Field (Lab) Assistant vacancy at University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

University of Hyderabad

Dept. of Plant Sciences Date: 18-04-2012 School of Life Sciences

ADVERTISEMENT FOR FIELD ASSISTANT POSITION

A. Applications are invited from the eligible candidates (Indian Nationals Only) on a plain paper for the temporary post in the research project titled “Identification and molecular tagging of virulence and pathogenesis genes of powdery mildew fungus (Erysiphe pisi) using genomic tools” (SR/SO/BB02/2010) sponsored by Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi as mentioned below:

Name of Post: Field (Lab) Assistant

No. of Posts: 1

Stipend p.m.(in Rs): Rs. 7,000/ p.m.

Tenure of the Post: Initially one year and extendable till the duration of the project

Requirements for the post:

QUALIFICATIONS

1. B.Sc., Botany/Zoology or Biology with a minimum of ONE or more years of experience in handling office/laboratory works

OR

2. Intermediate pass with Bi.P.C. group possessing at least 2nd class and 4years or more of experience in handling office/laboratory works

AND

3. Should have experience in the following tasks

i. Field work that requires growing plants and ability to follow PIs instructions in carrying out field experiments

ii. Glasshouse and laboratory cleaning and maintenance; purchase of fertilizers and soil, weeding and watering plants.

iii. Washing glassware in the laboratory and operating autoclaves

iv. Making laboratory media and culture plates; mycobaterial and fungal cultures and computer handling

v. Document or paper work for equipment and chemical ordering

A. Applicants should note that the appointments to be made are purely temporary and based on the duration of the project. There is no right for claiming for any regular appointment in the University.

B. The job shall be terminated in case the employee does not meet the standards of work or failing to improve after a cautionary warning. TA/DA will not be paid for attending the interview or at the time of joining the post.

C. The application should be submitted accompanied by attested copies of educational and experience certificates in support of all information furnished in the application. * Mark in the application form enclosed with the advertisement indicates compulsory enclosure of attested copies of certificates.

D. Large part of the work is field based like ploughing, planting, watering of plants, soil tilling and fertilizer application. Selected candidates should be amenable and willing to undertake this type of work.

E. Last date for the receipt of the applications is Tuesday, 01.05.2012 before 5:00 pm. Only hard copies are accepted. The shortlisted candidates shall be intimated through telephonic calls/sms/e-mails. Please provide your email ids, mobile nos.

F. Address to which the applications to be sent: Dr. Ragiba Makandar, Principal Investigator Department of Plant Sciences, School of Life Sciences University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. 500046

FOR DETAIL, PLEASE REFER http://www.uohyd.ac.in/images/recruitment/dst_advertisement_fa-18-4-12.pdf

Vacancy at University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

University of Hyderabad

UPE Phase-2: Hazardous Waste Management

Ref: UH/UPE-2/HDC/HWM/Man/ Date.20.04.2012

\a) Applications are invited from the eligible candidates (Indian nationals only) on a plain paper for the following temporary posts in the research project entitled “Hazardous Waste Management: A Central Facility” sponsored by UGC under UPE Phase II.

NAME OF THE POST: Project Assistant

NO OF POSTS: One

STIPEND P.M. (RS.): 12,000 (Fixed)

TENURE OF THE POST*: One year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): M.Sc. Chemistry/  Biochemistry/Biotechnology

EXPERIENCE:Should have working experience with Radioactive material/ Chemicals/ Biohazard materials and labware and measuring instruments

NAME OF THE POST:  Lab Attendant

NO OF POSTS: One

STIPEND P.M. (RS.): 5,400 (Fixed)

TENURE OF THE POST*: One year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): SSC/HSC

EXPERIENCE: Should read and understand labels and material data sheets and should be willing to work with Radioactive material/ Chemicals/ Biohazard materials and labware

*Extendable based on performance and requirement

b) Applicants should note that the appointments to be made are purely temporary and there is no right for claiming for any regular appointment in the University.

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

d) The application should be submitted on or before the last date which must be accompanied by attested copies of certificates in support of all information furnished in the application. We will not be responsible for any postal delay.

e) Last date for receipt of filled-in applications: 27.04.2012 at 3 PM. List of eligible candidates to be called for interview will be displayed on Web on 27th April 2012.

f) Interviews for eligible candidates will be at UPE office on 30th April 2012 at 12 noon.

g) Address to which the applications should be sent: Chief Coordinator, UPE Phase-2, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad-500 046.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.uohyd.ac.in/images/recruitment/advertisement_upe_hwm_f.pdf

JRF Walk-In at IVRI,IZATNAGAR,BAREILLY

INDIAN VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

IZATNAGAR-243122, BAREILLY(U.P.)

WALK IN INTERVIEW

A walk in interview is scheduled at Veterinary Biotechnology Division of the Institute on 30^th April, 2012 at Division of Veterinary Biotechnology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar for engagement of one Junior Research Fellow in DBT funded time bound project entitled, “Development of prophylactic as well as therapeutic DNA vaccine for canine mammary cancer”. The engagement is purely temporary on contractual basis and co-terminus with the project. There will be no provision of absorption/reemployment in IVRI/DBT on termination of the project. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview and no separate letter will be issued.

DATE OF INTERVIEW: 30th April, 2012

TIME OF INTERVIEW: 10.00 AM

VENUE: Division of Veterinary Biotechnology, IVRI, Izatnagar

DURATION OF THE PROJECT: Three years w.e.f 25-1-12

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.V.Sc./Masters degree in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/ life science or relevant basic sciences with NET/GATE or equivalent qualification.

NET/GATE qualification is not essential for master’s degree in professional courses

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Well versed with the following techniques:

1. Molecular biology techniques such as gene cloning and expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells,

2. Cell culture techniques such as primary culture, maintenance of cell lines,

3. Handling of laboratory animals, collection of blood from laboratory animals.

EMOLUMENTS: 12,000-18000 pm as per qualifications and guidelines issued vide DST Office memorandum No.A.20020/11/97-IFD, dated 31st March, 2010

AGE LIMIT: 35 years (relaxation for women and SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms).

Candidates attending interview should bring a copy of biodata, original certificates and marksheets and two passport size photographs. The applicants may submit copy of their biodata in advance by post or by mail.

Address for correspondence: Dr. Sonal, Scientist, Division of Veterinary Biotechnology, IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Email: sonalvet@gmail.com

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ivri.nic.in/news/Walk_in_Interview_JRF_17_4_2012.pdf

Walk-In for RA and Lab Assistant vacancy at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

Division of Genetics

Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi – 110012

Walk in interview for the posts of RA and Field/Lab Assistant

The interview will be held on 3rd May 2012, at 10.30 AM in Technology Cell, Division of Genetics, IARI, New Delhi 110 012 for posts at S No 1 and 2. Interview for post at S No 3 will be held on 5th May, 2012 at 10.30 AM at Grain Quality Lab, DMR Building, Cummings Laboratory, IARI, New Delhi 110012. Eligible candidates fulfilling all the requirements should bring their application in the format mentioned below giving full details of academic records and experience along with attested photocopies as well as original copies of relevant documents.

Post	No. of posts	Emoluments	Essential qualification	Age
Research Associate	1	Rs 22000/month + 30% HRA	Candidate with Doctorate or having three years research experience and M.Sc./M.tech in Biotechnology or in Life Sciences /Plant Breeding and/or Genetics /Ag. Botany/Biochemistry with molecular Biology as a subject	35 years
Research Associate	1	Rs 22000/month + 30% HRA	Candidate with Doctorate or having three years research experience and M.Sc./M.tech in Plant Breeding and/or Genetics/Ag. Botany/Life Sciences/ Biotechnology with Plant breeding/Genetics as a subject	35 years
Field/Lab Assistant	1	Rs. 10000/month	10th passed. Practical experience of laboratory & field work such as assisting in sample preparation, quality analysis etc., preparing and tying labels, hybridization work in the field. First three ranking fellows will be given to do specific task in a given time. Final Selection will be based on practical performance.	25 years

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Extension to OBC and women candidate will be given as per rules. The above posts are temporary and will be filled on a contractual basis for an initial period of one year at a time. There is no provision of re-engagement after termination of the project/ scheme. The selected candidate shall not claim for regular appointment at this institute as the post is co-terminus with respective project / schemes. No TA / DA is payable for attending the interview.

CV format: 1. Name, 2. Father’s name, 3. Date of birth, 4. Present and permanent address, contact telephone no. and email ID 5. Category: SC/ST/OBC/GEN, 6. Qualification details (Institute, year and marks in class 10th, 12th,graduate and post graduate), 7. Research experience with supporting documents, 8. Publications if any

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iari.res.in/files/RA_Genetics-hindi-21-04-2012-20120421-170329.pdf

SRF vacancy in Agribusiness at JNKVV,Jabalpur

DIRECTORATE OF FARMS

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU KRISHI VISHWA VIDYALAYA

JABALPUR- 482004, INDIA

POST: Senior Research Fellow

EDUCATIONS QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL: M.Sc. (Ag.)-Any discipline with 1st Division OR MBA in Agribusiness,

DESIRABLE: Experience in computer application like MS Office, D-base application and use  of internet.

Experience in Agribusiness development

EMOULMENTS: Consolidated Rs. 16,000/-(Rupees Sixteen Thousand) + HRA and other benefit will be regulated as per existing norms of the JNKVV. No accommodation will be provided.

AGE LIMIT: Maximum 35 years for male and 40 years for female candidates as on 30.11.09. (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules)

Interested Candidates may appear in a Walk-In-Interview on dated 30.04.2012 at 11.00 AM at Directorate of Farm, JNKVV, Jabalpur along with application giving their full bio-data with attested passport size photograph, certificates & documents.  Demand Draft of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) payable to the Comptroller, JNKVV, Jabalpur , original certificates/Degree will be required before the walk-in-interview. The selected candidates will have to produce Medical Certificate from Component authority before joining.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jnkvv.nic.in/vacancies.html

DBT Bio-CARe (Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation Programme) for Women Scientists

Bio-CARe (Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation Programme) for Women Scientists

Bio-CARe

THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ANNOUNCES THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS UNDER  “ BIOTECHNOLOGY CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND RE-ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN SCIENTISTS’

In an attempt to enhance the participation of Women Scientists in Biotechnology Research, the Department of Biotechnology announces the Call for Proposals under the Bio-CARe scheme for women scientists.  The programme is targeted towards Career Development of employed/unemployed women scientists.  The scheme is open for all areas of Life Science / biology (including agriculture, veterinary science and medicine).  Age limit for application has been kept as 55 to ensure maximum impact.

The programme aims at providing support for project grants to women scientists (employed & unemployed) for whom it is the first extramural research grant (Women Scientists who have received any earlier grant from any Government Funding Agency as PI are not eligible).  The purpose is to build capacities for women scientists after a career break so as to help them undertake independent R&D projects. 

Interested scientists may send their Letters of Intent (LoI) to Mrs. Rugmini M Menon, Senior Scientific Officer – II, Department of Biotechnology, C.G.O. Complex, New Delhi – 110 003.  

Email: biocare.dbt@nic.in

Details of the scheme and LoI format are on DBT website www.dbtindia.nic.in

Last Date of Submission of LoI  is 31st May 2012.

Biotechnology Career Advancement and Reorientation Programme for Women Scientists

RESEARCH GRANT OPPORTUNITY (RGO)

DETAILS OF THE SCHEME:-

The purpose is to build capacities for women scientists employed fulltime in Universities and small research laboratories or unemployed women scientist after a career break so as to help them undertake independent R&D projects.

I.          ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

(i) M.D/M. Tech /Ph. D/Equivalent degree in any branch of Life Sciences

(ii) Women Scientists who are employed or unemployed or are coming back after a break.

(iii)Women Scientists for whom it is the first grant.  (Women Scientist who have already availed any grant as PI from Government Funding Agency under WOS (A&B) of DST are not eligible to apply).

(iv) Women Scientists upto 55 years of age

(v)The scheme is open to women applicants from all areas in  Life Science or biology (including agriculture, veterinary science and medicine)

II.        GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION & PROCEDURE:

(i)         Since women for whom it is the first grant are eligible, the applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent (LoI) for preliminary screening.  LoI should describe what she intends to achieve in the project period.

(ii)        For unemployed candidates, a letter from the Mentor Scientist /Institute in whose lab she proposes to work should accompany the LoI.  In case, where Mentor/Institute  is not identified, but LoI looks interesting a Mentor/Institute can be identified and requested to be associated.

(iii)           LoI’s will be screened by an Expert Committee and those which get shortlisted based on the following criteria will be intimated to submit full proposal.

1.         Scientific merit of the proposal

2.         Experience and the qualification of the PI

3.         Publications

4.         Infrastructure of the Host Institute

(iv) Women whose LoIs look promising but could not qualify for full proposal will be called to participate in a Mentorship workshop.  The workshops will be held from time-to-time to help women scientist to understand what good grant writing and thereby help them to improve their project proposals and apply next time when the department calls for LoIs.

(v)Project proposal can be for a 3+2 years (two years extension is subjected to review).

(vi) Any woman scientist can be considered for a maximum of 3 such applications run consecutively not in parallel with total duration of the support under this scheme not extending beyond fifteen years.

III.BUDGET/STIPEND:

(i)There would be a provision for stipend fellowship amount as lumpsum in the following 3 slabs for the unemployed candidate in the budgets provision.  The slabs would be decided based on post Ph.D experience

Grade – I   Rs.35, 000/- (Ph.D+ nil experience)

Grade – II Rs.40,000/-(Ph.D + more than 5 years research/industrial experience)

Grade– III Rs.45,000/-(Ph.D+ more than 10 years research/industrial experience)

The candidate will have to provide proof of year of experience.

If a selected candidate is availing a Post-Doctoral or Contractual fellowship she will have to resign from the same before accepting the project under Bio-CARe programme.

(ii)           For employed candidate an additional amount of Rs. 5,000/- over her salary would be provided as an incentive

(iii)       All research related expenses to be booked under Equipment, Consumables, Manpower, Contingency, Travel etc as in other ongoing R&D Schemes.

IV.       OTHERS

(i)            The successful candidate will be informed through biocare.dbt@nic.in .  No interim correspondence will be entertained and canvassing in any form would lead to disqualification of the applicant.

(ii)            LoIs received after the deadline/incomplete LoIs shall not be considered.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://dbtindia.nic.in/uniquepage.asp?id_pk=665

Faculty position at Alagappa University,Karaikudi,TamilNadu

ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY

(Established by an Act of the Govt. of Tamil Nadu)

(Re-accredited with “A” Grade by NAAC)

KARAIKUDI – 630 003

ADVERTISEMENT NO.APPT/01/2012

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following posts in the prescribed format in Eight copies.

Department/College/Centre	Professor	Specialization
ANIMAL HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT:	1 GT	BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (MBC/DNC).

           

UGC scale of pay is applicable. For eligibility qualifications and other norms, please refer to the “Instructions to the Candidates” available with the application forms which can be had on payment of Rs.520/- inclusive of Rs.20/- for postage.  For SC/ST, Rs.320/- inclusive of Rs.20/- for postage and attested copy of the community certificate should be enclosed.  Payment is to be made by means of Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of “The Registrar, Alagappa University” payable at Karaikudi. Candidates can also download the application form and instructions to the candidates from http:\\www.alagappauniversity.ac.in.

Filled-in application should reach on or before  03.05.2012.

        Interview for candidates from abroad will be through video-conferencing on specific request from the candidate. The University reserves the right to fill-up or not to fill-up the vacancies notified.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.alagappauniversity.ac.in/files/news_files/Advertisement%20(Appt-1-2012).doc