Tuesday, March 27, 2012

JRF post( Characterization of Insulin-like Peptides from Plants) at University of Pune


University of Pune
Department of Botany
Pune 411 007
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Applications are invited on purely temporary basis for one position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on a project entitled “Isolation and Characterization of Insulin-like Peptides from Plants” to be run at Department of Botany, University of Pune. The project is funded under the BioCARe program of Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M. Sc. Botany/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences with first class. Preference will be given to NET/SET qualified candidates.
DURATION: 3 years
FELLOWSHIP: Rs. 12,000/- + 20% HRA. Higher fellowship is possible for NET/SET qualified candidates.
Application Procedure: Submit an application on plain paper with all details such as name,permanent and corresponding address, e-mail, telephone number, educational qualifications etc. Applications with attested copies of all certificates should reach the Principal Investigator Dr. Anjali Kulkarni, Botany Department, University of Pune, Pune – 411007 (anjuabhay@gmail.com ) by the 10th April 2012.
Selection will be made through screening followed by interview at the Department of Botany, University of Pune. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Short-listed candidates will be informed by email and would have to be present for an interview at the Botany Department, University of Pune on the 21st April 2012, with original certificates.
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Project assistant post(Isolation and characterization of lectins) at Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Pune


University of Pune
Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology
http://www.unipune.ernet.in/ibb , www.unipune.ac.in
Appointment of a Project Assistant (P.A.)
Applications are invited for the position of Project Assistant in UGC sponsored major research project entitled “Isolation and characterization of lectins  from Acinetobacter spp. and its role in biofilm formation at Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology
QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc. Degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Science in
first class. This Fellowship is for the period of UGC, New Delhi rules and regulations. Preference will
experience.
Application on plain paper with detailed Biodata along with recent photograph and 2 recommendation letters should be addressed to Professor B. A. Chopade, Director, Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, University of Pune, Pune 411 007. The applications should reach on or before 5th April 2012.
No T.A. and D.A. will be paid for attending the interviews.
Interviews will be held on 9th April 2012 at 11: 00 a.m. in IBB.
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JRF/SRF/RA post(Cytomolecular analysis )at University of Calcutta


University of Calcutta
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post one One JRF/SRF/RA in the project entitled “Cytomolecular analysis of different species of Calathea and Maranta for assessment of Phylogeny and affinities as well as micropropagaton for improvement and conservation” sanctioned by the CSIR(No.38(1263)/10/EMR-II], under Dr. Sandip Mukhopadhyay (PI), Dept. Botany, C.U. The tenure of the project is two years at present.
NO. OF POST – One (1).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR :
(i) RA : M.Sc. in Botany and must have Ph.D. degree in the relevant subject with research experience in Chromosome & Molecular marker-based plant genome analysis and Plant Cell & Tissue Culture. (Preference will be given to the candidates(s) having publications in Plant Cytogenetics and Genome analysis through molecular techniques or Plant Cell Culture).
(ii) SRF: M.Sc. in Botany with consistently good academic record. At least two years research experience in the field of Chromosome & Molecular markerbased plant genome analysis as well as in Plant Cell & Tissue Culture is essential (Preference will be given to the candidates (s) having publications).
(iii) JRF: M.Sc. in Botany with specialisation in Cytogenetics / Cell Biology /Plant Biotechnology having consistently good academic record with NET qualification NET (lecturer ship)/ GATE qualified candidates may also apply.
Upper age limit 35 years for RA / 32 Yrs for SRF and 28 yrs to JRF as on 01.03.2012 (5 years relaxable for woman /SC/ST candidates as per CSIR norms)
Remuneration Rs.22000/- for RA, Rs.18000/- for SRF and Rs.16000/- / Rs.12000/- for JRF + admissible allowances as per CSIR sanction and norms of this institution.
Two separate sets of complete applications furnishing biodata on plain paper with attested copies of testimonials should reach Dr. Sandip Mukhopadhyay, Dept. of Botany, C.U. 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata – 700019. within 15 days of the date of advertisement.
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JRF/SRF/Lab Attendant post at JNU, New Delhi


JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
NEW DELHI 110067
Applications are invited for the following purely temporary post in the DBT /CSIR/ICMR/ DST funded projects.
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW: 3 posts
SALARY: Rs. 12,000/-
QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology.
2. LAB ASSISTANT : 2 posts
SALARY: Rs.5000- 8000.00 P.M.
QUALIFICATIONS: 10th pass. Knowledge of lab techniques.
3. LAB ATTENDANT: 1 post
QUALIFICATIONS: 10th Pass. Experience of minimum 6 years of handling lab equipments and to coordinate in lab activities.
4. SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – 1 post
QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc. or equivalent in any branch of biological sciences with experience (more than 2 yrs) in the molecular biology.
FELLOWSHIP: Rs. 18000/- per month + HRA
Applications on plain paper giving full details should reach to “Prof. Rakesh Bhatnagar, R. No. 102, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110 067 on or before 2nd April, 2012. Applications by e-mail may be forwarded to rakbhat01@yahoo.com .
Note: The positions are 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.

Project Assistant post in DBT project at Tezpur University


Tezpur University
Tezpur-784028, ASSAM
Memo No. F.43-145/209(GA-I)/5826-A Date : 22/03/2012
Applications are invited for the post of Project Assistant in the DBT sponsored project entitled “Preparation, demonstration and popularization of various food products from locally available post harvest food materials for welfare of rural population of Sonitpur district of Assam
POST: Project Assistant
QUALIFICATION: 1st Class M.Sc in Food Processing Technology/M.Sc in Agriculture/M.Sc in Chemistry/B.E/B.Tech in related fields.
STIPEND : ` 8,000/- p.m (fixed)
AGE : Below 28 years, relaxation for Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes and OBC applicants.
DURATION : 10 Months 19 Days or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
Interested candidates may send their applications on plain paper giving complete bio-data with phone number and e-mail address along with copies of certificates/testimonials etc. to Professor S.C Deka, Principal Investigator, Department of Food Engineering Technology, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur – 784 028, Assam, E-mail : sankar @tezu.ernet.in    on or before 31/03/2012. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview if called for.

JRF post(iscovery of novel Sirtuin inhibitors as anti-cancer agents) at ILS, Hyderabad


INSTITUTE OF LIFE SCIENCES, Hyderabad
Applications are invited for a Junior Research Fellowship (temporary position till the project is supported) position to work on DBT funded research project, “A yeast based screen for discovery of novel Sirtuin inhibitors as anti-cancer agents”
POST: Junior Research Fellow
FELLOWSHIP: Rs. 15,600 per month inclusive of all benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Design, plan and execute experiments under the supervision of the scientist.(experiments include, screening NCEs using biochemical and cell based assays).
2) Provide scientific support to the scientist in his research activities.
3) Book keeping and maintenance of stocks and consumables.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc. in Microbiology/Medical Microbiology/ Biotechnology or any other branch of Life Sciences/M. tech in Biotechnology from a recognized university / institute with a consistent first class academic record above 60%. Should be willing to learn, able to multi-task and must possess skills in MS-Office.
EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years preferably in the areas of microbiology and Cell Biology.
PREFERABLE: Relevant research experience as evident from dissertation/project work.
DURATION: The duration of the fellowship is for one year, may be extend one more year if the project is extended. However, the performance of the candidate will be reviewed after the completion of every year and the fellowship will be renewed only upon satisfactory performance. No claim should be made for the extrapolation of this work into PhD program now or later.
Qualified candidates can send their curriculum vitae via e-mail to hr@ilsresearch.org  on or before 15th April, 2012. Selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to Institute of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
The qualifying candidates are expected to start working within 2 weeks from the selecting date.

Project Assistant post(Modulation of iron regulatory hormone hepcidin ) at IGIB, New Delhi


Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB)
POSITIONS OPEN FOR TEMPORARY RESEARCH PROJECT POSTS

(Date of interview -- 20-04-12 at 10:30 AM)

Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), desires to engage qualified incumbents on purely temporary basis as detailed below:
PROJECT TITLE/ CODE: "Modulation of iron regulatory hormone hepcidin in physiology and disease"(Project Code: GAP0068)
NO. OF POST(S): One
DESIGNATION: Project Assistant
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First class B.Sc. in any branch of life Sciences
Responsibilities will include breeding, maintenance and research with zebra fish.
AGE LIMIT: 28 years (Age relaxation for SC/ST/ OBC candidate as per Govt. of India instruction.)
STIPEND: Rs. 10,000/- per month
TENURE: One year
Engagement is for the project and on behalf of the funding agency and the tenure shall be as mentioned above. The duration of the post is initially for one Year or till the closing date of the project, which ever is earlier. Tenure may be extendable up to project duration. Contract may be terminated any time by giving one-month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any CSIR/IGIB post.

HOW TO APPLY:The eligible applicants have to email their resume in MS Word format directly to hrd@igib.res.in  by 30-03-12. No application would be entertained with "result awaited" status or after due date.

(In subject line of the email please mention: "<Project Code> application for <Post Name> Apr 2012"example: GAP0068 application for Project Assistant Apr 2012). Kindly write correct project code and format otherwise application will not reach to the concern department.

The email will be sent to the short listed candidates.

No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates to attend the interview. The engagement shall be as per guidelines of CSIR/Funding agency. Candidates will have option to give reply in Hindi.
Note: The shortlisted candidates, who have received the email for interview, have to report at 09:30 AM for interview along with any Photo ID card and original certificates for entry purpose. Entry will be closed by 10:15 AM.


Various posts(Scientist Fellow, JRF, SRF, Research attendant ) at G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development


G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development
Kosi-Katarmal, Almora 263 643, Uttarakhand, India
Applications are invited for following purely project based temporary positions in this Institute. The projects provide opportunity to work in challenging research areas of Himalayan ecosystems.
Candidate having appropriate qualifications in relevant subject/specialization with consistently good academic record and experience may apply.

Position and Emoluments

Essential Qualification
Desirable Qualification
Nature of duties

Project 1 (GBP-EW): Assessment and quantification of forest ecosystem services with special emphasis on pollination in the Indian Himalayan agro-ecosystems
Scientist Fellow (1)
Rs. 22,000 pm. +
HRA; Higher
emoluments (up to
Rs. 30,000 pm) would
be considered in case
of exceptionally
qualified &
experienced persons.

Doctoral Degree in
Botany/Forestry/
Zoology/
Environmental
Sciences/Economics
from a recognized
University.

Knowledge of computer;
Data processing and
scientific presentations;
Good communication
skills in English & Hindi

Coordinate a team of
young researchers,
overseas volunteers
and other
stakeholders for
scientific data
collection in project
sites in various parts
of Himalaya.
Researcher(3)
Rs. 12,000 pm+ HRA
for (JRF)
or Rs. 14,000 pm +
HRA for SRF

Masters Degree in
Botany, Forestry,
Forest Management,
Biodiversity
Conservation, and
Environmental
Sciences, Economics
with minimum of 55%
marks for JRF & 60%
for SRF. (Minimum 2
year research
experience for SRF
Experience of research
work in Himalayan area
on ecosystem services;
natural resource
accounting/economics;
biodiversity
conservation;
ecological
modeling and
RS/GIS; good
communication skills in
English/Hindi
Undertake extensive
field work in forests,
grasslands and agro
ecosystems of
Western Himalaya.
Data collection,
compilation and
report writing
Research Attendant
(1)
Rs. 6000 pm. (fixed)

Intermediate
(can be relaxed in case
of highly experienced
person).

Experience of working in
field/lab. on
meteorology, agrotechnology
and
biodiversity assessment;
knowledge of basic
computer skills would be
an advantage
Assist research team
in field / lab. work

Project 2 (GBP-NNRMS): Inventorisation and Monitoring of Biosphere Reserves in India Using Remote Sensing and GIS Technology
Junior Research
Fellow (1) Rs. 12,000
pm. + HRA.

Masters Degree in
Botany, Forestry,
Forest Management,
Biodiversity
Conservation, and
Environmental
Sciences with
minimum of 55%
marks.

Experience of research
work in Himalayan area
on forest ecosystem
services; natural
resource
accounting/economics;
biodiversity
conservation;
ecological
modeling and
RS/GIS
Undertake extensive
field work in
Nanda Devi
Biosphere Reserve
(Uttarakhand). Data
collection,
compilation and
report writing


Age Limit- For Scientist Fellow- 35 years, JRF-28 years, SRF-32 years, Research Attendant-45 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST/Women/PH and OBC as per Govt. of India norms.
Appointment will be made initially for one year and likely to be continued for up to three years based on performance. Candidates fulfilling minimum qualifications and experience may send their application by registered post latest by 6 April 2012 to the Administrative Officer, G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora-263 643 (Uttarakhand) giving complete personal details, qualification, experience, copies of important publication, etc., and should clearly indicate the position applied for and name of the Project 1 or 2 in the application. Advance application may also be submitted through email to the Administrative Officer (os@gbpihed.nic.in  and copy to  psdir@gbpihed.nic.in ). Short listed candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Project Fellow(Environmental Science) at G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development


G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development
Kosi-Katarmal, Almora 263643 (Uttarakhand)
(An autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India)
Applications are invited for purely project based temporary position of Project Fellow in APN funded project “Impacts of Global change on the dynamics of snow, Glaciers and runoff over the Himalayan Mountains and their consequences for highland and downstream regions”. Candidate having appropriate qualifications in relevant subject/specialization with good academic records and experience may apply.
POSITION AND EMOLUMENTS: One Project Fellow (Rs.12,000 pm +10% HRA)
QUALIFICATION: Geology/Earth Sciences/Environmental Science/Remote Sensing/Geo-informatics or M.Tech. with specialization in Hydrology/Glaciology/ Environmental Sc. & engineering/ Water resources/ Geological & Geophysical Technology with minimum 55% marks
 DESIRABLE: Good knowledge of RS/GIS, satellite data processing & hydrological modeling
 NATURE OF DUTIES: Research work under the project “Impacts of Global change on the dynamics of snow, Glaciers and runoff over the Himalayan Mountains and their consequences for highland and downstream regions” till September 2012.
AGE: Maximum 28 Yrs Relaxation for SC/ST/Women/PH and OBC as per Govt. of India norms.
Candidates fulfilling minimum qualifications and experience may send their application to the Administrative Officer, G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora-263643 (Uttarakhand) giving complete personal details, qualification, experience,publication, etc., and should clearly indicate the position applied for on the top of envelop and in the application. Interested candidate may apply by registered/speed post so that the applications are received latest by 9.04.2012 Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Advance application may also be submitted through email to the Administrative Officer (os@gbpihed.nic.in ) and copy to dr.rajeshjoshi@gmail.com. The candidates are required to bring along all certificates, testimonials, publication, etc. in original at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

JRF post(nti-oxidant enzyme gene polymorphisms in neurocysticercosis) at SGPGIMS, Lucknow


Department of Microbiology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow
Applications are invited for the following posts in ICMR funded research project entitled “Anti-oxidant enzyme gene polymorphisms and their expression in symptomatic and asymptomatic neurocysticercosis”, under Prof. K.N. Prasad, Department of Microbiology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Prof. K. N. Prasad
1. POST: Junior Research Fellow (1)
 PAY- Rs. 16000/- + 20% HRA per month
QUALIFICATION: M.Sc. (Life Sciences). Preference will be given who has adequate knowledge on molecular lab work.
2.FIELD INVESTIGATOR (1): Pay- Rs. 22120/- per month (Fixed)
QUALIFICATION:  M.Sc. (Biostatics or Life Sciences). Preference will be given who has adequate experience of field survey.
Applicants with above qualifications may directly come for a walk in interview on 30th March at 11.00 AM in the Department of Microbiology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow. The above post is entirely temporary and can be terminated with one month’s notice. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview. Director reserves the right to cancel the advertisement/ selection without assigning any reason.

Project Assistant vacancies at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow


CSIR-NATIONAL BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow-226001
WALK-IN INTERVIEW No. 03/2012
Eligible and interested candidates are invited for the interview for purely temporary positions in the following areas under various sponsored projects tenable at CSIR-NBRI:-
AREA I: Phytochemistry
POSITION: Project Assistant (Level II)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:1st class M.Sc. in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Medicinal Chemistry.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Knowledge of carbohydrate chemistry/Gums.
Area II: Plant Biotechnology
POSITION: Project Assistant (Level II)/JRF
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
For PA Level II: 1st class M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics.
For JRF: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics with CSIR-UGC NET-JRF/LS qualification.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION
Experience of working with techniques related to Molecular Biology or knowledge of different databases.
STIPEND: FOR PROJECT ASSISTANT (LEVEL II): Rs.12000/- p.m. (Consolidated)
FOR JRF: Rs. 16000/- p.m. / Rs.12000/- p.m. & HRA.
DATE AND VENUE OF INTERVIEW: For Area I on 30-03-2012 at 11:30 AM and for Area II on 02.04.2012 in the Conference Room, (T.N. Khoshoo Block) NBRI, Lucknow
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
a) Upper age limit not exceeding 28 years as on the date of interview. Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates 05 years and OBC candidates 03 years as per Government of India instructions.
b) The Application form will be provided at the venue on the date. However, candidates may download the application form in advance from the website www.nbri.res.in. At the time of interview candidates should bring one latest photograph, attested copy of certificates of examinations passed (starting from matriculation), certificate indicating date of birth, caste certificate (in case of SC/ST/OBC) and experience certificate, etc. Tentative mark sheets/certificates and 'result awaited' will not be considered. All eligible candidates are requested to be present at the venue on the said date 30 minutes before the scheduled time for necessary formalities.
c) Mode of Selection: Through Interview. However, if large number of candidates turn up, a Screening test comprising of multiple choice objective questions will be held for short listing the candidates for interview. The short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Committee and, based on the performance in the interview, a panel of recommended candidates will be formed. The panel shall be utilized as and when the requirement arises in the projects in the relevant field/area. Candidates have the option to interact in Hindi/English before the committee.
d) The positions are purely temporary on contract basis and co- terminus with the sponsored projects. Further the above stipend(s) is tentative and the same will be finally decided based on the availability of funds in the relevant sponsored projects.
e) To avoid any inconvenience, only those candidates who strictly fulfill the eligibility criteria and possess the degree/mark sheet in the aforesaid subjects should turn up for Walk in interview
No TA/DA will be admissible.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nbri.res.in/temporary.aspx

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