Manager, Field Research Operations (Two positions) at ICRISAT, Hyderabad

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

POST: Manager, Field Research Operations (Two positions)

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for two positions of Manager, Field Research Operations, as part of a continuing expansion in the institute’s commitment to using genetic resources and modern approaches to crop improvement to benefit the smallholder farmers in the dry tropics globally.  These positions will be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh.

ICRISAT is one of the members of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).  CGIAR is a global partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for sustainable development with the funders of this work. The funders include developing and industrialized country governments, foundations, and international and regional organizations. The work they support is carried out by 15 members of the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers, in close collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector. (www.cgiar.org -  www.consortium.cgiar.org ).

RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan and coordinate chickpea/pigeonpea breeding field research operations, including field layout and all other field operations (seed preparation, sowing, integrated crop management, data recording, selections, harvest, post-harvest data management, and seed storage), data analysis, data management and preparing project reports, and drafts for research papers. Liaise with farmers, farmer cooperatives and public and private seed companies for seed production and distribution.

DESIRED CANDIDATE’S PROFILE: The candidate should be Graduate in Agriculture or Biological Sciences with a minimum 20 years’ experience of managing on-station and on-farm research operations in crop breeding programs, including field layouts, experimental designs for plant breeding trials, participatory varietal selection, multi-location international nurseries and trials, etc. He/she should have experience in pedigree and data management of breeding trials/ programs, and knowledge of Agro-base software is desirable. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multi-cultural environment of the institute is essential.

HOW TO APPLY: The application should include an up-to-date resume, a recent passport size photograph, names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees. Please send applications to Director, Human Resources and Operations, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India  by E-mail to icrisatjobs@cgiar.org ,  latest by 15 March 2012, clearly stating the job title in the subject column. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women on its staff.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Manager-Field-Research-Operations.htm

Special Project Scientist (Two positions) at ICRISAT, Hyderabad

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

POST: Special Project Scientist (Two positions)

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for the positions of Special Project Scientist (two positions) to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.

ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi-arid tropics is home to over 2 billion people, with 650 million of these the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower those living in the semi-arid tropics, especially smallholder farmers, to overcome poverty, hunger, malnutrition and a degraded environment through more efficient and profitable agriculture. ICRISAT is headquartered in Greater Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India and belongs to the Consortium of Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

THE JOB: Molecular marker data analysis, genotyping and phenotyping, QTL mapping, molecular breeding, gene expression analysis, data analysis, actively associate in writing project reports, research articles and perform other related jobs from time to time.

THE PERSON: Ph.D. in Agricultural Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Life sciences/Genetics and Plant Breeding with the knowledge indicated in responsibilities. Experience in the responsibilities mentioned below would be an added advantage.

PERIOD AND REMUNERATION: An attractive all inclusive consolidated assignment fee in Indian Rupees is payable. The position is initially for a fixed-term of two years and may be extended depending on requirement, funding availability, and performance of the incumbent.

HOW TO APPLY: The application should include an up-to-date resume, a recent passport-size photograh, names and addresses (including fax/e-mail) of three referees, date of availability, and a statement of the special qualifications for this position. Applicants from the Indian NARS/ Universities should submit their applications through proper channel.  To know more details about this position please contact, Dr Rajeev Varshney, Director-Centre of Excellence in Genomics at r.k.varshney@cgiar.org

Please send your application by email to icrisatjobs@cgiar.org , stating the job title Special Project Scientist - Genomics clearly in the subject column, addressed to the Director, Human Resources and Operations, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India, latest by 10 March 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women on its staff.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Special-Project-Scientist-Molecular.htm

JRF post(Protein aggregate myopathies) at NIMHANS, Bangalore

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH & NEURO SCIENCES,

(DEEMED UNIVERSITY) , BANGALORE - 560 029

P . B . N o . 2 9 0 0 , D . R . C o l l e g e P o s t , H o s u r R o a d , B a n g a l o r e – 5 6 0 0 2 9

Website: http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in

NIMH/DST/GN/NOTI/2011-12 February 23, 2012

N O T I F I C A T I O N

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for filling up of the post of “Junior Research Fellow” on adhoc basis for the DST funded project entitled “Protein aggregate myopathies – A clinical, pathological, immuno-histochemical, molecular genetics and proteomic Investigation” – under Dr.Gayathri N., Addl. Professor of Neuropathology and Principal Investigator.

1. NAME OF THE POST - Junior Research Fellow

2. NO. OF POST - One

3. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION - M.Sc., (Life Science/Biotechnology)

4. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION - 2 years Research Experience

5. MAXIMUM AGE LIMIT - 30 Years (age relaxation will be given for suitable candidates)

6. EMOLUMENTS - Rs.16,000-16000-18000/- + 30% HRA per month

7. DURATION OF THE POST - 3 Years. Initial appointment will be made for a period of 6 months which will be renewed thereafter depending upon the performance of the candidate.

Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria, may apply on a plain paper with the resume, age proof and copy of the Testimonials addressed to The Director, NIMHANS, P.B.No.2900, D.R.College Post, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 029 by post or through email to gayathrin12@rediffmail.com . Candidates who apply, should invariably mention the Notification No., Date, email ID, Contact No. & Postal Address without fail, otherwise the applications will not be considered. The last date for receipt of filled in applications together with the relevant documents is 09.3.2012 up to 4.30 p.m. Late applications will not be entertained.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/employment/v20120223.pdf

Award of DBT Research Associateship in Biotechnology and Life Sciences

AWARD OF DBT RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for award of DBT-Research Associateship for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and applied Biology. The Associateship is tenable in research institutions/universities including non profit R & D institutions within India. The Associateships are awarded under a program sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, government of India

ELIGIBILITY

The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D. or M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record. Those who have already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S., thesis are also eligible to apply. The applicants should preferably be below the age of 40 years, and 45 years in case of women candidates. Persons already employed are also eligible to apply. However, their applications should be routed through their employers.

PERIOD OF FELLOWSHIP

The fellowship is awarded for a period of two years. However, in exceptional cases, based on the progress of research, and overall importance of the project of the Fellows, the fellowship may be extended upto 5 years. The evaluation and recommendation for the extension of the fellowship will be made by the host institution as per their internal guidelines.

The award of fellowships will normally start from 1st April or 1st October in a Calendar year. Accordingly, the selection of Fellows will be made twice a year.

NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIPS

Up to 75 Fellowships would be awarded every year. Depending on the success and utility of the programme, the number of fellowships to be awarded per year would be revised.

DETAILS OF THE AWARD

The Postdoctoral fellowship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years. In exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the research, the fellowship may be extended upto 5 years. Each fellow would be entitled to a stipend in the range of Rs. 22000 - 24,000 per month and a research contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 per year, payable to the host institution. Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D./M.D./M.S degree, if selected, will be paid Rs. 18,000/- per month till the award of the degree. The fellows would also be entitled to HRA and other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to research fellowship/associateships. The fellowships cannot be availed at the same institution where the candidates have earned their Ph.D./M.D. degree. Candidates who are already in regular employment cannot avail the fellowship at their host institutions. However, there will be no restriction on them to receive the salary and other benefits while availing the fellowship in institutions other than their parent institutions.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Candidates may submit their application on plain paper along with bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D./M.D.), one page synopsis of Ph.D./M.D. thesis, 2 letters of recommendation (academic). The applicant is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of the supervisor, enclose one page synopsis of proposed research which must be compatible with the on-going research of the proposed supervisor, and his/her consent, for availing the fellowship. They should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the fellowship, he/she will complete the tenure of the fellowship. However, they may be allowed to relinquish the fellowship only if accepting permanent employment in India. Those who had applied previously need not apply.

MODE OF SELECTION

The candidates will be selected based on their C.V. and performance in the interview. The interview will be held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, during May 2012, and candidates called for interview will be paid II class railway (non-AC)/bus fare by the shortest route from their home town. If the candidate accepts the fellowship, he/she must join the host Institution/University within a month's time.

CONTACT ADDRESS

Coordinator  DBT-Research Associateship Program ,

Department of Biochemistry

Indian Institute of Science,

Bangalore - 560 012.

The last date for the same is March 30, 2012 and the envelope should be clearly marked as "DBT-Postdoctoral Research Associateship"

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT  http://www.sid.iisc.ernet.in/dbtpdf.html

SRF post(Protective immunogenicity of Centrin KO live attenuated Leishmania parasite) at NIOP, New Delhi

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY

(Indian Council of Medical Research)

Safdarjung Hospital Campus, New Delhi – 110029

WALK‐IN‐INTERVIEW

A position of Senior Research Fellow is to be filled up on purely temporary, ad hoc and contractual basis at consolidated salary of Rs. 18000/‐+ HRA p.m., under DBT funded project titled “Protective immunogenicity of Centrin KO live attenuated Leishmania parasite in the animal models and in the human cells”. The period of contract may be curtailed /extended at the discretion of the competent authority. Interested and eligible candidates may attend walk‐in‐interview at NIP on 16.03.2012 at 11.00 AM along with the Bio‐Data with the photocopies of the testimonials and Originals for verification. NOC is necessary in the case of persons serving in Central/State Govt./Autonomous Bodies

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M.Sc. in Life Sciences with minimum two years of research experience in the field of Leishmaniasis/Molecular Biology/Immunology. GATE/ NET qualified.

DESIRABLE: preference will be given to candidates with published evidence of research capabilities.

AGE: Up to 35 years (Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt. rules and also for deserving candidates).

Note: Registration of candidates will be done during 10.00 AM‐10.45 AM on 16.03.12.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://icmr.nic.in/icmrnews/niop_srf.pdf

JRF post(Molecular basis of groundnut-PGPR interaction) at University of Hyderabad

UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD

SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCES

28th February, 2012

Advertisement for project JRF in a DBT funded project

Applications are invited from NET/GATE qualified candidates for research position in a project entitled “Molecular basis of groundnut-PGPR interaction and development of liquid formulation for field application” funded by DBT, Govt. of India (sanction letter is expected March, 2012) for a period of three years or coterminous with the project, whichever is earlier.

RESEARCH POSITION: JRF (one)

 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: M.Sc. in Microbiology/Botany/Plant Sciences/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Plant Pathology (1st Division) with CSIR/UGCNET or GATE

 FELLOWSHIP: Rs. 12,000 /- p.m. + 30% HRA (in applicable cases)

Application procedure:

1. Interested candidates need to submit hard copy of application on plain paper giving all details and enclose copies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, etc.

2. Please mention your email and contact number clearly in the application.

3. The last date of receipt of applications is 15th March, 2012. Shortlisted candidates will be informed over email or phone regarding date of interview and details.

4. You need to submit your applications to the address given at the end of this advertisement.

5. You may visit the University of Hyderabad website www.uohyd.ernet.in for more details about the University and the School.

6. Applicants should note that the appointment to be made is purely temporary and there is no right for claiming of any regular appointment in the University.

7. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or at the time of joining the post, if selected.

CONTACT: Prof. Appa Rao Podile

Department of Plant Sciences

School of Life Sciences Signature of the Principal Investigator

University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad 500 046

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.uohyd.ac.in/images/recruitment/jrf_280212.pdf

7 UGC-BSR research Fellowships at Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan

UGC-BSR Research Fellowships in the Dept. of Zoology

Seven UGC-BSR Research Fellowships, tenable initially for two years are available in the Department of Zoology (CAS), Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. Since UGC has recently introduced a new scheme for Single Girl Child named as Indira Gandhi Junior Research Fellowship Scheme for Single Girl Child under the scheme “Basic Scientific Research (BSR)” eligible candidates may also apply for such fellowship and the same may be treated as a super-numerary fellowship in addition to the existing fellowships that are available in the aforesaid UGC-BSR scheme. Research Fellows already admitted for Ph.D. programme in this department are eligible to apply for the fellowships.

The value of fellowship is Rs. 14,000/- per month (consolidated).

Interested candidates, who have qualified in either NET/SET or RET may apply on plain papers illustrating the bio-data along with attested copies of mark-sheets and certificates to the Head, Department of Zoology (CAS), Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan 731235 within 15 days of publication of this advertisement(21 February 2012)

CONTACT: Saumen Kumar Maitra Professor and Head,Department of Zoology

FR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.visva-bharati.ac.in/appointments/ugc-bsr-f-ship-zoology-230212.pdf

Project Fellow posts(Biotechnology) at NIT, Karnataka

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL

DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENIGNEERING

NOTIFICATION

Sub: Recruitment of Project Fellows - R&D Project “MODELLING OF AIRBORNE DUST IN OPENCAST MINES” – sanctioned by Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India.

Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India, sanctioned a Research Project on the said subject with a funding of Rs. 77.04 Lakhs. There is provision for recruiting two (2) Project Associates in this Research Project for a duration of 3 years. The Project Associates with Masters Degree can register for Ph.D simultaneously at NITK, Surathkal.

A consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 20,000/- for I year, Rs. 21,000/- for II year and Rs. 22,000/- for III year will be paid to candidates with ME/M.Tech Qualification and Rs. 18,000/-, Rs. 19,000/= and Rs. 20,000/= for I, II and III years for candidates with BE/B.Tech/M.Sc qualification.

Desirable Qualifications for the post of Project Associate are as follows:

1. M.Tech/ME in Mining Engineering / Civil Engineering / Applied Mechanics/Mechanical Engineering/Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering/Environmental Engineering / Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering.

2. BE/B.Tech in Mining Engineering/ Civil Engineering / Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/ Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Chemical Engineering.

3. M.Sc in Geophysics/Geology/Applied Geology/Physics/Mathematics.

Interested candidates to take up the position of Project Associate can apply on plain paper with complete Bio-data including email address and contact phone numbers (with passport photograph) along with attested copies of academic qualification / certificates from Indian Nationals. Last date for the submission of Applications complete in all respects to the Principal Investigator is March 05, 2012. Interview for the same will be held on March 07, 2012 at 10.00AM in Board Room of the Institute.

CONTACT: Prof. V.R. Sastry

Principal Investigator

vedala_sastry@yahoo.co.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nitk.ac.in/assets/files/oppo/Project-Fellows-SandT-Project.pdf

JRF/SRF/RA post in CSIR project at Yogi Vemana University

YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY

Department of Genetics and Genomics

Vemanapuram, Kadapa, AP-516003

NOTIFICATION

Applications are invited on plain paper (along with the copies of educational qualifications and experience) for one position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/ Senior Research Fellow (SRF)/ Research Associate (RA) under CSIR research project vide order No. 37(1517)/11/EMR-II, dated 19th Dec, 2011

TITLE OF THE PROJECT: “Cross-talk between plasmacytoid dendritic cells and regulatory T cells in ovarian cancer using mouse model”

POSITION: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/  Senior Research Fellow (SRF)/  Research Associate (RA)         

QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc in Genetics/Biochemistry/Biotechnology /Zoology with 55% of marks and NET/GATE are eligible.

FELLOWSHIP: As per the CSIR guidelines

Candidates with minimum of one year of research experience in cell biology and molecular biology will be given preference. Interested candidates should submit their applications with the details of academic qualifications. Attested copies of certificates in support of the educational qualifications should be enclosed along with the application should reach to:

Dr. L. Dakshayani, Department of Genetics & Genomics, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa- 516 003, AP.

The last date of receipt of applications is 30th Mar 2012.

Please note that the appointment to be made is purely temporary and for the duration of the project. There is no right for claiming any regular appointment in the university.

No T.A and D.A will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview. Date of interview will be intimated later to the eligible candidates by post.

CONTACT: Dr. L.Dakshayani                                        

Assistant professor & Co-Ordinator                            

Principal investigator: CSIR Project

Ph. 9652001184 Fax. 08562-225419 e-mail: dlomada@yahoo.com

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.yogivemanauniversity.ac.in/downloads/CSIR%20JRF%20Notification.doc

SRF post(hypoxia-inducible factor-1 in Leishmania donovani infected macrophages ) at JNU, New Delhi

Special Centre for Molecular Medicine

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi-110067

ADVERTISEMENT FOR SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW - (1)

Applications are invited for One (1) post of Senior Research Fellow funded by the DBT to work on the project entitled “Studies on the mechanism of activation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 in Leishmania donovani infected macrophages and its role on intracellular growth of the parasite”. The project may need rigorous work on mammalian cells and in the areas of gene expression and signalling pathways as well as parasite culture. The preference will be given to the candidate who has excellent experience on techniques on molecular/cell biology related to RNA/ immunofluorescence detection of proteins. The duration of the project is up to June, 2014.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL: M.Sc. or equivalent in any branch of biological sciences with experience (more than 2 yrs) in the area of mammalian gene expression, host-parasite interaction in related area.

DESIRABLE: At least one publication OR proof of submitted manuscript (revised) in the related area in peer reviewed journal

FELLOWSHIP: Rs. 14000/- per month +30% HRA

The qualified candidates should apply with their recent resumes to the following address on or before 12thMarch, 2012. The application may be submitted either by person or by registered post.

Dr. C.K. Mukhopadhyay

Special Centre for molecular Medicine

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi-110067

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/currentjobs.htm

Lab Technician post at NICED, Kolkata

National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases

No. Consortium NACO-2012

 NAME OF THE POST: Laboratory Technician

NO. OF VACANCIES: 02 (Two)

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES: Essential: B. Sc with two years lab experience.

Desirable: M. Sc. in any subject of Life Science.

 JOB REQUIREMENT: Project activities including Panel preparation, Test Kit evaluation, Laboratory accreditation.

CONSOLIDATED SALARY: Rs. 15,080/- p.m. (fixed)

AGE: Below 28 years

N.B. Age is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC Candidates as per Govt. of India Rules.

The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Candidates fulfilling the above criteria may report to the Administrative Officer alongwith Bio-data showing academic record from Matriculation onward experience, recent passport size photograph and attested copies of relevant certificates, for the interview as per details given below :-

DATE, TIME & ADDRESS : 2nd March, 2012 11 A.M. National Institute of Cholera & Enteric Diseases,P-33, C.I.T. Road, Scheme-XM, Beliaghata,(NICED - II within ID & BG Hospital)Kolkata- 700 010

CONTACT: Subodh Karmakar, Administrative Officer, for Director-In-Charge

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.niced.org.in/placements.htm

RA post(Programme Support on Molecular Parasitology) at JNU, New Delhi

Jawaharlal Nehru University

ADVERTISEMENT FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - (1)

Applications are invited for One (1) post of Research Associate funded by the DBT as “Programme Support on Molecular Parasitology” to work on the project entitled “Studies on molecular mechanisms by which intracellular Leishmania donovani subverts iron pool of host macrophage for its survival advantage”. The project is extendable up to five years.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL: Ph. D. or equivalent in any branch of biological sciences with experience in the area of host-parasite interaction/mammalian gene expression/proteomics/iron biology.

DESIRABLE: At least one publication OR proof of submitted manuscript (revised) in the relevant area in the peer reviewed journal.

FELLOWSHIP: Rs. 22000/- per month + 30% HRA

The qualified candidates should apply with their recent resumes to the following address on or before 12thMarch, 2012. The application may be submitted either by person or by registered post.

Dr. C.K. Mukhopadhyay

Special Centre for molecular Medicine

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi-110067

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/currentjobs.htm