Thursday, February 23, 2012

Field Assistant posts (Retrotransposons in entamoeba... consequences”)at JNU, New Delhi


SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
POSITION AVAILABLE      Date: 21th February 2012
Applications are invited for the following purely temporary posts in the R & D-3 Project entitled “Retrotransposons in entamoeba histolytica: Genotypic……….phenotypic consequences funded by the Department of Biotechnology.
FIELD ASSISTANT: One
SALARY: Rs. 8000.00 P.M.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 10th Class.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum five years experience in Science Laboratory. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in molecular biology lab
The selected candidate will be appointed on purely temporary basis, initially for a period of one year or till his/her services are required by the project Director or till validity of the project, whichever is earliest.
The application on plain paper indicating name, date of birth/age, address, essential / technical / professional qualifications, experiences, research work, should reach the, undersigned (Prof. Sudha Bhattacharya, Project Director), School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, on or before 2nd March 2012.

JRF post(Rational designing of peptide inhibitors of multidrug transporters of Candida albicans) at JNU, New Delhi



Jawaharlal Nehru University
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Applications are invited for the following purely temporary post in the DBT funded project entitled “Rational designing of peptide inhibitors of multidrug transporters of the human fungal pathogen Candida albicans at School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University.
POST:Junior Research Fellow: 1 post
SALARY: Rs. 12,000/- plus HRA
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology with at least one year experience in Membrane Biology. Preference will be given to applicants who are well versed in handling yeast cells and acquainted with yeast proteins lipids and lipidomics.
The position is completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. JNU may select candidates against the post depending upon qualification and experience of candidates and reserves the right to relax any of the qualifications in case the candidate is found otherwise well qualified by the Selection Committee.
Potential candidates are invited to apply on a plain paper with CV to the under mentioned by 5th March 2012. (Do not send email).
To,
Prof. Rajendra Prasad
School of Life Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi – 110067
PS: No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.

2 Research Associate posts(Neurobiology of Sleep) at JNU, New Delhi


JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
Opening for two Research Positions in Neurobiology of Sleep
Applications are invited for the following two purely temporary posts for basic Sleep research.
One post for RA under DST (maximum duration of the project left - one year)
One post for RA under CSIR (maximum duration of the project left - two years)
The appointments will be for one year and may be extended depending on satisfactory progress of the candidate, for the duration of the project.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in any branch of Biological Sciences as evidenced by publication. Ph.D. thesis submitted candidate may be considered, if otherwise found suitable, for Extended-SRF position under CSIR project as per CSIR rules (for one of the posts).
DESIRABLE: For RA position under DST project, candidate with proven record of having experience in working with neuronal/glial primary cell culture will be preferred.
For the position under CSIR project, candidate with proven record of having experience working with water maze/radial arm maze, histology, HPLC, will be preferred.
SALARY/FELLOWSHIP : As per DST and CSIR rules.
Applications on plain paper along with a copy of bio-data of the candidate with relevant documents should reach the project Director, Prof. B. N. Mallick, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067 by March 5, 2012.

Walk-in for JRF(Regulation of T cell Development and Differentiation by Nuclear Matrix Protein SMAR1) at NCCS, Pune


Advertisement No. Admin P03/2012
Walk in interview program for the following Project post tenable at NCCS, Pune.
1.      NAME OF THE POSITION & NO. OF POST: Junior Research Fellow (One Post)
 RESERVATIONS: 01-OBC
 NAME OF THE PROJECT: "Regulation of T cell Development and Differentiation by Nuclear Matrix Protein SMAR1: its implication in Immune responses"
UPPER AGE LIMIT: 28 Years
 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 M. Sc. or equivalent in any branch of Life Sciences with minimum of 55% marks having minimum 1 year experience. Should have NET/GATE/BET/BINC qualified.
MONTHLY EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 12,000/ + 20% HRA for 1st & 2nd year, Rs. 14000/- + 20% HRA for 3rd year
 TENURE: 03 Years
 DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF INTERVIEW: 29/2/2012
Time: 9:30 am at NCCS Complex
2.      NAME OF THE POSITION & NO. OF POST: Senior Research Fellow(Two Posts)
RESERVATIONS: 02-UR
 NAME OF THE PROJECT: "Regulation of T cell Development and Differentiation by Nuclear Matrix Protein SMAR1: its implication in Immune responses"
 UPPER AGE LIMIT: 32 Years
 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: M. Sc. First Class in any branch of Life Science with two years of research experience. Desirable: Immunology / Molecular biology techniques.
 MONTHLY EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 14,000/ + 20% HRA
 TENURE: 03 Years
 DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF INTERVIEW: 29/2/2012
TIME: 9:30 am at NCCS Complex
AGE: Age Relaxation of 5 years in case of SC/ST/Women/PH candidates will be given as per Government of India Rules.
Candidates fulfilling the above requirements may attend the Walk-in-Interview on the above date, time and address. No TA will be paid for attending the interview.
Candidates are required to report at 9:30 am sharp on the date of interview with the following documents.
1. *Biodata form duly filled in.
2. All relevant original documents with a set of attested copies thereof.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nccs.res.in/AdvtP0312.html

Walk-in for various posts (RA, SRF and JRF posts) at Directorate of Rice Research, Hyderabad



DIRECTORATE OF RICE RESEARCH
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030
(Tel:24591254/255)
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW
Eligible candidates are invited to attend the walk-in-interview on 27th February, 2012 between 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. for the temporary posts of Research Associates(RA), Senior Research Fellows(SRF) & Junior Research Fellows(JRF) to work under the ad-hoc research projects sanctioned to Directorate of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
1. ICAR project on “National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)”. Duration: Up to 31.3.2012 and likely to be extended further.
I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST : PLANT BREEDING): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc.(Ag) with specialization in Plant Breeding & Genetics of M.Sc botany with specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics from a recognized University. Desirable Qualifications: Candidates with field experience in rice Breeding. Familiarity with Biotechnology tools Knowledge in computer skills with data management. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.16, 000/-p.m. plus HRA.
II.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST: MICROBIOLOGY): Essential Qualifications(EQ): M.Sc.,(Ag) with specialization in Microbiology/M.Sc Botany with specialization in microbiology/pathology/nematology. Desirable Qualifications: Candidates with experience in isolation and characterization of microbes. Familiarity with Biotechnology tools Knowledge in computer skills with data management. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.16, 000/-p.m. plus HRA.
III.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST: ENTOMOLOGY): Essential Qualifications(EQ): M.Sc. in Agriculture/M.Sc. Life Sciences from any recognized University including the following areas of specialization i.e. Entomology/Zoology/Pathology. Desirable Qualifications: a)Field experience in rice with knowledge in insect pest management b) Germplasm handling and maintenance & c)Experience in conducting experiments in field studies, CSIR/NET qualified candidates will be given preference. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.16, 000/-p.m. plus HRA
2.DBTs FGR Ph-II sub-project 4A .Duration 1 year and extendable further.
I.RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): Ph.D. or M.Sc., degree in Agriculture/Any brnch of Life Sciences from any recognized university with specialization in insect/plant molecular biology with three years research experience as evidenced by publications. Desirable: Preference will be given to those with publications in reputed journals and CSIR/NET qualified candidates. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of 23,000/- p.m. plus HRA for M.Sc. & Rs.24,000/-p.m. plus HRA for Ph.D. Degree.
3. DBT project on “Characterization and use of EMS induced mutants of rice variety Nagina 22 for yield, drought tolerance and phosphorous use efficiency”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.
I.RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ):Ph.D/(M.Sc. + 3 years research experience) in Plant Sciences/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Biotechnology from any recognized universities. Desirable Qualifications: NET qualified, publications in reputed journals, experience in use of molecular markers, QTL analysis ,bioinformatics, field work experience, interest in physiology and biochemistry. Emoluments: Rs.24,000/-p.m. plus HRA for Ph.D. and Rs.23,000/-p.m. plus HRA for M.Sc.+ 3 years experience.
4.DBT Bio-Care project entitled “Conversion of elite partial restorers among the rice cultivars into restorers into restorers by marker-assisted introgression of major fertility restorer genes, Rf4 & Rf3”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.
I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ):M.Sc.(Ag) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Biotechnology or M.Sc. in Botany/Genetics from any recognized University with one year experience. Desirable Qualifications:a)Experience in conducting field experiments and knowledge on hybrid rice breeding b)Experience in use of molecular markers c)Knowledge of computer applications and skills. Emoluments: Rs.14,000/-p.m. plus HRA
5.DBT project on “Establishment of National Rice Resource Database (ENRRD)”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.
I.RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ):M.Sc.(Ag) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Genetic Resources OR M.Sc. in Botany/Genetics from any recognized universities with 3 years of experience. Desirable Qualifications: a) Experience in conducting field experiments, b) knowledge of statistical procedures, c) knowledge of computer applications and skills. Work involves field evaluation of 3000-4000 germplasm lines of rice ad data recording and maintenance of data base for all the lines.. Emoluments: Rs.22,000/-p.m. plus HRA
6.ICAR project DUS
I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc. in Botany/Genetics/Life Sciences or M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences with specialization in Genetics and Plant Breeding or Plant Genetic Resources from any of the recognized University. Desirable Qualifications: i) Experience in conducting the field experiments of Agricultural Crops preferably cereals/Characterization and documentation of Germplasm, ii) Experience in data. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.16,000/-p.m. plus HRA.
7.DBT project entitled “Exploitation of RNAi technology for management of yellow stem borer in rice”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.
I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc. in Botany/Genetics or M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences with specialization in Genetics and Plant Breeding or SEED TECHNOLOGY or Plant Genetic Resources from any of the recognized University. Desirable Qualifications: i) Experience in conducting the field experiments of Agricultural Crops preferably ceareals/Characterization and documentation of Germplasm, ii) Good knowledge of computer applications. Work involves conducting DUS trials of several rice varieties, recording of large number of characters in the field and lab, and data maintenance. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.14,000/-p.m. plus HRA.
8.DBT project entitled “Identification and molecular mapping of a novel neck blast resistance gene(s) from local landraces and introgression lines of Oryza: Duration: 1 year & extendable further.
I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc. or M.Sc.(Ag) with specialization in Plant Breeding/Plant Pathology/Genetics/Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology/Plant sciences/Life sciences with two years of research experience. Desirable Qualifications: 2 years research experience in crop genetics/breeding/plant pathology/biotechnology is evidenced by publications and/or reference letters. Work experience in rice biotechnology/breeding/genetics/pathology will be preferred. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.14,000/-p.m. plus HRA.
II.JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc. or M.Sc.(Ag) with specialization in Plant Breeding/Plant Pathology/Genetics/Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology/Plant sciences/Life sciences. Desirable Qualifications: 6 months – 1 year research experience in biotechnology, crop genetics/breeding/plant pathology/as evidenced by publications and/or reference letters. Work experience in rice biotechnology/breeding/genetics/ pathology will be preferred. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.12,000/-p.m. plus HRA.
9.DBT project entitled “Metabolic and molecular profiling of aromatic rice germplasm of India for gaining insights about aroma”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.
I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc.(Ag) with specialization in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology/Plant sciences/Life sciences or M.Sc. Botany with specialization in Biotechnology with two years of research experience. Desirable Qualifications: 2 years research experience in crop genetics/biotechnology/breeding as evidenced by publications and/or reference letters. Work experience in rice biotechnology/breeding/genetics will be preferred. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.14,000/-p.m. plus HRA.
II.JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc.(Ag) with specialization in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Biotechnology/Plant sciences or M.Sc. Botany with specialization in Biotechnology. Desirable Qualifications: 6 months – 1 year research experience in Breeding/biotechnology as evidenced by publications and/or reference letters. Work experience in rice field experimentation. Sound knowledge in computer skills for data management. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.12,000/-p.m. plus HRA.
10.DST Fast Track project entitled “Marker Assisted Recurrent Selection (MARS) for improvement of biotic stress resistance in hybrid rice”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.
I.JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc.(Ag) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Biotechnology or M.Sc. in Botany/Genetics from any recognized universities with one year experience. Desirable Qualifications: a)Experience in conducting field experiments nd knowledge on hybrid rice breeding, Population Improvement, Resistance breeding, b)Experience in use of molecular markers & c)Knowledge of computer applications and skills. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.12,000/-p.m. plus HRA for 1st & 2nd year and Rs.14,000/-p.m. plus HRA for 3rd year.
AGE: Below 35 years for men and 40 years for women for JRF & SRF and below 40 years for men and 45 years for women for RA as on 27.2.2012 (age relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates available as per rule)
1.No Objection Certificate from the present employer is must if already working.
2. The above positions are purely temporary/contractual and are to co-terminus with the project.
3. There is no provision of re-employment after termination of the project.
4. No TA/DA will be paid to any candidate for attending the interview.
5. Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature.
6. The decision of Project Director, DRR would be final and binding in all aspects.
7. The candidates must bring the original certificates and attested copies of educational qualifications, age & caste at the time of interview for verification. No candidate will be allowed for interview without original certificates.
8. Relevant publications a. Experience certificate in original, if any. b. Latest passport size photo
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.drricar.org/notification1.pdf

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