Friday, May 11, 2012

Opportunity for Research Trainees at NABI, Mohali


Opportunity for Research Trainees at NABI, Mohali
Opportunity for research trainees are available at NABI, Mohali for 4 to 6 months starting from July to Dec, 2012. The area of research training would be related to plant molecular biology, plant biotechnology, bioinformatics, genetics and plant breeding, nutrition biotechnology, and food biotechnology. Apart from lab works, each trainee has to involve in research field works and plant growth chambers for growing and testing research materials.
i) ELIGIBILITY: Pursuing M.Sc./M.Tech.
ii) DURATION OF TRAINING: 4 to 6 months (July to Dec, 2012)
iii) SUBJECT CATEGORY FOR TRAINING:
A. Plant molecular biology
B. Plant biotechnology
C. Bioinformatics
D. Genetics & plant breeding
E. Nutrition biotechnology
F. Food biotechnology
IV) FEES: No
V) APPLICATION PROCESS:
In prescribed application format available on NABI website (http://www.nabi.res.in/Training.aspx) by post. The application should reach NABI on or before May 21, 2012 by 6:00 PM. The synopsis (available at http://www.nabi.res.in/Training.aspx) should be submitted by e-mail (trainee@nabi.res.in ).
vi) The last date of application to reach NABI: May 21, 2012 by 6:00 PM
vii) SELECTION PROCEDURE : Through screening and selection based on merit, experience, and expression of interest submitted by candidates
viii) DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: 1) The complete application form
2) Synopsis
3) Application forwarded by Head of Department
4) Attested copies of mark sheets/certificates/ experiences/birth certificate
5) Expression of interests (500 word statement describing significance of research in the subject category applied for)
ix) Stipend: A nominal stipend would be paid to the selected trainees. The number of trainees to be considered for stipend will be decided by the selection committee.
NOTE:
i) The request for short term training must come from the Head of Department and must provide the academic resumes of the recommended student(s) as well as the period of the proposed project work.
ii) Request will be considered on the basis of requirements of Scientists/Research Scholars.
iii) The candidate should clearly indicate on the application form the subject category applied for training
iv) The minimal eligibility criterion for consideration of the requests is first division or an equivalent grade (or at least 60% of aggregate scores) in graduation or equivalent exam and at least 60% marks in first year of M.Sc./M.Tech.
v) The selected candidate will receive official email (trainee@nabi.res.in) regarding acceptance and duration of the training and be uploaded on NABI’s URL.
vi) Opportunities are also available for short-term/summer trainees in the institute through sponsored programs from government agencies such as the KVPY, JNCASR, INSA/IAS/NASI.

SRF posts at ICGEB , New Delhi


International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Senior Research Fellows (two positions) in Department of Biotechnology and Department of Science and Technology sponsored projects. The positions are for one year and renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Candidates should have M.Sc. or equivalent and two years of research experience, with an academic background, preferably, in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics Microbiology, Virology  or Biotechnology. Both projects relate to insect cell line cultures and require experience in molecular biology skills.
Applications by email to: Dr. Raj Bhatnagar, Plant Biology: Insect Resistance Group, ICGEB
Closing date for applications: 15 May 2012
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icgeb.org/vacancies.html

RA post at ICGEB, New Delhi



International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Research Associate, in a Reliance Industries Ltd. sponsored project, on Metabolic engineering of green algae.
Candidates should have a PhD in Life Sciences and, preferably, experience in algal culture and genetic transformation.
Applications by email to: Dr. Shashi Kumar, Synthetic Biology and Biofuel lab, ICGEB
Closing date for applications: 21 May 2012
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icgeb.org/vacancies.html

JRF post(Environmental Science & Engineering/Botany) at ISM, Dhanbad


Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, Jharkhand-826004, India
(Established under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, vide notification no.
F 11-4/67-U3, dated 18th September 1967, of the Government of India)
Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (1 No) in a Ministry of Water Resources sponsored R&D project. The details of the project are as under:
NAME OF THE PROJECT: Estimation of Aquifer Potential in Jharia Coal Mining Region with Suitable Techniques to Improve the Recharge.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr P.K.Singh, Associate Professor, entre of Mining Environment Department of Env. Sc. & Engg., Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad , Ph: 0326-2235415, Email: pks0506@yahoo.co.in  
QUALIFICATION FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF) : B.Tech in Civil/Chemical Engg/ M. Tech. (Environmental Science & Engineering)/M.Sc. in Environmental Science / Chemistry/Botany/ Geology/Geophysics
AGE: The upper age limit for JRF is 35 years as on last date of application. (5 year relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidate)
FELLOWSHIP: Junior Research Fellow -Rs.16,000/-+ Rs.900/-HRA (fixed) per month
NATURE AND DURATION OF POST: Temporary for 2 years
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:      31st may 2012
HOW TO APPLY      Applications on A4 size plain paper as well as the soft copies giving details of qualifications/experiences should be submitted electronically followed by Hard Copies to the Principal Investigator (Dr. P. K. Singh).

PDF post at GBPUAT, Pantnagar


DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY: COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
G.B.Pant University of Agri. & Tech., Pantnagar-263 145
District U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand
No.CA/Agro./--------------
Dated:-------------------------
Subject: Advertisement for the award of PDF (One) in the Department of Agronomy
Applications are invited for the award of PDF (One) on consolidated fellowship of Rs. 18000/- per month under the project “Promotion of Rock Phosphate as an alternative to chemical phosphatic fertilizer in Field crop and Agro-forestry system of Uttarakhand & Western Uttar Pradesh”.
Principal Investigator: Rajeew Kumar
Applicants possessing PhD in Agriculture/Life sciences (preference will be given for Agronomy/Soil science) may apply on plain paper with following information to the Head, Department of Agronomy before/up to 31/05/2012 at 5.00 P.M.
Candidates fulfilling the qualification should appear for interview on June 01, 2012 at 11.00 A.M. in the Office of the Principal Investigator (Dr Rajeew Kumar, J.R.O Agronomy) in the Department of Agronomy. No separate interview letters will be issued and no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
Note: Attested copies of all certificates/Degree/Testimonials must be enclosed. Originals should be produced at the time of interview. No interim correspondence will be entertained.

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