Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow position Available in Virology Group at ICGEB, New Delhi

Position Available in Virology Group at ICGEB, New Delhi

POST: Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow (Dr. Shahid Jameel’s lab)

PROJECT TITLE: The role of microRNAs in the pathogenesis of HIV/AIDS and their utility as biomarkers of disease progression and therapy failure

QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD in any branch of modern biology from a reputed institution plus evidence of prior experience in at least any two of the following.

• Virus infection in a cell culture model

• Advanced cloning, mutagenesis, mammalian cell culture, transfection and expression analysis methods (Real-time PCR)

• Work with miRNAs or other small noncoding RNAs

• Advanced bioinformatics and systems analysis

A strong drive, knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment to pursue cutting edge  research in cell and molecular biology related to viral systems are important.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS: The selected candidate must be able to commit for at least two years. He/She will also be expected to participate in various scientific activities such as group meetings, journal club, etc., assist the Principal Investigator in preparation of reports and occasionally mentor research trainees. Since this is a collaborative project with the National AIDS Research Institute (NARI), Pune, occasional travel for project co-ordination may be required.

SALARY: This is a project position and will therefore have a fixed remuneration provided by the funding agency. The entry-level monthly salary is Rs. 22,000 plus 30% HRA. There will be no other benefits.

APPLY: Send your CV (4 pages maximum) that contains relevant education, training,publications and a short synopsis of past research. Also include the names of at least 2 referees who will submit confidential letters of recommendation by email at short notice. Do not include recommendation letters with the application. Apply by sending a single PDF document through email to

Chief, Administration

ICGEB, New Delhi

Email: shubha@icgeb.res.in

In the email subject, please mention “Application for Virology (SJ)”.

The last date for receiving applications is June 15, 2012

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.icgeb.org/tl_files/Vacancies/2012/Virology%20advertisement.pdf

PDF post in the Department of Agronomy, GBPUAT, pantnagar

DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY: COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

G.B.Pant University of Agri. & Tech., Pantnagar-263 145

District U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand

No.CA/Agro./--------------

Dated:-------------------------

Subject: Advertisement for the award of PDF (One) in the Department of Agronomy

Principal Investigator: Rajeew Kumar

Applications are invited for the award of PDF (One) on consolidated fellowship of Rs. 18000/- per month under the project “Promotion of Rock Phosphate as an alternative to chemical phosphatic fertilizer in Field crop and Agro-forestry system of Uttarakhand & Western Uttar Pradesh”.

Applicants possessing PhD in Agriculture/Life sciences (preference will be given for Agronomy/Soil science) may apply on plain paper with following information to the Head, Department of Agronomy before/up to 31/05/2012 at 5.00 P.M.

Candidates fulfilling the qualification should appear for interview on June 01, 2012 at 11.00 A.M. in the Office of the Principal Investigator (Dr Rajeew Kumar, J.R.O Agronomy) in the Department of Agronomy. No separate interview letters will be issued and no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Note: Attested copies of all certificates/Degree/Testimonials must be enclosed. Originals should be produced at the time of interview. No interim correspondence will be entertained.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

 http://www.gbpuat.ac.in/news/31%20May%202012%20SRF%20Aderver.pdf

PDF post at GBPUAT, Pantnagar

DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY: COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

G.B.Pant University of Agri. & Tech., Pantnagar-263 145

District U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand

No.CA/Agro./--------------

Dated:-------------------------

Subject: Advertisement for the award of PDF (One) in the Department of Agronomy

Applications are invited for the award of PDF (One) on consolidated fellowship of Rs. 18000/- per month under the project “Promotion of Rock Phosphate as an alternative to chemical phosphatic fertilizer in Field crop and Agro-forestry system of Uttarakhand & Western Uttar Pradesh”.

Principal Investigator: Rajeew Kumar

Applicants possessing PhD in Agriculture/Life sciences (preference will be given for Agronomy/Soil science) may apply on plain paper with following information to the Head, Department of Agronomy before/up to 31/05/2012 at 5.00 P.M.

Candidates fulfilling the qualification should appear for interview on June 01, 2012 at 11.00 A.M. in the Office of the Principal Investigator (Dr Rajeew Kumar, J.R.O Agronomy) in the Department of Agronomy. No separate interview letters will be issued and no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Note: Attested copies of all certificates/Degree/Testimonials must be enclosed. Originals should be produced at the time of interview. No interim correspondence will be entertained.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.gbpuat.ac.in/news/31%20May%202012%20SRF%20Aderver.pdf

POSTDOCTORAL VACANCY FOR QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION OF METABOLIC PATHWAYS AT NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM, BETHESDA, MD

POSTDOCTORAL VACANCY FOR QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION OF METABOLIC PATHWAYS AT NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM, BETHESDA, MD AND SURROUNDING AREA

A Postdoctoral position is available in the Laboratory of Metabolic Control (LMC), Division of Intramural Clinical and Biological Research (DICBR), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rockville, MD, beginning in August 2012. The Laboratory of Metabolic Control defines the phenotype of disease by determining the kinetic and thermodynamic factors involved in the alterations of metabolic pathways and reactions causing simple genetic and multifactorial complex disease states. From this, it defines therapeutic measures which can return the diseased to the normal phenotype. The Postdoctoral position's work will consist of quantitative evaluation of metabolic pathways under different conditions, with special emphasis on changes in glycolytic and Krebs cycle metabolites, as well as biochemical thermodynamic calculations. The effects of ketosis on neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders will be investigated. Experience with mammalian systems, Western blot analysis, PCR and analysis of signaling pathways are desirable.

Requirements:

Candidates must have an M.D. or Ph.D., and less than 5 years postdoctoral experience.

To Apply:

For consideration, please email a CV, bibliography, cover letter with a brief description of research experience and interests, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Richard Veech at rveech@mail.nih.gov .

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR MENTIONED ABOVE

VACANCY FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS AT CLINICAL CENTER, BETHESDA, MD

VACANCY IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

AT

CLINICAL CENTER, BETHESDA, MD AND SURROUNDING AREA

The Center for Interventional Oncology (CC & NCI) & the Interventional Radiology Research Laboratory in the Radiology & Imaging Sciences Department of the Clinical Center has postdoctoral fellowship openings for qualified candidates interested in multidisciplinary translational research as part of a team of MD's, PhD's, and MD/PhD's in interventional oncology. Our research group focuses on three areas of interest: 1) Novel drug and device combinations, 2) Multi-modality image fusion and technologies for image guided therapies, such as image guided robotics or electromagnetic navigation, and 3) Novel tumor ablation and interventional devices. Targeted minimally invasive therapies using image guidance are essential tools for closing the gap between diagnosis and therapy. Integration of these targeted therapies into the clinic is a main focus of our translational research center.

Some examples of postdoctoral research projects include: 1) Multimodality image fusion (e.g. CT/MRI/X-ray/Ultrasound/PET), device tracking and real-time image processing for tumor biopsy/ablation guidance, 2) Integration of medical robotics into minimally invasive procedures, 3) Development of CT and/or ultrasound thermometry for ablation monitoring, 4), Design, development and validation of novel interventional devices (e.g. removable IVC filters or endovascular devices), and 5) Investigation of novel guidance solutions in clinical trials.

Requirements:

Applicants should hold the PhD, MD or MD/PhD degree. Preferred candidates are those with strong programming skills in Java/C/C++, backgrounds in computer science, electrical engineering or biomedical engineering and an interest in interventional radiology or interventional oncology from a translational science perspective. Experience in device tracking, image processing, and PCB design are desirable.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should e-mail a CV, a cover letter outlining their research interest and three references to:

Dr. Bradford Wood, MD 

Director, Center for Interventional Oncology 

Chief, Interventional Radiology Research Laboratory 

C/o James Cole 

9000 Rockville Pike 

NIH Clinical Center, MSC 1182 

Building 10, room 1C-341 

Bethesda, MD 20892 

E-mail to james.cole@nih.gov  

301-443-8191 admin

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT THE ABOVE ADDRESS

POST DOCTORAL POSITION FOR COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST AND BIOSTATISTICIAN AT NIAMS/NIH

POST DOCTORAL POSITION FOR COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST AND BIOSTATISTICIAN  AT NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF ARTHRITIS MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SKIN DISEASES, BETHESDA, MD AND SURROUNDING AREA

The Office of the Clinical Director of the National Institutes of Arthritis Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking an outstanding biostatistician or statistician to support: efficient study designs for cohort and case-control studies, genetic association studies based on modern genotyping and sequencing technologies, identifying and describing interactions among genetic and environmental factors. Ongoing projects include the exploration of signaling and transcriptional networks that govern cell differentiation, analysis of signaling networks, microRNAs and other factors governing development or severity of autoimmune, musculoskeletal and skin diseases, and studies on proliferation and migration in immune cells as well as in other normal tissue such as, for example skin and muscle.

The Office is also currently involved in several clinical studies aimed at the treatment of autoimmune, autoinflammatory and immune-mediated diseases.We seek qualified applicants with interest in both basic and clinical studies enhancing the scientific and public health effort of our research in autoimmune diseases and other disorders within the NIAMS mission.

Requirements:

Applicants should have a doctorate in biostatistics, statistics or a related field, knowledge of the basic approaches used in epidemiology (preferably with experience in autoimmune, musculoskeletal or skin diseases), and knowledge of biostatistical theory and methods. A record of publications demonstrating an ability to conduct or support research on statistical methods is required. Publications documenting collaborative research in epidemiologic, clinical, biomedical, or biological sciences are highly desirable.

To Apply:

Applications should include a personal statement of clinical and research experience and interests, a current curriculum vitae with complete bibliography, and the names, addresses (including email) and telephone numbers of 3 references. Applications from women and individuals in minority and disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged.

Applications will be reviewed beginning May, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information concerning this position, contact Ms. Susan Bozak (bozaks@mail.nih.gov ) or Dr. Massimo Gadina, Director, Office of Science and Technology, at 301-443-5457 or email: gadinama@mail.nih.gov . Applications should be sent to: 

Ms. Susan Bozak 

NIAMS/NIH 
10 Center Drive, MSC 1616 

Rm. 6N-204 

Bethesda, MD 20892-2350 

E-mail: bozaks@mail.nih.gov  

PDF post at GBPUAT, Pantnagar

DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY: COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

G.B.Pant University of Agri. & Tech., Pantnagar-263 145

District U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand

No.CA/Agro./--------------

Dated:-------------------------

Subject: Advertisement for the award of PDF (One) in the Department of Agronomy

Applications are invited for the award of PDF (One) on consolidated fellowship of Rs. 18000/- per month under the project “Promotion of Rock Phosphate as an alternative to chemical phosphatic fertilizer in Field crop and Agro-forestry system of Uttarakhand & Western Uttar Pradesh”.

Principal Investigator: Rajeew Kumar

Applicants possessing PhD in Agriculture/Life sciences (preference will be given for Agronomy/Soil science) may apply on plain paper with following information to the Head, Department of Agronomy before/up to 31/05/2012 at 5.00 P.M.

Candidates fulfilling the qualification should appear for interview on June 01, 2012 at 11.00 A.M. in the Office of the Principal Investigator (Dr Rajeew Kumar, J.R.O Agronomy) in the Department of Agronomy. No separate interview letters will be issued and no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Note: Attested copies of all certificates/Degree/Testimonials must be enclosed. Originals should be produced at the time of interview. No interim correspondence will be entertained.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

 http://www.gbpuat.ac.in/news/31%20May%202012%20SRF%20Aderver.pdf

Post doctoral Fellow (CYLD Tumor Suppressor in Skin Cancer) at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

POST: Post doctoral Fellow (CYLD Tumor Suppressor in Skin Cancer)

The Department of Dermatology at Duke University in Durham, N.C. has an open Postdoctoral Associate position that will focus on investigating the role of CYLD tumor suppressor in melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer.

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and experience with animal models of carcinogenesis is desired.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should email a brief description of research interests and curriculum vitae that includes contact information for a minimum of three references to:

Dr. Jennifer Zhang

Assistant Professor

Department of Dermatology

Jennifer.zhang@duke.edu   

Please include "Postdoc Position" in the subject line.

Duke University and Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER https://www.training.nih.gov/postdoc_jobs/view/_27/1187/Postdoctoral_Associate

Post Doctoral Fellow(Targeted Lentiviral Vectors for Cell-specific Transduction) at Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Maryland

Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Maryland

POST: Post Doctoral Fellow(Targeted Lentiviral Vectors for Cell-specific Transduction)

A postdoctoral position is currently available in the Division of Cellular and Gene Therapies, FDA. Our research is focused on improving the safety of HIV-1-based lentiviral vectors. The successful candidate will work on engineered lentiviral vectors for cell-specific transduction in vitro and in vivo. The project will employ a variety of approaches including vector engineering, vector production, qPCR, confocal microscopy and in vivo imaging.

The laboratory is located on the main campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates are expected to be independent and self-motivated and to have fewer than five years of postdoctoral experience. Applicants should have a strong background in molecular and cellular biology and experience with small animal surgery techniques. Non-USA citizens must currently hold a valid U.S. work visa or be eligible for a J-1 training visa.

TO APPLY:

Candidates should send a cover letter, CV including bibliography, and contact information for three references to:

Dr. Jakob Reiser

Division of Cellular and Gene Therapies

FDA/CBER

1401 Rockville Pike

HFM-725

Rockville, MD 20852

E-mail: Jakob.Reiser@fda.hhs.gov

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

 https://www.training.nih.gov/postdoc_jobs/view/_27/1174/Targeted_lentiviral_vectors_for_cell-specific_transduction

PostDoc posts(MicroRNAs as Biomarkers, Pathogen Reduction Technologies) at Food and Drug Administration, Bethesda, Maryland

Food and Drug Administration, Bethesda, Maryland

TWO POSITIONS: MicroRNAs as Biomarkers, Pathogen Reduction Technologies

Two research positions supported by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) contract fellowship training program are available immediately in the Section of Cell Biology, Laboratory of Cellular Hematology at CBER, FDA, located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. One research position will primarily focus on the application of microRNA in biomarker discovery for RBC and platelet cell quality during storage and microRNA-mRNA interactions in stored blood cells (RBC and platelets) to enhance the shelf-life of stored blood cells. The second position will focus on developing novel pathogen reduction technologies (PRT) for stored blood cells and functional evaluation of PRT treated blood cells in small animal models.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will have a MS or PhD degree in biological sciences, and extensive experience in molecular biology and performance of complex laboratory protocols. The successful applicant will be responsible for running assays, reporting results, assisting the Principal Investigator (C.D. Atreya) in developing and validating new tests, and some aspects of laboratory administration. Experience in microRNA work and small animal experiments will be a plus. The applicant must have received a graduate degree within five years of the appointment start date. Applicants should be eligible to work in the USA (U.S. citizens or visa holders).

Salary will be determined to reflect the candidate's experiences.

To Apply:

Please send CV and names of three references to:

Dr. C.D. Atreya chintamani.atreya@fda.hhs.gov    

Associate Director for Research

OBRR, CBER, FDA, Rm 421N

1401 Rockville Pike, HFM-300

Rockville, MD 20852

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

 https://www.training.nih.gov/postdoc_jobs/view/_27/1195/Research_Fellowship_Positions

Post Doctoral Fellow(Gait and Mobility Modeling in Aging Research) at National Institute on Aging, Baltimore, MD

National Institute on Aging, Baltimore, MD

POST: Post Doctoral Fellow(Gait and Mobility Modeling in Aging Research)

The Longitudinal Studies Section (LSS) of the Clinical Research Branch (CRB) of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to participate in research projects associated with the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA). The BLSA examines various trajectories of change in primary physiological parameters across the age spectrum with the underlying goal to identify change due to "normal aging" versus changes caused by age-related diseases and identify key factors that impact the aging process. Extensive longitudinal data exist on physiological function (cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, metabolic, musculo-skeletal), sensory function (vision and hearing), cognition, personality, nutrition and physical activity. Biological material (serum, plasma, DNA, urine, cells) were collected and stored in one of the richest biological banks in the context of a longitudinal study of aging. The scientific paradigm of the BLSA has been revisited to increase the focus on early biological, environmental and behavioral risk factors for the development of mobility disability in older persons. Given the multiplicity of projects within the BLSA, we are seeking applicants with experience and interests in specific areas.

The BLSA is particularly interested in the study of efficiency and energetics of gait and mobility. The metabolic cost of walking in normal older individuals and in those affected by multiple chronic diseases is mostly unknown. A state of the art 3D gait laboratory has been designed to study change over time in the biomechanics and kinematics of gait, how these parameters are affected by specific chronic conditions or impairments and are correlated with biomarkers, brain imaging, muscle and nerve function, vision and proprioception. A Vicon 3D motion capture system with10-cameras (Oxford Metrics Ltd., Oxford, UK) is used to evaluate multiple components of normal and challenged gait. Ground reaction forces are measured synchronously with motion capturing using 3 staggered force platforms (Advanced Mechanical Technologies, Inc., Watertown, MA, USA; sampling rate 1080Hz) imbedded in the walkway. There is a fully dedicated technician who administers the study protocol to participants, coordinates the laboratory and helps in pre-processing the data collected.

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate should have considerable experience in working in a 3D gait laboratory (preferentially VICON), conducting quality control on and processing the data collected, analyzing data and writing scientific papers for peer-review scientific journals. She/he will have access to considerable expertise in statistics and epidemiology and other scientists with vast experience in aging-related research.

TO APPLY:

Send curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, relevant publications, and contact information for three references to Ms. Annette D. Edwards, Program Support Assistant, Clinical Research Branch, National Institutes on Aging, 3001 S. Hanover St. Baltimore, MD 21225, Email: edwardsan@mail.nih.gov.

Additional information regarding the NIA/IRP and the Longitudinal Studies Section (LSS) are available at the following web sites http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov/branches/crb/lss.htm   or http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov/branches/blsa/blsanew.htm  .

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

https://www.training.nih.gov/postdoc_jobs_nih/view/_31/1138/Gait_and_Mobility_Modeling_in_Aging_Research

Postdoctoral researcher (metabolism in Cancer and Cardiovascular Biology) at Postdoctoral researcher metabolism in Cancer and Cardiovascular Biology

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area

POST: Postdoctoral researcher metabolism in Cancer and Cardiovascular Biology

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a major component of the NIH, has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher. The aim of our studies is to prevent cancer and improve cardiovascular health. Specifically, we have been focusing on the role of tumor suppressor p53 in regulating the mitochondria for energy and oxidative stress handling that affects cardiovascular function and tumorigenesis (Curr Opin Oncol 24(1):76-82; Nature Communications 1(1):1-8; Science, 312(5780):1650-3; Nature Medicine 7:1111-7). A related area of interest is the role of oxygen homeostasis in pathogenesis.

REQUIREMENTS:

The postdoctoral candidate must have obtained a Ph.D. and/or M.D. within the past five years. The ideal candidate should have a strong molecular biology background demonstrated by first-author publications in peer reviewed journals. The successful candidate will be offered stipend commensurate with experience and supported with the excellent intramural resources and environment of the main NIH campus.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and career goals, along with the names, telephone numbers, postal, and e-mail addresses of three references by June 30th, 2012 to:

Paul M. Hwang, M.D., Ph.D.

Senior Investigator

Center for Molecular Medicine

NHLBI-NIH

10 Center Drive, MSC 1454

Building 10-CRC, Room 5-5330

Bethesda, MD 20892-1670

E-mail: hwangp@mail.nih.gov    

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

https://www.training.nih.gov/postdoc_jobs_nih/view/_31/1233/Metabolism_in_Cancer_and_Cardiovascular_Biology

Post Doctoral fellow(Autoimmunity and Tolerance) at National Eye Institute, Bethesda

National Eye Institute, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area

POST: Post Doctoral fellow(Autoimmunity and Tolerance)

Postdoctoral position available summer 2012 to study cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in immunity and autoimmunity affecting the eye. Emphasis is on events driving Th1, Th17, and T regulatory responses, using models of autoimmune and autoinflammatory uveitis. Methodologies include gene manipulated mice, multiplexed ELISA, ELISPOT, Real-Time PCR, flow immunocytometry, and DNA arrays. Concepts and approaches are generalizable to other autoimmune diseases. Additional information can be found on our web site www.nei.nih.gov/intramural/imm-reg.asp.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree, a strong background in molecular and cellular immunology, and less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Thorough knowledge of English and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

TO APPLY:

Please email your CV, statement of research interests, and detailed contact information of 3 references to:

Rachel R. Caspi, Ph.D. rcaspi@helix.nih.gov   

Chief, Immunoregulation Section Laboratory of Immunology

National Eye Institute, NIH

10 Center Drive, 10/10N222

Bethesda, MD 20892

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

https://www.training.nih.gov/postdoc_jobs_nih/view/_31/1229/Postdoctoral_Fellowship_in_Autoimmunity_and_Tolerance

JRF, SRF & PDF posts at Department of Vegetable Science, IARI, New Delhi

Division of Vegetable Science

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

New Delhi-110 012

Employment Notice

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

The Head, Division of Vegetable Science, IARI, New Delhi intends to recruit 1 Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF), 2 posts of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and one post of Jr. Research Fellow under the programme mentioned below purely on contractual/temporary basis.

Name of the Post & Number	Emoluments (Fixed)	Qualifications:
Senior Research Fellow (Two) Junior Research Fellow (One)	Rs.16,000/- + HRA per month  Rs. 12,000/- + HRA per month	Essential: M.Sc. degree in Vegetable Science/Olericulture/ Horticulture/Plant Breeding/Botany/Seed Science with research work related to breeding/production technology of vegetable crops. Desirable: Experience of conducting field trials for developing DUS testing guidelines in vegetable crops; working experience in Computer Applications. NET qualifications
Post Doctoral Fellow - One	Rs. 18,000 + HRA per month	Essential: Ph.D. degree in Vegetable Breeding/Horticulture/Plant Breeding/Plant Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Plant Sciences with research work related to breeding/Molecular breeding/ Transformation in vegetable crops. NET qualified and knowledge of molecular markers for marker assisted selection. Desirable: Transformation techniques and experience of PCR based techniques; working experience in Computer Applications

Age limit: The upper age limit is 35 years for the above posts. Age relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (SC/ST & women - 5 years; OBC – 3 years) will be given as per Govt. of India instructions. The posts are purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis initially for a period of one year but may be extended further based on the performance of the candidate or till the termination of the scheme/project. There is no provision of re-engagement. The selected candidate shall have no legal right to claim regularization by absorption or otherwise against any regular post or any further contractual engagement on termination of the Scheme/Project. The interviews of eligible candidates for the above posts will be held on Friday, the 18th May, 2012 at 10.30 A.M. in the room of Head of the Division of Vegetable Science, IARI, New Delhi-12. The eligible candidates should bring an application on plain paper addressed to Head, Division of Vegetable Science, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012 along with complete bio-data giving full particulars, i.e. proof of age, proof of reservation, qualifications, examinations passed, marks obtained in each examination, research experience in project/scheme, publications (only published, with a set of Photostat copy), NOC from the present employer etc. The candidate should submit one set of attested copies of marks sheets/transcripts. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Only the candidates having essential qualifications would be entertained for the interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iari.res.in/files/SRF-JRF-PDF-25-04-2012-20120426-102801.pdf

DBT Bio-CARe (Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation Programme) for Women Scientists

Bio-CARe (Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation Programme) for Women Scientists

Bio-CARe

THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ANNOUNCES THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS UNDER  “ BIOTECHNOLOGY CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND RE-ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN SCIENTISTS’

In an attempt to enhance the participation of Women Scientists in Biotechnology Research, the Department of Biotechnology announces the Call for Proposals under the Bio-CARe scheme for women scientists.  The programme is targeted towards Career Development of employed/unemployed women scientists.  The scheme is open for all areas of Life Science / biology (including agriculture, veterinary science and medicine).  Age limit for application has been kept as 55 to ensure maximum impact.

The programme aims at providing support for project grants to women scientists (employed & unemployed) for whom it is the first extramural research grant (Women Scientists who have received any earlier grant from any Government Funding Agency as PI are not eligible).  The purpose is to build capacities for women scientists after a career break so as to help them undertake independent R&D projects. 

Interested scientists may send their Letters of Intent (LoI) to Mrs. Rugmini M Menon, Senior Scientific Officer – II, Department of Biotechnology, C.G.O. Complex, New Delhi – 110 003.  

Email: biocare.dbt@nic.in

Details of the scheme and LoI format are on DBT website www.dbtindia.nic.in

Last Date of Submission of LoI  is 31st May 2012.

Biotechnology Career Advancement and Reorientation Programme for Women Scientists

RESEARCH GRANT OPPORTUNITY (RGO)

DETAILS OF THE SCHEME:-

The purpose is to build capacities for women scientists employed fulltime in Universities and small research laboratories or unemployed women scientist after a career break so as to help them undertake independent R&D projects.

I.          ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

(i) M.D/M. Tech /Ph. D/Equivalent degree in any branch of Life Sciences

(ii) Women Scientists who are employed or unemployed or are coming back after a break.

(iii)Women Scientists for whom it is the first grant.  (Women Scientist who have already availed any grant as PI from Government Funding Agency under WOS (A&B) of DST are not eligible to apply).

(iv) Women Scientists upto 55 years of age

(v)The scheme is open to women applicants from all areas in  Life Science or biology (including agriculture, veterinary science and medicine)

II.        GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION & PROCEDURE:

(i)         Since women for whom it is the first grant are eligible, the applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent (LoI) for preliminary screening.  LoI should describe what she intends to achieve in the project period.

(ii)        For unemployed candidates, a letter from the Mentor Scientist /Institute in whose lab she proposes to work should accompany the LoI.  In case, where Mentor/Institute  is not identified, but LoI looks interesting a Mentor/Institute can be identified and requested to be associated.

(iii)           LoI’s will be screened by an Expert Committee and those which get shortlisted based on the following criteria will be intimated to submit full proposal.

1.         Scientific merit of the proposal

2.         Experience and the qualification of the PI

3.         Publications

4.         Infrastructure of the Host Institute

(iv) Women whose LoIs look promising but could not qualify for full proposal will be called to participate in a Mentorship workshop.  The workshops will be held from time-to-time to help women scientist to understand what good grant writing and thereby help them to improve their project proposals and apply next time when the department calls for LoIs.

(v)Project proposal can be for a 3+2 years (two years extension is subjected to review).

(vi) Any woman scientist can be considered for a maximum of 3 such applications run consecutively not in parallel with total duration of the support under this scheme not extending beyond fifteen years.

III.BUDGET/STIPEND:

(i)There would be a provision for stipend fellowship amount as lumpsum in the following 3 slabs for the unemployed candidate in the budgets provision.  The slabs would be decided based on post Ph.D experience

Grade – I   Rs.35, 000/- (Ph.D+ nil experience)

Grade – II Rs.40,000/-(Ph.D + more than 5 years research/industrial experience)

Grade– III Rs.45,000/-(Ph.D+ more than 10 years research/industrial experience)

The candidate will have to provide proof of year of experience.

If a selected candidate is availing a Post-Doctoral or Contractual fellowship she will have to resign from the same before accepting the project under Bio-CARe programme.

(ii)           For employed candidate an additional amount of Rs. 5,000/- over her salary would be provided as an incentive

(iii)       All research related expenses to be booked under Equipment, Consumables, Manpower, Contingency, Travel etc as in other ongoing R&D Schemes.

IV.       OTHERS

(i)            The successful candidate will be informed through biocare.dbt@nic.in .  No interim correspondence will be entertained and canvassing in any form would lead to disqualification of the applicant.

(ii)            LoIs received after the deadline/incomplete LoIs shall not be considered.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://dbtindia.nic.in/uniquepage.asp?id_pk=665

Post Doctoral Fellow in Interventional Oncology, Drug and Device Combinations at Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD

Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area

POST: Post Doctoral Fellow(Interventional Oncology, Drug and Device Combinations)

The Center for Interventional Oncology (CC & NCI) & the Interventional Radiology Research Laboratory in the Radiology & Imaging Sciences Department of the Clinical Center has postdoctoral fellowship openings for qualified candidates interested in multidisciplinary translational research as part of a team of MD's, PhD's, and MD/PhD's in interventional oncology. Our research group focuses on three areas of interest: 1) Novel drug and device combinations, 2) Multi-modality image fusion and technologies for image guided therapies, such as image guided robotics or electromagnetic navigation, and 3) Novel tumor ablation and interventional devices. Targeted minimally invasive therapies using image guidance are essential tools for closing the gap between diagnosis and therapy. Integration of these targeted therapies into the clinic is a main focus of our translational research center.

Some examples of postdoctoral research projects include: 1) Combining temperature sensitive liposomes and MR-guided high intensity focus ultrasound (MR-HIFU) for the treatment of solid tumors, 2) Combining MR-HIFU and radiation therapy for the treatment of solid tumors, 3) Investigating tumor microenvironment changes following transarterial chemoembolization with drug eluting beads (DEB-TACE) 4) Developing imaging methods for targeted drug delivery systems, 5) Targeted & regional delivery of therapeutics using imaging guidance (DEB-TACE & thrombolysis), and 6) Combining ablative techniques (RFA or HIFU) with immunotherapy of solid tumors.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should hold the PhD, MD or MD/PhD degree. Preferred candidates are those with backgrounds in cancer therapy, drug delivery, imaging or image-guidance, engineering, cell biology, and/or medicine and an interest in interventional oncology.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should e-mail a CV, a cover letter outlining their research interest and three references to:

Dr. Bradford Wood, MD

Director, Center for Interventional Oncology

Chief, Interventional Radiology Research Laboratory

c/o James Cole

9000 Rockville Pike

NIH Clinical Center, MSC 1182

Building 10, room 1C-341

Bethesda, MD 20892

e-mail to james.cole@nih.gov 

301-443-8191 admin

http://www.cc.nih.gov/centerio/index.html  

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE  REFER

https://www.training.nih.gov/postdoc_jobs_nih/view/_31/1209/Interventional_oncology_drug_and_device_combinations