Call for Abstract for Poster Session in the Workshop-II: DBT-AAU Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology

DBT-AAU CENTRE

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

JORHAT -785 013

Call for Abstract for Poster Session in the Workshop-II: DBT-AAU Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology

26-28 Sept, 2012INTRODUCTION

Biotechnology has emerged as a powerful tool in addressing various issues confronting agriculture today. Biotechnological tools provide powerful avenues for meeting food and nutritional security as well as development of eco-friendly organic products to aid and assist in increasing and sustaining crop production. Considering the richness and variability of biodiversity that exists in the North-East of India, this region holds good promise to deliver on the biotechnological solutions. The DBT-AAU centre has been established with a vision to produce quality human resources in the field of Agricultural Biotechnology and scientifically exploit the potential bio-resources of the region to provide gene based solution to the current and upcoming challenges confronting agricultural production.

OBJECTIVES

As a part of this endeavour, the Centre is organizing a poster competition during its 2nd workshop with an aim of encouraging the post graduate students in the Institutes of the NE Region to take up research in Biotechnology and provide a platform for showcasing their work. The students will also get an opportunity to hear international and national experts talking about their research and other advances in modern Agricultural Biotechnology.

ABOUT ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

Assam Agriculture University is a premier institute of agricultural and educational research in the North East India. The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India established the DBT-AAU Centre at AAU in 2011, making it one of the first such Centres in the entire NE region. In addition to courses that integrate biology with the information sciences, the educational program also offers academic and student internships. It also includes opportunities for research and trainings designed to provide researchers and students with facilities in this emerging field. The research program includes areas in Gene Technology, Allele Mining, Microbial Biotechnology and Systems Biology.

HOW TO REACH

The Assam Agricultural University head quarter is located at Borbheta which is about 5 km from both bus station and railway station and 2 km from airport of the Jorhat city. The city can be reached easily from Guwahati, the capital of Assam, by air/bus/train. The latitude, longitude and altitude of Jorhat are 26°44´N, 94°l0´E and 9l m above mean sea level respectively.

LEVEL OF PARTICIPANTS

Students undergoing post graduate studies in Biotechnology / any Branches of Life Science/Agriculture

DURATION AND VENUE

The poster session will be held during 26 – 28 September, 2012 and will run parallel along with the lecture session.

Poster specifications:

Poster Size: 4ft (Length) by 3ft (width)

Poster Orientation:  Portrait

Poster Text specifications: Text should be of sufficient size for easy reading at a distance of 1.5 meters. Recommended parameters are listed below

Plain fonts with size: 24-32

Authors names: 18-20

Text: 16-20

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration is free. Abstracts of the posters should reach the undersigned on or before 1st September 2012. Selected participants will be informed by email/phone. The selected students will be provided with free working lunch and dinner. Travelling cost will have to be borne by the candidates themselves.

ACCOMODATION

Accommodation will be provided free of cost to the selected candidates at University guest house/ research scholar hostels at AAU, Jorhat.

(B K Sarmah)                                                                                                                          (Madhumita Barooah)

Centre Director                                                                                                                        Chairman- Poster competition

Email: bidyutsarmah@yahoo.co.in                                                                                             Email:  m17barooah@yahoo.co.in

  FOR DETAILS, PLEASE  REFER http://www.aau.ac.in/classified/DBT_AAU6.html

Admission notification: Directorate of distance Education , Alagappa University

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.alagappauniversity.ac.in/files/news_files/AlagappaOK.pdf

Walk-in for Research staff at Pune University

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.unipune.ac.in/university_files/pdf/career/Research_staff_Department_Zoology_24-7-12.pdf

Walk-in for Project Fellow post at University of Calcutta

University of Calcutta

A walk in interview will be held at the office of the undersigned on 16th August, 2012 between 11.30am-2.00pm for the recruitment of one project fellow in the project entitled “CHARACTERIZATION, LOCALIZATION AND EXPRESSION OF TOLL LIKE RECEPTORS (TLR-2,4,6) IN THYMIC, SPLENIC AND LYMPH NODE LYMPHOCYTES AND MACROPHAGES OF SWISS ALBINO MICE AND THEIR ROLE IN Staphylococcus aureus INFECTION” [No: Sanction No: 41-11/2012 (SR) dated 10th July 2012] funded by UGC, Govt. of India under the supervision of Dr Biswadev Bishayi (Principal Investigator) Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta. Tenure of the project is three years at present.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: M.Sc. in Human Physiology with at least 55% marks and passed NET/CSIR/UGC / GATE (desirable) and also have some technical experience in animal experiments (in vivo), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Enzyme Immunoassay techniques.

REMUNERATION: As` per UGC sanctioned order

Candidates should appear with two sets of complete application furnishing Bio data on plain paper, original testimonials at the office of the Secretary, UCSTA, University of Calcutta, 92, APC Road, Kolkata-700009 on 16th August 2012. Applicant should mention the title of the project on top of the application.

(No TA/DA is admissible for candidates appearing at the interview as per rules)

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.caluniv.ac.in/News%20&%20Announcement/project-fellow-physiology.pdf

Project Assistant post(Characterization of DNA..................Recognition Complex (ORC) PfORC2 and PfORC4) at JNU, New Delhi

Special Centre for Molecular Medicine
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

Applications are invited for One (1) post of Project Assistant funded by the DBT in the project entitled: "Characterization of DNA..................Recognition Complex (ORC) PfORC2 and PfORC4". The selected candidate will be appointed purely on temporary basis initially for one year likely to be extended based on the performance and duration of the project.

Qualifications: 10+2 or equivalent, experience in project handling/ ordering/ maintenance of accounts, proficiency in computer will be required.

Salary: Rs. 8000/- p.m

The application (hard copy only) on plain paper indicating name , date of birth/age, address, essential / technical / professional qualifications experiences, , should reach Dr. Suman K. Dhar, Project Director, Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, on or before 10^th August, 2012. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview by email.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/currentjobs.htm

JRF post(Characterization of DNA..................Recognition Complex (ORC) PfORC2 and PfORC4) at JNU, New Delhi

Special Centre for Molecular Medicine
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

Applications are invited for One (1) post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) funded by the DBT COE in the project entitled: "Characterization of DNA..................Recognition Complex (ORC) PfORC2 and PfORC4". The selected candidate will be appointed purely on temporary basis initially for one year that may be extended further based on the performance.

Qualifications: M.SC in Life sciences or related fields. Candidates should have practical experience in Molecular/ Cell biology techniques and cell culture.

Salary: As per the norms of the university and funding agency.

The application (hard copy only) on plain paper indicating name , date of birth/age, address, essential / technical / professional qualifications experiences, research work, should reach Dr. Suman K. Dhar, Project Director, Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, on or before 10^th August, 2012. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview by email.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/currentjobs.htm

Walk-in for JRF at Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

PERIYAR UNIVERSITY

SALEM-636 011,

TAMIL NADU, INDIA

Phone: 0427- 2346203

WALK-IN INTERVIEW FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF)

Advt. No. PU/ Biotech/DST- SERB /JRF- 20 /2012

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in the research project funded by SERB, Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi, Govt. of India at the Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University Salem, Tamil Nadu. The details of requirement are as given below:

Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

No. of Posts: 01 No.

Essential Qualifications:M.Sc.,/Biotechnology/Microbiology/LifeSciences/Zoology/Entomology/Molecular biology/Life sciences with 55 % marks.

The candidate should have working knowledge in Insect and Molecular Biology Techniques, which shall be evident ONLY through dissertation work/ research publication. The incumbent will also be essentially required to travel different locations of Tamil Nadu for collecting samples periodically.

Emoluments: Rs.16, 000/- per month for the 1st & 2nd year and Rs. 18,000/-p.m from 3rd year onwards.

Project Title: “Molecular mechanisms underlying insecticide resistance among mosquito vectors Ae. aegypti, Cx.quinquefasciatus and An. stephensi”

Tenure & conditions of the project: 3 years. The position is purely TEMPORARY. PI will have the exclusive right to terminate the Research fellow due to unsatisfactory performance without assigning any reason.

Selection procedure: The eligible candidate may appear directly in a “Walk-in Interview” on 03/08/2012 at 11.00 am in Department of Biotechnology Periyar University, Salem-11. However, the candidates should submit their detailed Bio-data indicating Date of birth, educational qualification & distinction, publications (supported with reprints) and experiences along with a color passport size photo latest by 10.30 am of date of interview. In the application, candidates should indicate “Application for JRF”. Candidates should be required to furnish all the testimonials and certificates in original at the time of interview. It may please be noted that no TA/DA will be given.

For further queries contact:

Dr. M. S. Shivakumar,

Principal Investigator,

DST Fast Track Young Scientist Programme- Major Research Project,

Department of Biotechnology,

Periyar University

Salem-636 011.

E-mail: skentomology@gmail.com

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/files/BNotifications.pdf

Walk-in for JRF at Alagappa University

Department of Biotechnology(UGC SAP andDST-FIST & PURSE Sponsored department)

Alagappa University

(A State University Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade)

Karaikudi, India

DBT/SKP/CSIR Project/ JRF/2012 July 24, 2012

WALK IN INTERVIEW

A Walk-in Interview will be held at Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi - 630 003 on 06.08.2012 (Monday) at 11.00 AM for the position of JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF) for the CSIR funded research project entitled “Production, purification and characterization of a-amylase from marine sediment bacterium Bacillus subtilis S8-18 and its evaluation for antibiofilm activity against human pathogens”.

QUALIFICATION: First Class M.Sc., in Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry or equivalent of a recognized University with NET (JRF).

NET (LS)/ GATE qualified candidates may also apply.

EMOLUMENTS & DURATION:For NET (JRF) candidate Rs. 16,000 + Admissible HRA per month- for first and second years and Rs. 18000+ Admissible HRA for the third year.

For NET (LS)/GATE candidate Rs. 12,000 + Admissible HRA per month- for first and second years and Rs. 14000+ Admissible HRA for the third year.

Candidates appearing for the Walk-in Interview should bring CV, testimonials, copies of certificates and all original certificates for verification. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

CONTACT: S. KARUTHA PANDIAN)

Principal Investigator: CSIR Project

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.alagappauniversity.ac.in/files/news_files/Walk%20in%20Interview%20Bio%20Tech%2026.07.12.pdf

Lab Attender/Casual Laborer post at Osmania University, Hyderabad

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY

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Applications are invited for the position of

1. Lab Attender/Casual Laborer – 1 post

to work in DST research project entitled "Structural and Functional Analysis of Novel Cardiac Troponin I mutations in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy of Indian Origin". The post is purely temporary and will be for a period of 3 years or co-terminus with the project. The candidate selected for the post shall have no claims in DST/Osmania University permanent positions.

Pay : 1. Consolidate pay of Rs. 8000/- p.m

Qualifications : 1. Higher secondary education with minimum 5 years of experience in lab maintenance.

Interested candidates, with required qualifications, may apply on prescribed application form available from Director, Osmania University Press, Osmania University, Hyderabad along with a DD of Rs 50/- in favor of Registrar, Osmania University. The duly filled in applications must reach the undersigned on or before 4th August 2012. No T.A or D.A will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview and selection is subjected to the Osmania University rules.

CONTACT: Prof. Pratibha Nallari

Principal investigator

DST Project

“Structural…..Indian Origin”,

Department of Genetics,

Osmania University,

Hyderabad – 500007.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER 

http://osmania.ac.in/Advertisement%20for%20lab%20attender.pdf

Research associate & SRF posts at Mumbai Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

Mumbai Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

2nd Floor, CIFE Old Campus, Fisheries University Road,

Seven Bungalows, Versova, Andheri (West), Mumbai -400 061

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

The Principal Scientist & Consortia Co-Principal Investigator intends to recruit  following posts purely on contractual basis in NAIP Project “Strategies to enhance adaptive capacity to climate change in vulnerable regions (World Bank –GEF). Details of the position are given below:

No. of Post

1.      Research associate : 01

2.      SRF: 2

Age limit:

For Research Associate: Maximum 40 for men and 45 for women

Research Fellow: Maximum 35 for men and 40 for women ( Age relaxation of five years for SC/ST and three years for OBC candidates).

Essential qualification:

For Research Associate:

Ph.d in fisheries/ Zoology/ Boany/Marine Biology/oceanography or any other relevant subject . M.F.Sc/M.Sc  with 1st Division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average with at least two years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship/ Associateship / Training/ other engagements. Published research papers will be desirable.

For Senior Research Fellow:

M.F.Sc/M.SC (Zoology/Botany/Marine Biology/Oceanography/any other relevant subject

Desirable: Experience in vessel based work, Field work, writing ability and computer skills.

Emoluments:

For Research Associate:

For Ph.D degree holder Rs 24000/-+ 30% HRA

Master Degree Holder: Rs 23000/-+ 30% HRA

For Senior Research Fellow:

Rs. 16,000/- + 30% HRA for Ist and IInd year  and Rs 18000/- + 30% HRA for 3^rd year. The interview of eligible candidates for the above post will be held on 28 July, 2012 at 09:30 A.M. at Mumbai Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, 2nd Floor CIFE Old Campus, Fisheries University Road, Seven Bungalows, Versova, Andheri (West), Mumbai -400 061. Interested candidates satisfying the essential qualifications may come for the interview with a copy of the bio-data, original and attested copies of all certificates, recent copy of passport size photograph, etc. for the post. The above post is purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis initially for a period of one year but may be extended on year to year basis based on performance of the candidate. The candidate shall not claim for regular appointment at this Institute, as the posts are co-terminus with the respective projects. No TA/ DA will be paid for attending the interview. Only the candidates having essential qualification would be entertained for the interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.cmfri.org.in/uploads_en/jobs/Employment%20notice_NAIP.pdf

Project Fellow post at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore

VIDYASAGAR UNIVERSITY

MIDNAPORE-721102. WEST BENGAL, INDIA

One Project Fellow required for the!project entitled "Fine structural demonstration of olfactory neuroepithelium of Pseudapocryptes lanceolatus (Bloch and Schneider) with special reference to electron enzymology and x-ray microanalysis" funded by UGC under the supervision of Dr. Subrata Kumar De ,Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West)721102, West Bengal. Date of Walk-in Interview: 07.08.12 at 12.00 noon.

Website: www.vidyasagar.ac.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://ecircular.vidyasagar.ac.in/Notice-Details-View.aspx?notice-refid=201207261288

Walk-in for JRF/SRF/ Research Associate at Department of Biochemistry, MD University, Rohtak

Department of Biochemistry

MD University Rohtak

Walk in Interview

One Project fellow is required for the post of JRF/SRF/ Research Associate in the CSIR Research Scheme project “Functional Metagenomics to Mine the Human Gut Microbiome for Dietary Fiber, Gluten and Polyphenol Catabolic Enzymes." Sanctioned to Dr. Nar Singh Chauhan, Assistant professor, Department of Biochemistry MDU Rohtak. Interested Candidates many reach to office of Project Investigator for walk in interview at 12.00 noon on 30th July 2012 with all original testimonials and CV. The interested candidates can also email their details before 30th July 2012.

Qualifications and other details are as follows:

1.      TYPE OF POST: Junior Research Fellow

QUALIFICATION: M.Sc. Life Sciences/M.Pharma/M.Tech (Biotech.) with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test

SALARY (IN RS PER MONTH): 12000+HRA

2. TYPE OF POST: Senior Research fellow

QUALIFICATION: M.Sc. Life Sciences/M.Pharma/M.Tech (Biotech.) with 55% marks, minimum two year research Experience + Publication

SALARY (IN RS PER MONTH): 14000+HRA

3.TYPE OF POST: Research Associate

QUALIFICATION: PH.D degree in any discipline of life sciences

SALARY (IN RS PER MONTH): 22000+HRA

Note: 1. No TA/DA will be paid for interview.

2. Tenure of this position will end with completion of project

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.mdurohtak.ac.in/pdf/Notices_Pdf/new_notice/Project%20fellow%20advertisement.pdf

Walk-in for SRF in NICRA post at CMFRI

CMFRI

WALK IN INTERVIEW

Eligible candidates are requested to appear for a walk-in Interview for one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under the project entitled “National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)”. The engagements are purely temporary on contractual basis and will be liable for termination at any time in case of unsatisfactory performance. There will be no provision for absorption / re-employment in ICAR / CMFRI after termination of the time-bound project.

Post Name:Senior Research Fellow (One Posts)

Essential Qualification:M.F.Sc in Aquaculture / Fisheries Resource Management or M.Sc. in Marine Biology / Zoology / Aquaculture with 1st Class or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average

Desirable: One year experience in research activities in the field of Fisheries Resource Management / Aquaculture / Extension.

Age limit: 35 years for men and 40 years for women

Emolument: Rs. 16,000 p.m. + H.R.A

Place of work: Paradeep

Eligible candidates for the above mentioned positions may appear for a walk-in interview at State Marine Fisheries Department, In front of “Urban Haat”, Near Puri Railway station, Puri – 752 002, Orissa, along with all original certificates and attested copies of the same on 24.08.2012 at 10:00 AM. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.cmfri.org.in/uploads_en/jobs/srf_puri.pdf

Senior Researcher, RA posts(Pathways for Environmental Health in Transitional Spaces) at JNU, New Delhi

Centre for Studies in Science Policy,
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi – 110067

27 July, 2012

Project Title: Pathways for Environmental Health in Transitional Spaces: Moving Between Formality and Informality

Applications are invited for the following posts. Duration of appointment will be less than but not more than ten months. The details are given below.

1. Part time Senior Researcher (One) @ Rs. 25000 p.m.

Essential: PhD in Science Policy Studies or closely related studies only.
Desirable: Research experience of working on issues related to technology, environment and policy process in the urban context for at least two years. Experience of working on international project/s would be an advantage.

2. RA (One) @ Rs. 18000 p.m.

Essential: Masters in Engineering/Science/Social Sciences
Desirable: M.Phil in Science Policy or closely related field. Candidate with knowledge of urban waste management issues and emerging technologies of generating waste to energy will be preferred. Should have at least 1-2 years of experience of doing fieldwork.

3. RA (One) @ Rs. 18000 p.m.

Essential: Masters in Social Work/Social Sciences
Desirable: M.Phil in Community Health. Should have at least 1-2 years of experience of doing fieldwork. Candidate with knowledge of usage of wastewater, pesticides etc. for farming in urban/rural context will be preferred.

Please send your CV to pathwayscssp@gmail.com or Prof. Pranav Desai, Project Director, Centre for Studies in Science Policy, School of Social Sciences Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110067.
Deadline for submitting application: August 10, 2012

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/currentjobs.htm

Walk-in for Temporary Teaching Assistants at Alagappa University

		ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY (Established by an Act of the Govt. of Tamil Nadu) (Re-accredited with “A” Grade by NAAC) KARAIKUDI – 630 003
Walk-in Interview
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for Temporary Teaching Assistants in the following disciplines at a consolidated remuneration as per University rules, for the academic year 2012-2013 or till the regular arrangement is made whichever is earlier.  Interested candidates can attend the Walk-in Interview which will be held at 10.00 a.m. on 30.07.2012 in the administrative building of Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
Sl. No.	Department/College		No. of posts
3	Bioinformatics		1
4	Animal Health and Management		2
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
Minimum Qualification required:   PG Degree in relevant subject with at least 55% of Marks and M.Phil. in relevant discipline.  However, preference will be given to the candidates with NET/SLET/SET and/or Ph.D. The candidates should bring all original certificates along with attested copies of the same at the time of walk-in interview.