Research Associate & Lab Assistant post at Manipal centre for Virus Research, Manipal University, Manipal

Manipal centre for Virus Research,

Manipal University, Manipal

RESEARCH POSITIONS

Applications are invited for the following positions in an ICMR Sponsored project entitled “Molecular epidemiology of rotavirus diarrhea in children under five in Southwest India- A hospital and laboratory based study” at Manipal centre for Virus Research, Manipal University, Manipal for a period of three years.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-1 NO

QUALIFICATION : MD(Microbiology) OR PhD (Virology /Microbiology/ Biotechnology/Molecular biology/Life Sciences)

DESIRABLE: Experience in diagnostic Virology/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics and willingness to travel to study sites at Calicut & Malappuram, Kerala

EMOLUMENTS: Rs.23, 000+HRA Rs.2300 pm only

DATA ENTRY OPERATOR-1NO

QUALIFICATIONS: BSc/BCom and Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) and two years experience in data entry and accounting.

DESIRABLE: Experience in virology laboratory, data entry and accounting and willingness to travel to study sites at Calicut & Malappuram, Kerala

EMOLUMENTS: Rs.16, 179 pm only

LABORATORY ASSISTANT(LABORATORY TECHNICIAN-B)-1NO

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL: BSc (MLT)/Diploma MLT

DESIRABLE: Experience in virology laboratory, data entry and accounting and willingness to travel to study sites at Calicut & Malappuram, Kerala

EMOLUMENTS: Rs.16, 179 pm only

Candidates possessing the requisite qualifications may send their detailed CV with subject ‘JRF-MCVR’ on or before May 20, 2012 to the following address. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

CONTACT: Deputy Director – HR

Manipal -576 104, Karnataka

Email: hrd@manipal.edu

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.manipal.edu/Institutions/UniversityDepartments/ManipalCentreforVirusResearch/Documents/RESEARCH%20POSITIONS2012.pdf

JRF post at Microbiology Department, Bharathidaan University

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-24

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF ICMR - JRF

Applications are invited in plain paper with latest curriculum vitae having recent passport size photograph along with attested copy of mark statements, degree certificate, community certificate and experience certificate for a JRF position in a ICMR funded project entitled “Evaluation of Larvicidal Effect of Actinobacterial Metabolites for Biological Control of Culex Mosquito”

for two years on temporary basis. Please specify the title of the project in the application.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants should hold a M.Sc. degree (with at least 55%) in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life sciences with NET/GATE or having one year of research experience in the relevant field will be preferred. Age must be below 30 years on 21.05.2012.

FELLOWSHIP: Rs. 16,000/- + HRA p.m.

The applications should be sent to Dr. D. Dhanasekaran, Principal Investigator, Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli - 620 024 on or before 21st May 2012 by 5 PM. Short listed candidates will be called for interview through e-mail and no TA/DA will be provided for attending the same.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.bdu.ac.in/adv/jrf_icmr_mb.pdf

Project Fellow post at MKU, Madurai

23-04-2012

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY

(University with Potential for Excellence)

Department of Immunology,

School of Biological Sciences,

Madurai –21, Tamilnadu.

Reference No. TNSCST/S&T PROJ/MS/VR/2011-2012

 Applications are invited for one position of Project Fellow @ Rs.5000 p.m. (fixed) for a period of 2 years in the TNSCST-STP project, entitled “Evaluation of ZnT8A as a biomarker for T1D Patients in our South Indian Population – An application approach”

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: 55% marks in M.Sc., (Immunology/ Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Zoology/ Life sciences). 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: NET/GATE qualified candidates or candidates having at least one year of clinical laboratory / research experience in the relevant field.  Candidates with strong commitment and dedication for a research carrier are encouraged to apply along with the Bio-data, consolidated mark statements, reference letter from previous/current supervisor/employer and other relevant documents.

Selected, self-motivated candidates could register for PhD as per the rules and regulations of Madurai Kamaraj University.

Interested applicants may sent their application form to Dr. M. Jayalakshmi, Assistant Professor,(Principal Investigator, TNSCST-STP project) Department of Immunology , School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 625021, Tamilnadu  on or before 23-05-2012.

MODE OF SELECTION: Entrance test followed by interview

NOTE:

1.         No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the test and interview.

2.         The application can be downloaded from the website, www.mkuniversity.org.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.mkuniversity.org/project%20advertisement%20tn.doc

JRF post(Protein expression profiling of Magnetic nanoparticles in response to living cell) at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY

(University with Potential for Excellence)

Department of Genetic Engineering

School of Biotechnology

Madurai – 625021, Tamil Nadu.

Advertisement No. 2012/34/7

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for one position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF)  in the project “Protein expression profiling of Magnetic nanoparticles in response to living cell” funded by DAE-BRNS. The fellowship is applicable for three years ( Rs.16,000 p.m.  for the first two years and Rs. 18,000 p.m for the third year). The Position is purely temporary.

Essential qualification:   M.Sc., (Biotechnology/Biology/ Life sciences). NET / GATE Qualified candidates will be given preference. Candidate should have good communication and writing skills.

 Interested candidates may send SIX hard copies of the Curriculum vitae  (CV), recent Photograph, and attested copies of mark sheets/Degree certificates and other relevant documents by post to :

Dr. Amutha Santhanam,

Principal Investigator, BRNS Project,

Department of Genetic Engineering,

School of Biotechnology,

Madurai Kamaraj University,

Madurai – 625021, Tamil Nadu (email: amutha1994santhanam@gmail.com) in a cover superscribed “Application for Junior Research Fellow” so as to reach on or before 30.05.2012.

Only Short listed Candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the Interview. The selected candidates can register for Ph.D Programme as per the rules of Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

 http://www.mkuniversity.org/MADURAI%20KAMARAJ%20UNIVERSITY.doc

Various posts at Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Imphal

Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Imphal

DETAILS OF ADVERTISEMENT NO.AP/107 DATED 11TH MAY, 2012

Title of the project and name of funding agency	Name & number of post	Duration	Emoluments / Consolidated pay	Qualification
Screening of antimicrobial peptides & bio-active molecules from microbial diversity of forest ecosystem of NE India: A novel approach for development of antibiotics against multi-drug resistance pathagens Spons. by DBT, GoI	JRF 2 (two)	3 (three) years or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier	Rs.16,000/- p.m. + 10% HRA for 1st & 2nd year Rs. 18,000/-p.m. + 10% HRA for 3rd year for NET Qualified Candidates OR Rs.12,000/- p.m. +10% HRA for 1st & 2nd year Rs. 14,000 /-p.m +10% HRA for 3rd year	a) M. Sc . Medical Microbiology/ Microbiology / Microbial Biotechnology / Biotechnology. (Desirable: Having knowledge on microbial isolation, cloning metagenomic works, screening of anti microbial activity, MIC calculation against human pathogen) b) M.Sc.Biochemistry / Biochemistry, Organic / Analytical Chemistry, MS/M.Pharm. Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy (Desirable: Having knowledge on purification & characterization of peptides & bio-active molecules. Experience on using HPLC, GCMS, FFLC etc.) (Net qualified candidates will be given preference for both a & b)
Development of suitable formulation using indigenous strains of NE India for crops improvement : A combined holistic approach Spons. by DBT, GoI	RA 1(one)	3 (three) years or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier 3 (three) years or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier 3 (three) years or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier	Rs. 24,200/- per month (Fixed)	Ph. D in Agricultural microbiology / Plant pathology / Life science / Microbial Biotechnology / Microbiology / Soil Microbiology (Desirable : Having experience in molecular characterization of microbes, application of biocontrol agent in large scale field trial, and having knowledge of microbial formulation, plant-microbe interaction study etc.
	SRF 1 (one)		Rs.1 5,400/- per month (Fixed)	M.Sc. Microbiology / Soil Microbiology Life Science / Agriculture / Biotechnology / Plant pathology etc. (Desirable: One year research experience and having knowledge in microbial isolation, stress tolerance study, development of microbial bio-inoculants formulation, research in Plant –microbe interaction study etc. ). (Net qualified candidates will be given preference for both )
	Field Assistant / Lab. Assistant 1 (one)		Rs. 10,000/-per month (fixed)	M.Sc. Agri, / Microbiology / Biotechnology/ Agronomy /Plant pathology / Life Sciences etc. (Desirable : Having knowledge in field experimental layout preparation / field data analysis / application of bioinoculants in field, soil analysis, computer knowledge etc.)
	Lab. Attendant 1(one)		Rs.5,000/- per month (fixed)	B.Sc. Life Science / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Botany / Agri. /Agronomy etc.
Screening for extracellular protease activity from stock bacterial isolatesof NE region of India Spons. by DBT, GoI GoI	SRF 1(one)	3 (three) years or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier	Rs. 18,000/- p.m. + 10% HRA for NET / GATE qualified candidates OR Rs. 14,000/- p.m + 10% HRA	M. Sc Microbiology / Microbial Biotechnology / Life sciences/ Botany with specialization of Microbiology/ Biotechnology (Preference may be given to those having hand to hand experience in bacterial molecular biology techniques.)
Creation of Fresh Water Cyanobacterial and Microalgal Repository at IBSD, Imphal, Manipur. Spons. by DBT, GoI	Lab. Assistant 2(two)	Upto 31st March, 2013 or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier	Rs.7,000/- per month fixed.	M.Sc. in Life Science with basic knowledge of handling of equipments. Laboratory experience will be treated as extra merit.
Molecular Diversity of India freshwater and marine cynobacterial isolates from “Hot Spots” and their biotechnological potentials as Bio-surfactants,-flocculants Spons. by DBT, GoI	JRF 1(one)	3 (three) years or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier	Rs.16,000/- p.m. + 10% HRA for 1st & 2nd year Rs. 18,000/-p.m. + 10% HRA for 3rd year for NET/GATE/BET/BINC Qualified Candidates OR Rs.12,000/- p.m. +10% HRA for 1st & 2nd year Rs. 14,000/-p.m +10% HRA for 3rd year	M. Sc. in Microbiology / Microbial Biotechnology / Life Science / Botany with specialization of Microbiology / Biotechnology. (Preference may be given to those having hand to hand work experience in Cyanobacterial molecular biology techniques. )
Evaluation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and PGPRs from diverse ecosystem North East India for organic production of citrus & chili Spons. by DBT, GoI	JRF 1 (one)	3 (three) years or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier	Rs.16,000/- p.m. + 10% HRA for 1st & 2nd year Rs. 18,000/-p.m. + 10% HRA for 3rd year for NET/GATE/BET/BINC Qualified Candidates OR Rs.12,000/- p.m. +10% HRA for 1st & 2nd year Rs. 14,000/-p.m +10% HRA for 3rd year	M. Sc. In Microbiology / Soil Microbiology / Life Science & Microbial Biotechnology with special paper in Microbiology (Desirable: 1. Working Knowledge on mycorrhizal fungi and plant growth promoting rhizobacterial research. 2. Experience of handling molecular biology equipments, work on DNA isolation, PCR, SDS-PAGE etc. ) NET qualified candidates will be given preference and there will also be opportunity of registering for Ph. D degree during the fellowship.
	Lab. Assistant 1 (one) B.Sc. in		Rs. 5,000/- per month (fixed)	Microbiology with experience of handling microscope and growing crops in pots and data record.
Facilitation Centre on Medicinal Plants Spons. by Dept. of AYUSH, GoI	Project Assistant 1(one)	Upto 31st Mach, 2013 or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier	Rs. 8,000/- per month (fixed)	M.Sc. in Agriculture / Life Science, M. Pharma
	Data-Entry-Operator 1(one)		Rs.5,000/- per month fixed	Graduate with Computer Knowledge Preferably B.Sc. Computer
Identification of location of specific ginger and turmeric varieties, quality planting materials production , post hervest management , chemical profiling and development of value added products of socio-economic development of North East Region – A Network Project. Spons. by DBT, GoI	JRF 1(one)	Upto 31st March, 2013 or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier	Rs.14,000/-p.m. +10% HRA	M. Sc. in Organic Chemistry / Biochemistry/ Analytical Chemistry (Desirable: Candidates with higher qualification and experience will be given preference. Computer knowledge is Mandatory)
	Field Assistant cum Lab. Attendant 1(one)		Rs.4,500/-per month (fixed)	B. Sc. in Zoology / Chemistry / Biochemistry. Computer knowledge is preferable.

The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the respective project. The selected candidates will not claim for regular appointment either to IBSD, Imphal, RCIBSD, Sikkim or DBT, New Delhi

2. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

3. If a candidate finds that his / her qualification matches requirement of more than one position and wants to apply for more than one position, it should be clearly mentioned in the application form, for which positions applied.

4. On the front of the envelope, the name of the position applied should be clearly written.

5. Application must accompany degree certificate and mark sheet which is essential for preliminary screening of application. Failure to enclose these documents with application will result in direct rejection of the application.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ibsd-imphal.nic.in/jobs/May_2012/advertisement_AP_107.pdf

Walkin for JRF in DBT project at NEHU, Shillong

North Eastern Hill University

WALK-IN INTERVIEW

There will be a walk-in interview for the post of JRF (one) in a DBT, Govt. of India funded research project entitled “THE USE OF BIODIVERSITY AS A SOURCE OF NEW CHEMICAL ENTITIES AGAINST DEFINED MOLECULAR TARGETS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS” in the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-22 on the 18th May 2012 (Friday) at 2.30 pm.

Interested candidates are to bring attested copies and originals of all certificates and mark sheets

on the scheduled date.

Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Bioinformatics with minimum 55% marks.

Desirable: Working knowledge of natural product chemistry / insilico molecular design Emoluments: `16,000/- + HRA for the 1st two years and `18,000/- + HRA for the 3rd year for SRF and applicable, only if JRF/SRF is NET/GATE/BET/BINC qualified, otherwise it shall be `12,000/- + HRA for the 1st two years for JRF and `14,000/- + HRA for the 3rd year for SRF.

CONTACT: Dr. A. Bhattacharjee

(Principal Investigator)

Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

North Eastern Hill University

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nehu.ac.in/Advertisements/biotech1_150512.pdf

Walk-in for RA & JRF post at NEHU, Shillong

Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

North Eastern Hill University

A walk-in-interview will be held on 25th May 2012 in Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, for Research Associate (1Post) and JRF (1Post) positions for DBT funded Research Project “Development of Antiepileptic Drugs: based on molecular physiology of epilepsy causing gene EFHC1 and Ayurvedic remediation” awarded to Prof K. Aguan.

QUALIFICATION: Ph.D. in any field of Animal Science for Research Associate position. M.Sc. in any branch of Animal Science for the post of JRF.

DESIRABLE: Candidates having expertise in Molecular Biology techniques are preferred.

DURATION: 2 YEARS

STIPENDS: As per DBT norms

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nehu.ac.in/Advertisements/biotech25intv_150512.pdf

Walk-in for SRF post in ICMR project at University of Calcutta

University of Calcutta

Walk in Interview

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of one SRF for the ICMR project entitled “A Smart Ferritin Sensor Using Super Paramagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs)” (Scheme No. 35/24/2010/BMS-NANO dated 03.11.2010).

Candidates with first class post graduate degree in Biological/Physical/Chemical Sciences may apply.

ELIGIBILITY OF SRF: First class postgraduate degree in Biological/ Physical/Chemical Sciences and documentation experience in handling carbon nanotubes is preferred.

FELLOWSHIP: Basic 18,000/- + 30% HRA + M.A (Medical allowance) 300/-

TIME OF INTERVIEW: 2 p.m.

DATE OF INTERVIEW: 18/05/2012

PLACE: Department of Biochemistry, University of Calcutta  35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata-19

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.caluniv.ac.in/News%20&%20Announcement/SRF-BIO-CHEM.pdf

Walk-in for JRF & Project Assistant post(Biological Science) at university of Calcutta

UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA

Interested eligible candidates are requested to appear in a walk-in-interview on 21st May 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the room of the Head , Department of Polymer Science & Technology,C.U.,92, A.P.C. Road, Kolkata – 700 009 for one post of JRF and One post of Project Assistant II in the project entitled “ Development of Arsenic absorbing Polymer Beads and their performance study in Packed Bed columns” funded by the DST, Govt. of India under the supervision of Prof. Priyabrata Sarkar , Department of Polymer Science & Technology,C.U. Duration of the project is one and half year at present.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED ( IN BOTH CASES): M.Sc. in Biological Science / B.Tech. Polymer Sc. & Tech. / Chemical Engineering. NET/ GATE qualified candidates are preferred.

REMUNERATION: Rs. 12000/- + 15% HRA.

Candidates are requested to bring (i) two sets of complete application furnishing biodata on plain paper with attested copies of testimonials and (ii) all originals at the date of interview.

No TA / DA will provided to attend interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.caluniv.ac.in/News%20&%20Announcement/jrf-pa-polymer-sc.pdf

Research Associate post at Onattukara Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kerala Agricultural University

Onattukara Regional Agricultural Research Station,

Kayamkulam

No.A3/1856/2011,  Dt.  27/4/2012

NOTIFICATION

 Applications are invited from eligible candidates for posting of two Research Associates on contract basis in the five year project on “Network project on characterization and management of soil fertility with respect to secondary and micronutrients for agro ecosystems of Kerala” at ORARS, Kayamkulam

NAME OF POST  - Research Associate –  2 Nos.

A. QUALIFICATIONS

I.  ESSENTIAL           : B Sc. Agriculture / Post graduate in Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

II. DESIRABLE           : a. MSc (Ag.) Soil science & Agrl. Chemistry / Agronomy

                              b. Experience in the relevant field

                              c. Certificate of computer proficiency from a Govt. approved institution

B. AGE                         :  Should not exceeded 36years as on 31/12/2011

C. TENURE                    : Five years or till the termination of the project

D. EMOLUMENTS           : `.12,000/- pm (Consolidated) + `.390/- HRA

NOTE:- 1. Xerox copy of the application form given may be used.

           2. Self attested copies of the following documents should be enclosed

             a. Certificate to prove date of birth

             b. SSLC marklist

             c. Higher secondary marklist

             d. B Sc. Degree certificate

             e. B Sc. marklist

             f. M Sc. degree certificate

             g. M Sc. marklist

             h. Certificate of computer proficiency

             i. Certificate of previous experience in related works if any.

            The originals should be produced for verification at the time of interview.

         3.  A self addressed envelope of size 25 x 10 cm stamped Rs.5.00 should be enclosed for further communication.

         4. Filled in application complete in all respects should reach The Project Director & Head, ORARS, Kayamkulam – 690 502, Alappuzha district.

         5. Application envelope should be super scribed “Application for the post of Research Associate”.

         6.   Last date of receipt of application is 18/5/2012 (5.00 pm)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.  Application received late or those incomplete in any respect will be summarily rejected without notice and the decision of the undersigned on such matters will be final.

2.  The posting is purely provisional and the incumbent stands terminated on termination of the project.

3.  The incumbent will not have any claim or weightage for future appointment if any to any other post in the University.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.kau.edu/Jobs/20120425_Job_ORARS.htm