, 2011

CONTACT: Jonaki Sen

Assistant Professor

Dept. of BSBE

IIT Kanpur-208016

E-mail: jonaki@iitk.ac.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iitk.ac.in/dord/project/BSBE_13_12_11.htm