Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Faculty recruitment(Bio-technology, Bio-Medical Engg) at NIT, Raipur


NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
RAIPUR (C.G.)-492 010
FACULTY RECRUITMENT (ON CONTRACT/PART-TIME BASIS)
WALK-IN INTERVIEW
NIT Raipur is looking for suitable candidates for appointment of faculty on contract basis in various Engineering/ Sciences/ Humanities disciplines. The candidates shall be appointed as Lecturer (on contract) with consolidated salary mentioned as below :
For those having B.E./B.Tech/ M.Sc./MA/B.Arch/MBA Rs. 22,000/- per month
For those having M.E./M.Tech/MCA/M.Phil /M.Arch Rs. 23,500/- per month
For those having Ph.D Rs. 25,000/- per month
Lecturer appointed on part-time basis will be paid per period basis.
Interested candidates may attend walk in interview on 3rd, 4th & 5th July 2012.
3rd July 2012 : Applied Geology, Applied Mechanics, Architecture, Bio-technology, Chemistry, Civil Engg., Computer Applications, Computer Science & Engg, Electrical Engg., Electronics & Telecommunication Engg, Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engg, Metallurgical Engg., Mining Engg.
4th July 2012 : Bio-Medical Engg., Information Technology, Chemical Engg., Soft Skill subject(Humanities Dept) (Part Time Basis), Workshop, Yoga Health & Hygiene (Humanities Dept.) (Part Time Basis)
5th July 2012 : English (Humanities & Social Sciences Dept.)
For details of qualification, General Instructions & prescribed application form, please
visit our website www.nitrr.ac.in
QUALIFICATIONS:
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering/Instrumentation/Electronics & Telecommunication/ Clinical Science with first division or M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biochemistry with First division with Ph.D.
BIOTECHNOLOGY: M.Tech. Biotechnology/Chemical Engg. with first division or M.Sc with first division and Ph.D.in Biotechnology.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
1. Interested candidates should come for interview in respective departments of National Institute of Technology Raipur on the mentioned date.
2. Candidate reporting after 11:00 AM will not be entertained.
3. All the candidates should bring complete bio-data along with two (02) sets of the attested copies of their certificates and the original certificates in support of their educational/professional qualifications and two passport size photographs.
4. The period of contract will be for this Autumn (July 2012 to November 2012) semester till regular appointment is done which ever is earlier.
5. The Institute reserves the right not to fill up the posts, cancel the advertisement in whole or in part without assigning any reason and its decision in this regard shall be final.
6. Applicants, who are employed in Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous organisations, Public sector enterprises, Universities and Educational Institutions must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview.
7. Canvassing in any form/ bringing in any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification of the candidate.
8. The Institute shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by a candidate at the time of appointment or during the tenure of the service. In case, it is found that the documents submitted by the candidates are fake or the candidate has a clandestine antecedents/ background and has suppressed the said information, then his/her services shall be terminated.
9. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
10. “INTERIM ENQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED”
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

JRF post (Role of Autophagy in pulmonary and systemic artery smooth muscle cell proliferation / apoptosis)at PGIMER, Chandigarh


Deptt. of Exp. Med. & Biotechnology
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
Sector-12-A, Chandigarh – 160 012
ADVERTISEMENT NO. EMB/DBT/12/ dt.18/06/12
Applications are invited on plain paper for the posts of Junior Research Fellow in the DBT-funded project entitled “Role of Autophagy in pulmonary and systemic artery smooth muscle cell proliferation / apoptosis under the conditions of hypoxia” under Dr. Veena Dhawan, Addl. Professor, Deptt. of Exp. Med. & Biotechnology as per details given below:-
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW - 01 POSITION
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Masters (1st Class) in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology,Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology.
DESIRABLE: Working experience with techniques related to Tissue culture and Molecular biology.
UPPER AGE LIMIT: 28 years on .2012. (Relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women candidate as per rules).
REMUNERATION: As per DBT Rules.
The engagement in the projects is purely on temporary basis maximum for the period of duration of the project. However, appointment will initially be offered for a period of one year to be and will be extended on yearly basis depending upon satisfactory performance and co-terminus with the project. The appointment can be terminated by either side by giving one month’s notice OR stipend thereof. Total duration of appointment in project t is maximum of 2 years. Therefore, if an incumbent switches between the projects, the appointment will terminate on the day he/she completes 02 years. Please note that it is not a PGIMER/DBT, N. Delhi appointment and will not confer any right on the incumbent to any claim implicit or explicit on any position. Interested Candidates fulfilling the above conditions are required to submit- their complete bio-data duly signed and enclosing therewith photocopies of certificates/testimonials in support of date of birth, qualification/ experience etc. & affixed with latest photograph on it by 26/06/12 at 1.00pm in lab no.3 038, 3rdfloor, Research Block-B and to appear for personal interview along with original Certificates on 27/06/2012 at 11.30AM in the Department of Exp. Med. & Biotechnology, Research Block-B, PGIMER, Chandigarh. No interview letters will be sent. No TA/DA will be paid.
CONTACT: Dr. Veena Dhawan
Addl. Professor / P.I. DBT project
Deptt. of Exp. Med. & Bio., PGIMER, Chandigarh

JRF/SRF post (Maackia amurensis agglutinin specific sialogysoprotein(s) oncultured non –small cell lung cancer cells) at PGIMER, Chandigarh


DEPARTMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH,
CHANDIGARH - 160 012.
N O T I C E
The following post is lying vacant in the CSIR Project entitled "Identification of Maackia amurensis agglutinin specific sialogysoprotein(s) oncultured non –small cell lung cancer cells” in the department of Experimen tal Medicine & Biotechnology under Dr. Sujata Ghosh.
i) JRF/SRF SALARY: for JRF 16000/ - + 20% HRA per month
SALARY: for SRF 18000/ - + 20% HRA per month
ESSENTIAL QUALIFIC ATION:
Qualification of JRF: M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Biophysics/Microbiology or any other branch of Life Sciences, NET/GATE qualified
QUALIFICATION OF SRF: NET/GATE qualified, M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Biophysics/ Microbiology or any other branch of Life Sciences, with 2 years post -M.Sc. research experience, as evidenced from published papers in standard refereed journals
UPPER AGE LIMIT: 28 years for JRF / 32 years for SRF (Relaxation upto 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Women and physically handicapped Interested candidates may appear for the interview alongwith their bio-data and necessary testimonial/certificates on 28-06-2012 at 10.00 AM sharp before the Room No. of the undersigned.
 No TA/DA will be paid.
CONTACT: Dr. Sujata Ghosh (Principal Investigator)
Room No. 2013,
Dept. of Experimental Medicine and
Biotechnology, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

JRF post in DST project at School of Environmental Sciences, JNU, New Delhi


School of Environmental Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 110067
Position Available
Applications are invited for the post of “Junior Research Fellow (JRF)” in the DST sponsored Research project entitled “Development of Low Cost Magnetic and Nonmagnetic Biochars for Water Defluoridation”. The work involves field and laboratory investigations.
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc in Chemistry/Environmental Sciences
Desirable Qualifications: Strong desire to work on the development of Biochars and their applications in water purification with good knowledge of routine analytical techniques. Candidates having relevant experience in the area of water/wastewater treatment, surface chemistry, adsorption, biochar development, activated carbon chemistry, Defluoridation will be preferred. CSIR/UGC/NET qualified candidate will be preferred
Fellowship: As per DST norms
The project is valid for a period of TWO years (w.e.f.  June 19, 2012).The selected candidate will be appointed on purely temporary basis initially for a period of one year but likely to be extended depending on the performance and project duration or till his service are required by the Project Director or till the validity of the project, whichever is earliest. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates called for interview.
The applications on plain paper along with CVs (indicating name, date of birth, age, essential/technical/professional qualifications, experience, research work, contact address, contact numbers, email) should be reach to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Dinesh Mohan, Room No. 222, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, on or before July 25, 2012

Walk-in for SRF posts(herbal formulations and Characterization of their active components for Preventions of HIV) at NII, New Delhi


NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW
NAME OF THE POST          :          SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (One Post)
DURATION                           :          till 4.10.2012 (till the duration of the project)
NAME OF THE PROJECT    :          Development of herbal formulations and Characterization of their active components for Preventions of HIV infections. 
EDUCATIONAL   QUALIFICATIONS & EXP.    :          M.Tech/M.Sc (Life Sciences) with minimum  2 years of research exp/leading to a Ph.D.
JOB DESCRIPTION               :         The candidate should have exp. in cell culture techniques, virus preparation and different in vitro assays.
EMOLUMENTS                      :         Rs. 18,000/- per month +30% HRA if Leading     to Ph.D otherwise Rs. 14,000/- per month+30% HRA.
LAB NAME                          :        Reproductive Cell Biology Lab (Dr. S. K. Gupta)
SCIENTISTS EMAIL                  :    skgupta@nii.res.in
WALK IN INTERVIEW ON:           June 29th, 2012
REGISTRATION OF CANDIDATES      :        11.00 AM-12.30 NOON
ONLY REGISTERED CANDIDATES WILL BE INTERVIEWED
NO TA/DA WILL BE PAID FOR ATTENDING THE INTERVIEW
CANDIDATE MAY FILL UP APPLICATION IN THE PRECRIBED FORMAT ALONG WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION
NOTE-
1.                   Applications containing incomplete information shall not be entertained.
2.                  Date of passing with subjects in the examinations must be indicated clearly.

Temporary positions at JNU, New Delhi



JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
NEW DELHI
Jawaharlal Nehru University has been granted funds by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India to initiate an Inter-School programme in JNU to strengthen training and research called “DBT-Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advanced Research and education” with the broad project area entitled “From Molecules to Systems: Exploring biological space using chemical and synthetic biology” cutting across Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences.
Applications are invited for the following purely temporary posts at various levels in the various Group projects for Research, Technical, laboratory and office management positions. The project is upto March 2017, but the appointments shall be initially for a period of one year, renewable every year depending on the performance of project staff:
Group 1:
A) Project title: Studying Plant Immunity
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow-Organic Chemistry (1)
Qualifications: Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry with experience in separation techniques including HPLC, GC-MS and experience in analytical characterization of organic samples by IR, UV-visible, NMR and Mass spectroscopy.
The postdoctoral fellow is expected to synthesize chemical analogues, inject them in some parts of the plants and then study the mobility, stability and role in potentiating plant's immune response including infection memory formation. The research work will involve synthesis of chemical analogues of small organic molecules and study of their role in inducing plant immune responses. Several small organic molecules are reported to be potential mobile signal that are generated upon pathogen infection in plants, move throughout plants body and help in generation of infection memory in plants.
(Investigators: Dr. Ashis K. Nandi, School of Life Sciences and Dr. Pritam Mukhopadhyay, School of Physical Sciences).
Salary:      Rs. 24600/- pm consolidated
B) Project title: Mechanism of regulation of fungal infection
Position: Junior Research Fellows (1)
Essential qualifications: M.Sc. in life sciences/Molecular biology/Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biophysics.
Desirable qualifications: Experience and practical knowledge of basic molecular biology tools including cloning, PCR, RNA isolation etc and/or practical experience in protein purification and biophysical characterization (SDS-PAGE, Western Blots, CD spectroscopy etc)
(Investigator: Dr. S. S. Komath,School of Life Sciences)
C) Project title: Studies on neuro-protective function of SG2NA
Position: Junior Research Fellow: (1)
Essential qualifications:  M.Sc or equivalent degree in Zoology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or related fields.
Desirable qualifications: Candidates who have some additional work experience in Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology will be preferred.
(Investigator: Prof. S. K. Goswami)
For JRF’s Salary:        Rs. 12000+20% HRA
Group 2:
Project: Structure, function, and dynamics of biomolecules and molecular engineering
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow (1)
Essential Qualifications: PhD in Science in the area of Computational Biology, Structural Biology , Molecular Dynamics & Simulation and Systems Biology , reflected by publication of papers during PhD and/or Post doctoral experience.
Desirable Qualifications:  Computational methods and designing experience in the field of Structure based or ligand based drug design, Chemoinformatics, Programming capabilities as required for developing tools in the computational & systems Biology.
(Investigator: Prof. Indira Ghosh, School of Computational & Integrative Sciences)
Salary:      Rs. 24600/- pm consolidated
Group 3:
Project: Metabolic Engineering and Systems Biology
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow (1)
Essential Qualifications: PhD in Metabolic Engineering/Bioprocess technology with working experience of Molecular Biology techniques, gene knock-in, knock–out strategies, Transcriptomic and proteomic profiling, Process analytical techniques (PAT) Platform with online monitoring of bioprocess, mathematical modeling and data processing related to bioprocesses
(Investigator: Prof. K. J. Mukherjee, School of Biotechnology)
Salary:      Rs. 24600/- pm consolidated
Position: Junior Research Fellow (1)
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc./B.Tech in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, etc with experience in molecular biology, fermentation, purification.
Salary:      Rs. 12000+20% HRA
(Note: Revised emoluments shall be payable if Educational Qualifications or Eligibility Criteria as per DST OM No. A.20020/11/97-IFD dated 31-03-2010 are met by the research personnel)

Positions for Support Staff:
Technical assistants: (2)
Qualifications<: M.Sc./B.Tech./MCA in any of the Science/technology subjects with an aptitude to handle modern equipments used in Bio-science research. For one of the positions, experience in maintenance and handling of computers and the use of various softwares would be desirable.
For both the positions, the candidate should be capable of record keeping, scientific report preparation and taking care of office work. Experience in the field will be preferred.
Salary: Rs. 18000/- pm consolidated

Technical assistant: (1)
Qualifications: Master’s degree in any subject with experience in project management, Scientific report preparation, record keeping, computer proficiency and handling office related work.
Additional experience related to purchase of scientific equipment and their maintenance would be desirable but not essential. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and having at least 3 yrs experience in the above areas could also be considered.

Laboratory Assistants: (2)
Essential Qualification: 10th/12th pass
Desirable Qualification: For 10th pass required experience in a lab should be at least 3 yrs and for 12th pass required experience in a lab should be at least 2 yrs. For one of the positions, experience in animal handling and lab related work is required. For the second position experience in work related to a Life science/Biotechnology laboratory is required.
Salary: Rs. 10000/- pm consolidated

Office Assistant: (1)
Essential Qualification:  12th Pass
Desirable Qualifications:The candidate should be capable of record keeping, typing using Computer tools, scientific report preparation and taking care of day to day office work. Experience in the area will be preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree would be preferred.
Salary: Rs. 8000/- pm consolidated
The applications on plain paper indicating name, date of birth/age, address, essential / technical / professional qualifications, experience, research work, should reach the Programme Coordinator on or before 10th July 2012 at the following address:
The Envelop should be marked for the position applied and the Group No. where applicable. Any clarifications regarding projects may be sought from the respective project investigators as mentioned.
Address for correspondence:
Prof. Rajiv Bhat
Programme Coordinator
DBT-JNU BUILDER programme
School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 110067

JRF post in DST-SERB Project at PGIMER, Chandigarh

Opportunity for an Australian Ph.D at RMIT-IICT

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iictindia.org/Recct.pdf

Research Associate post at IICB, Kolkata


INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMIOCALBIOLOGY

ADVERTISEMENT NO. : R&C/KPM/243/2012
DATE OF ADVERTISEMENT: 25/06/2012  
VACANCY CODE: 2431201  
POSITION: Research Associate 
NO. OF VACANCIES: 1  
WALK-IN INTERVIEW ON: 04/07/2012  
TIME OF INTERVIEW: From 10.30 am  
VENUE: Red Carpet Room  
NAME OF THE PROJECT: "PDE-IV as target for Parkinson's disease- Synthesis of congeners of irsogladine, and their evaluation in cellular and animal models of the disease."  
SPONSOR OF THE PROJECT: DBT  
NAME OF THE PI/CO-PI: Dr. K.P. Mohanakumar (Selected Candidate will have to work under Dr. P. Jaisankar)  
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: Ph.D in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.  
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Synthetic organic chemistry of heterocyclic compounds is desirable.  
AGE LIMIT: 35 Years  
STIPEND: Rs.22,000/- 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 04-07-2012 from 10.30 a.m. in the Red Caroet 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.  


SRF post(PDE-IV as target for Parkinson's disease) at IICB, Kolkata


INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL BIOLOGY

ADVERTISEMENT NO. : R&C/KPM/243/2012  
DATE OF ADVERTISEMENT: 25/06/2012  
VACANCY CODE: 2431202  
POSITION: Senior Research Fellow  
NO. OF VACANCIES: 1  
WALK-IN INTERVIEW ON: 04/07/2012  
TIME OF INTERVIEW: From 10.30 am  
VENUE: Red Carpet Room.  
NAME OF THE PROJECT: "PDE-IV as target for Parkinson's disease- Synthesis of congeners of irsogladine, and their evaluation in cellular and animal models of the disease."  
SPONSOR OF THE PROJECT: DBT  
NAME OF THE PI/CO-PI: Dr. K.P. Mohanakumar (Selected candidate will have to work under Dr. (Mrs.) Nanda Ghoshal)  
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: M.Sc. in Biotechnology with atleast 55% marks.  
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Two years(2) Research experience, in silico drug designing including QSAR, ligand-receptor docking studies, modelling of proteins with atleast one publication in SCI journal.  
AGE LIMIT: 32 Years  
STIPEND: Rs.18,000/- p.m + 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 04-07-2012 from 10.30 am in the Red Carpet 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.  


SRF post (regulation of keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation role of 12R-Lipoxygenase) at Department of Animal Sciences, University of Hyderabad


Department of Animal Sciences
School of Life Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD
Advertisement for Senior Research Fellowship
A Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) position is available immediately at the Department of Animal Sciences, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad in ICMR sponsored research project entitled “Studies on the regulation of keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation role of 12R-Lipoxygenase”. We are seeking applicants who have minimum of 2 years research experience, NET/GATE qualified, highly motivated and with strong academic record in biological sciences at postgraduate level. The position is purely temporary and for a period of one year. Interested applicants can forward their application to the address mentioned below (either hard copy of soft copy) on or before 5th July 2012, 5 PM.
POSITION: SRF (one position)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: M.Sc in any Life Sciences subject with 2 yrs of research experience and JRF/NET/GATE qualified.
Desirable: Experience in working with Animal models and Organotypic cultures. Animal cell culture, microbial culture and molecular biology techniques.
 FELLOWSHIP/PER MONTH: Rs. 18,000/- plus 30% HRA
DURATION: One year
Contact address: Prof. P. Reddanna
Department of Animal Sciences
School of Life Sciences
University of Hyderabad
Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500046.
Ph: +91-40-23134582

Walk-in for RA/SRF post at Bose Institute, Kolkata


BOSE INSTITUTE
ADVT. NO. S/DPB/12/2012-13
Walk-in-Interview will be held on 3rd July 2012 at 3:00 P.M. in the Seminar Room of the Plant Biology Division at Centenary Campus of Bose Institute, P-1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054 for one position of Research Associate OR Senior Research Fellow (Extended) in the DBT sponsored Project entitled “Generation of salt-tolerant rice : A translational approach” under Prof. A.N. Lahiri Majumder, Coordinator of the project and Principal Investigator of Sub-project I & II, Division of Plant Biology (Centenary Campus). The project is tenable upto 5th October, 2015. Details of  qualification, associateship/fellowship, age etc. are as follows:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Ph. D. degree in any branch of Life Sciences with research experience in Plant Molecular Biology / Biotechnology.
Candidates those who have submitted their Ph.D. Thesis may apply for SRF(Extended) position.
ASSOCIATESHIP : Rs. 22,000/- p.m., plus admissible HRA for RA / Rs. 20,000/- p.m., plus admissible HRA for SRF(Extended).
AGE : Below 35 years (relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC/WOMEN candidates only as per rule).
Eligible and interested candidates should appear before the Selection Committee with a typed application addressed to the Registrar, Bose Institute,P – 1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054 along with bio-data giving details of qualification i.e. examination passed, year, division, percentage of marks from Secondary onwards with attested copies of Certificates, Mark-sheets and Testimonials. The candidates should also bring the original mark-sheets, certificates etc. at the time of interview.
No TA/DA is admissible for appearing at the Interview.

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