Call for BRSI Annual Awards Nominations for 2011 and Fellows for 2012

The Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI)

Call for BRSI Annual Awards Nominations for 2011 and Fellows for 2012

Nominations are invited for the following BRSI Annual Awards and election of Fellows:

1. YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD: Members of BRSI of 35 years or below as on 31 December 2011 involved in Biotech R&D for his/her outstanding contributions would be eligible. Award carries a silver medal, citation and memento.

2. WOMAN SCIENTIST AWARD: Women members of BRSI below the age of 45 years as on 31 December 2011 involved in Biotech R&D for her outstanding contributions would be eligible. Award carries a silver medal, citation and memento.

3. LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Members of BRSI above the age of 55 years as on 31 December 2011 involved in Biotech R&D for his/her life time contribution to the field of Biotechnology would be eligible. Award carries a silver medal,citation and memento.

4. INDUSTRIAL MEDAL AWARD: Members of BRSI involved in Biotech R&D for his/her outstanding contribution, which has  resulted in commercialization of a product/process. Award carries a silver medal, citation and memento.

5. FELLOW OF BRSI: Eminent members of BRSI having long-standing and significant contribution to the field working in various areas of biotechnology shall be considered to be elected as Fellow of BRSI (FBRS).

6. HONORARY FELLOW OF BRSI: Eminent persons who have rendered distinguished service to the nation in Biotechnology shall be considered to be conferred as Honorary Fellow of BRSI. Award carries a citation and a memento. Nomination can be made by the members of the Board of BRSI. For this, the nominee may or may not be member of BRSI.

7. AU-CBT EXCELLENCE AWARDS FOR RESEARCH SCHOLARS (TWO AWARDS): Members of BRSI registered for Ph.D. studies in any Indian university/institute below the age of 30 years as on 31 December 2011 involved in Biotech R&D for his/her outstanding performance. Award carries a citation and cash award of Rs 5000 for each.

8. SBC-MKU GENOMICS AWARD: Members of BRSI involved in R&D in the area of Genomics Sciences for his/her outstanding contribution. Award carries a silver medal, citation and memento.

9. MALAVIYA MEMORIAL AWARDS FOR TEACHING FACULTIES (TWO AWARDS – ONE FOR YOUNG FACULTY BELOW THE AGE OF 40 YEARS AND ONE FOR THE SENIOR FACULTY ABOVE THE AGE OF 40 YEARS): Members of BRSI working as teachers involved in Biotech R&D for his/her outstanding contribution. Award carries a silver medal, citation and memento.

Details for the general terms and conditions and nomination form can be found at www.brsi.in  or can be obtained from Prof. Ashok Pandey at ashokpandey56@yahoo.co.in  or pandey@niist.res.in  The last date to receive the nominations is 31 July 2012.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.brsi.in/awards.html

2012 Lilly Outstanding Thesis Awards

2012 Lilly Outstanding Thesis Awards

National Organic Symposium Trust (NOST) invites nominations for ‘2012 Eli Lilly and Company Asia Outstanding Thesis Awards’ from Ph.D. scientists who have submitted their thesis and made significant contributions in the field of medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, computational chemistry, structural biology or analytical chemistry.

ELIGIBILITY: The candidate must be a full-time Ph.D. student who has submitted his/her Ph.D. thesis in the area of medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, computational chemistry, structural biology or analytical chemistry from premier research institutions in India between 1 June 2011 and 31 May 2012.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Resume of the nominee.

• An abstract (up to 5 pages) prepared by the nominee describing his/her research. The abstract may include figures and references to provide enough information for the evaluation committee to judge the quality and impact of the thesis work without the original document.

• List of publications.

• Academic track record.

• Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from his/her thesis advisor.

NOMINATION: By a Three-Member Committee of the corresponding Institute appointed by the Director/Head of the Institute. Two nominations to be recommended by the Director/Head of the Institute to Professor Vinod Singh, Director, IISER Bhopal, ITI Gas Rahat Building, Govindpura, Bhopal 462 023, by 31 August 2012.

FINAL SELECTION: By a Five-Member Committee selected by the Chairman, NOST Trustee. Final selection of the 10 First Prize recipients and 10 Second Prize recipients from a pool of nominees from the research institutions in India will be made by the NOST Selection Committee.

AWARDS

• First Prize recipient US$ 1500 with Lilly Plaque.

• Second Prize recipient US$ 1000 with Lilly Plaque.

AWARDS VENUE: J-NOST Conference to be held at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781 039,Assam, 15–17 December 2012.

DBT sponsored Short Term Training Course on ‘Molecular Biology and Organic Synthesis’

DBT sponsored Short Term Training Course

on

‘Molecular Biology and Organic Synthesis’

The Department of Science, Mody Institute of Technology and Science is organizing a DBT-sponsored training course for mid-career scientist involved in undergraduate teaching in Life-Sciences and Chemical Science from 05 to 20 July 2012. The course would of one lecture by Guest faculty drawn from reputed research institutes in the country and will be followed by a practicals/hands-on session per day. Candidates below 40 years of age, holding regular positions in colleges or research institutes may apply for this course. There are no registration fees and travel support. The applicants would have to be sponsored by their own institutions.

Applications may be send to The Course Directors stating:

1. Name and address for communication including e-mail id, mobile, phone number.

2. Educational qualification and research/teaching experience.

3. Present place and nature of work.

4. Present and future research interests (one paragraph).

5. Whether the candidate has undertaken such DBT-sponsored training courses.

Last date for receipt of applications is 30 May 2012. Please mention the name of the training programme on the envelope. Short-listed applicants (15 in number) will be intimated confirmation by first week of June 2012.

Course Director, Department of Science, Faculty of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mody Institute of Technology and Science, Lakshmangarh, Sikar 332 311, Rajasthan. Ph. No.: (0)93529 11723/91-94146 82501; e-mail: rkgaur.fasc@mitsuniversity.ac.in /klameta.fasc@mitsuniversity.ac.in .

Source: Current Science

JRF post atPSN College of Engineering and Technology

PSN College of Engineering and Technology

Melathediyoor, Tirunelveli 627 152, Tamil Nadu

Applications are invited for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in the research project titled ‘Application of microtron irradiation for effective storage of groundnut kernel and quality assessment’ sponsored by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Department of Atomic Energy, Govt of India (Sanction No. 2010/34/21/BRNS/0087 dt. 9.4.2012).

QUALIFICATIONS : M.Sc. in Microbiology (or) Biochemistry (or) Chemistry with good and consistent academic record. Preference will be given to NET qualified candidates.

FELLOWSHIP : Rs 16,000 (Rupees Sixteen Thousand only) per month.

Application along with CV shall be sent to The Principal Investigator in the following address by postal mail on or before 10 June 2012.

CONTACT: Dr S. Balakumar

Principal Investigator (BRNS-DAE Project)

Centre for Scientific and Applied Research

PSN College of Engineering and Technology

Melathediyoor, Tirunelveli 627 152, Tamil Nadu

(Courtesy: Current science)

Recruitment of Senior Assistant Professors at VIT University

Centre for Bio-Separation Technology

VIT University

Vellore 632 014, Tamil Nadu

www.vit.ac.in/CBST

Recruitment of Senior Assistant Professors

Applications are invited for the following posts: Senior Assistant Professor (4 posts) under the DST

project with the following profiles and expertise:

1. BIOCHROMATOGRAPHY: Biochemists, chemists with biology understanding, protein structure–function relation studies and chromatographic sciences including columns, fluid dynamics and other approaches.

2. PROTEOMICS: Knowledge in proteins, relevant chromatographic techniques, mass spectrometry, LC-MS and 2D-gel electrophoresis, bioinformatics.

3. FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY: Expertise in taking the shake flask data of protein expression to fermenter-level, with parameter-optimization and monitoring protein production. This may involve different microorganisms – both prokaryotic and eukaryotic.

4. PROTEIN EXPRESSION: Expertise in molecular biology, expression systems – E. coli, yeast, mammalian cells and plant-systems (Lemna); Protein extraction and characterization.

Applications on plain paper, clearly specifying the profile for which you are applying, along with detailed CV and copy of relevant certificates should reach us within 3 weeks of this advertisement, either by e-mail (director.cbst@vit.ac.in ) or by post to the following address:

Prof. M. A. Vijayalakshmi

Director

Centre for Bio-Separation Technology

616, Technology Tower

VIT University, Vellore 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India

Workshop on RECENT TRENDS IN MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS at Vellore Institute of Technology

Workshop on RECENT TRENDS IN MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS

25th & 26th May 2012

Organized

by

Digital Signal Processing Division, School of Electronics Engineering

&

Biomedical Engineering Division, School of Biosciences & Technology

TARGET AUDIENCE

Faculty members from Engineering colleges and universities, People from industry, Medical professionals

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

 Medical Image Modalities

Medical Image Processing

Telemedicine-Tele Radiology,Tele Cardiology

 Demonstration on ECG & Ultrasound machine

 Medical Image Processing tools

Hospital Visit

Resource persons are Experts from Christian Medical College, Narayani Hirudalaya Hospitals, NIMHANS-Bangalore and other R & D Organisations.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

The aim of the workshop is to give an insight of latest technology in Medical Diagnostics and practices in hospitals to the academicians and researchers

WORKSHOP FEE DETAILS

Faculty/Academicians: Rs. 2000

Corporate Executives/Doctors: Rs. 3000

Students/Research Scholars: Rs. 1000

Note: DD should be taken in favour of VIT University,Vellore.

Accommodation (including food) will be provided based on request at extra cost.

Registration Form & DD to be sent to:

Prof. S. Sankar Ganesh

Assistant Professor, DSP Division

School of Electronics Engineering

VIT University, Vellore - 632014.

Mobile : +91 9486115229

Email: s.sankarganesh@vit.ac.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.vit.ac.in/events2012/sense/recenttrends.pdf

Walk-in for faculty posts at Central university of Tamil Nadu

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU

(Established by an Act of Parliament, 2009)

Thiruvarur - 610 004

: 04366 – 220311, : 04366 – 225312

Date : 05/05/2012.

Walk-in-interview - 2012

A walk-in-interview will be held at Chennai for the position of Assistant Professor (on contract basis) as follows:

Subject	Specialization	Date	Registration Time	Venue
Life Sciences	a) Micro Biology b) Botany c) Zoology d) Biotechnology	14.5.2012	1000 hrs to 1200 hrs	Madras School of Economics, Ist Floor, (Behind Government Data Centre) Kottur, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai – 600 025.

ELIGIBILITY:

a) Candidates having Master’s Degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject with NET/SLET/SET with consistently good Academic record.

b) Those with Ph.D in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D Degree) Regulations, 2009 shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET as prescribed in “UGC regulations 2010 for minimum qualification for appointment of Teachers”.

c) Retired University Academic Staff are also eligible, but should not be more than 65 years of age as on 01/04/2012.

d) Candidates having teaching experience of at least 2 to 3 years will be preferred.

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:-

1) Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated salary of Rs.40,000/- equivalent to the pay of Assistant Professor in the pay band of Rs.15,600-39,100/- + AGP of Rs.6000/-.

2) Salary in respect of Retired Teacher will be fixed as per rules. Appropriate designation & Pay can be considered for Senior Teacher/Faculty who retired from active service. In such cases, they should submit the API score sheet along with the copies of the credentials in support of their claim as prescribed by University Grants Commission from time to time and should have a minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Bases Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in the UGC Regulations, 2010. For API score sheet format, please download Part – B of the application.

3) The selected candidates will be appointed on purely temporary basis for a period of one academic year. Candidates cannot claim for permanency on appointment to the temporary positions.

4) No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview.

5) Only candidates having Master’s Degree in the subject with NET or Ph.D (confirming to UGC regulations’ 2010) in relevant subject will be interviewed.

6) Reservation of posts will be as per norms prescribed by UGC/GOI.

7) Women, SC, ST, OBC, PWD candidates and candidates belonging to minority community are encouraged to apply.

8) Other terms and conditions of service will be governed by the norms as prescribed by the University/UGC from time to time

At the time of walk-in-interview, candidates are advised to bring the following documents:

1) Five sets of application form duly filled.(Application form can be downloaded)

2) Original Certificates from Xth Standard to Ph.D., alongwith one set of self-attested photocopies.

3) Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC in original.), wherever applicable & PWD candidates should produce disability certificate.

4) Experience certificate, if any.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://cutn.ac.in/assets/WALK_IN_INTERVIEW.pdf

Faculty posts(Biotech, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences) at Central University of Bihar, Patna

Central University of Bihar

(Established under Central Universities Act 2009)

Camp Office : BIT Campus, PO : B.V. College, Patna – 800 014, BIHAR

website : www.cub.ac.in; email : recruitment@cub.ac.in

Phone & Fax : 0612 – 2226536

Employment Notice No. CUB/Advt/12/2012 dated 05th May, 2012.

Appointment to Faculty Positions

Applications on the prescribed form are invited from the eligible candidates for the following

posts shown against the subject to be filled up on regular/contract basis:

Subject	Name of the Post /Pay Band (PB) + Academic Grade Pay (AGP) / No. of Vacancies (including reserved positions shown below in brackets) Age for superannuation : 65 years (at present)
	Professor (Rs.) PB: 37400-67000 + AGP : 10000	Associate Professor (Rs.) PB: 37400-67000 + AGP : 9000	Assistant Professor (Rs.) PB: 15600-39100 + AGP : 6000
Biotechnology	-	2 [UR(PD)-1, UR-1]	-
Bioinformatics	1SC	2 [UR-1, ST-1]	4 [UR-1, OBC-2, SC-1]
Life sciences	1UR	2 UR	4 [UR-3, OBC-1]

Abbreviations: SC = Scheduled Caste; ST = Scheduled Tribe; OBC = Other Backward Classes; PD =Persons with Disabilities; UR = Unreserved

· Minimum qualifications and Pay Band : As per UGC Regulations, 2010

· For details/application form, visit University’s Website : www.cub.ac.in

· Last Date for receipt of application is 05th June, 2012, however, for those working/residing abroad it is 10th June, 2012.

· Application Fee : Rs. 1000/- for General and OBC category, US $ 25 (US Dollars) for Candidates applying from abroad and SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates are exempted.

· University reserves the right to consider and invite exceptionally suitable candidates in absentia.

The duly filled in application form, complete in all respect alongwith required fee must reach the office of the Registrar, Central University of Bihar, Camp Office : BIT Campus, PO : B.V. College, Patna-800014 within the prescribed date through speed post/registered post only.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.cub.ac.in/rec12/Faculty_Advertisement12.pdf

Walk-in for JRF & SRF posts at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Sciences & Technology

BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY WING, POOJAPURA, TRIVANDRUM – 12

Advt. No : 014/BMT/2012 DEPUTY DIRECTOR (Admn.)

The following personnel for a DST project entitled ‘The effects of maternal sleep deprivation on  congnition in the offspring in an animal model’ (P-8063)

1. JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW- ONE VACANCY

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: ESSENTIAL: 1st class MSc in Neuroscience/PhysiologyZoology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology and NET.

DESIRABLE: Experience in cognitive behaviour testing and computer skills.

EMOLUMENTS: Rs 16,000/-+ 20% HRA (Consolidated) pm

2. SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – ONE VACANCY

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: ESSENTIAL: 1st class MSc in Neuroscience/Physiology/(Zoology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology with NET and Two years research experience.

DESIRABLE: Ability to record electrophysiological signals and analyse signals. Computer skills.

EMOLUMENTS: Rs 18,000/-+ 20% HRA (Consolidated) pm

AGE LIMIT (POST 1 & 2): Below 35 years as on 30-4-2012

TIME OF REPORTING: 9.00 AM of the candidates

DURATION: Three years or till completion of the project whichever is earlier.

MODE OF SELECTION: Walk-in-interview

DATE & TIME OF INTERVIEW: POST 1: 17.05.2012 at 10:30 AM

POST 2: 17.05.2012 at 11:30 AM

VENUE: Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojapura, Trivandrum –12, Phone : 2340801

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to appear for written test/ interview as per the above schedule along with bio-data and original and attested copies of certificates to prove their qualification, age, experience etc. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Candidates who report after 9:15 A.M will NOT be considered for the selection. If necessary, the candidates may have to attend a written test. Only successful candidates will be called for interview. Candidates already in service have to produce No Objection Certificate from the present employer at the time of interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.sctimst.ac.in/Recruitment/resources/Senior%20&%20Junior%20Research%20Fellow.pdf

Scientific Officer (Pearl Millet Breeding) post at ICRISAT

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

POST: Scientific Officer (Pearl Millet Breeding)

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for the post of Scientific Officer (Pearl Millet Breeding) to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is a nationally recruited position.

ICRISAT is a non-profit, apolitical, international organization for science-based agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is an Alliance of centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and supported by more than 48 governments, foundations, and development banks. To reduce poverty, enhance crop productivity and food security and to protect the environment, ICRISAT research focuses on farming systems and crop improvement, management and utilization of sorghum, pearl millet, pigeonpea, chickpea, and groundnut in the semi-arid tropics. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Constitution and implementation of field trials.

•Supervision of technicians for data collection, and breeder seed production.

•Analysis of experimental data and data management

•Assist the scientist in the preparation of technical reports

COMPETENCIES:

•Proficiency in English communication skills (both written and spoken);

•Proficiency in Computer skills (Ms- Office, data analysis);

•Should be a good team player and adaptable to working in multicultural team.

REQUIREMENTS:

•Post Graduate from a reputed university in plant breeding/genetics with 1-2 years of experience in plant breeding/genetics at a research institute/university/private sector company, with good aptitude for field work.

•Proficiency in Computer skills (Ms- Office, data analysis), Statistical Skills and communication skills in English (both written and oral)

•Should be a good team player and have experience working in multicultural team.

GENERAL: 

The position is for three years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute's continuing need for the position. An attractive compensation is offered for the right candidate.

HOW TO APPLY:  The application should include an up-to-date resume, a recent passport size photograph, names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees and date of availability. Please send applications stating the job title clearly on the application/envelope, to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, or by E-mail to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org , latest by 25 May 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“ICRISAT strongly welcomes women candidates to apply"

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Scientific-Officer-Pearl-Millet-Breeding.htm

Director, CGIAR Research Program 3.6 ‘Dryland Cereals’ at ICRISAT, Hyderabad

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

POST: Director, CGIAR Research Program 3.6 ‘Dryland Cereals’

ICRISAT is seeking an innovative, dynamic and creative Program Director who is a strong believer in partnerships to lead and manage the CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Cereals. 

The Consultative Group for International Agriculture Research (CGIAR) Research Program on Dryland Cereals (CRP 3.6) will focus on four staple cereals (barley, finger millet, pearl millet, and sorghum) that are of particular significance to smallholder farmers, especially women, in marginal dryland environments of Africa and Asia. The program will enhance the use of genetic resources and breeding efficiency, produce high yielding varieties with resistances to major biotic and abiotic stresses, improve crop management to reduce yield gaps, and improve systems to deliver new technologies into the hands of smallholders. The CRP is a global partnership among the CGIAR Centers ICRISAT (Lead Center) and ICARDA, plus and an array of principal partners including ICAR, India; AREEO, Iran; IRD and CIRAD, France; INTSORMIL, USA; and the Generation Challenge Program. See details at www.icrisat.org/icrisat-crp.htm .

THE POSITION

The CRP Program Director will report to the Director General, ICRISAT/Chair of the CRP 3.6 Steering Committee, and will be based at ICRISAT’s Headquarters in Patancheru, near Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The position is for an initial three-year period with the opportunity for renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Develop a clear and shared vision for CRP 3.6 among all partners and stakeholders and communicate this vision to all stakeholders.

•Provide intellectual leadership to, and coordinate implementation of, the CRP.

•Develop strong partnerships among participating centers, partners and other stakeholders.

•Represent the CRP in international for a to ensure that the Dryland Cereals program is highly visible and strongly supported by investors and other stakeholders.

•Guide fundraising efforts for the DRYLAND CEREALS CRP together with the Centers and other partners.

•Ensure that the CRP has well developed and articulated gender and capacity strengthening strategies, defined work plans, clear deliverables, and that the CRP meets its programmatic and financial targets.

THE PERSON

•Demonstrated leadership qualities and track record in leading multicultural and multi-disciplinary teams and building partnerships for collaborative and cross-cutting research.

•At least 10 years of relevant experience, including research management experience, in an international, multi-disciplinary, and multi-cultural environment.

•PhD degree in a relevant discipline with a broad perspective on dryland agriculture in the developing world and across the research for development agenda.

•Proven fund-raising record.

•Demonstrated commitment to gender equity and diversity.

•Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. ICRISAT provides additional benefits, including employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance and retirement benefits. Allowances toward hardship, relocation, housing, home leave travel, dependent children’s education and annual leave are also provided. ICRISAT provides a collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should apply on or before 10 May, 2012 by email, sending a letter of motivation, a full Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: bici@sympatico.ca  . The reference name of the position (Director, CRP-Grain Legumes) should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CGIAR and ICRISAT by accessing web site at www.cgiar.org and www.icrisat.org

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women on its staff. ICRISAT has a flexible approach to international appointments and welcomes dual-career couples.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Director-CGIAR-dc.htm

Director, CGIAR Research Program 3.5 ‘Grain Legumes’ post at ICRISAT

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

POST: Director, CGIAR Research Program 3.5 ‘Grain Legumes’

ICRISAT is seeking an innovative, dynamic and creative Program Director who is a strong believer in partnerships to lead and manage the CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes. 

The Consultative Group for International Agriculture Research (CGIAR) Research Program on Grain Legumes (CRP 3.5) will apply modern crop improvement, agronomic management, seed systems interventions, up-scaling and out-scaling technologies/innovations, and related high-priority value-chain interventions to maximize the benefits that grain legumes offer to smallholder farmers, especially women, in developing countries. The CRP 3.5 is a global partnership among the CGIAR Centers ICRISAT (Lead Center), CIAT, ICARDA, and IITA plus an array of principal partners including EMBRAPA, Brazil; EIAR, Ethiopia; GDAR, Turkey; ICAR, India; the Dry Grain Pulses CRSP, USA; and the CGIAR’s Generation Challenge Program. See details at www.icrisat.org/icrisat-crp.htm.

THE POSITION

The CRP Program Director will report to the Director General, ICRISAT/Chair of the CRP 3.5 Steering Committee, and will be based at ICRISAT’s Headquarters in Patancheru, near Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The position is for an initial three-year period with the opportunity for renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Develop a clear and shared vision for CRP 3.5 among all partners and stakeholders and communicate this vision to all stakeholders.

•Provide intellectual leadership to, and coordinate implementation of, the CRP.

•Develop strong partnerships among participating centers, partners and other stakeholders.

•Represent the CRP in international for a to ensure that the Grain Legumes program is highly visible and strongly supported by investors and other stakeholders.

•Guide fundraising efforts for the Grain Legumes CRP together with the Centers and other partners.

•Ensure that the CRP has well developed and articulated gender and capacity strengthening strategies, defined work plans, clear deliverables, and that the CRP meets its programmatic and financial targets.

THE PERSON:

•Demonstrated leadership qualities and track record in leading multicultural and multi-disciplinary teams and building partnerships for collaborative and cross-cutting research.

•At least 10 years of relevant experience, including research management experience, in an international, multi-disciplinary, and multi-cultural environment.

•PhD degree in a relevant discipline with a broad perspective on agriculture in the developing world and across the research for development agenda, particularly involving grain legumes.

•Proven fund-raising record.

•Demonstrated commitment to gender equity and diversity.

•Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. ICRISAT provides additional benefits, including employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance and retirement benefits. Allowances toward hardship, relocation, housing, home leave travel, dependent children’s education and annual leave are also provided. ICRISAT provides a collegial, and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

HOW TO APPLY : Applicants should apply on or before 10 May, 2012 by email, sending a letter of motivation, a full Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: bici@sympatico.ca . The reference name of the position (Director, CRP-Grain Legumes) should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CGIAR and ICRISAT by accessing web site at www.cgiar.org and www.icrisat.org

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women on its staff. ICRISAT has a flexible approach to international appointments and welcomes dual-career couples.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Director-CGIAR-gl.htm

Walk-in for JRF at Agharkar Research Institute, Pune

MACS-AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE

(An Autonomous Institute of Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)

G.G.AGARKAR ROAD, PUNE - 411004

E-mail:arilib@pn2.vsnl.net.in.

Advt./Rec/08/2012

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

1.      POSITION & NO.:  Junior Research Fellows (2)

 2. FUNDING AGENCY, TITLE OF  THE PROJECT & POST CODE :  DBT (SP/207) ‘National Network programme on lichens: Bioprospecting its secondary compounds and establishing cultures and collections’ [Post Code: JRF/SP/207]

 3. PROJECT NO. & PERIOD:  (SP-207, Period up to 30.03.2017 which may be curtailed or extended depending upon status of the Project)

 4. GROUP/ DIVISION:  Mycology Group of Plant Sciences Division.

 5. QUALIFICATIONS:  ESSENTIAL: (i) 1st class M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Bio-technology/Life Science & (ii) Clearance of CSIR-UGC/NET Exam of JRF. 

 DESIRABLE: Hands on experience in using of modern equipments like Preparative HPLC, Fermentor, gel electrophoresis etc. with Computer skills.

 6. MONTHLY STIPEND:  Rs.16000/- (fixed)+ HRA  

 7. AGE LIMIT:  28 yeas (5 yrs. relaxation for SC/ST/OBC & female).

 8. LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF PRESCRIBED APPLICATION:  21.05.2012 up to 17.00 hrs.

 9. LIST OF SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES ON WEBSITE:  Will be displayed on Institute website by 28.05.2012 and/ or, candidates will be informed through e-mail.

  10.DATE & TIME OF   WALK-IN-INT.:  Tentatively during 1st week of June 2012, exact date & time will be displayed alongwith short-list of candidate on 28.05.2012.    

 NOTE: No T.A. is admissible for attending interview and selected candidate will have no right of appointment against any ARI/DBT POST.

In case of non-availability of qualified JRF, candidates having M.Sc. (as above with at least 55% marks) may be considered for Research Studentship on stipend @ Rs.11000/- (fixed) p.m.

Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply in the prescribed format available on the Institute’s website http://www.aripune.org., along with attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority (for reserved category) and application fee of Rs.50/-, payable by Demand Draft only  in favor of Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, up to 21.05.2012.  The prescribed essential qualifications are bare minimum and mere possession of same will not entitle the candidate to be called for interview.  In case number of applications received in response to the advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible for the Institute to interview all the candidates.  The Institute may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.  Applicants are requested to refer the General Conditions available on Institute’s website, before applying.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.aripune.org/Advt0812.htm