RA/SRF/JRF post(Characterization of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria and Nitrogen fixing Cyanobacteria ) at Mizoram University

MIZORAM UNIVERSITY

Mizoram University, Aizawl for the post of two (2) – RA (or) JRF (or) SRF under CSIR Major Research Project entitled, “Characterization of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria and Nitrogen fixing Cyanobacteria from Paddy Fields of Mizoram for development of Location Specific Biofertilizer”;

DURATION: 03 years

ELIGIBILITY FOR RA: Candidates having Ph.D. degree in Botany/Life Sciences or equivalent. Evidence of research experience in microbiology techniques is essential from published work; Emolument: Rs. 22,000/- pm plus HRA as eligible; Age: Below 35 years.

ELIGIBILITY FOR SRF: Candidates having M.Sc. degree in botany/Life Sciences or equivalent and two years of post M.Sc. Evidence of research experience in microbiology techniques is essential from published work; Emolument: Rs. 18,000/- pm plus HRA as eligible; Age: Below 32 years.

ELIGIBILITY FOR JRF: Candidates having M.Sc. degree in botany/Life Sciences or equivalent and the candidate must qualified NET (JRF/LS)/GATE; Emolument: Rs. 16,000/- pm plus HRA as eligible; Age: Below 28 years.

GENERAL: The eligibility, age and emoluments will be strictly as per CSIR norms. Appointment is purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. Candidates appearing for the walk-in interview should bring all the original certificates/testimonials for verification along with CV and copies of certificates. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Potential candidates can also send their CV and enquiries through email to lalfaka@yahoo.com  for discussions prior to the walk in interview date.

CONTACT: Dr. R. Lalfakzuala

Principal investigator

Department of Botany, MZU

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.mzu.edu.in/employment%20news.htm

JRF/SRF/RA post(microRNAs in the immune response to mycobacterial infection) at Bose Institute, Kolkata

Bose Institute

ADVT. NO. S/CHEM/46/2011-12

Bose Institute, Kolkata, invites applications from Indian Citizens for one temporary position of Junior Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow / Research Associate in the CSIR sponsored project entitled, “Role of microRNAs in the immune response to mycobacterial infection”, under the guidance of Prof. Joyoti Basu, Department of Chemistry. The project is tenable for three (03) years.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:

For JRF - M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Chemistry with CSIR-UGC NET-JRF qualifications

For SRF - M. Sc. in Life Sciences / Chemistry with CSIR-UGC NET-JRF qualifications and two years research experience in molecular biology and cell biology

For RA - Ph. D. in Life Sciences / Chemistry with experience in molecular biology and cell biology

FELLOWSHIP / ASSOCIATESHIP:

FOR JRF - Rs. 16,000/- p.m., plus admissible HRA and Medical benefit

FOR SRF - Rs. 18,000/- p.m., plus admissible HRA and Medical benefit

FOR RA - Rs. 22,000/- p.m., plus admissible HRA and Medical benefit

AGE:

For JRF - Below 28 years

For SRF - Below 30 years

For RA - Below 35 years

(relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC/WOMEN candidates only as per rule).

Interested and eligible candidates should apply on plain paper quoting advertisement No. and project title on the envelop as well as application with complete Bio-data giving e-mail ID / Phone No. and details of qualification i.e. examination passed, year, division, percentage of marks from Secondary onwards with Attested copies of testimonials addressed to the Officer on Special Duty, Bose Institute, P–1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054 on or before 26th March, 2012.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://bic.boseinst.ernet.in/all/advt/11/advt_40.pdf

RA/SRF post(Mitochondrial Glutathione in the Survival of Young and Aged Primary Rat Hepatocytes) at Pondicherry University

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY

Application on plain paper in duplicate are invited from eligible candidates with detailed biodata supported by attested copies of certificates along with reference letter from the institution where you studied/worked last for the following Research Associate or Senior Research fellow position in ICMR- Major Research Project.

RESEARCH POSITION: One Research Associate or Senior Research Fellow.

TITLE OF THE PROJECT: Role of Mitochondrial Glutathione in the Survival of Young and Aged Primary Rat Hepatocytes.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: C. Thirunavukkarasu

FELLOWSHIP/SALARY: Rs.23, 000/-+ HRA per month (RA) or 18,000/- per month (Consolidated for SRF)

QUALIFICATION: Ph. D in Biochemistry/Molecular biology/Biotechnology or tow years of research experience in the above area.

DURATION: Three years

 LAST DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 25.03.2012; 5.00 pm

ADDRESS FOR SENDING APPLICATION ALONG WITH SELF-ADDRESSED RS.5/- STAMPED ENVELOPE: Dr. C. Thirunavukkarasu M. Sc., Ph. D., Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry-14.

NOTE: Kindly provide your email address with out fail.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/sites/default/files/bmb060312.pdf

RA post(Programme Support on Molecular Parasitology) at JNU, New Delhi

Jawaharlal Nehru University

ADVERTISEMENT FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - (1)

Applications are invited for One (1) post of Research Associate funded by the DBT as “Programme Support on Molecular Parasitology” to work on the project entitled “Studies on molecular mechanisms by which intracellular Leishmania donovani subverts iron pool of host macrophage for its survival advantage”. The project is extendable up to five years.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL: Ph. D. or equivalent in any branch of biological sciences with experience in the area of host-parasite interaction/mammalian gene expression/proteomics/iron biology.

DESIRABLE: At least one publication OR proof of submitted manuscript (revised) in the relevant area in the peer reviewed journal.

FELLOWSHIP: Rs. 22000/- per month + 30% HRA

The qualified candidates should apply with their recent resumes to the following address on or before 12thMarch, 2012. The application may be submitted either by person or by registered post.

Dr. C.K. Mukhopadhyay

Special Centre for molecular Medicine

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi-110067

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

RA, SRF & JRF posts(Microbial Synthesis of copolymers of polyhydroxybutyrate from waste cooked oil ) at University of Calcutta

UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA

Department of Polymer Science & Technology

One Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow / Junior Research fellow required for the project

entitles “ Microbial Synthesis of copolymers of polyhydroxybutyrate from waste cooked oil for

biomedical applications.” Funded by the CSIR under the supervision of Prof. P.P.Kundu , Dept. of

Polymer Science & Technology , C.U. Duration of the Project is three years at present.

ELIBILITY FOR JRF – First class M.Sc. in Chemistry ( Organic / Physical / Polymer) Polymer Science / NanoTechnology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Environmental Science with NET qualification ( with microbiology / biotechnology / Chemistry as one of the subject in the B.sc. level.)

NET Lectureship / GATE qualified candidates may also apply for JRF – ship and in this case fellowship will be as per CSIR norms.

FOR SRF First class M.Tech. in Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Polymer Science & Technology with GATE or M.Sc. in the above said subject ( with at least 55% marks) with two years research experience and at least one publication in science Indexed journal.

FOR RA- Ph.D. in Chemistry ( Organic / Physical / Inorganic / Polymer) or Ph.D. in Chemical Engg./

Chemical Tech. / Polymer Sc. & Tech. M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Tech./ Polymer

Science & Tech. with three years research experience with at least me. Paper Publication in SCI journal.

Fellowship will be as per CSIR norms: (i) 16000/- + adm. allowance as per CSIR norms for JRF is the slab of Rs. 16000-16000-18000 with NET qualified candidate or Rs. 12000/- + adm. allowance as per CSIR norms in the slab of Rs. 12000-12000-14000 [ NET(LS)/ GATE] qualified candidates . Rs. 18000/- + allowances for SRF and Rs. 22000/- + adm. allowance for Res Associate.

Upper age limit 28 years for JRF , 32 years for SRF and 35 years for Research Associate as on 01.02.2012( 5 years relaxable for SC/ST/ Women Candidates)

Apply with a detailed biodata within ten days of this advertisement to Dr. Patit Paban Kundu , Professor

,Department of Polymer Sc., & Technology ,C.U. 92, A.P.C.Road , Kolkata – 700 009 or E-mailppk923@yahoo.com  . Phone & FAX- 03323525106 ( off) or http:/ www.caluniv.ac.in / academic /

academic – frame .htm .

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

 http://www.caluniv.ac.in/News%20&%20Announcement/news_frame.htm

2 Research Associate posts(Neurobiology of Sleep) at JNU, New Delhi

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

Opening for two Research Positions in Neurobiology of Sleep

Applications are invited for the following two purely temporary posts for basic Sleep research.

One post for RA under DST (maximum duration of the project left - one year)

One post for RA under CSIR (maximum duration of the project left - two years)

The appointments will be for one year and may be extended depending on satisfactory progress of the candidate, for the duration of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in any branch of Biological Sciences as evidenced by publication. Ph.D. thesis submitted candidate may be considered, if otherwise found suitable, for Extended-SRF position under CSIR project as per CSIR rules (for one of the posts).

DESIRABLE: For RA position under DST project, candidate with proven record of having experience in working with neuronal/glial primary cell culture will be preferred.

For the position under CSIR project, candidate with proven record of having experience working with water maze/radial arm maze, histology, HPLC, will be preferred.

SALARY/FELLOWSHIP : As per DST and CSIR rules.

Applications on plain paper along with a copy of bio-data of the candidate with relevant documents should reach the project Director, Prof. B. N. Mallick, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067 by March 5, 2012.

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

Walk-in for various posts (RA, SRF and JRF posts) at Directorate of Rice Research, Hyderabad

DIRECTORATE OF RICE RESEARCH

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030

(Tel:24591254/255)

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Eligible candidates are invited to attend the walk-in-interview on 27th February, 2012 between 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. for the temporary posts of Research Associates(RA), Senior Research Fellows(SRF) & Junior Research Fellows(JRF) to work under the ad-hoc research projects sanctioned to Directorate of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

1. ICAR project on “National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)”. Duration: Up to 31.3.2012 and likely to be extended further.

I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST : PLANT BREEDING): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc.(Ag) with specialization in Plant Breeding & Genetics of M.Sc botany with specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics from a recognized University. Desirable Qualifications: Candidates with field experience in rice Breeding. Familiarity with Biotechnology tools Knowledge in computer skills with data management. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.16, 000/-p.m. plus HRA.

II.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST: MICROBIOLOGY): Essential Qualifications(EQ): M.Sc.,(Ag) with specialization in Microbiology/M.Sc Botany with specialization in microbiology/pathology/nematology. Desirable Qualifications: Candidates with experience in isolation and characterization of microbes. Familiarity with Biotechnology tools Knowledge in computer skills with data management. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.16, 000/-p.m. plus HRA.

III.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST: ENTOMOLOGY): Essential Qualifications(EQ): M.Sc. in Agriculture/M.Sc. Life Sciences from any recognized University including the following areas of specialization i.e. Entomology/Zoology/Pathology. Desirable Qualifications: a)Field experience in rice with knowledge in insect pest management b) Germplasm handling and maintenance & c)Experience in conducting experiments in field studies, CSIR/NET qualified candidates will be given preference. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.16, 000/-p.m. plus HRA

2.DBTs FGR Ph-II sub-project 4A .Duration 1 year and extendable further.

I.RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): Ph.D. or M.Sc., degree in Agriculture/Any brnch of Life Sciences from any recognized university with specialization in insect/plant molecular biology with three years research experience as evidenced by publications. Desirable: Preference will be given to those with publications in reputed journals and CSIR/NET qualified candidates. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of 23,000/- p.m. plus HRA for M.Sc. & Rs.24,000/-p.m. plus HRA for Ph.D. Degree.

3. DBT project on “Characterization and use of EMS induced mutants of rice variety Nagina 22 for yield, drought tolerance and phosphorous use efficiency”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.

I.RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ):Ph.D/(M.Sc. + 3 years research experience) in Plant Sciences/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Biotechnology from any recognized universities. Desirable Qualifications: NET qualified, publications in reputed journals, experience in use of molecular markers, QTL analysis ,bioinformatics, field work experience, interest in physiology and biochemistry. Emoluments: Rs.24,000/-p.m. plus HRA for Ph.D. and Rs.23,000/-p.m. plus HRA for M.Sc.+ 3 years experience.

4.DBT Bio-Care project entitled “Conversion of elite partial restorers among the rice cultivars into restorers into restorers by marker-assisted introgression of major fertility restorer genes, Rf4 & Rf3”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.

I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ):M.Sc.(Ag) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Biotechnology or M.Sc. in Botany/Genetics from any recognized University with one year experience. Desirable Qualifications:a)Experience in conducting field experiments and knowledge on hybrid rice breeding b)Experience in use of molecular markers c)Knowledge of computer applications and skills. Emoluments: Rs.14,000/-p.m. plus HRA

5.DBT project on “Establishment of National Rice Resource Database (ENRRD)”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.

I.RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ):M.Sc.(Ag) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Genetic Resources OR M.Sc. in Botany/Genetics from any recognized universities with 3 years of experience. Desirable Qualifications: a) Experience in conducting field experiments, b) knowledge of statistical procedures, c) knowledge of computer applications and skills. Work involves field evaluation of 3000-4000 germplasm lines of rice ad data recording and maintenance of data base for all the lines.. Emoluments: Rs.22,000/-p.m. plus HRA

6.ICAR project DUS

I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc. in Botany/Genetics/Life Sciences or M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences with specialization in Genetics and Plant Breeding or Plant Genetic Resources from any of the recognized University. Desirable Qualifications: i) Experience in conducting the field experiments of Agricultural Crops preferably cereals/Characterization and documentation of Germplasm, ii) Experience in data. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.16,000/-p.m. plus HRA.

7.DBT project entitled “Exploitation of RNAi technology for management of yellow stem borer in rice”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.

I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc. in Botany/Genetics or M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences with specialization in Genetics and Plant Breeding or SEED TECHNOLOGY or Plant Genetic Resources from any of the recognized University. Desirable Qualifications: i) Experience in conducting the field experiments of Agricultural Crops preferably ceareals/Characterization and documentation of Germplasm, ii) Good knowledge of computer applications. Work involves conducting DUS trials of several rice varieties, recording of large number of characters in the field and lab, and data maintenance. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.14,000/-p.m. plus HRA.

8.DBT project entitled “Identification and molecular mapping of a novel neck blast resistance gene(s) from local landraces and introgression lines of Oryza: Duration: 1 year & extendable further.

I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc. or M.Sc.(Ag) with specialization in Plant Breeding/Plant Pathology/Genetics/Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology/Plant sciences/Life sciences with two years of research experience. Desirable Qualifications: 2 years research experience in crop genetics/breeding/plant pathology/biotechnology is evidenced by publications and/or reference letters. Work experience in rice biotechnology/breeding/genetics/pathology will be preferred. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.14,000/-p.m. plus HRA.

II.JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc. or M.Sc.(Ag) with specialization in Plant Breeding/Plant Pathology/Genetics/Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology/Plant sciences/Life sciences. Desirable Qualifications: 6 months – 1 year research experience in biotechnology, crop genetics/breeding/plant pathology/as evidenced by publications and/or reference letters. Work experience in rice biotechnology/breeding/genetics/ pathology will be preferred. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.12,000/-p.m. plus HRA.

9.DBT project entitled “Metabolic and molecular profiling of aromatic rice germplasm of India for gaining insights about aroma”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.

I.SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc.(Ag) with specialization in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology/Plant sciences/Life sciences or M.Sc. Botany with specialization in Biotechnology with two years of research experience. Desirable Qualifications: 2 years research experience in crop genetics/biotechnology/breeding as evidenced by publications and/or reference letters. Work experience in rice biotechnology/breeding/genetics will be preferred. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.14,000/-p.m. plus HRA.

II.JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc.(Ag) with specialization in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Biotechnology/Plant sciences or M.Sc. Botany with specialization in Biotechnology. Desirable Qualifications: 6 months – 1 year research experience in Breeding/biotechnology as evidenced by publications and/or reference letters. Work experience in rice field experimentation. Sound knowledge in computer skills for data management. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.12,000/-p.m. plus HRA.

10.DST Fast Track project entitled “Marker Assisted Recurrent Selection (MARS) for improvement of biotic stress resistance in hybrid rice”. Duration: 1 year & extendable further.

I.JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW(1 POST): Essential Qualifications (EQ): M.Sc.(Ag) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Biotechnology or M.Sc. in Botany/Genetics from any recognized universities with one year experience. Desirable Qualifications: a)Experience in conducting field experiments nd knowledge on hybrid rice breeding, Population Improvement, Resistance breeding, b)Experience in use of molecular markers & c)Knowledge of computer applications and skills. Emoluments: Consolidated pay of Rs.12,000/-p.m. plus HRA for 1st & 2nd year and Rs.14,000/-p.m. plus HRA for 3rd year.

AGE: Below 35 years for men and 40 years for women for JRF & SRF and below 40 years for men and 45 years for women for RA as on 27.2.2012 (age relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates available as per rule)

1.No Objection Certificate from the present employer is must if already working.

2. The above positions are purely temporary/contractual and are to co-terminus with the project.

3. There is no provision of re-employment after termination of the project.

4. No TA/DA will be paid to any candidate for attending the interview.

5. Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature.

6. The decision of Project Director, DRR would be final and binding in all aspects.

7. The candidates must bring the original certificates and attested copies of educational qualifications, age & caste at the time of interview for verification. No candidate will be allowed for interview without original certificates.

8. Relevant publications a. Experience certificate in original, if any. b. Latest passport size photo

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.drricar.org/notification1.pdf