Assistant position at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

School of Arts & Aesthetics,

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi- 110067

Applications are invited for the following purely temporary position at School of Arts & Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

POSITION:   One Library Assistant (Salary Rs. 12,500.00 fixed pm)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:  Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce with Degree/Diploma/ Certificate in Library Science.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:  (i) Working experience in an Academic Library.

                                           (ii) Knowledge of Library Automation activities.

TENURE: The position is purely temporary, renewable every semester based on satisfactory performance. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted till 12th October, 2011. 

Application along with the copy of biodata should reach to Dr. Parul Dave Mukherji, Dean, School of Arts & Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University. New Delhi- 110067.

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

XXVII Certificate Course in Wildlife Management

XXVII Certificate Course in Wildlife Management

Wildlife Institute is an internationally acclaimed autonomous institution under the Ministry of  Environment & Forests, Government of India. Capacity building has always been seen as a means of empowerment for strengthening conservation of biological diversity. Accordingly, to provide a foundation of basic concepts of wildlife science and to impart appropriate knowledge on wildlife conservation issues and challenges, a 3-month Certificate Course in Wildlife Management beginning 1st November is being organized.

The course offers opportunities of interaction with peers, experience sharing with Protected Area managers and practical learning. It involves visit to various protected areas for field exposure and interactive classroom teaching. The course covers subjects ranging from introduction to wildlife species and habitats, population ecology and management, wildlife health, human dimensions and application of tools and techniques in population estimation and monitoring of wild animal.

The course is open to Indian and Foreign nationals below the age of 40 years.

ELIGIBILITY: Indian and Foreign nationals having Graduate Degree in Biological Sciences/Forestry/Environmental Science are eligible to apply.

 COURSE FEE: Rs. 1,68,000 for Indian nationals and US $ 3,625 for foreign nationals. It includes boarding and lodging, field gear and equipment for the entire duration of the course.

The last date for submitting the applications is October 15, 2011.

For further details, please contact

Dr. Gautam Talukdar, Course Director, Certificate Course in Wildlife management, Wildlife Institute of India,Post Box 18, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248 001, Uttarakhand, India

Tel: +91 135 2640111-115, Ext. 255(O); Fax: +91 135 2640117

Email: gautam@wii.gov.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER www.wii.gov.in

National Conference on "Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization and ‘Wild Reflections’ – Nature Photography Competition"

National Conference

on

Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization and ‘Wild Reflections’ – Nature Photography Competition

Department of Biodiversity, M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College, Karve Road, Pune 4 announces a ‘National Conference on Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization’.

PRE CONFERENCE

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

THEMES

·         Unique Landscapes

·         Endangered species

·         Rare sightings in the wild

·         Animal behavior

·         Patterns in Nature

·         Disturbances in nature

DATE OF COMPETITION: 28 and 29 January 2012

ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATION:

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS:

THEMES:

·         Biodiversity Assessment (Genetic diversity, Habitat diversity, Species diversity – plants, animals, microbial, Unique ecosystems, Fresh water/marine ecosystems, Under-explored taxa)

·         Ecosystem Functions (Climate change, Phenology, Plant–animal interactions, Pollination)

·         Bioprospecting and Utilization (Medicinal plants, Agrobiodiversity and Livestock Diversity, Domestication)

·         Landscape Ecology (RS-GIS application in Biodiversity studies, Impact assessment, Eco-restoration)

·         In-situ, Ex-situ conservation models

·         Community Participation in Conservation (Access-Benefit Sharing, Community conservation models, Biodiversity Legislation)

Special session on ‘Role of Corporates in Conservation’.

LAST DATE OF ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: 30.11. 2011

LAST DATE OF PHOTO SUBMISSION: 15.12.2011

BEST ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATION WILL BE AWARDED

REGISTRATION FEE (For conference)

	Before 15.1.2012	After 15.1.2012
Professionals	Rs 3000/-	Rs 3500/-
NGOs/Academicians	Rs 2000/-	Rs 2500/-
Research students	Rs 1000/-	Rs 1200/-
Students(PG/UG)	Rs 500/-	Rs 700/-

 Chairman: Prof. Madhav Gadgil

Convener: Dr Shrikant Gupta

Contact: biodiversityconference2012@gmail.com, www.mesbiodiversity.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.mesbiodiversity.in/images/biodiversityconference.png

Winter school on " Advancecs in reproductive technologies to augment fertility in farm animals" at IVRI

INDIAN VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

TITLE OF TRAINING: Advancecs in reproductive technologies to augment fertility in farm animals

TRAINING DETAILS:  Winter School "Advancecs in reproductive technologies to augment fertility in farm animals.

DATE OF COMMENCEMENT (MM/DD/YYYY) : 01/11/2011

DURATION: 21 Days

TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR: Dr. S. K. Agarwal

SPONSORING AGENCY: ICAR

CONTACT DETAILS: Dr. S.K. Agarwal, Principal Scientist and Head, Animal Biotechnology Division, IVRI

0581-2300697(O),0581-2303284 (Fax), skadr@rediffmail.com

 FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://ivri.nic.in/UpTraining.aspx

Junior Research Fellow at BAMU, Aurangabad

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

Notification No. : ESTT/DEPT/712011

WALK-IN INTERVIEW

POST: Junior Research Fellow

 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Vandana Hirvale, Associate. professor, Department of Biochemistry

SPONSORING AGENCY: DST

PROJECT TITLE: Identification and characterization of novel peptide and non peptide inhibitors of RAS from medicinal plants”

QUALIFICATION: M.Sc in Biochemistry/Biotechnology with at least one year of research experience

Eligible candidates may attend the interview with detailed Bio-data on 17-10-2011 at 11:30 a.M.  in the Department of Biochemistry,  Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.

NOTE: Candidates are requested to bring all original documents regarding educational qualifications, date of birth etc.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

 FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.bamu.net/advt/.

Project Fellow position at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

Notification No. : ESTT/DEPT/66/2011

POST: Project Fellow

 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. V.R.Shende, Asst. professor, Department of Biochemistry

SPONSORING AGENCY: UGC

PROJECT TITLE: Cloning, expression and characterization of MurB(Novel antibacterial target) from E. coli, S. typhi and S. typhimurium”

QUALIFICATION: M.Sc in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology with minimum 60% marks

FELLOWSHIP: Rs 8000/- per month

PERIOD: One year (Extension subject to performance)

Candidates fulfilling the following qualifications and conditions may apply to the undersigned in prescribed application form, available upto 3:00 p.m. on  10.10.2011 in the Publication unit, accounts section of University.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.bamu.net/advt/

Training on "Diagnosis and Control of Emerging and Important Zoonotic Diseases" at IVRI

INDIAN VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

TITLE OF TRAINING: Diagnosis and Control of Emerging and Important Zoonotic Diseases

TRAINING DETAILS: Short Term training course on "Diagnosis and Control of Emerging and Important Zoonotic Diseases"

DATE OF COMMENCEMENT (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/14/2011

DURATION: 8 Days

TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR: Dr. Ashok Kumar

SPONSORING AGENCY: ICAR

CONTACT DETAILS: Dr. Ashok Kumar, Principal Scientist & Head, Veterinary Public Health Division, Indian Veterinary Research Institute.

Phone: 9412761307 Email: ashokakt@rediffmail.com

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://ivri.nic.in/UpTraining.aspx