Thursday, April 26, 2012

VI International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics


VI International Conference
 on
Legume Genetics and Genomics
(http://www.icrisat.org/gt-bt/VI-ICLGG/Homepage.htm)
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, Hyderabad, India
October 2-7, 2012


CONFERENCE TOPICS:
The meeting will have lead and invited presentations from the leading authorities in legumes research, contributory presentations from the selected abstracts and dedicated poster sessions as following themes:
·         Next generation genomics
·         Nutrition
·         Development
·         Evolution and Diversity
·         Symbiosis
·         Abiotic Stress
·         Pathogenesis and disease resistance
·         Translational genomics
·         Genomics assisted breeding
·         Harnessing germplasm resources
In addition, some workshops on topical subjects are also being organized on October 2, 2012.
Please submit your abstract online to present your work in the exciting legume meeting. In case, your abstract is selected, you will have an opportunity to present your work as an oral presentation!
General information:
CONFERENCE VENUE:
The conference will be held in Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, India.
WEATHER:
In the month of October, weather would be pleasant as it is the end of rainy season. Average temperature in early October ranges from a mean maximum of 30° C to a mean minimum of 20° C.
VISA:
Participants from abroad are requested to contact organizers for an invitation letter to apply for seeking Indian visa as early as possible. Necessary help will be extended to registered participants to avoid any delay in getting the visa.
REGISTRATION:
Registration needs to be made through online by paying registration fee through credit card or by bank transfer as indicated on the website.
Regular Student (Pre- PhD)
EARLY (Before May 31, 2012)
Indian national INR 9500 INR 5000
Foreign national US$ 400 US$ 300
Industry (India) INR 20000
Industry (International) US$1000
LATE (Before July 31, 2012)
Indian national INR 12000 INR 6000
Foreign national US$ 500 US$ 400
ON SITE
Indian national INR 12000 INR 7000
Foreign national US$ 550 US$ 450
Accompanying Person (for all the above categories)
Indian national: INR 8000 Foreign national: US$ 200
A few fellowships will be offered to young scientists from developing countries towards supporting registration and travel.
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
 Shuttle service from/to airport and from/to Hotel within the vicinity of the conference venue
 Welcome dinner
 Coffee breaks and snacks breaks (Oct 2-7, 2012)
Lunches for conference days (Oct 3-7, 2012)
 Gala dinner
 Conference kit e.g. bag, abstract book, name tag
For the accompanying person, registration fee includes the same as above except the material for the meeting.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
Participants are invited to submit abstracts for poster presentation. Some abstracts based on quality may be considered for Oral presentation. Abstracts will be accepted ONLY if the presenting author is registered to the conference. Instructions for abstract preparation and submission are available on the website.
ACCOMMODATION:
Limited number of rooms have been reserved for the meeting participants in the Hyderabad Marriott Hotel, the Conference Venue, at a very attractive price. In addition negotiations are being made with other budget hotels in the vicinity of Conference Venue.
Information about hotel tariffs and booking will be available soon on the website.
KEY DATES TO REMEMBER:
Early Bird Registration Opens: January 1, 2012
 Early Bird Registration Closes: May 31, 2012
Registration: July 31, 2012
Abstract Submission Opens: January 1, 2012
 Abstract Submission Closes: July 31, 2012
Notification regarding Oral/ Poster presentation: August 15, 2012
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation Bookings Opens: May 1, 2012
Accommodation Bookings Closes: July 31, 2012
CONGRESS SECRETARIAT:
Chair, VI ICLGG, Center of Excellence in Genomics, Building # 300, ICRISAT, Patancheru- 502 324, A.P. INDIA
Email: ICLGG2012@gmail.com
Phones +91 40 30713305/3387
Fax +91 40 30713074/3075




AcSIR Ph.D. Programme CSIR-IICT-PhD – August 2012


CSIR-INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Hyderabad 500 607
Application for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) AcSIR Ph.D. Programme
CSIR-IICT-PhD – August 2012
CSIR-IICT invites applications from highly talented and research oriented candidates to join as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to pursue PhD Program at CSIR-IICT for the Academic Session starting from August 2012. A brief profile of research activities at CSIR-IICT is given in the Annexure enclosed.
ELIGIBILITY:
Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility criteria to be considered for selection to the Program.
I. First class M.Sc. degree or equivalent in Chemical or Biological sciences OR First class BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
AND
Qualified in CSIR/UGC-NET Examination with a valid Rank OR a valid DST INSPIRE/ICMR/ Fellowship in one of the above disciplines OR a valid GATE score for BE/ B.Tech Chemical Engineering. (Please note that the candidates, who have passed CSIR-UGC-NET examination, under the Lectureship category only, are NOT eligible)
OR
II. CSIR Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (Direct).
VACANCY: Presently there are about 30 Vacancies for the PhD Program.
ACSIR PHD REGISTRATION: All JRFs selected for the above Program shall be registered under the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) for pursing their PhD. Hence the candidates must necessarily submit on-line application to AcSIR at http://acsir.res.in Last date for submitting online application is May 18, 2012.
FELLOWSHIP: Candidates selected for the PhD Program at CSIR-IICT shall draw their fellowship and other allowances, contingency etc., as per their respective fellowship schemes.
SELECTION: Selection for admission to the Ph.D. Programme shall be on the basis of interview(s) to be conducted at CSIR-IICT for the short-listed candidates. The interviews are likely to be conducted on June 27 to 28, 2012. Please note that as per the applicable norms no TA/DA shall be paid to the candidates appearing for the interview.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
1. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria may apply online for PhD Admission to CSIR- IICT at www.iictindia.org on or before May 21, 2012 (Apply online)
2. In addition, the candidates MUST ALSO submit on-line applications for PhD registration in AcSIR at http://acsir.res.in on or before May 18, 2012. PLEASE MAIL A SOFT COPY OF THE RECEIPT/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AcSIR to phdatiict@gmail.com AcSIR Coordinator, CSIR-IICT

JRF, SRF & PDF posts at Department of Vegetable Science, IARI, New Delhi


Division of Vegetable Science
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi-110 012
Employment Notice
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW
The Head, Division of Vegetable Science, IARI, New Delhi intends to recruit 1 Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF), 2 posts of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and one post of Jr. Research Fellow under the programme mentioned below purely on contractual/temporary basis.
Name of the Post & Number

Emoluments (Fixed)

Qualifications:

Senior Research Fellow (Two)
Junior Research Fellow (One)
Rs.16,000/- + HRA per month
 Rs. 12,000/- + HRA per month

Essential: M.Sc. degree in Vegetable Science/Olericulture/ Horticulture/Plant Breeding/Botany/Seed Science with research work related to breeding/production technology of vegetable crops.
Desirable: Experience of conducting field trials for developing DUS testing guidelines in vegetable crops; working experience in Computer Applications. NET qualifications

Post Doctoral Fellow - One

Rs. 18,000 + HRA per month

Essential: Ph.D. degree in Vegetable Breeding/Horticulture/Plant Breeding/Plant Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Plant Sciences with research work related to breeding/Molecular breeding/ Transformation in vegetable crops. NET qualified and knowledge of molecular markers for marker assisted selection.
Desirable: Transformation techniques and experience of PCR based techniques; working experience in Computer Applications
Age limit: The upper age limit is 35 years for the above posts. Age relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (SC/ST & women - 5 years; OBC – 3 years) will be given as per Govt. of India instructions. The posts are purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis initially for a period of one year but may be extended further based on the performance of the candidate or till the termination of the scheme/project. There is no provision of re-engagement. The selected candidate shall have no legal right to claim regularization by absorption or otherwise against any regular post or any further contractual engagement on termination of the Scheme/Project. The interviews of eligible candidates for the above posts will be held on Friday, the 18th May, 2012 at 10.30 A.M. in the room of Head of the Division of Vegetable Science, IARI, New Delhi-12. The eligible candidates should bring an application on plain paper addressed to Head, Division of Vegetable Science, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012 along with complete bio-data giving full particulars, i.e. proof of age, proof of reservation, qualifications, examinations passed, marks obtained in each examination, research experience in project/scheme, publications (only published, with a set of Photostat copy), NOC from the present employer etc. The candidate should submit one set of attested copies of marks sheets/transcripts. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Only the candidates having essential qualifications would be entertained for the interview.

JRF post(miRNA in callusing and regenerating calli of rice) at Pondicherry University

JRF post (Effect of gamma radiations on seed)at Pondicherry University

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/news/recruitment-junior-research-fellow-ugc-supported-research-project-dept-biotechnology

Lab Attendant post at University of Hyderabad

Project Assistant post(hysicochemical and biological evaluation of transition metal chelates of some sulfur containing amino acids) at IICB, Kolkata



Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
ADVERTISEMENT NO. : R&C/MCD/232/2012  
DATE OF ADVERTISEMENT: 26/04/2012  
VACANCY CODE: 2321201  
POSITION: Project Assistant Level - III  
NO. OF VACANCIES: 1  
WALK-IN INTERVIEW ON : 03/05/2012  
TIME OF INTERVIEW: From 2.30 p.m.  
VENUE: New Conference Room.  
NAME OF THE PROJECT: "Physicochemical and biological evaluation of transition metal chelates of some sulfur containing amino acids."  
SPONSOR OF THE PROJECT: ICMR  
 NAME OF THE PI/CO-PI: Dr. Mita Chatterjee Debnath  
DURATION OF THE PROJECT: 6 months  
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: M.Sc in Biotechnology with 55% marks or M Pharm.  
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : 2 years research experience in organic reactions, synthesis of small molecules, peptide etc. experience in HPLC, different spectroscopic analysis, Experience in animal handling,(Research experience is mandatory for M.Sc qualified candidates for M.Pharm qualified candidates apart from above research experience, experience in liposomal and nanoparticle formulation is desirable).  
AGE LIMIT: 32 Years  
STIPEND: Rs.21,140/- p.m(Consolidated)  
TERMS & CONDITIONS: The engagement is purely temporary and, therefore, does not confer any right / claim implicit or explicit for regularization or absorption against any IICB / CSIR post. The age and qualifications will be reckoned as on the date of interview. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC / ST / OBC / PH and women candidates as per rules. Interested candidates fulfilling all the above conditions may appear for the walk-in-interview to be held on 03-05-2012 from 2.30 p.m. in the New Conference with the following documents original and attested copy - (1) Matriculation Certificate in support of your date of birth, (2) Degree/Diploma Certificate, (3) Original reprints of all testimonials regarding educational qualification, (4) No Objection Certificate from the employer if employed, (5) Final Mark Sheet of M.Sc./M.Pharm Examination, (6) One Passport size photograph.  

Project Fellow post(Drug development and Genetic improvement of Ashwagandha) at IICB, Kolkata


Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
ADVERTISEMENT NO. : R&C/CM/230/2012  
DATE OF ADVERTISEMENT: 18/04/2012  
VACANCY CODE: 2301202  
POSITION: Project Fellow  
NO. OF VACANCIES: 1  
WALK-IN INTERVIEW ON: 30/04/2012  
TIME OF INTERVIEW: From 3.00 PM  
VENUE: New Conference Room  
NAME OF THE PROJECT: "Leads based drug development and genetic improvement of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)".  
SPONSOR OF THE PROJECT : CSIR  
NAME OF THE PI/CO-PI: Dr. Chitra Mandal  
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: M.Sc in Biochemistry with atleast 55% marks.  
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: The candidate is expected to have good background on immunology, parasitology, animal husbandry etc.  
 AGE LIMIT: 28 Years  
STIPEND: Rs.16,000/- plus HRA.  
TERMS & CONDITIONS: The engagement is purely temporary and, therefore, does not confer any right / claim implicit or explicit for regularization or absorption against any IICB / CSIR post. The age and qualifications will be reckoned as on the date of interview. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC / ST / OBC / PH and women candidates as per rules. Interested candidates fulfilling all the above conditions may appear for the walk-in-interview to be held on 30-04-2012 from 3.00 p.m. in the New Conference Room with the following documents original and attested copy - (1) Matriculation Certificate in support of your date of birth, (2) Degree/Diploma Certificate, (3) Original reprints of all testimonials regarding educational qualification, (4) No Objection Certificate from the employer if employed, (5) Final Mark Sheet of M.Sc./M.S/M.Pharm Examination, (6) One Passport size photograph.  

Project Assistant (Lignocellulolytic enzymes production) at IICB, Kolkata



INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMCAL BIOLOGY
ADVERTISEMENT NO. : R&C/SK/231/2012  
DATE OF ADVERTISEMENT: 25/04/2012  
VACANCY CODE: 2311202  
POSITION: Project Assistant Level - II  
NO. OF VACANCIES: 1  
WALK-IN INTERVIEW ON: 10/05/2012  
TIME OF INTERVIEW: From 1.30 PM  
VENUE: New Conference Room  
NAME OF THE PROJECT: "Lignocellulolytic enzymes production by the filamentous fungus Termitomyces clypeatus using low cost agro wastes".  
SPONSOR OF THE PROJECT: DBT  
NAME OF THE PI/CO-PI: Dr. Suman Khowala  
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: M.Sc. in Life Sciences.  
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: Experience in Microbial Technology / Enzymes assays / productions etc.  
AGE LIMIT: 28 Years  
STIPEND: Rs.10,000/- p.m.(Consolidated).  
 TERMS & CONDITIONS: The engagement is purely temporary and, therefore, does not confer any right / claim implicit or explicit for regularization or absorption against any IICB / CSIR post. The age and qualifications will be reckoned as on the date of interview. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC / ST / OBC / PH and women candidates as per rules. Interested candidates fulfilling all the above conditions may appear for the walk-in-interview to be held on 10.05.2012 from 1.30 p.m. in the New Conference Room with the following documents original and attested copy - (1) Matriculation Certificate in support of your date of birth, (2) Degree/Diploma Certificate, (3) Original reprints of all testimonials regarding educational qualification, (4) No Objection Certificate from the employer if employed, (5) Ph.D certificate, (6) One Passport size photograph.  



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