Scientist positions at CIMAP

CSIR-CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICINAL & AROMATIC PLANTS

(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)

Kukrail Picnic Spot Road, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow-226015, INDIA

Advt. No. 1/2012

(Last date for receipt of applications is 25.04.2012)

Unique Opportunity for Excellent Research Career in Life Sciences

CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), a multidisciplinary multilocational research laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites applications from enthusiastic, young and dynamic Indian Nationals having excellent academic record/proven scientific achievements and the ability to undertake R&D in an innovative way for the following posts of Scientists/ Sr. Scientists in the areas as given below:

Position No. 1: Scientist / Senior Scientist (Agronomy / Soil Science) in Pay Band-3 Rs.15600-39100*      (01 post Unreserved-UR)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Ph.D. submitted in the area of Agronomy / Soil Science for Scientist OR Ph.D. in the area of Agronomy / Soil Science with two years postdoctoral research experience in related area for Senior Scientist.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Two years experience of working in agronomy / Soil Science, preferably of medicinal, aromatic or other industrial crop(s) as evident with research publications.

JOB REQUIREMENT: To work in the area of Agronomy and Soil Science.

LIKELY PLACE OF WORK :CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Pantnagar/other Research Centres of CSIRCIMAP.

AGE LIMIT: Upto 32 years for Scientist / 37 years for Senior Scientist.

Position No. 2: Scientist / Sr. Scientist (Plant Biochemistry/Plant Biotechnology) in Pay Band-3 Rs.15600-39100* (01 post Unreserved-UR)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Ph.D. submitted in the area of Plant Biochemistry/Plant Biotechnology for Scientist OR Ph.D. in the area of Plant Biochemistry/Plant Biotechnology with two years postdoctoral research experience in related area for Senior Scientist.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Two years of postdoctoral research experience in the area of Plant Biochemistry/Plant Biotechnology as evident with publications in high impact journals and / or international patents. Specialization in protein purification, gene cloning, development and analysis of transgenics.

JOB REQUIREMENT: To work in the area of Plant Biochemistry/Plant Biotechnology.

LIKELY PLACE OF WORK: CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow

AGE LIMIT: Upto 32 years for Scientist / 37 years for Senior Scientist.

POSITION NO. 3: SCIENTIST / SENIOR SCIENTIST (STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY) IN PAY BAND-3 RS.15600-39100* (01 POST UNRESERVED-UR)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Ph.D. submitted in the area of Crystallography for Scientist OR Ph.D in the area of Crystallography with minimum two years postdoctoral research experience in related area for Senior Scientist.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Minimum two years postdoctoral experience in the area of Crystallography, preferably experience in peptide synthesis and structural studies and Bioinformatics as evident with publications in high impact journals and /or international patent(s)

JOB REQUIREMENT: To work in the area of Bio-Crystallography of medicinal and aromatic plants.

LIKELY PLACE OF WORK: CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow

AGE LIMIT: Upto 32 years for Scientist / 37 years for Senior Scientist.

Position No. 4 (Backlog vacancy for PWD): Scientist / Senior Scientist (For CSIR-800 Rural Sector Program) in Pay Band-3 Rs.15600-39100* (01 post reserved for Orthopaedically handicapped (OH) Unreserved candidate).

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences with MBA (1st class) in Rural Management OR Ph.D. submitted in the area of Agricultural Sciences for Scientist position OR M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences with MBA (1st class) in Rural Management with three years experience in relevant area OR Ph.D. in the area of Agricultural Sciences with two years research experience in Agriculture extension related activities for Senior Scientist.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Two years experience in the area of rural  management/agriculture/extension/rural development activities as evident by publications and past/current job profile.

JOB REQUIREMENT: Agriculture extension / Rural Development activities under CSIR-800 program (please visit www.csir.res.in for details of CSIR 800 program).

LIKELY PLACE OF WORK: CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow

Age limit: Upto 32 years for Scientist / 37 years for Senior Scientist (Uper age limit relaxable upto 5 years)

Position No. 5 (Backlog vacancy for PWD): Scientist / Senior Scientist (Agronomy) in Pay Band-3 Rs.15600-39100* (01 post reserved for Hearing Handicapped (HH) Scheduled Tribe candidate)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Ph.D. submitted in the area of Agronomy for Scientist OR Ph.D. in the area of Agronomy with two years postdoctoral research experience in related area for Senior Scientist.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Two years experience of working in agronomy and /or agriculture extension, preferably of medicinal, aromatic or other industrial crop(s) as evident with research publications and past/current job profile.

JOB REQUIREMENT :To work in the area of Agronomy and agriculture extension.

LIKELY PLACE OF WORK: CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Hyderabad/other Research Centres of  CSIR CIMAP.

AGE LIMIT : Upto 32 years for Scientist / 37 years for Senior Scientist (Upper age limit relaxable upto 10 years).

Position No. 6: Scientist / Senior Scientist (Publications) in Pay Band-3 Rs.15600-39100* (01 post Unreserved -UR)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Ph.D. submitted in the area of Botany/Chemistry/Biochemistry for Scientist OR Ph.D. in the area of Botany/Chemistry/Biochemistry with two years postdoctoral research experience in related area for Senior Scientist.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: One year experience in editing and printing of scientific documents / research journals and popular journals, etc as evident with research publications and/or past/current job profile.

JOB REQUIREMENT: To help in scientific publications/documentation of CSIR-CIMAP.

LIKELY PLACE OF WORK: CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow

AGE LIMIT : Upto 32 years for Scientist / 37 years for Senior Scientist.

(*Positioning of the candidate as Scientist or Senior Scientist for positions No. 01 to 06 in terms of a particular grade i.e. Grade Pay Rs.6600/- OR Rs.7600/- in PB-3 (15600-39100) shall be done by the Selection Committee depending upon performance of the candidate subject to meeting the minimum criterion specified.)

NOTE: Two backlog vacant posts of Scientist-B which were advertised vide Advt. No./2010 (Position Nos.3&4 reserved for PWD) and notified as cancelled (Employment News/Daily newspapers during November, 2010) are being re-advertised at Position Nos. 4 &5 above with revised status as per new guidelines.

The prescribed application form for the above posts issued by CIMAP is available on CIMAP website which can be downloaded from www.cimap.res.in OR it can be obtained from the Administrative Officer, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Post Office-CIMAP, Lucknow- 226015, India by sending a self addressed & stamped envelope of 23x10 cms. Size, indicating number of  Advertisement, Position No. and Name of the post applied for, affixing a postal stamp worth Rs. 10/- by 20th April, 2011.

Applications on prescribed form duly completed in all respects alongwith a recent passport size photograph, attested copies of certificates of educational qualification, experience certificate, reprints of published papers, community certificate (in the case of SC/ST/OBC etc.) and application fee of Rs. 100/- (US $ 25 in case candidate is applying from abroad) only for general and OBC category candidates (no fee is payable by the candidates belonging to SC/ST community, Physically Handicapped persons and regular employees of CSIR) through an a/c payee Bank Draft issued by State Bank of India (SBI) with a six months validity, drawn in favour of Director, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow OR Director, CIMAP, Lucknow payable at State Bank of India, Main Branch, Lucknow should be sent to the Administrative Officer, CIMAP, Post Office-CIMAP, Lucknow so as to reach us on or before 25th April 2012. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

Applications received after the due date will not be entertained. Applicants should also submit a   scanned copy of his application with enclosures and email it to recruitment@cimap.res.in  alongwith their email address, phone (mobile, landline as available).

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER TO http://www.cimap.res.in/cimapdev/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=122&Itemid=6

Faculty posts at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, BANGALORE

Administrative Office, GKVK, Bangalore – 560 065.

No.AO/RT/11/44/Backlog Teaching Posts/2011-12 Dated: 28-2-2012

NOTIFICATION

Applications are invited in the prescribed form from the candidates who are qualified as on the last date prescribed for receipt of filled in applications, for filling up of the following Backlog teaching posts in the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.

The Selection will be made on the basis of Notification No. DPAR 13 SBC 2001 dated: 21-11-2001,  letter No. AHD 7 AHC 2003 dated: 30-4-2004 of the Principal Secretary A & H Department, Govt. of Karnataka subject to fulfillment of all eligibility conditions prescribed by the University.

1. Professor cadre posts : Scale of pay. Rs. 37400-67000+10000 AGP.

Subject	Posts		Remarks
	SC	ST
Agricultural Entomology	1	-	Clubbed Roster SC –2 (W-1, RC –1) ST –2 (W-1)
Agricultural Engineering	1	-
Plant Pathology	-	1
Horticulture	-	1

2. Associate Professor cadre posts: Scale of pay. Rs. 37400-67000+9000 AGP.

Subject	Posts		Remarks
	SC	ST
Agronomy	1	1	Clubbed Roster SC-5 (Kan.Med.-1, W –2, RC –1) ST–4 (W-1, RC-1, Ex – Serviceman –1)
Agricultural Engineering (PHT-1, FPM –2, SWCE-1)	4	-
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry.	1
Horticulture	-	1
Agricultural Entomology	-	1

3. Assistant Professor cadre posts: Scale of pay. Rs. 15600-39100+6000 AGP.

Subject	Posts		Remarks
	SC	ST
Genetics & Plant Breeding	-	1	ST(W )
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry.	-	1	ST (W)
Statistics	1	-	SC-1
Computer Science	1	1	SC-1 ST-1

Note:

W = Women, RC- Rural Candidate, KM – Studied in Kannada Medium.

QUALIFICATIONS:

I. PROFESSOR CADRE POSTS:

1. A. Ph.D. in the concerned subject.

2. An eminent scholar with published work of high quality, actively engaged in Teaching and/ or experience in Research/Extension at University/ National level Institutions, including experience of guiding research at PG level with 10 years of experience (excluding the period spent for obtaining

Ph.D. degree subject to a maximum of 3 years) provided 5 years experience in Associate Professor cadre (pay scale of Rs. 12000 –18300 or as revised from time to time) or its equivalent position in the concerned subject.

II. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CADRE POSTS:

1. A. Ph.D. in the concerned subject.

2. Good academic record with a Doctoral Degree or equivalent published work. In addition to these, candidates who join from outside University system, shall also possess atleast 55% of the marks or an equivalent grade of B in the seven point scale with letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E & F at the Master’s degree level.

3. Five (5) years of experience in Teaching and/or Research/ Extension in the cadre of Assistant Professor (pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500 or as revised time to time) or its equivalent position in the concerned subject, excluding the period spent for obtaining the Ph.D. degree (subject to a maximum of 3 years) and has made some marks in the areas of Scholarship as evidenced by quality of publication, contribution to educational innovation, design of new courses and curricula.

III. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CADRE POSTS:

1. Good Academic record with at least 55% of the marks or, an equivalent grade of B in 7 point scale with letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E & F at the Master’s degree level, in the concerned subject from a recognized Indian University, or an equivalent degree from a Foreign University.

2. Candidates should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) in the concerned subject for Assistant Professor post conducted by the ASRB/ UGC/CSIR or a similar test accredited by the ICAR/ICMR/NCERT/UGC /CSIR i.e.,

a) For Agriculture / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary / Fisheries disciplines, ASRB / ICAR NET in the concerned subject is prescribed.

b) For Humanities, languages, etc., UGC NET is prescribed.

c) For pure Sciences CSIR NET is prescribed.

NOTE:

1. List of concerned subjects at the Master’s level and NET examination to be cleared by the candidates to be eligible for selection to the post of Assistant Professors in various disciplines in the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore is as per the Annexure to the Corrigendum No.R/PS/AC-167/21/Item-9/Corgndm/2009-10, dated: 5-2-2010, available on UAS-B

Website: www.uasbangalore.edu.in

2. A relaxation of 5% may be provided from 55% to 50% of the marks at the Master’s level for the SC / ST category.

3. The details of conversion on 7 point scale into percentage equivalent is as under.

Seven point Scale

Grade Grade Point Percentage Equivalent

‘O’ = Outstanding 5.50-6.00 75-100

‘A’ = Very Good 4.50-5.49 65-74

‘B ’= Good 3.50-4.49 55-64

‘C’ = Average 2.50-3.49 45-54

‘D’ = Below

Average

1.50-2.49 35-44

‘E’ = Poor 0.50-1.49 25-34

‘F’ = Fail 0.00-0.49 00-25

Candidates with knowledge of Kannada are preferred.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Application Fee: For Professor & Associate Professor Cadre Rs.200/- and for Assistant Professor Cadre posts Rs: 150/-. A Xerox copy of the Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority should be produced along with the Bank Demand Draft.

2. The candidates claiming for Rural quota should enclose the certificate of study in rural areas (for 10 full academic years from 1st to 10th standards) issued by the competent authority.

3. The entire Notification along with the detailed qualifications prescribed for each of the posts and the prescribed application pro-forma is accessible and can be downloaded from the official website of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (www.uasbangalore.edu.in). The candidates whoever wish to apply for the said posts may refer the official website of UAS,Bangalore.

4. The candidates who have studied under Trimester System and other than 10 point grading system should compulsorily produce the certificate of equivalent percentage obtained from the competent authority.

5. Ex–servicemen or children of Defense personnel killed or disabled in action are exempted from payment of application fee provided they produce the appropriate certificate in this behalf.

6. Separate applications are to be sent for each post.

7. Filled in applications together with allied enclosures should be submitted in an envelope, superscribing on it, “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _______________” to THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, GKVK, BANGALORE – 560 065 on or before 30-3-2012. The filled in applications must accompany the prescribed fee in the form of Bank Demand Draft in favour of the Comptroller, UAS, Bangalore.

8. All late, incomplete applications and without payment of prescribed fees are liable to be rejected.

9. The appointment shall be subject to fufilment of all the eligibility condition prescribed by the University as per Act and Statute and relevant Government orders as amended from time to time.

10. This Notification along with qualifications and score-card are also available on UAS(B) Website. www.uasbangalore.edu.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.uasbangalore.edu.in/attachments/Notification%20of%20Backlog%20Teaching%20Posts.pdf

Walk-in for Sr.Technical Assistant(Nutritive Value of Indian Foods) at NIN, Hyderabad

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION

(Indian Council of Medical Research)

TARNAKA, JAMAI-OSMANIA, HYDERABAD-500 007

NIN/PERS/SCH/2011-12/ Dated: 06-03-2012

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Eligible candidates are invited to attend a WALK-IN-INTERVIEW on the following dates at 9.30 A.M. sharp for the following posts on the ad hoc research project entitled “Nutritive Value of Indian Foods – Integrated Indian Foods Composition Tables” at Academic Staff College, Gauhati University, Gauhati – 871014 (Assam). The essential qualification, experience, consolidated salary and service tenure are as under:

POST:  Sr.Technical Assistant 4 Nos. (UR 3) (ST 1) Date of Interview: 30-03-2012

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: B.Sc. with Chemistry and Biology as one of the subject

DESIRABLE: M. Sc. In Chemistry / Biochemistry / Zoology / Botany / Microbiology / Food Science / Food Science & Nutrition with experience in analysis of nutrients in foods. Experience in handling of Fast HPLC / HPLC / ICPMS / LCMS / AAS / Kjeldahi nitrogen analyzer, microwave ashing system, microwave digestion system, muffle furnace, Sat boiling distillation system will be an added advantage. Minimum one to three years working experience.

AGE: Below 30 Years. Relaxation in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates as per G.O.I Rules

CONSOLIDATED SALARY:Rs.26,183/- p.m. (fixed) without any other allowances.

TENURE: The project tenure is for two years. Dependent upon the funds position the appointment orders will be issued.

The candidates should bring all original certificates of educational qualification (from SSC onwards), experience/ Scheduled Tribe certificate along with a photo and set of Photo copies duly attested for attending the Walk-in-Interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Interviews/Written Test. The selected candidates will be posted at the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad; however they are required to undertake touring in Northeast area and other parts of the country from time to time.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: The conditions of employment will be the same as are for the project staff on contract basis. The candidates have no right to claim for any regular employment at this Institute. The Director & Appointing Authority has the right to accept / reject any application without assigning any reason and no correspondence in this matter will be entertained.

Website: www.ninindia.org

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ninindia.org/NVIF_ADV_ASAM.pdf

Walk-in for JRF(Empowerment of Farm Women to mitigate the pesticide residues) at NIN, Hyderabad

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION

(Indian Council of Medical Research)

TARNAKA, JAMAI-OSMANIA, HYDERABAD-500 007

NIN/PERS/SCH/2011-12/ Dated: 24-02-2012

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW/WRITTEN TEST

Eligible candidates are invited to attend a WALK-IN-INTERVIEW/WRITTEN TEST on the following date at  9.30 A.M. sharp for the following post on the ad hoc research project entitled “Empowerment of Farm  Women to mitigate the pesticide residues at the farm and household level” funded by DST. The essential qualification, experience, consolidated fellowship and service tenure are as under:

POST: . Jr. Research Fellow 1 No. Date of Interview: 15-03-2012

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc 1st Class or High 2nd Second Class in  Chemistry/Biochemistry/Analytical Chemistry/M.Pharmacy from recognized University.

DESIRABLE: Experience in operating using GC//GCMS/LCMS//MS.

AGE: 30 years, Relaxation in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH as per the GOI rules.

CONSOLIDATED FELLOWSHIP: Rs.12,000/-p.m. (fixed). + 30% HRA Without any other allowances.

TENURE: One year

The candidates should bring all original certificates of educational qualification (from SSC onwards), experience and caste along with a photo and set of photo copies duly attested while attending the Walk-in-Interview. Candidates will not be allowed to attend the Interview without Original Certificates.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: The conditions of employment will be the same as are for the project staff on contract basis. The candidates have no right to claim for any regular employment at this Institute. The Director & Appointing Authority has the right to accept / reject any application without assigning any reason and no correspondence in this matter will be entertained. The Candidate those who are belongs to OBC category should submit the certificate of OBC issued by the respective Mandal Revenue Officer/ Tahsildar of the respective State for the purpose of applying to the Central Government Employment.

Website: www.ninindia.org

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ninindia.org/15March2012.pdf

Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program(TEA Fellowship)

Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program

The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) provides international teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills and increase their knowledge about the United States. TEA consists of a six-week non-degree, non-credit customized academic program including seminars on new teaching methodologies, curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional technology. Participants will also participate in a practicum in a U.S. secondary school near the host university to work closely with U.S. teachers and teach and present to U.S. students. Cultural enrichment, mentoring, and support will be provided throughout the program. The international participants will travel to the United States in two cohorts of 88-90 teachers each in spring or fall 2013.

 Upon returning home, TEA program alumni are eligible to apply for small grants for essential teaching materials, follow-on training for other teachers, collaborative projects between schools in their home country and the United States, and other activities that build on their U.S. experience.

The TEA fellowship is fully funded and provides:

J-1 visa support;

A pre-departure orientation held in participant's home country;

Round-trip airfare to and within the US;

A Welcome Orientation in Washington, D.C.;

Academic program fees;

Housing (generally shared with other program fellows) and meals;

Accident and sickness medical insurance coverage;

Transportation to the teaching practicum school (if necessary);

A daily allowance for meals and incidentals during the academic program;

A book/professional development allowance;

A baggage/shipping allowance (domestic and international);

A Closing Workshop in Washington, D.C.; and

The opportunity to apply for alumni small grants.

 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant should be:

Current secondary level, full time teachers with five or more years of classroom  experience in disciplines including English, Social Sciences, Mathematics and  Sciences;

Citizens of India and present in India at the time of application and interview;

Live and teach in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and all Union Territories in the South;

Proficient in written and spoken English with a paper based TOEFL score of 450 or higher*

Continue teaching after completion of the program

Have submitted a complete application.

 *For Fall 2013, IREX and ECA will pilot a limited cohort for participants with paper-based TOEFL scores of 425 - 450 that features a greater concentration on English language learning as well as pedagogical professional development.

TOEFL scores are not required at the time of application. If you are short-listed for interview, USIEF will administer the TOEFL or an equivalent of English proficiency test

Application Deadline Extended to: March 15, 2012

Application materials are available at:

United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) Regional Office - Chennai

American Consulate Building, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006

Tel: 044-2857 4423, Email:usiefchennai@usief.org.in , Website: www.usief.org.in

Contact Person:

Ms. Maya Sivakumar, Regional Officer, USIEF-Chennai

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.usief.org.in/Fellowships/FIC-Teaching-Excellence-and-Achievement-Program.aspx