Technician II (Research vacancy) at International Rice Research Institute

INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

POST: Technician II - Research (PRS-2011-272-RC)

REFERENCE NUMBER: PRS-2011-272-RC

APPLY BY: 16 January 2012

Location: Los Baños, Philippines

Employment Category: NRS - Nationally Recruited Staff

Education: High School Diploma

Positions: 1

The successful candidate shall provide technical support to scientists and researchers in the C4 Rice Project to ensure the delivery of results.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare the needed buffers and media for experiments to be conducted in the laboratory

• Leaf sampling

• Extract plant genomics DNA for PCR and southern blot analysis

• Run gel electrophoreses

• Maintenance of molecular laboratory equipment

• Record and encode collected data for further analysis and evaluation

• Perform all other related duties that may be assigned form time to time by the supervisors

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• At least high school graduate

• At least two years of related work experience; Experience in the following working environment is preferred: molecular biology laboratory, transgenic greenhouse and screenhouse

• Skilled in molecular biology techniques and in conducting greenhouse/field experiments

• Basic knowledge of computers for effective data storage and presentation, maintaining hard and soft copies of results; Experience in using laboratory equipment such as PCR machine, gel electrophoresis, pH meter, balance centrifuge, and autoclave

Screening will start on 16 January 2012 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.

Please indicate the position reference number in the e-mail subject line. IRRI regrets that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IRRI provides a multicultural work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity, with a competitive compensation and benefit package. Women are encouraged to apply.

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Interested candidates should apply online (click apply now). Should you encounter problems applying online please email at IRRIrecruitment@irri.org

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://irri.org/index.php?option=com_jobboard&view=job&id=402&catid=&lyt=table

JRF & Project/Field Assistant post at Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Boanical Garden and Research Institute., Thiruanthapuram

Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Boanical Garden and Research Institute,

Palode, Thiruanthapuram-695562

No. JNTBGRI/Estt /163/11 Date : 21.12.201

Project: “Assessment of Genetic diversity and identification of gender specific markers of important North-East and South Indian rattan palms using SSR analysis.(A-129)” and “ Biotechnological interventions for conservation and utilization of forest resources(A-115)”

Post	Qualification	Pay	Age	Tenure
JRF(1)	M.Sc First Class in Botany/Biotechnology Desirable: Research experience in plant molecular Biology and physical fitness and interest to collect rattan palms from forests in South India	Rs 16000/-pm + HRA if JRF is NET/GATE/BET/BINC qualified otherwise 12000/- pm + HRA	28 yrs	3 years
Project/Field  assistant(1)	B.Sc Biotechnology with first class 2. One year P.G.Diploma /certificate course in advanced techniques in Biotechnology	Rs 6000/-pm	28 yrs	Till 31st March 2013

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: 6.1.2012

Applicants should send their complete application to The Registrar, JawaharLal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruanthapuram-695562

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.tbgri.in/tbgri/NEWS/interview/index.htm

Research associate post at Anand Agricultural University

Anand Agricultural University

No. AAU/GVC/ANRS/SRA/CE/ 7888/2011

Following contractual position as indicated below is to be filled up.

NAME OF SCHEME: Establishment of Centre of Excellence- Animal Nutrition B.H. 10971

POST: One Sr. R.A.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: Ph. D.

FELLOWSHIP AMOUNT (RS.): Rs.24,000 + HRA/month

Rs.23,000 + HRA/month

REMARKS

Ph. D. in Animal Nutrition

M.V.Sc. in Animal Nutrition

Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition with 1st Division of 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average with at least two years of Research Experience as evidence from Fellowship/Associate-ship/Training/Other engagements

The interested candidates are advised to remain present for WALK-IN-INTERVIEW at the Dean/Principal’s Office at Veterinary College, Anand, on 18th January 2012 at 3:00 P.M. They have to bring original documents along with complete bio-data stating (1) Full name (2) Mailing address (3) Date of birth and Age (4) Sex (5) Educational qualification from H.Sc. onwards with certified copies of Mark sheets (6) Experience and (7) other relevant details. The appointment will be purely on the contractual basis and Anand Agricultural University is not bound to provide any employment after completion of the research scheme. The university may terminate the service of fellow without any notice at any time. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates appearing for the interview.

FOR DETAILs, PLEASE REFER http://aau.in/sites/default/files/SRA.pdf

RA/SRF/JRF Walk-in interviews at VPKAS, almora

VIVEKANANDA PARVATIYA KRISHI ANUSANDHAN SANSTHAN

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

 It  is  proposed  to  fill  up  the  temporary  and  time  bound  positions of Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow and Junior Research Fellow on contractual basis under the following projects. The eligible and desirous candidates fulfilling all the requirements are invited to appear before the Selection Committee for interview at V.P.K.A.S. (ICAR), Almora on 04.01.2012 at 10.00 AM. 

1.      DBT funded project on “Rapid conversion of normal maize inbreds to quality protein maize and further enhancement of limiting amino acids in elite inbreds through marker-assisted selection”.

NAME OF POST: Research Associate (1 post)

 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: M.Sc./M.Sc. (Ag.) in Biotechnology/ Plant Breeding with experience in plant molecular biology.

 EXPERIENCE: Experience and knowledge of molecular biology techniques used in gene mapping, MAS, transformation and cloning.

 EMOLUMENT (Pre-revised) : 16,000/- + HRA per month for Master Degree.

 17,000/- + HRA per month for Ph.D. holders.

2.      DBT funded project “Pyramiding multiple resistance genes using MAS for durable resistance against blast in the North West Himalayas”.

NAME OF POST: Junior Research Fellow (1 post)

 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: M.Sc./M.Sc. (Ag.) in Biotechnology/ Plant Breeding with experience in plant molecular biology.

 EXPERIENCE: Experience and knowledge of molecular biology techniques used in gene mapping, MAS, transformation and cloning.

 EMOLUMENT (PRE-REVISED) : 12,000/- + HRA per month.

 3.      NAIP funded project “ Bioprospecting of genes and allele mining for abiotic stress tolerance (Rice and Maize) ”.                 

NAME OF POST: Senior Research Fellow (1 post)

 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: M.Sc./M.Sc. (Ag.) in Biotechnology/ Plant Breeding with experience in plant molecular biology.

 EXPERIENCE: Experience and knowledge of molecular biology techniques used allele mining, transformation and cloning.

 EMOLUMENT: 16,000/- + HRA per month.

 4.      “Enabling small holders to improve their livelihoods and benefit from carbon finance” under NAIP Component – I of ICAR.

NAME OF POST: Senior Research Fellow (1 post)

 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:  M.Sc./M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy/ Agroforestry/ Horticulture (Pomology) with 1st division and 60% marks at Postgraduate  level.

 EXPERIENCE: i)   Experience in working with farmers in rural areas.

ii) Experience in use of Microsoft Office (word, excel, power point)

iii) Experience in use of GIS and GPS software.

 EMOLUMENT: 16,000/- + HRA per month.

 AGE LIMIT FOR RA/SRF/JRF.

For RA - The upper age limit is 40 years for men and 45 years for women on the date of interview (relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC as per GOI/ICAR norms)

For SRF - The upper age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women on the date of interview (relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC as per GOI/ICAR norms)

For JRF - The upper age limit is 30 years for men and 35 years for women on the date of interview (relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC as per GOI/ICAR norms)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. The posts are purely temporary on contractual basis and co-terminus with the projects.

2. The applicants must bring their bio-data (affixed with recent passport size photograph) along with original and photocopies of mark sheets and certificates of all examinations passed.

3. No T.A. will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.

4. The selection of candidates doesn’t entail on them any right for absorption/ regularization at VPKAS (ICAR), Almora or any other sister concern including ICAR Headquarter.

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

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.vpkas.nic.in/rapost1.htm

Lab./Field Assistant Walk-in-interview at VPKAS, Almora

VIVEKANANDA PARVATIYA KRISHI ANUSANDHAN SANSTHAN

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

 It  is  proposed  to  fill  up  the  temporary  and  time  bound  positions of Lab./Field Assistant and Accounts Assistant on contractual basis under the following projects. The eligible and desirous candidates fulfilling all the requirements are invited to appear before the Selection Committee for interview at V.P.K.A.S. (ICAR), Almora on 05.01.2012 at 10.00 AM.

1.      DBT funded project on “Rapid conversion of normal maize inbreds to quality protein maize and further enhancement of limiting amino acids in elite inbreds through marker-assisted selection”.

NAME OF POST: Laboratory/ Field Assistant (1 post)

 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: B.Sc./ B.Sc.(Ag.) in any branch of biology or, Matriculation with minimum of five years of working experience in reputed biotechnology laboratory.

 EXPERIENCE: Experience and knowledge of molecular biology techniques used in a biotechnology laboratory/ Handling maize crops for MAS work.

 EMOLUMENT: 8000/- per month (consolidated).

 2.      NAIP funded project on “Enhancement of Livelihood security through  sustainable farming system and related farm enterprises in North West Himalayas”. 

NAME OF POST: Accounts Assistant (1 post)

 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Graduate in any branch with ‘Accounts’ as a subject.

 EXPERIENCE: Experience and knowledge of accounting and working in office/ projects.

 EMOLUMENT: ` 8000/- per month (consolidated).

 AGE LIMIT FOR LAB. ASSISTANT/ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

For Lab./Field Asstt. -  The upper age limit is 30 years (relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC as per GOI/ICAR norms)

For Accounts Asstt. -   The upper age limit is 27 years on the date of interview (relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC as per GOI/ICAR norms).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. The posts are purely temporary on contractual basis and co-terminus with the projects.

2. The applicants must bring their bio-data (affixed with recent passport size photograph) along with original and photocopies of mark sheets and certificates of all examinations passed.

3. No T.A. will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.

4. The selection of candidates doesn’t entail on them any right for absorption/ regularization at VPKAS (ICAR), Almora or any other sister concern including ICAR Headquarter.

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

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.vpkas.nic.in/labass.htm

DHR Human Resource Development Scheme for Fellowship/ Training Programme

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESEARCH

DHR Human Resource Development Scheme for Fellowship/ Training Programme

The DHR is a newly-created department in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the purpose of promoting health research in the Country as improved health care with early diagnosis of the disease is also dependent on promotion of health research. The DHR is launching a scheme of “Human Resource Development for Health Research” with the following components:

·        Development of Researchers an Critical and High Focused Areas

·        Programme to promote medical research as a career among young scientists and medical students

·        Creation of a national initiative in partnership with relevant stakeholders to attract and retain the young to a career in health research

·        Schemes for focused programme on Human Resource Development in Medical Colleges

·        Programme to establish an online teaching facility and web portal on health research for students, faculty and other researchers.

Applications are invited from faculty/ researchers working in the medical colleges/ research institutions for the following fellowships training in Indian/ Foreign Institutes.

I.        Long term fellowship training in foreign institutes in identified areas

II.      Long term fellowship training in Indian Institutes in identified areas

III.    Specially designed short term orientation training in identified areas

The applications of eligible candidates in the prescribed form may be   submitted to the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare by 30th January, 2012. The cover letter of the application must clearly mention the training for which it is applied for. Incomplete Applications & application sent in incorrect format are likely to be rejected straightaway. 15 copies of the application may be sent to:

Secretary to the Govt. of India

Department of Health Research

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare  and Director General

Indian Council of Medical Research

V. Ramanlingaswami Bhawan,

Ansari Nagar

New Delhi – 110029

 Dr. Ashoo Grover

Department of Health Research

Indian Council of Medical Research, Room No.311, IInd Floor

V. Ramanlingaswami Bhawan

Ansari Nagar

New Delhi – 110029

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://icmr.nic.in/Grants/dhr_scheme.htm

Animal Attendant post at BHU, Varanasi

BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY

Applications are invited for the post of Animal Attendant with a Salary of Rs.11,068/- pm in an ICMR Sponsored Project entitled “ROLE OF VAGUS IN THE PULMONARY CHANGES PRODUCED BY INDIAN RED SCORPION VENOM IN RATS AS WELL AS IN ANIMAL MODELS OF ARDS” sanctioned up to two years or termination of the project, whichever is earlier. The post is temporary and co-terminus with the project. The candidates should have Intermediate Science or B.Sc with 3 years experience in laboratory work.

The upper Age Limit is 30 Years (relaxable up to 5 years for female/SC/ST/Physically Handicapped candidates or for the duration of work in the earlier project/scheme in BHU.). All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will preferred as per GOI rules.

Desirable qualification: experience in handling, caring and breeding of laboratory animals.

Application on Plain paper along with passport size photograph giving name, permanent and correspondence address, names of father and mother, telephone no. and e-mail address (if available), details of educational career (starting from High School or equivalent) along with attested copies of all mark-sheets & certificates and details of any experience etc., if any, should reach within 21 days of the advertisement, to Prof. S. B. Deshpande the P.I., Department of Physiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221 005.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.bhu.ac.in/Advetisment/dec2011/SBDeshpande.doc

Project assistant (genetic tool to study role of bmp ligands) at IIT, Kanpur

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR ADVERTISEMENT

Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering

 Applications are invited for the post of Project Assistant in a DBT sponsored project (Ref No. BT/PR1880/MED/30/624/2011), entitled “Using a unique genetic tool to study the role of bmp ligands in neurogenesis and gliogenesis in the developing cortex” under the guidance of Dr. Jonaki Sen, Department of Biological Science and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.

DESIGNATION: Project Assistant

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Bachelor’s degree (BA/B.Sc.) with a minimum of four years of experience of working in an experimental developmental biology laboratory. Tally certification is a necessary.

DESIRABLE: Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in English is a must. Candidate must be well versed with Microsoft Office suite.

DURATION: Initially for one year and extendable on the basis of performance.

SALARY: In the range Rs. 9,000-900-18,000/- per month (Consolidated).

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: January 5, 2012.

Application by e-mail along with complete bio-data should reach on Dr. Jonaki Sen, Project Investigator, Department of Biological Science and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur latest by January 5, 2012 [e-mail: jonaki@iitk.ac.in].

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

Application for Project Assistant ---------------------- (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.

Dr. Jonaki Sen

Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering

Indian Institute of Technology

Kanpur 208016

E-mail: jonaki@iitk.ac.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iitk.ac.in/dord/project/BSBE27_12_11.htm

Senior Project Assistant position(Protection against Alzheimer’s disease) at IIT, Kanpur

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR ADVERTISEMENT

Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering

  One Temporary Senior Project Assistant position is available to work on the project titled “Identification of potential strategies for protection against Alzheimer’s disease”

DURATION: For one year December 2011to August 2012.

QUALIFICATION: M.sc.in life sciences

EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year research experience with C. elegans.

Please send your application along with curriculum vitae to the following address within 10 days with “ Application for Senior Project Assistant:” written on the envelope. The last date is January 9th 2012

CONTACT PERSON: Prof. R.SankaraRamaKrishnan

Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering

Indian institute of technology

Kanpur 208016

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iitk.ac.in/dord/project/BSBE29_12_11.htm