Sunday, April 15, 2012

Walk-in for JRF(Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Bioinformatics) at NEHU, Shillong


WALK-IN INTERVIEW
There will be a walk-in interview for the post of JRF (one) in a DBT, Govt. of India funded research project entitled “THE USE OF BIODIVERSITY AS A SOURCE OF NEW CHEMICAL ENTITIES AGAINST DEFINED MOLECULAR TARGETS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS” in the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-22 on the 23rd April 2012 at 2.00 pm.
Candidates interested are to bring xerox copies and originals of all certificates and mark sheets on the scheduled date.
Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Bioinformatics with minimum 55% marks.
Desirable: Working knowledge of natural product chemistry / insilico molecular design
Emoluments: `16,000/- + HRA for the 1st two years and `18,000/- + HRA for the 3rd year for SRF and applicable, only if JRF/SRF is NET/GATE/BET/BINC qualified, otherwise it shall be `12,000/- + HRA for the 1st two years for JRF and `14,000/- + HRA for the 3rd year for SRF.
CONTACT: Dr. A. Bhattacharjee, (Principle Investigator), Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, North Eastern Hill University

Research Scientist, JRF, Field Assistant & Research Assistant posts at NEHU, Shillong


North-Eastern Hill University
Shillong - 793022
NOTICE
Applications are invited for the following positions in the Research project entitled, “Preventing extinction and improving conservation status of threatened plants through application of biotechnological tools” sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi. Applications should reach Prof. S.K. Barik (Project Coordinator), Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong latest by 20th April, 2012.
Sub-project 1
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (2 positions)
Pay scale: (Rs. 16000+ 20% HRA for 1st& 2nd years; Rs. 18000+ 20% HRA for 3rd, 4th& 5th Years)
Duration: 5 years (the appointment is co-terminus with the project)
Essential Qualification: 1. M.Sc in Botany/Life Science/Plant molecular biology/Biotechnology
2. NET (JRF)
(Non-NET (JRF) candidates may be appointed @Rs. 12,000/- + 20% HRA p.m.)
Field Assistant (1 position)
Pay scale: (Rs. 7500 PM (Fixed) for 1st& 2nd years; Rs. 9000/- PM (Fixed) for 3rd, 4th& 5th Years
Duration: 5 years (the appointment is co-terminus with the project)
Essential Qualification: Matriculate
Desirable: At least 3 years experience in laboratory/ field work
Sub-project 2
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (2 positions)
Pay scale: (Rs. 16000+ 20% HRA for 1st& 2nd years; Rs. 18000+ 20% HRA for 3rd, 4th& 5th Years)
Duration: 5 years (the appointment is co-terminus with the project)
Essential Qualification: 1. M.Sc in Botany/Life Science/Plant molecular biology/Biotechnology
2. NET (JRF)
(Non-NET (JRF) candidates may be appointed @Rs. 12,000/- + 20% HRA p.m.)
Field Assistant (1 position)
Pay scale: (Rs. 7500 PM (Fixed) for 1st& 2nd years; Rs. 9000/- PM (Fixed) for 3rd, 4th& 5th Years
Duration: 5 years (the appointment is co-terminus with the project)
Essential Qualification: Matriculate
Desirable: At least 3 years experience in laboratory/ field work
Sub-project 15
Research Scientist 'B' (1 position)
Pay scale: (Pay Band 3 + Grade Pay 5400+ Allowances as applicable)
Duration: 5 years (the appointment is co-terminus with the project)
Essential Qualification: Ph.D in Botany/Ecology
Desirable: Post doctoral research experience with technical expertise in Ecological Niche Modelling and other modeling techniques, macro propagation and population survey.
Research Assistants (RA) (2 positions – One at Shillong and One in Delhi)
Pay scale: (Rs. 12000/- PM (Fixed) for 1st& 2nd Year & Rs. 14000/- PM for 3rd, 4th& 5th Year)
Duration: 5 years (the appointment is co-terminus with the project)
Essential Qualification: Graduate with diploma/certificate in computer applications.
Desirable: At least 2 years of experience in data handling and management in the field of research/ management/coordination work.

JRF, Project Assistant, Field attendant & Research Assistant posts at NEHU, Shillong


North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU),
Shillong - 793022
NOTICE
Dated 13th April, 2012
Applications are invited for the following positions in the research project entitled, 'All India Coordinated Research Project on Sacred Grove Ecosystem Services Assessment of Meghalaya’ sponsored by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi. Applications should reach Prof. S.K. Barik, Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong latest by 28th April, 2012.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 2 positions
Pay scale: Rs. 12000+10% HRA for 1st & 2nd years; Rs. 14000+10% HRA for 3rd, 4th and 5th Years
Duration: 5 years (the appointment is co-terminus with the project)
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Ecology/ Botany/Life Science/ Environmental Science
Project Assistant for Coordination Work at Delhi: 1 position
Pay scale: Rs. 14000 fixed for 5 years
Duration: 5 years (the appointment is co-terminus with the project)
Essential Qualifications: (i) Graduate in any discipline, (ii) At least two years of experience in project coordination/management/accounting with proficiency in computer applications.
Desirable qualification: MBA
Field Attendant: 1 position
Pay scale: Rs. 6000 fixed for 5 years
Duration: 5 years (the appointment is co-terminus with the project)
Essential Qualifications: Matriculate with at least 2 years of experience in field/laboratory work with valid driving license
Research Assistant: 1 position
Pay scale: Rs. 8000 fixed for 5 years
Duration: 5 years (the appointment is co-terminus with the project)
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Botany/ Ecology/Environmental Science

JRF & Field assistant posts at NEHU, Shillong


Advertisement for recruitment of staff in sponsored research projects
Applications are invited for the posts of Junior Research Fellow (1) at a fixed salary of Rs. 12000/- pm and Field Assistant (1) at a fixed salary of Rs. 2000/- pm under a GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development sponsored research project entitled “Status, biodiversity values and strategies for conservation of Sacred Groves of West and East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya” for a period of six months (upto October 2012). The essential qualification for the post of JRF is M.Sc in Environmental Science/Botany/Ecology/Forestry/Life Science. The Field Assistant should be Matric pass.
The application along with attested copies of marksheets and testimonials should reach the undersigned on or before 27th April, 2012.
CONTACT:Professor B.K. Tiwari, Department of Environmental Studies, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022.

Project assistant & Field Attendant posts at NEHU, shillong


Advertisement for recruitment of staff in sponsored research projects
Applications are invited for the posts of Project Assistant (1) at a fixed salary of Rs. 8000/- pm and HRA and Field Attendant (1) at a fixed salary of Rs. 6000/- pm under a Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India funded project entitled “Impact of fire and grazing on structure and function of grassland ecosystem of Cherrapunjee” sanctioned for a period of three years. The essential qualification for Project Assistant is M.Sc in Environmental Science/Botany/Ecology/Forestry/Life Science. The Field Attendant should be Matric pass and will be required to stay in Cherrapunjee.
The application along with attested copies of marksheets and testimonials should reach the undersigned on or before 4th May 2012.
CONTACT:Professor B.K. Tiwari
Department of Environmental Studies
North-Eastern Hill University
Shillong-793022

Scientist & Technical Officer posts at NEERI, Nagpur


CSIR-NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(An ISO 9001:2008 certified organization)
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
NEHRU MARG, NAGPUR – 440 020
Website: http://www.neeri.res.in
Tel.No.0712-2249885-88, 2249970-72, FAX No.0712-2249900
Advt.No.2/2012 Last Date: 15th May, 2012
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) is looking for talented
young professionals with brilliant academic record and zeal for innovative research. Applications are
invited in the prescribed form from Indian Nationals for the following positions of Scientific & Technical
category. Selected candidates will be required to conduct Research & Development activities, work as a
member of project team(s) in their respective disciplines/areas:
Limit
Scientist [Group IV(2)](Backlog) 16 PB-3, Rs.15600-39100 + GP Rs.6600     Rs.52178/- 32 Years

Sr. Technical Officer (1) [Group III(4)](Current) 02 PB-3, Rs.15600-39100 + GP Rs.5400 Rs.44130/- 35 Years

 Technical Assistant [Group III(1)](Current) 04 PB-2, Rs.9300-34800 + GP Rs.4200 Rs.23457/- 28 Years
* Total emoluments shown are at the minimum of the Pay in the Pay Band plus Grade Pay inclusive of Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) with DA on TA as
admissible to the Central Government employees stationed in Nagpur and as made applicable to CSIR.
Council accommodation will be allotted as per priority list/availability of accommodation on payment of
prescribed license fee/water charges/electricity charges in which case HRA will not be admissible.
• In addition to the emoluments indicated above, other benefits such as New Pension Scheme based on defined contribution, Leave Travel Concession, Reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Conveyance/House Building Advance, etc. are admissible as per CSIR rules.
• They are also eligible for time bound attractive career advancement under Assessment Schemes of CSIR.
• Besides the above, Scientists are also entitled for a Special Pay of two additional increments and Professional Update Allowance.
Reservation position: Reservations of posts for SC/ST/OBC & PWD are indicated against their respective
post codes.
The minimum qualifications, experience, etc. for these posts are as under:
Post Code No. 201 – Environmental Engineering/Environmental Management (3 posts) - UR-1, SC-1, OBC-1
Essential Qualification: M.E./M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Management OR
Ph.D. in related discipline.
Desirable: 1.First Class at Graduate in engineering and/or Post Graduate level with 2 years post ME/M.Tech. research/field experience in the area of Environment Monitoring, Modeling and Pollution Control 2. Publications in SCI journal
Job Requirement: Environment Modeling, R&D in innovative technologies for pollution preventions and pollution control. Demonstration of technologies in the field.
Post Code No. 209 – Botany (2 Posts) – UR-1, OBC-1
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Botany OR Ph.D. in related discipline.
Desirable: 1. First Class at Graduate and/or Post Graduate levelwith 1 year post Ph. D. research/field experience in the area of ecological survey, plant biodiversity, eco-restoration. 2. Publications in SCI journals.
JobRequirement: 1. Monitoring and analysis of environmental samples for biological parameters. 2. Ecological and biodiversity assessment. 3. Eco-restoration of natural system.
Post Code No. 210 - Zoology (2 Posts) – UR-1, SC-1
EssentialQualification: M.Sc. in Zoology OR Ph.D. in related discipline.
 Desirable: 1. First Class at Graduate and/or Post Graduate levelwith 1 year post Ph.D. research/field experience in the area of biodiversity studies, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, EIA and other related fields. 2. Publications in SCI journals.
JobRequirement: 1. Monitoring and analysis of environmental samples for zoological parameters. 2. Ecological survey, aquatic, terrestrial and marine ecology. 3. Development of new methodologies for identification and evaluation of zoo-planktons, aquatic, terrestrial and marine ecosystem.
Post Code No. 211 – Environmental Science (1 Post) – SC
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Environmental Science OR Ph.D. in related discipline.
Desirable: 1. First Class at Graduate and/or Post Graduate levelwith 1 year post Ph.D. research/field experience in the area of Bio-remediation, bio-degradation, environment monitoring and management, EIA. 2. Publications in SCI journals.
JobRequirement: 1. Environment monitoring, EIA, water resource management, water quality  management. 2. Bio-degradation/Bio-remediation of pollutants and contaminants. 3. Development of new methodologies for environmental restoration using modern tools and techniques.
Post Code No. 213 – Bio-chemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology (1 Post) –UR
EssentialQualification: M.Sc. in Bio-chemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Genetics/Molecular
Biology/Environmental Toxicology/Pharmacy/Agriculture OR Ph.D. in related discipline.
Desirable: 1. First Class at Graduate and/or Post Graduate levelwith 1 year post Ph.D. experience. 2. Publications in SCI journals.
Job Requirement: 1. Analysis and development of environmental samples for  microbial/toxicological/genetic parameters. 2. Microbial population dynamics, DNA Sequencing. 3.
EIA/Waste water treatment. 4. Application of genomics in microbial and human population and handling
of data such as sequencing, micro-array, proteomics, genomics and bioimaging& biosensor development.
5. Development of Microbial consortia for specific remedial targets. 6. Bio-statistics. 7. Development of
new methodologies using modern molecular biological tools/methods for environmental applications. 8.
Phyto remediation in Environmental applications. 9. Recovery and reuse of agriculture residues bioprospecting etc.
Post Code No. 304 – Environmental Science (1 Post) - OBC
Essential Qualification: First Class B.Sc. with one year full time professional qualification in
Environmental Science from a recognized Institute/Organization
Desirable: M.Sc. or B.Sc. (Science) 1st class or minimum 60% with minimum one experience in Environmental monitoring and analysis.
 Job Requirement: Environmental monitoring including field survey and analysis related to EIA projects.
IMPORTANT NOTE: 1.The date for determining the age limit/experience/ qualifications shall be the
last date fixed for receipt of completed application forms. 2. Relaxations: Age Limit – Age should not
exceed the upper limit prescribed for each category of post. Following relaxations are, however, admissible. (I)The upper age limit is relaxable by five years for members belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and three years for Other Backward Class in respect of the posts reserved for them. (SC/ST/OBC candidates who apply against the posts not reserved for them are not eligible for age
relaxation in respect of such posts and they are treated as general candidates). The Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/OBC candidates applying for the post reserved for them should necessarily enclose a certificate in the prescribed forms issued by the competent authorities empowered to sign such
certificates in support of their caste/community status. For OBC candidates, the certificate issuing authority should also certify that the candidate does not belong to Creamy Layer Section/Category. (II)
Relaxation in upper age limit upto five years may be allowed to Council/Government/Autonomous Bodies/Public Sector employees in accordance with the instructions and orders issued by the CSIR/Government of India from time to time in this regard. This relaxation is admissible to such of the
Council / Government / Autonomous Bodies / Public Sector employees as are working in posts which are
in the same line or allied cadres and where a relationship could be established that the service already
rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of the post(s) recruitment to which has been advertised. The decision in this regard will rest with the Director, NEERI.
 (III) Relaxation in the upper age limit will be admissible to the residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir in accordance with the “Residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age
Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1997” and amendments made thereto. It
is upto five years to those who had ordinarily been domiciled in the Kashmir Division of the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1.1.1980 to 31.12.1989, subject to production of relevant certificate to this effect from the District Magistrate in the Kashmir Division within whose jurisdiction he/she had ordinarily resided or from any other authority designated in this behalf by the Government of
Jammu & Kashmir. (IV) Relaxation in age limit, qualification and/or experience may be permitted by the
DG, CSIR if the Director of the Laboratory based on the recommendation of Screening Committee is of
the opinion that sufficient number of candidates possessing the requisite qualifications and/or experience
are not likely to be available to fill up the posts. (V) Relaxation in the qualification and/or experience prescribed may be allowed at the discretion of the DG,CSIR in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/OBC against posts reserved in favour of SC/ST/OBC communities.
3. The required minimum essential qualification should be from the recognized universities/Institutes/Institutions. The decision of NEERI/CSIR with regard to equivalence of qualifications and about recognition of universities or institutes/institutions shall be final and binding on all the candidates.
4. The essential experience wherever prescribed is part and parcel of the essential qualification and it should be in the relevant area of work/field indicated against such posts and the period of such experience
shall be counted with effect from the date of acquiring the prescribed minimum educational qualification
required for that post. 5. Higher initial pay may be considered for exceptionally meritorious and deserving candidates.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Only Indian Nationals need apply. 2. The application has to be submitted
only in the prescribed application form to be downloaded from NEERI’s website: www.neeri.res.inor The
application form(s) should reach(es) the Institute on or before the closing date of receipt of completed applications which is 15.05.2012. 3. The application fee is of Rs.100/- (Rupees One hundred only) which
should be remitted along with the completed application form in the form of valid Demand Draft. 4. In case the candidate is desirous of applying for more than one post code, application for each post code should be submitted separately along with the separate application fee of Rs.100/- indicating clearly the
Advertisement No., Name of Post (Code No.____) on the top of the envelop containing the application.
Single application form for more than one post code will be rejected. 5. NEERI reserves the right not to
fill up any or all the posts. The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary depending on the requirement of the Institute. 6. Only outstation candidates (within India) called for interview will be paid
to & fro single second class rail fare including reservation, on through ticket basis/ordinary bus fare by the shortest route from the place of their residence or from the actual place of undertaking the journey,
whichever is nearer to the place of interview, as per rules. 7. The selected candidates are liable to be posted in any of the establishments under the administrative control of NEERI Headquartered at Nagpur
including its Zonal Laboratories situated at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata & Hyderabad, as and when
required. 8. Applications from employees of Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies and Govt. funded research organizations will be considered only if forwarded through proper channel and with a clear certificate of employer that there is no vigilance case pending/being contemplated against him/her and that the applicant will be relieved within one month of
the receipt of the appointment orders; if selected. However, advance copy of the application along with
the requisite fee may be submitted before the closing date. Applications routed through proper channel
should reach this Institute within prescribed time. 9. Applications received complete in all respects will
be scrutinized by a duly constituted Screening Committee. Only those candidates who are recommended
by the Screening Committee will be called for interview. Mere fulfilling minimum prescribed qualifications(s) and experience will not vest any right in a candidate for being called for interview. Since
it may not be possible to call all the candidates for interview, the applications will be short listed for purpose on the basis of qualifications and experience, by a duly constituted Screening Committee. The
candidates should, therefore, mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field over and
above the minimum requirements prescribed. Such details should be full and accurate. The criteria adopted by the Screening Committee and approved by the competent authority shall be final and binding
on the candidates. 10. The decision of the NEERI/CSIR in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or
rejection of applications, mode of selection, and conduct of interview will be final and binding on the candidates. The Institute will not entertain any enquiries/correspondence in this regard from any individual or agency on his/her behalf. 11. In the case of posts reserved for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled
Tribes & Other Backward Classes, a lower standard of suitability consistent with efficiency in administration will be applied. 12. Applicants must disclose as to whether any of their blood or close relatives is working in NEERI//CSIR or in any other National Laboratories/Institutes of CSIR in the application form at appropriate place. 13. The application forms duly filled in the prescribed application
forms and complete in all respects accompanied by attested copies of all mark sheets, certificates, testimonials in support of date of birth/age, educational qualifications, experience, caste/community as
mentioned in the application together with non-refundable application fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees one hundred only) per application in the form of crossed Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Director, NEERI” and payable at the State Bank of India, NEERI Branch (Branch Code No.04224), Nagpur,should be sent to the Director, NEERI, Nagpur at the above address in an envelop duly superscribed as “Application for the post of _________ (Post Code No._______)”so as to reachon or before 15.05.2012. Candidates belonging to SC/ST category/community, Persons with Disabilities and regular employees of CSIR are exempted from payment of application fee. They should, however, attach an attested copy of caste/community/PWD category certificate as proof. The Demand Draft if not on SBI,Nagpur, it may be from any other Nationalized Bank only payable at Nagpur. 14. Application incomplete in any respect i.e. not in the prescribed form of NEERI, not filled up properly, without Demand Draft for application fee, photograph, signature and without enclosures (i.e. attested copies of certificates/marksheets of educational qualifications, date of birth, experience, caste/community, etc.) or incomplete in any manner will be summarily rejected. Enclosures received separately subsequent to the receipt of the application will not be entertained. Further applications received after the due date will also be summarily rejected. The Institute will not be responsible for any postal delays. 15. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post(s). 16. The Director, NEERI reserves the right to cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason therefor. 17. Notification regarding recommendations of the screening committee along with the criteria adopted
will be displayed on our website: www.neeri.res.in
INTERIM ENQUIRIES SHALL NOT BE ATTENDED TO.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.neeri.res.in/ADVT%202-12.pdf

Walk-in for JRF/SRF(Nanotechnology methods in cellular & clinical oncology) at University of Calcutta


University of Calcutta
Walk in Interview
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of SRF/JRF for DST project entitled “Novel strategies to use Nanotechnology methods in cellular & clinical oncology”. Candidates having first class M.Sc. in Biochemistry or allied subject are invited to apply. Preference will be given to candidate with some research experience.
DATE OF INTERVIEW: 16.04.2012
TIME OF INTERVIEW: 10.30 a.m
PLACE: Department of Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road.Kolkata: 700019
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

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