JRF , SRF & Field Staff posts at MKU, Madurai

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY

MADURAI - 625 021

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Applications are invited for the following position in a ICMR sponsored research project entitled “Studies on the influence of exotic weeds on mosquito population structure and vector borne disease spread by using Mathematical models in Vaigai river basin of Tamilnadu, south India”

DURATION OF THE PROJECT: Two years (2012-2014)

1. NAME OF THE POSITION: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc./ M.Phil in Botany/ Plant Sciences; preference will be given to those candidates who have research experience in mosquito vector research and/ or NET/ GATE qualified candidates.

EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 16,000 per month + HRA as per University norms

2. NAME OF THE POSITION: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)/ Research Associate (RA)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc./ M.Phil/ Ph.D in Botany/ Biology with specialization in Ecology/Plant Biochemistry/Plant Molecular Biology/Plant Cytogenetics. At least 2 years of research experience is essential for the post of SRF. Preference will be given to those candidates who have research experience in mosquito vector research.

EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 23,000 per month (For RA); Rs. 18,000 per month (For SRF) + HRA as per University norms

3. FIELD STAFF

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M. Sc. in Botany/ Zoology/ Chemistry; preference will be given to those candidates who have experience in water and soil analysis.

EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 16,179 per month (consolidated)

Interested candidates having inclination for field research and fulfilling the above requirements shall only apply on a plain paper giving details of academic qualifications, research experience and attested copies of certificates should reach to the address given below on or before 13th July 2012. No TA or DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test and interview. These positions are purely temporary. The selected JRF/SRF candidate can have the opportunity to register for Ph. D. degree as per University norms.

CONTACT: Dr. S. Chandrasekaran

Principal Investigator, ICMR Project

Associate Professor

Department of Plant Sciences, School of Biological Sciences

Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar,

Madurai -625 021.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.mkuniversity.org/ICMR%20-%20Advertisement.pdf

JRF post(characterization of the NIa protease of Cardamom mosaic virus) at MKU, Madurai

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY

MADURAI - 625 021

Advertisement: File no.SR/FT/LS-68/2011. Dated: 15.05.2012.

Applications are invited in the prescribed format  for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position available in the School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai - 625 021 to work on the Science Engineering Research Board (SERB) sponsored scheme entitled as “Structural and functional characterization of the NIa protease of Cardamom mosaic virus”. 

1. Title of the Project: Structural and functional characterization of the NIa protease of Cardamom mosaic virus. 
2. Position: One  JRF
3. Duration: 3 Years
4. Fellowship: Rs.12,000 +HRA for first two years and Rs.14,000 +HRA for 3^rd year
5. Qualification: M.Sc. in any (with at least 55% marks) in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Genomic Sciences

Desirable qualifications: NET/GATE qualified candidates will be given preference. Interested candidates may apply with detailed bio-data (3 copies) duly supported by attested copies of certificates to:

Dr. T. Jebasingh

Assistant Professor

School of Biological Sciences

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai-625021, on or before 14^th July 2012 

Eligible candidates will be screened and called for interview.  Please note that No TA and DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Place: Madurai

Date: 26.06.2012       

JRF post(Essential Fatty acid Biosynthetic genes in microalgae) at MKU, Madurai

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.mkuniversity.org/DST-JRF%20Advt%20%20for%20website.pdf

JRF & Laboratory Assistant posts at Manipal University

MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
Application Invited for Research Positions

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellows and Laboratory Assistant to study cellular and molecular biology of intestinal inflammation at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal a constituent institution of Manipal University as a part of a Department of Science and Technology, Government of India project.

Junior Research Fellow (one post): M Sc in the area of biological or life sciences. Experiences in any field of Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Genetics and Biochemistry are highly preferred. Fellowships commensurate with experience.

CSIR/UGC/NET qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Laboratory Assistant (one post): Passed 10+2 with biological sciences, experience in clinical laboratory; working knowledge of computer and maintaining project accounts.

All positions are temporary and initially for a period of one year and can be further extended. Please research interest and names of references to the undersigned on or before 23/06/2012.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.manipal.edu/CareersatManipal/Documents/advertisement_jrf.pdf

Call for Nominations for INSA Teachers Award

Indian National Science Academy

Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002

INSA Teachers Award – 2012

Call for Nominations

In order to recognize excellence in teaching of science, the Academy proposes to institute the INSA Teachers Award to value consistent and high level of teaching in Indian Colleges, Universities and  Institutions. The award aims to recognize and honour teachers who have inspired students to take up careers in Science and Technology. All disciplines of Science and Technology including Medical and Engineering Sciences will come under the purview of this award. The maximum number of awards shall be 10 per year. The awardees shall receive a scroll, a cash award of Rs 50,000 and a one time book grant not exceeding Rs 20,000.

The nominee should be currently working in India and should have at least 10 years of teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level in any Indian College/University/Institution. Any teacher below the age of 55 years as on 31 December 2011 shall be eligible for nomination.

A person may be nominated by the Fellow of INSA, Principal of a College, Vice-Chancellor of a University, Director of an Institution or by any former student who is associated with an academic/R&D institution. The nominator may forward only one nomination in a year.

The last date for receipt of nomination is 25 July 2012. For further details and nomination proforma, please visit www.insaindia.org

Science Academies’ Refresher Course on ‘Action Zoology: The Emerging Trends’

Science Academies’ Refresher Course on ‘Action Zoology: The Emerging Trends’

Sponsored by

Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore

Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi

The National Academy of Sciences, India, Allahabad in collaboration with Department of Zoology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad

5–19 September 2012

A ‘Refresher Course in Action Zoology: The Emerging Trends’ for university and college teachers will be held in the Department of Zoology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad from 5 to 19 September 2012.

The main objective of this course is to discuss the application oriented science of Action Zoology namely: physiology, biotechnology, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, radiation biology, molecular cytogenetics and genotoxicity, neurobiology, bio-mathematical modelling, computer application in transformational technology, invertebrates and vertebrates. The lectures will be supplemented by discussion and practical demonstration and emphasis will be on learning so as to be directly useful in teaching at UG and PG levels.

University/degree college/PG college teachers who wish to participate in this course may submit their brief curriculum vitae (including name, date of birth, sex, educational qualifications, teaching experience, courses taught, positions held, postal and e-mail addresses with phone numbers, etc.).

An approval letter from the Head of the Department/relevant authority permitting the applicant to attend the Refresher Course must accompany the application. Participants will not have to appear in any examination during the Refresher Course. All the participants will be given a certificate after completion of this Refresher Course. Women teachers, senior research fellows and guest lecturers are also encouraged to apply.

Selected participants will be provided local hospitality and round trip train fare to Allahabad (3-tier AC) by the shortest route.

Applications may be sent to: Prof. U. C. Srivastava, Course Director, Refresher Course on ‘Action Zoology: The Emerging Trends’, Department of Zoology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211 002, U.P. Tel.: 09335 120178, e-mail: ucsrivastava@rediffmail.com.

Last date for receipt of applications: 15 July 2012.

Laboratory Instructor Recruitment at Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology

Biotech Park, Electronics City Phase I, Bangalore 560 100

Tel. no: 2852 8900/8901/8902; Fax: 2852 8904; http://www.ibab.ac.in/

Laboratory Instructor Recruitment

The Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB) has started a two-year post-graduate course (M.Sc. in ‘Bioinformatics and Biotechnology’) in 2011. Details can be found at the website: http://www.ibab.ac.in/

IBAB invites applications for the position of instructors (3 positions) to help in conducting the laboratory courses of the M.Sc. programme.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Instructors are expected to be in charge of the graduate teaching laboratories. They would be responsible for the maintenance of the laboratories and for conducting laboratory courses in consultation with the resident faculty members. They are also expected to provide help in the design and discharge of the laboratory curriculum and evaluation of students.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants for the instructor position must have an M.Sc. degree in Life Sciences or a M.Tech. in Biotechnology. Experience with model organisms such as Drosophila and C. elegans is preferred.

Experience in cell culture, microbiology, biochemistry and/or molecular biology is highly desired.

MODE OF SELECTION:

Selection of the candidates will be on the basis of their academic credentials and performance in an interview conducted at IBAB, Bangalore. Applications in the form of detailed and accurate curriculum vitae should be sent by e-mail only to info@ibab.ac.in.

The last date for receiving the applications is Saturday, 14 July 2012.

Director post at Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), Bengaluru

Government of India

Ministry of Science and Technology

Department of Biotechnology

Nominations/Applications are Invited for the Post of Director, Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), Bengaluru

The Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem, http://instem.res.in ), Bengaluru is an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India with a mandate to promote growth of expertise in Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine, foster interaction among basic scientists, engineers and clinicians in ways that support innovative research to address scientific, technological and translational barriers to progress in Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine. The institute has an excellent location in the Bengaluru Bioscience cluster in close proximity to National Centre for Biological Sciences and UAS, Bengaluru and C-Camp an innovation and entrepreneurship driver of the cluster; inStem works in close linkage with the cluster partners. An ideal candidate is an eminent scientist with top class scientific record in the area of life sciences and with excellent leadership skills to lead the Institute as its Director.

Nomination s/applications are invited for the Post of Director, inStem, Bengaluru in the pay scale of Rs 80,000 per month (fixed) and usual allowances as per Government of India rules. The applicant should be preferably below 55 years of age but for exceptional candidates, age limit can be extended by the Selection Committee. The candidate should have Ph.D. in any life science discipline/ M.D./M.Tech. or equivalent qualification with minimum 15 years research experience and excellent track record/hand in publications, patent and awards. The candidate should also have experience in successfully running large scientific programme/centre/institution and experience of guiding research activities in the areas relevant to the field.

Nominations/applications may be sent along with detailed curriculum vitae, publication details, etc. and a 500 word write-up on the candidates vision on inStem, Bengaluru for the decade (reasons in the case of nominations) to Shri K. M. Kutty, Deputy Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Block No. 2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003, Phone: 011-2436 0940, e-mail: km.kutty@nic.in  with the cover/subject labelled ‘Nominations/Applications for the post of Director, inStem, Bengaluru  latest by 15 July 2012.

Research Associate post(Stress Proteomics and Functional Genomics of Abiotic Stress Response in Nitrogen-fixing Anabaena) at BARC, Mumbai

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

Applications are invited against this Advt. No. (BARC/MBD/RA/May/2012) for the position of one full

time Research Associate (RA) for a period of one year from 1 August 2012 to 31 July 2013 in a DST

sponsored research project entitled ‘Stress Proteomics and Functional Genomics of Abiotic

Stress Response in Nitrogen-fixing Anabaena Strains Typical of Indian Soils’ to be undertaken

at the Molecular Biology Division of this institute. The selected candidate shall be required to work full

time in the Molecular Biology Division, BARC, Mumbai, for one year. The post of RA is purely

temporary and co-terminus with the project which will terminate on 31 July 2013.

Eligibility for Research Associate: Ph.D. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/

Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Botany with record of published work and experience in modern biology

and bioinformatics. Candidates with good academic record and experience in proteomics/r-DNA

technology will be preferred.

Fellowship: Rs 22,000 per month + HRA.

Mode of selection: By interview in Mumbai. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Candidates who possess the above qualifications should send their applications on plain paper along

with the bio-data, contact details (telephone no., mobile no., e-mail id), copy of testimonials and two

passport size photographs to The DEO (R-IV), Personnel Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,

Trombay, Mumbai 400 085 on or before 15 July 2012. The envelope should be superscribed with the

specified advt. No. (BARC/MBD/RA/May/2012).