Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program – 2012

Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program – 2012

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the “Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program – 2012” open to Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) researchers, policy analysts and scientists. 

The suggested program focus areas for 2012 are: Biotechnology-Bioinformatics, Plant Health and Food Security.  The programs will emphasize the importance of science and technology in raising food and agricultural productivity.  The details and application for the program are available on the USDA website:  http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/Borlaug.asp .

Completed applications may be addressed to the Asstt. Director General (EQR), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan II, Pusa, New Delhi (email: adgeqr@gmail.com ). The last date for receipt of application in ICAR is January 27, 2012.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icar.org.in/en/node/4216

PhD studentship at Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences,Leipzig, Germany .

Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften, Leipzig

POSITION: PhD studentship

The research will be conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading center for cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped with several MR scanners. Our institute offers a very international environment, with English and German being the languages spoken in the labs. It offers a friendly and generous environment of researchers with diverse backgrounds and with an excellent infrastructure.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

The project will investigate the connection between brain structure and atypical language development in children. The specific research question will focus on white matter maturation, the key method of investigation will be diffusion weighted imaging (DWI). Prior experience in the research areas of structural or functional brain imaging, of language processing or of developmental neuroscience is desirable. The successful candidate should have a solid background in data and statistical analysis.

For further details please contact Dr. Jens Brauer (brauer@cbs.mpg.de ).

APPLICATION

In order to increase the proportion of female staff members, applications from female scientists are particularly encouraged. Disabled applicants are preferred if qualification is equal.

Applications should be sent to personal@cbs.mpg.de  using the code “D2/12”.

Please send your application as a single, appropriately named pdf email attachment. It should enclose a cover letter (max. 2 pages) and a CV.

Max Planck Institute

for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Stephanstr. 1 a

04103 Leipzig

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.mpg.de/4838658/PhD_studentship

Doctoral Student position at Institute for Molecular Medicine, Finland

Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland

POSITION: Doctoral Student

APPLY AT LATEST ON: Feb 17, 2012 at 3:45 PM

FIXED-TERM: Aug 1, 2012 -

EMPLOYER: Independent institutes, Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM)

The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM, http://www.fimm.fi/  ) was established in 2007 as a partner institution of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory ( www.embl.org ) together with Nordic nodes for molecular medicine in Norway (NCMM) and Sweden (MIMS). FIMM is a joint venture of the University of Helsinki, the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS), the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. FIMM laboratories are located in a brand new state-of-the-art Biomedicum Helsinki 2 research building on the Meilahti medical campus in Helsinki.

FIMM is currently seeking outstanding candidates for positions of Doctoral Students in Molecular Medicine as part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine and  HBDP-FIMM Doctoral Program  starting in August 2012.

DESCRIPTION:  FIMM is a multi-disciplinary research institute combining high-quality science with state-of-the-art technologies and strives toward building a bridge from biomedical research and discovery to medical applications. FIMM works together with the Helsinki Biomedical Doctoral Program (HBDP-FIMM) to provide excellent research training and courses aiming at a PhD degree at the University of Helsinki. As part of an international joint call of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, we currently have openings for PhD students who show outstanding potential to become independent researchers and who will significantly benefit from the institute’s four-year program. Applications are sought in the areas of: bioinformatics, cancer-related chemical biology, cancer systems biology, computational systems biology, human disease genomics, medical systems virology, mouse cancer genetics, and mouse models of lung cancer.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: Candidates should have a relevant academic degree (MSc, MD or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, genetics, medicine, information science or other related fields, obtained before the starting date. The successful candidate is expected to have good problem solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. In addition, the candidate should be fluent in English, have good interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, and be able to work independently as well as within an international team. A demonstrated interest in molecular medicine is also advantageous.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Application should be written in English and include a cover letter, CV or resume, and a one-page statement of motivation and research interests that describes specifically how the candidate would integrate into the FIMM research groups. The application package should demonstrate that the applicant has potential to become an independent researcher and will significantly benefit from the institute’s four-year program. Applications should be submitted as a single .pdf file online at http://www.fimm.fi/en/open_positions/   no later than February 17, 2012, at 15.45.  Applications submitted after the deadline will not be processed or considered.

The top candidates will be invited for an interview with an international evaluation committee. The selected candidates will be offered an initial contract for one year during which time students will engage in diverse training through research group rotations. Upon a successful review and selection of a research group, the initial contract will be extended for an additional four-year period and the candidates will begin training within the HBDP. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT:

·         FIMM and this call, please visit our website www.fimm.fi or contact Gretchen Repasky, Coordinator of Research Training (gretchen.repasky@fimm.fi ).

·         Helsinki Biomedical Doctoral Program please visit http://www.hbgs.helsinki.fi/ .

·         University of Helsinki International Staff Services please visit www.helsinki.fi/intstaff/ .

RESEARCH AREAS :The research areas of FIMM include:

·         Human genomics

·         Medical systems biology and bioinformatics, focusing on cancer, virology, diabetes, and obesity

·         Translation, including health impact of genes, new diagnostic methods, biomarkers and therapeutics.

In addition to the research areas at FIMM, the FIMM Technology Centre and Biobank develop state-of-the-art infrastructures for genomics, medical bioinformatics, high-throughput chemical and siRNA screening, biobanking, biomarker discovery, and other translational research platforms, and work closely with the FIMM research groups.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.helsinki.fi/recruitment/index.html?id=51217

Postdoctoral Position at Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany

Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften, Leipzig

POSITION: Postdoctoral Position

The research will be conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading center for cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped with a 7T MRI scanner, three 3T MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, a TMS system and EEG labs. All facilities are supported by experienced IT and physicist staff. Our institute offers a very international environment, with English and German being the languages spoken in the labs. It offers a friendly and generous environment of researchers with diverse backgrounds and with an excellent infrastructure.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will have prior experience with diffusion imaging (DWI) and is interested in further developing this method in its combination with behavioral, electrophysiological, and genetic information. The successful candidate has already demonstrated expertise in the field of DWI by high-quality publications and will share our enthusiasm in research questions of brain changes during maturation and its connection to atypical development. Experience in the research areas of language processing or developmental neuroscience is desirable but not required. The candidate should have a solid background in imaging methods, hands-on experience in problems of data and statistical analysis, and interest to co-supervise PhD and Master students. The position offered does not include teaching obligations.

For further details please contact Dr. Jens Brauer (brauer@cbs.mpg.de ).

APPLICATION

In order to increase the proportion of female staff members, applications from female scientists are particularly encouraged. Disabled applicants are preferred if qualification is equal.

Applications should be sent to personal@cbs.mpg.de using the code “PD2/12”. Please send your application as a single, appropriately named pdf email attachment. It should enclose a cover letter (max. 2 pages) that also specifies your future research interests, a CV, up to three representative reprints, and contact details of two personal references.

This call remains open until the position is filled.

Max Planck Institute  for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Stephanstr. 1 a

04103 Leipzig

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.mpg.de/4845049/Postdoc_Position

Doctoral position (Agrotechnology)at University of Helsinki

University of Helsinki

POSITION: Doctoral Student

POSITION ANNOUNCED ON: Jan 11, 2012

APPLY AT LATEST ON: Jan 30, 2012 at 3:45 PM

FIXED-TERM: - Mar 31, 2014

EMPLOYER: Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry ,Department of Agricultural Sciences

The University of Helsinki is among the leading multidisciplinary research universities in the world. In addition to its 11 faculties, the University includes several independent institutes, some of which are jointly operated with other universities. Some 36,000 students are currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Helsinki.

We aim to develop a machine vision based system to detect farrowing in the research project "Sowmonitor – automatic detection of farrowing" funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

The Department of Agricultural Sciences in the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry of the University of Helsinki invites applications for a DOCTORAL STUDENT  for a fixed term until 31.3.2014. It is possible to apply further funding for successful work.

The most important task of the doctoral student will be to work on the doctoral dissertation. The main aim of the thesis will be to develop a machine vision based system to monitor the behavior of sows and predict the onset of farrowing. The focus is on developing the algorithms for machine vision, but it will also include working with the practical data collection as part of the research group. The work is carried out in an interdisciplinary team with researchers in Agrotechnology, Ethology, and Veterinary Science.  

An appointee to the position shall hold a second-cycle degree and have an approved research proposal. Other requirements shall include the ability and motivation, as demonstrated in previous studies or otherwise, to pursue postgraduate studies and a doctoral degree according to the study plan and research proposal. We appreciate experience in machine vision, programming, and working with animals.

Candidates should have M.Sc. in Agrotechnology, Computer Science, or Engineering. It is an asset to have previous knowledge on machine vision, programming and experience in working with animals. Willingness and skills to work in a multi-disciplinary and extensively networked project are important. Excellent skills in written and spoken English are required.

The salary will be based on levels 1–4 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance.

The application should include a complete CV including education, degrees obtained, prior work experience, and the names and contact information for at least one referee.

The applications (in English) should be addressed to the Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Lecturer Matti Pastell and sent to the Registry of the University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 33, FI-00014 UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI, Finland, no later than 30th of January 2012, at 3:45 PM. Further information may be obtained from Matti Pastell, matti.pastell@helsinki.fi , +358 50 415 0612.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.helsinki.fi/recruitment/index.html?id=51620

Wellcome Trust Oxion Training Fellowship

POSITION: Wellcome Trust Oxion Training Fellow

CLOSES: Feb. 27, 2012, noon

SALARY: Grade 7: £29,099 to £31,798

Applications are invited for a 3-year postdoctoral training fellowship. The successful applicant will work on collaborative projects between two OXION groups on the role of ion channels and diseases of electrically excitable cells. Detailed information on the projects offered is available on the OXION website (OXION vacancies). Applicants, in consultation with the relevant groups, may also suggest alternative cross-disciplinary projects involving two or more OXION groups.

It is expected that the successful applicant will have completed their PhD within the last six years, have a strong publication record (in relation to age since PhD) and have the ability to work both as part of a team and independently. The post will involve the analysis and interpretation of data and initiation of new experiments within the laboratory based on these and published data. A good knowledge of statistics is also necessary. Training in a variety of techniques will be provided if required.

Fluency in English and willingness to assist with some teaching is also necessary. Candidates should also have a first degree of at least 2.1 classification or equivalent and a higher degree in a suitable discipline.

This post is funded by the Wellcome Trust and will be based in the department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Oxford Centre for Gene Function, South Parks Road.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online.

Further particulars and details of how to apply are available in the documentation from the link below. Please state clearly which project you wish to apply for. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 27 February 2012.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://data.ox.ac.uk/feeds/vacancies/23232634

PostDoctoral Fellow(Perception, Sensation, and Attention) vacancy at National Cancer Institute, Bethesda

National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area

POSITION: Postdoc (Perception, Sensation, and Attention)

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB) seeks to recruit dynamic and experienced psychological scientists with academic training and expertise in perception, sensation, and attention.

More details are posted at: http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/brp/docs/NCI_BBPSB-1102012.pdf

To express your interest, send the following documents to Ms. Donna Hopkins at hopkinsd@mail.nih.gov :

·         Cover letter describing your expertise and interest in directing a biobehavioral research program at the NCI;

·         Curriculum vitae, including professional references; and,

·         One first-authored journal publication relevant to the expertise sought in this announcement.

To learn more about BBPSB, please visit: http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/brp/bbpsb/index.html . For additional qualifications, evaluation criteria, and application instructions, please visit http://www.jobs.nih.gov/hsa/  or contact Ms. Lauren Tedesco at 301-594-8208.

This position is subject to a background investigation. 

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

 https://www.training.nih.gov/postdoc_jobs_nih/view/_31/1108/Perception_Sensation_and_Attention

Walk-in interview for JRF & project assistant posts at Arid Forest Research Institute , Jodhpur

Arid Forest Research Institute

Walk-in-interview

A Walk-in-interview is scheduled to be held on 31-01-2012 at 10.00 a.m. onwards in the office of  the Director, Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur for engaging following for the project mentioned below and interested persons having the requisite qualification etc. may attend the interview on the specified date and time alongwith their bio-data and original certificates of their qualifications etc.;

PROJECT TITLE: "Assessment of forest types of India"

POST & EMOLUMENTS: Junior Project Fellow (01)

EMOLUMENTS: 12000/- p.m. (Fixed)         

DURATION: Upto Oct., 2012           

QUALIFICATION: ESSENTIAL: M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry with minimum 55% marks with specialization in Ecology/Taxonomy. Working knowledge of Computer is desirable.

POST: Project Assistant(01)

EMOLUMENTS: 9000/- p.m.(Fixed)

DURATION: Upto Oct., 2012           

QUALIFICATION: ESSENTIAL: B.Sc. in Biology (Botany Zoology and Chemistry) with minimum 50% marks. Working knowledge of Computer is desirable.

Note :-

1.      Age limit is 28 years as on 01-01-2012 (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates).

2.      The positions are purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the projects period or fellowship duration, whichever is earlier.

3.      Original certificates will be verified at the time of interview.

4.       No TA/DA will be admissible for participating in the interview.

5.       The above information is also available in our website http://www.afri.res.in/ .

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://afri.res.in/getdownload.as?file=am9idGVuZGVyNDQuZG9j&id=NDQ=

Summer Research Fellowship Programme at IIT Delhi

SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME AT IIT DELHI

IIT Delhi has instituted a prestigious summer research fellowship programme for providing an opportunity to exceptionally good undergraduate students of different engineering institutes in India, other than IIT Delhi (and if possible, abroad) for Top ten of the classes to execute an innovative research and development project under the guidance of an IIT Delhi faculty. The fellow will register at IIT Delhi as a visiting student; she/he will not be required to pay institute registration fees.

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

DURATION: The Fellowship work can be done in a period of 8-12 weeks which can be availed of during at the most two visits.

Support The fellowship will cover the following:

(a) cost of travel in the country, to and from IIT Delhi;

(b) stay at IIT Delhi during the visit(s), including boarding and lodging in the Institute hostels; and

(c) a fellowship of Rs. 500/- per week.

The fellow will have to pay the insurance charges.

ELIGIBILITY: Any undergraduate student, who has completed at least 2 years of study towards an engineering degree and is amongst top ten positions in her/his respective programme will be eligible to apply for this fellowship. Students who will be completing this requirement by May 2012 are also eligible.

HOW TO APPLY

Application The application form should be downloaded from IIT Delhi website. The applicant must contact IIT Delhi faculty in whose area she/he wishes to execute research and get faculty member’s concurrence in writing on the form. She/he should submit the following:

(a) Application form duly recommended by IITD faculty member

(b) Resume

(c) One consolidated grade card; and rank in class.

(d) No Objection Certificate from the parent institution stating the starting and ending dates for carrying out full time research work at IIT Delhi under the fellowship programme.

(e) One photograph (Passport size), pasted on the application form.

(f) One reference letter in a sealed envelope.

WHERE TO SUBMIT

The above documents along with covering letter should reach the Assistant Registrar-UGS, IIT Delhi,  Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110 016.

TIMELINE

Deadline Applications will be received until 17:00 hours on 29th February,2012.

Decision List of Fellows will be announced by 30th March, 2012.

Start Summer work can start after 16th May 2012. Institute vacation periods are available on the website.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iitd.ac.in/research/SRFP-2012.pdf

JRF post(Cell Sheet Engineering for Human Corneal Construct assembly) at IIT , Delhi

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI

Hauz Khas, New Delhi -110016

Industrial Research & Development Unit

No,IlTD/IRD/MI00809/485    Dt: 15/1/2012

Advertisement No.: IITD/IRD/017/2012

Applications are invited from Indian Citizens for adhoc appointment as per details mentioned below for a maximum period of six months.

PROJECT ENTITLED: Cell Sheet Engineering for assembly of Human Corneal Construct(Mi00809)

FUNDING AGENCY: DBT

POST: Junior Research Fellow

CONSOLIDATED PAY SLAB: Rs 12000/-pm + 30% HRA

QUALIFICATION: Essential: Ist class M.Sc in Biotechnology/ with minimum 6 months experience in Animal cell culture

DATE OF INTERVIEW: 23.1.2012

TIME OF INTERVIEW: 4:00 p.m.

VENUE: Office of Dr. O.P.Sharma, CAS at room no 325, Block-VI, 2nd Floor, IIT Delhi

The candidates who fulfill tlle above qualifications/ experience should appear for interview. Kindly bring your forrnal application through proper channel along with Bio-data with complete  information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks of each examination passed, details of working experience and a recent passport size photograph along with photocopies certificates (both academic & professional) addressed to the Assistant Registrar (IRD), IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi -110016 on the date of interview. The advertisement  No. ,Title of Project and Post applied for must be mentioned on top left side of the application. No candidate, who is already employed at the Institute /IRD, shall be interviewed unless his/her application has not been duly forwarded by their concerned establishment sections 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST Candidates.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iitd.ac.in/sites/default/files/jobs/project/IITDIRDMI00809485.pdf

SRF(MicroRNAS and AU rich elements) vacancy at IIT, Delhi

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI

Hauz Khas, New Delhi -110016

Industrial Research & Development Unit

No,IlTD/IRD/RP02463/593    Dt: 20/1/2012

Advertisement No.: IITD/IRD/27/2012

Applications are invited from Indian Citizens for adhoc appointment as per details mentioned below for a maximum period of six months.

PROJECT ENTITLED: MicroRNAS and AU rich elements (ARE) Deciphering the Regulatory Loop(RP02463)
FUNDING AGENCY: DBT

POST: Senior Research Fellow

CONSOLIDATED PAY SLAB: Rs 12000/-pm + 30% HRA

QUALIFICATION: Essential: Ist class B.Tech/M./Sc/B.E or equivalent in Biotechnology/Life Science/Microbiology /Biochemistry with minimum 9 months experience in Animal cell and MicroRNA research

DATE OF INTERVIEW: 2.2.2012

TIME OF INTERVIEW: 3:00 p.m.

VENUE: Office of Dr. O.P.Sharma, CAS at room no 325, Block-VI, 2nd Floor, IIT Delhi

The candidates who fulfill tlle above qualifications/ experience should appear for interview. Kindly bring your forrnal application through proper channel along with Bio-data with complete  information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks of each examination passed, details of working experience and a recent passport size photograph along with photocopies certificates (both academic & professional) addressed to the Assistant Registrar (IRD), IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi -110016 on the date of interview. The advertisement  No. ,Title of Project and Post applied for must be mentioned on top left side of the application. No candidate, who is already employed at the Institute /IRD, shall be interviewed unless his/her application has not been duly forwarded by their concerned establishment sections 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST Candidates.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iitd.ac.in/sites/default/files/jobs/project/IITDIRDRP02463593.pdf

Training Program on Transgenic Technology : Methods and Applications

TRAINING PROGRAM

ON

TRANSGENIC TECHNOLOGY:METHODS AND APPLICATIONS

March 12-17, 2012

Organized by

Centre for Transgenic Plant Development

Department of Biotechnology

&

Faculty of Engineering and Interdisciplinary Sciences

Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar

New Delhi-110062

Sponsored by

University Grants Commission

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

This one week training program will focus on current topics in the below mentioned areas. Resource persons in these fields will deliver lectures followed by demo and hands-on practice sessions where the participants will have an opportunity to interact with faculty and learn the techniques.

TOPICS:

• Plant Tissue and Animal Cell Culture

• Genetic Transformation of Plants and Animals

• Genetic Engineering and Recombinant DNA Technology

• Molecular Characterization of Transgenics

WHO CAN APPLY?

Teachers involved in Post-graduate teaching, Scientists, Ph.D scholars and Personnel from Biotech Industries working or intend to work in the above mentioned areas of life sciences may apply.

Token Registration fee: Rs. 500

The registration fees include only Training manual, boarding and lodging for all the days of the Training. A participation certificate will be given to all the participants.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should apply through post/e-mail along with their biodata to the course coordinator. The application format can be downloaded from the website. The number of participants is 15. Selected candidates will be informed only by e-mail.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Dates for receiving filled up application along with biodata: January 31, 2012

Intimation to selected participants: February 15, 2012

Mode of payment for selected candidates:

The registration fees will be paid as Demand Draft payable to Registrar, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi only after the confirmation of participation by Jamia Hamdard.

VENUE:

Department of Biotechnology

Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar

New Delhi-110062

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jamiahamdard.ac.in/PDF/brouchere%20_1_.pdf

Walk-in interview for JRF(Nanotechnology/Pharmacy) at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

Jamia Hamdrard

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

 A walk in interview is scheduled for the position of Junior Research Fellow under the UGC-SAP project “Platform Technology for Enhanced Radio protective effect of Herbs by using Nanotechnology approaches” The candidate should report to the undersigned at 3 pm on 6th February 2012 with detailed bio-data on a plain paper and original certificates.

QUALIFICATION: M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics), experience on tagging with radioisotopes will be preferred.

STIPEND: as per UGC revised rules for Research Fellow (Rs 14000/pm+HRA)

Selection for the post of JRF is not a guarantee to PhD Admission.

CONTACT PERSON:  Dr Farhan Jalees Ahmad, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062 M 9810720387

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jamiahamdard.ac.in/PDF/walk-in-radio.pdf

Assistant Professors(Molecular Toxicology & Carcinogenesis Toxicology)vacancy at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

JAMIA HAMDARD

(Deemed University)

Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi – 110 062

R E C R U I T M E N T

(Advertisement No. 8/2011)

Applications on prescribed forms are invited for filling up the following academic positions in the Department of Medical Elementology & Toxicology, Faculty of Science on UGC pay bands. Eligible candidates may apply on or before January 25, 2012 (Wednesday).

 Assistant Professor (Molecular Toxicology)                           - One

Assistant Professor (Carcinogenesis Toxicology)                   - One (Leave Vacancy)

 PAY BAND:

Assistant Professor     -           Rs. 15600-39100+ AGP Rs. 6000*/-

*Incumbent selected against the leave vacancy will be paid consolidated salary.

 01.       Assistant Professor (Molecular Toxicology)           - One

 The candidate should be CSIR/UGC-NET with 1st division M.Sc. in Toxicology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology. The Ph. D. should be of high quality evidenced by published work. Preference will be given to those candidates who have one year university teaching experience and carry a grant for a research project in the relevant area.

02.       Assistant Professor (Carcinogenesis Toxicology)   - One (Leave Vacancy)

The candidate should be CSIR/UGC-NET with 1st division M.Sc. in Toxicology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology. The Ph.D. should be of high quality evidenced by published work. Required to teach carcinogenesis and Teratogenesis and special issues of toxicology alongwith foundation course.

 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.      The university reserves the right not to fill-up the vacancy if the circumstances so warrant and to call only short-listed candidates for test/ interview.

2.      The university reserves the right to consider the name(s) of suitable candidates who may not have applied and also to relax the qualification and experience for deserving candidates, as approved by the Selection Committee.

3.      The appointment against leave vacancy will be for the current academic session or till the actual incumbent resumes his duty, whichever is earlier.

4.      Candidates called for interview will have to come to the place of interview at their own expenses and bring with them their original research papers, degrees and certificate etc. for verification.

5.      Applications complete in all respects should reach to the Office of the Registrar, Establishment Section, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi – 110 062 latest by January 25, 2012 (Wednesday) alongwith the following:

·         Bio-data (highlighting personal details, academic records, teaching and research experience).

·         Attested copies of certificates & testimonials in support of qualification and experience.

·         Demand Draft of Rs. 200/- for in favour of Registrar, Jamia Hamdard payable at New Delhi.

·         Duly typed Annexure- A available with the application form.

6.      Persons already in job must apply through proper channel.

7.      Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be entertained.

8.      Reservation for persons with disabilities as per Government of India Rules is available.  Such candidates need not to enclose the application fee.

To download Annexure-A click here

To download application form click here

  

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jamiahamdard.edu/me-toxicology.

SRF(Agricultural Meteorology) at CCS HAU, Hisar

Department of Agricultural Meteorology

CCS HAU, Hisar

Notification

NAME OF POST: Senior Research Fellow(1)

DISCIPLINE: Agricultural Meteorology

EMOLUMENTS: Fixed 16000+ 10% HRA for 1^st and 2^nd year and Rs 18000+ HRA for 3^rd year

QUALIFICATION: Master’s degree with 60% marks on an OGPA of ¾ or 6.6/10 in any discipline of Agriculture or plant Physiology/Remote sensing/Agricultural statistics/Computer application in Agriculture

DESIRABLE: Preference will be given to candidate with computer knowledge/experience in meteorological data processing /Crop simulation modeling/RS and GIS application in agriculture

DURATION: Till 31^st March 2012 or co-terminus with project

AGE: 35 years for men and 40 years for women

NAME OF PI: Dr. Diwan Singh

NAME OF PROJECT: National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture” AICRPM scheme No.5209-C(b) Agrimet-6-ICAR”

PLACE OF POSTING: KVK, SIRSA under NICRA-AICRPAM

Dept. of Agril. Meteorology

Applications must reach PI latest by 9.2.2012 upto 4:30 PM.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://hau.ernet.in/1591.pdf