Workshop On APPLICATION OF BIOINFORMATICS IN DAY-TO-DAY LIFE

Workshop On

APPLICATION OF BIOINFORMATICS IN DAY-TO-DAY LIFE

28-29 MAY 2012

Bioinformatics Centre & ARIS Cell

Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-7

OBJECTIVE: To update the skills and knowledge of students and teachers in the area of Biology/Bioinformatics, Information Technology and Information Retrieval System

CONTENTS: Introduction to computers, Introduction to Bioinformatics, Application of Bioinformatics, Industry Guest Lecture, MS-Office.

METHODOLOGY: Lectures, Demos and Hands on Session

LEVEL OF PARTICIPANTS: Students and teachers

PREREQUISITES: Knowledge of computer operation preferable

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 25-30

REGISTRATION FEE: `500/- (includes course material, working lunch and refreshments)

ACCOMMODATION: Will be arranged on payment basis.

CONTACT

Dr.P.Kumarasamy,M.V.Sc., Ph.D.

Professor and Head & Project Coordinator

Bioinformatics Centre & ARIS Cell

Madras Veterinary College, Chennai – 600 007

Phone-Direct: 044-25360106, 044-25365418 /

Phone-Board: 044-25381506 ext. 2064,2094

Tele Fax:044-25365418 / 25362787

Mobile: 94442 33349

Email: tnvasuniv.btisnet@nic.in

hodbitmvc@tanuvas.org.in

kumarasamy@tanuvas.org.in

The registration fee shall be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favour of “The Project Coordinator, Bioinformatics Centre, Madras Veterinary College,Chennai-7” and payable at Chennai on any Nationalized Bank. (This registration form is for one nomination only.

For more nominations, Photocopies of this form may be used)

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.tanuvas.tn.nic.in/nea/docs/Workshop-BTIS-28-29.05.2012.pdf

2 Day Training On “MATLAB PROGRAMMING” at Anna University

Madras Institute of Technology

Anna University

2 Day Training

On

“MATLAB PROGRAMMING”

23rd – 24th June 2012

CONVENER

Mrs.T.Catherine Bina

Head, Computer Centre

COORDINATORS

Mr.R.Prabakaran

Ms.R.J.Aarthi

ORGANIZED BY

Computer Centre

MIT Campus, Anna University,

Chromepet,

Chennai-600 044

Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

OBJECTIVE AND DESCRIPTION

This program will provide an opportunity to the participants to get introduced the latest  techniques in Matlab programming.

The objective of this programme is to provide in depth training in Matlab programming to staff, researchers & students of various engineering colleges.

SPEAKERS

Experts from reputed industries.

REGISTRATION FEE

For Industry People - Rs.3000/-

For Staff/Researchers - Rs.2000/-

For Students - Rs.2000/-

Those who are willing to participate in this programme are requested to send the filled in registration form along with DD drawn in favour of “The Director,CPDE,Anna University,Chennai – 25” on or before 13th June 2012.

TOPICS COVERED

The complete coverage of Java concepts which includes,

- Fundamentals.

- I/O Operations

- Image Shrinking

- Image Zooming

- Contrast Stretching

- Spatial Filtering

- FT,DCT and Wavelet transforms for images

- Image Segmentation by thresholding

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date for sending DD : 13.06.2012

Intimation & Confirmation : 15.06.2012

ELIGIBILITY

Participants should be faculty/students in any University / Institution and from Industries.

REGISTRATION

Total number of participants restricted to 30 members. Confirmation of participants will be made after the registration deadline. Selection is done on first come first served basis.

* No TA/DA will be provided.

CONTACT NUMBERS:

Landline : 044 – 22516034/22516012

Mobile : 9176622274

NOTE:

Candidates selected for the programme should get the authorization certificate signed from HOD/Principal without fail.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.annauniv.edu/pdf/MATLAB.pdf

Consultant posts at ICMR, New Delhi

INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH

RAMALINGASWAMI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI‐110029

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites applications for the following posts:

a) Two Consultants for preparation of proposals for grant of University Status to ICMR for awarding Ph.D/M.Sc degree in specific Health Research areas.

b) Two Consultants for matters relating to preparation of proposals for Expenditure Finance Committee and other proposals relating to Govt. financial matters on the appropriate formats for seeking Planning Commission /Ministry of Finance approval.

Candidates having experience in these areas in Govt. departments may apply on plain paper within three weeks from date of publication in the news papers along with detailed CV. The initial appointment would be for six months and extendable further. The applications can be sent through e‐mail post at the following address:

Senior Dy. Director General(Admn), ICMR,

Ramalingaswamy Bhawan, New Delhi‐110029

E‐Mail: arunbaroka@icmr.org.in

Shortlisted candidates will be called for personal discussion. Emoluments will be as per the Government instructions on the subject.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icmr.nic.in/icmrnews/icmr_consultant.pdf

Project Assistant post(Marine Biology) at National Institute of Oceanography, Kochi

National Institute of Oceanography

VACANCY NO : SSP2319/863-12

NAME OF THE POSITION:  Project Assistant-II

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  1

PROJECT TITLE AND CODE: Environmental Impact Assessment for alignment 4A of Sethusamudram Channel. -- SSP2319

POSITION REQUIRED TO BE FILLED FOR PERIOD OF MONTHS:  6

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:  M.Sc Marine Biology / Ocean Science and Technology (Zoology/Botany as main subject at graduate level)

DESIRABLE: Proficiency in computer applications

JOB REQUIREMENT: To analyse plankton samples collected under various research projects. To assist the scientists in field work and preparation of reports & scientific manuscripts

MAXIMUM AGE AS ON DATE OF INTERVIEW: 28

CONSOLIDATED STIPEND PER MONTH: Rs. 12000

POSTING AT: Kochi

DATE AND TIME OF INTERVIEW: 17/05/2012 10:00 AM

PLACE OF INTERVIEW AND CONTACT NUMBER: NIO Regional Center,Dr Salim Ali Road Post Box No. 1913 Kochi- 682018, Ph.No 0484-2390618 

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

 http://itg.nio.org/public/public.nsf/TSAdisplay?OpenForm&UID=B31DA4301B2895AD652579EA00177391

Project assistant post(Molecular and morphological characterization of cyanbacteria and associated heterotrophic bacteria diversity) at National Institute of Oceanography, Kochi

National Institute of Oceanography, Kochi

VACANCY NO : GAP2704/858-12

NAME OF THE POSITION: Project Assistant-II

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  1

PROJECT TITLE AND CODE: Molecular and morphological characterization of cyanbacteria and associated heterotrophic bacteria diversity in Cochin Estuary -- GAP2704

POSITION REQUIRED TO BE FILLED FOR PERIOD OF MONTHS:  12

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:  MSc Microbiology

DESIRABLE: Experience in microscopy, spectroscopy and molecular taxonomy of marine cyanobacteria

JOB REQUIREMENT The candidate should be an excellent team worker who would be expected to perform the full complement of research experiments required towards the furtherance of the project, maintain accurate data, perform critical data analyses, prepare / make presentations and review and annotate literature. Specific assignments may include but would not be restricted to participation in ocean cruises, isolation, identification and preservation of microorganisms, take responsibilities in support of the laboratory in general. The candidate while working independently must interact closely with the supervisor and implement the decisions from time to time.

MAXIMUM AGE AS ON DATE OF INTERVIEW: 28

CONSOLIDATED STIPEND PER MONTH: Rs. 12000

POSTING AT: Kochi

DATE AND TIME OF INTERVIEW: 14/05/2012 10:00 AM

PLACE OF INTERVIEW AND CONTACT NUMBER: NIO Regional Center,Dr Salim Ali Road Post Box No. 1913 Kochi- 682018, Ph.No 0484-2390618 

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://itg.nio.org/public/public.nsf/TSAdisplay?OpenForm&UID=8046BAC78FAE9899652579DF0033A303

Walk-in for Project Assistant at NBPGR, New Delhi

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nbpgr.ernet.in/download/Walk-in%20interview%20Project%20Assistant%2025-05-2012.pdf

JRF post at CFTRI, Mysore

CENTRAL FOOD TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

ADVERTISEMENT NO. REC 1/2012(JRF)

No.FT/15(858)/2012/E-1

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for 1 [one] position of Junior Research Fellow on a temporary contractual basis in Department of Bio-technology funded Grant-in-Aid Project entitled "Isolation of Biomolecules from Moringa seeds and studying its health benefits" (GAP-0397), tenable at Protein Chemistry and Technology Department, CFTRI, Mysore.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First Class M.Sc. in Bio-technology/Bio-chemistry with good academic records and should have been qualified for lecturership in National Eligibility Test conducted by CSIR-UGC.

EMOLUMENTS: Rs.12,000/- per month for first two years and Rs.14,000/- per month in the 3rd year plus HRA as per DBT/CSIR Rules.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1.         Candidates should not have exceeded 28 years of age as on 16-05-2012, i.e. the last date of receipt of applications for the post.

2.         The engagement of JRF is exclusively for the above mentioned project.

3.         The engagement will be contractual and on purely temporary basis in the project funded by DBT, Govt. of India for a maximum period of three years and is co-terminus with the project, if the project terminates earlier.

4.         The engagement under externally funded project does not confer any right/claim whatsoever either explicitly or implicitly on the appointee for regular appointment in CSIR/CFTRI, against any post or otherwise under any legal conditions precedent.

5.         No TA/DA will be given to the candidates for attending the interview.

Eligible candidates may send their complete Bio-data with e-mail address/contact phone number along with attested copies of the necessary certificates to Dr. (Mrs.) C. Radha, Senior Technical Officer[2], Protein Chemistry and Technology Department, CFTRI, Mysore – 570 020, Karnataka (email:radha@cftri.org) on or before 16-05-2012.

Applications received after the due date (i.e., 16-05-2012) will be summarily rejected. The short-listed candidates will be informed about the date of interview and the venue through e-mail/post.

CANVASSING IN ANY FORM AND / OR BRINGING IN ANY INFLUENCE, POLITICAL OR OTHERWISE WILL BE TREATED AS A DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POST APPLIED FOR. INTERIM ENQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ATTENDED TO.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.cftri.com/jrf.html