RA/SRF/JRF post(Biodiversity assessment and bioprospection of lichens ) at Yogi Vemana University

YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY

Department of Botany

Vemanapuram, Kadapa-516003, Andhra Pradesh, India

Applications are invited for the following temporary positions from the eligible candidates in the research project entitled “BIODIVERSITY ASSESSMENT AND BIOPROSPECTION OF LICHENS IN RAYALASEEMA FORESTS OF ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA”  funded by the CSIR, Project sanction letter No. 60(0100)/11/EMR-II, dated 12th January 2012. In collaboration with Dr. Sanjeeva Nayaka, Scientist, Lichenology Laboratory, National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI-CSIR) Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow - 226001, U.P., India.

POSITION: Research Associate/ Senior Research Fellow/Junior Research Fellow

NO.: 02          

ESSENTIAL  QUALIFICATION: For RA-Ph.D. in Botany / Environmental Sciences.

For SRF: Post Graduate Degree in Botany with 2 years research experience

For JRF: Post Graduate Degree in Botany

 Essential: Experience in forestry oriented field work/ knowledge in lichen collection, preservation and bioprospection.

FELLOWSHIP: As per CSIR guidelines

The work involves extensive and intensive field work in the Rayalaseema forests of Andhra Pradesh to work on Biodiversity assessment and bioprospection of lichens. The tenure of the project personnel shall be for a period of three years. The engagement of research fellow is co-terminus of the project and deployment of man power at the time of completion or termination of the project will not be the concern / responsibility of the Government of India/ State Government/ or the host university.

Interested candidates should submit their applications to Dr. A. Madhusudhana Reddy, Principal Investigator   giving complete bio-data to the undersigned on or before 24-03-2012.  The candidates will have to appear for an interview  with all the original merit and experience certificates and relevant research publications. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Date of interview will be communicate to the eligible candidates.

CONTACT: Dr. A. Madhusudhana Reddy

Assistant Professor

Principal Investigator , CSIR Project

Email: grassced@yahoo.com    Tel: 08562 225456   Mobile: 994-977-9166

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.yogivemanauniversity.ac.in/downloads/CSIRRASRFJRFNotification_yvu%20web.doc

Assistant Professor (Environmental Biology) vacancy at York University, Canada

York University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

POSITION RANK: Full Time Tenure Stream - Assistant Professor 

DISCIPLINE/FIELD: Environmental Biology 

HOME FACULTY: Science and Engineering 

HOME DEPARTMENT/AREA/DIVISION: Biology 

AFFILIATION/UNION: YUFA 

POSITION START DATE: July 1, 2012 

The Department of Biology, Faculty of Science & Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Environmental Biology at the Assistant Professor level. The start date is July 1, 2012.

Applications are welcomed from individuals whose proposed research programs compliment and extend existing research activities in the department, particularly (but not limited to) the areas of climate change, invading species, multiple stressors and ecotoxicology. Emphasis for all candidates will be on research excellence.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Biology or a related field, post-doctoral (or equivalent) experience and an outstanding research record, and will be expected to develop a strong, externally-funded research program, contribute to teaching biology-related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and supervise graduate students. The successful candidate must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Further information about the Department of Biology can be found at http://science.yorku.ca/Schools-Departments/Biology/

All positions at York University are subject to budgetary approval.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Applications must be received by January 15, 2012. Applicants should forward (in hard copy) a curriculum vitae, an outline of their research plans, single copies of three publications, and arrange for three signed letters of reference to be sent to:

Chair, Environmental Biology Search Committee, Department of Biology, Room 247 Farquharson Building, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3, Fax: 416-736-5698.

 

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://webapps.yorku.ca/academichiringviewer/viewposition.jsp?positionnumber=1264