Saturday, October 08, 2011

Postdoctoral fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Disorders at NIMH, Bethesda


National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Mouse Models of Neurodevelopmental Disorders





The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure. NIMH offers a two-five year postdoctoral fellowship at one of the premier research sites in the U.S. The 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH near Washington, DC houses state of the art facilities dedicated to research. The strong scientific environment and outstanding resources at the NIH make this a unique opportunity for an outstanding scientist.
Within the NIMH, the Section on Neuroadaptation and Protein Metabolism (SNPM) (Chief: C.B. Smith, PhD; http://intramural.nimh.nih.gov/snpm/index.htm ) seeks candidates for a Post Doctoral Intramural Research Training Award. The main responsibility of this position will be to study mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders with respect to behavior, morphology, and brain protein synthesis.
POST DOCTORAL INTRAMURAL RESEARCH TRAINING AWARD
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and have less than five years of previous postdoctoral training. A background in neuroscience is required.
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, bibliography, together with three letters of reference to:
Carolyn Beebe Smith, PhD,
SNPM, NIMH,
9000 Rockville Pike, Bldg 10, Rm 2D56,
MSC 1298,
Bethesda, MD 20892-1298, USA
Telephone: 301-402-3120
or
e-mail to beebe@mail.nih.gov
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

Faculty positions(Biotechnology) at IIT, Roorkee

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE
APPOINTMENT TO FACULTY POSITIONS
Advt. No. Estt.(A)/ 355/A-86(6/2011) Dated: September 30, 2011.
IIT Roorkee invites applications from Indian nationals for faculty positions at the levels of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor (all regular posts) and Assistant Professor (on contract). The Institute intends to fill up around 215 faculty positions through this advertisement in the following Departments/Centers:
Architecture & Planning, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Earthquake Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Hydrology, Management Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Paper Technology, Physics, Water Resources Development & Management, Alternate Hydro Energy Centre, Institute Computer Centre, Institute Instrumentation Centre and Centre of Nanotechnology.
The reservation policy of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, GoI will be applicable. The details of specializations in various Departments/Centres and requirements in terms of qualification and experience etc. can be seen on our website www.iitr.ac.in  or http://www.iitr.ernet.in/
Interested candidates may apply on-line through website or on the prescribed application form which may be either downloaded from the website of the Institute or obtained from the Dy. Registrar, Establishment (A) Section, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee- 247 667 by sending self addressed, stamped (Rs10/- or Rs. 27/- if required by registered post) envelope of size 10” x 4”. The completed application should reach Deputy Registrar, Establishment (A) Section, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee-247 667 (Uttarakhand), on or before November 30, 2011.
For any query, please contact:
Dean of Faculty Affairs, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee-247667
E-mail: dfa@iitr.ernet.in; adofa@iitr.ernet.in Tel: +91-1332-285233, 285525 Fax. No.+91-1332-285433, website www.iitr.ernet. in
Note: Online application submission system has been developed to help the candidates in filling it. However, application will be considered only after getting hard copy of signed form with relevant documents before the last date.
DESIGNATIONS AND PAY STRUCTURES ARE AS FOLLOWS :
(i)Professor : Pay structure: Pay Band 4 (Rs.37400-67000) with AGP Rs. 10500/- ) For direct recruits, minimum pay in the PB-4 to be fixed at Rs. 48000/- :
(ii)Associate Professor: Pay structure: Pay Band 4 (Rs. 37400-67000 with AGP-Rs.9500/-) For direct recruits, minimum pay in the PB-4 to be fixed at Rs. 42800/-
(iii)Assistant Professor: Pay structure: Pay Band 3 (Rs. 15600-39100 with AGP-Rs. 8000/-). For direct recruits minimum pay in the PB-3 to be fixed at Rs. 30,000 On completion of 3 years service as Assistant Professor, shall move to Pay Band-4 (Rs. 37400- 67000) with an AGP of Rs. 9000/-).
(iv)Assistant Professor (On Contract): Pay structure: Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15600-39100 with AGP-Rs. 6000/-) with seven non- compounded advance increments (minimum starting pay of Rs. 20140). On completion of one year service shall move to AGP-of Rs. 7000/-
All other allowances are admissible as per institute rules.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
1. Professor: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and a minimum of 10 years’ experience of which at least 4 years should be at the level of Associate Professor in IITs, IISc Bangalore, IIMs, NITIE Mumbai and IISERs.
2. Associate Professor: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and a minimum of 6 years teaching/industrial/research experience, of which at least three years should be at the level of Assistant Professor.
3. Assistant Professor: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and a minimum of 3 years industrial/research/teaching experience excluding, however, the experience gained while pursing Ph.D.
4. Assistant Professor (On Contract) Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout.
NOTE:
The requirement of the faculty positions and specializations, for the various Departments/Centres are given below:
Department of Biotechnology
Biochemical Engg., Bioinformatics, Plant Biotechnology
Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor /Assistant Professor (on contract)
Genetics & Molecular Biology
Professor
Biochemistry & Biophysics, Genetics & Molecular Biology, Biochemical Engg.
Associate Professor


LAST DATE
The filled application should reach the Institute upto 30.11.2011 at the address given below:
Dy. Registrar, Establishment (A) Section,
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee,
Roorkee – 247 667
Uttrakhand, INDIA
NOTE:
(i) The Institute intends to fill up around 215 faculty positions at all the levels through this advertisement
(ii) Incomplete applications in any respect will not be entertained by the Institute.
(iii) Mere fulfilment of the above mentioned qualifications & experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Institute will further make the criteria on the recommendations of departments to arrive at a reasonable number of candidates to be called for interview for each department.
(iv) The Institute reserves the right to consider and to fill or not to fill positions in any of the above/and or any other specialization(s)/Department(s)/Centre(s).
(v) The number of posts may vary as per need of the Institute at the time of recruitment.
(vi) The minimum requirement of qualifications and/or experience may be relaxed in respect of outstanding candidates.
(vii) Separate applications must be submitted if a candidate is applying in more than one department.
(viii) Those who have already applied for a faculty position earlier will have to apply again on the prescribed application form by the last date if they wish to be considered against this advertisement.
(ix) In the case of faculty positions at entry level in the streams of Architecture & Planning, the requirement of Ph.D. degree has been waived. However, such candidates will be required to obtain their Ph.D. within 05 years from the date of joining the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
(x) Reservation policy will be applicable as per the MHRD (Govt. of India) norms /rules. For availing reservation, the category certificate will be required.
(xi) 3% of the vacancies are reserved for persons with disabilities as per GoI rules subject to producing the Disability Certificate in the prescribed format (to download click here) issued by the Competent Medical Board.
(xii) The selected persons may be posted at any of the Campuses of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee as per the requirement of the Institute from time to time.
(xiii) No correspondence, whatsoever, will be entertained from the candidates regarding postal delays, conduct and result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview or selection.
(xiv) The candidates called for interview will be paid 2nd Class AC train fare from the place of their residence in India to Roorkee and back by the shortest route. Candidates coming from abroad are entitled for 2nd Class AC train fare only for inland travel.
(xv) The Modified Guidelines for Screening and shortlisting of candidates for various faculty positions are available at Annexure-I.

JRF vacancy at Lucknow University

Department of Biochemistry,
Lucknow University, Lucknow , India


POST: Junior Research Fellow
SPONSORING AGENCY: ICMR
PROJECT TITLE: Thermostabilization of Cathepsins B and H and their clinical relevance in health and disease
FELLOWSHIP: Rs 16000/-p.m. + HRA
QUALIFICATION: Candidate should be qualified NET examination o ICMR/CSIR/UGC/DBT examination for Junior research Fellowship and has high academic attainment with frst class in graduation and post graduation. The post graduation should be in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences.
AGE LIMIT: 28 years
Post is temporary and appointment will be only for project duration. The interested candidates can apply on plain paper with bio-data including mobile no. and email address to Dr. Sudhir K. Aggrawal, Principal investigator, Department of Biochemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007 latest by October 14,2011.
The investigator reserves the right to cancel the advt/selection without assigning any reason.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Date of interview will be informed later.
CONTACT Ph. No. 5222740069, Mobile No. 9839092510

International Workshop on "Nanoparticles and their applications in medicine(NAM-2012)" at IIT, Kharagpur



1st INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON
NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN MEDICINE (NAM-2012)
BACKGROUND
Recent years have witnessed unprecedented growth of research and applications in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The use of nanotechnology in medicine and more specifically drug delivery is increasingly gaining popularity. The biomedical applications of nanoparticles as efficient drug delivery carriers have attracted great attention in the last decade.
As part of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India, in collaboration with Centre for Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CRNN), University of Calcutta, India, World Academy of Biomedical Sciences and Technologies (WABT), Paris, France, International Council for Engineering and Technology (ICET), Paris, UNESCO, France and NanoScience Technology Center & Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center (AMPAC), University of Central Florida, USA is organizing the 1st International Workshop on Nanoparticles and their Applications in Medicine (NAM – 2012) on 3-4 January, 2012.
NAM–2012 aims to provide an overview on recent advances and challenges in the development of nanoparticles and their applications in health care. Faculty members, clinical researchers, scientists, technologists and students from various national and international Institutes/Universities are expected to participate in the workshop. This workshop will consist of a number of talks by key experts and well known speakers on developments and therapeutic applications of nanoparticles in medicine. Arrangements will be made for live demonstration of nanoparticle characterization tools. A panel discussion with a goal to review the current state of technology and associated R&D challenges in this emerging field is also proposed. Translating nanoparticle research into medicine for improved patient care and the role of commercialization will be discussed. A specific goal of the workshop is to define a set of proposed research directions and motivate joint research proposals with Europe and USA.
SPEAKERS
1.W.Selvamurthy,Chief ControllerR&D for Life Sciences and International Cooperation,DRDO,Govt. of IndiaProgram.
2.Sanku Mallick, North Dakota State University, USA
3.Sudipta Seal, University of Central Florida; USA
4.Kewal K. Jain, Jain PharmaBiotech, Basel, Switzerland
5.Ueli Aebi, M.E. Müller Institute for Structural Biology, Biozentrum, University of Basel, Switzerland
6.Amarnath Maitra,University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
7.Gopal K. Khuller,, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
8.Jayesh R. Bellare,Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
9.Arup Mukherjee, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
10.Tarakdas Basu , University of Kalyani, Kolkata, India
11.Anjan Dasgupta ,University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
12.Arnab Chattopadhyay, Institute of Haematology & Transfusion Medicine, Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata, India
13.Panchanan Pramanik , Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
THEMES

·         Development of nanoparticles for clinical applications
·         Nanoparticles and drug delivery systems
·         Nanoparticles and health: pros and cons
·         Nanoparticles and alternative medicine

REGISTRATION FEE DETAILS                      


By 10th November
After 10th November
Faculty / Scientist
Indian
Rs. 3500
Rs. 4000
Foreign National / NRI
US$ 100
USS 120
Post Doctoral Fellow
Indian
Rs. 3000
Rs. 3500
Foreign National / NRI
US$  80
US$ 100
PhD Scholar
Indian
Rs. 2500
Rs. 3000
Foreign National / NRI
US$ 60
US$ 80
Student
Indian
Rs. 2000
Rs. 2500
Foreign National / NRI
US$ 40
US$ 60


 *On spot registration (subject to availability) will be at additional fees of 20%
Note: Registration closes on 15th December 2011.

CONVENER:
Dr. Koel Chaudhury
Associate Professor
School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST)
IIT Kharagpur – 721302, India
Email: iwnam2012@gmail.com; Phone No: 03222-283572,
Mob.: 094343 41334 / 095315 17992
Fax No: 03222-282221

Research Assistant position at Africa Rice Center

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT




POST: Research Assistant for Weed Science
Ref: GSS/22/RD/September/2011
The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice, ex‐WARDA) seeks a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Research Assistant for Weed Science at the General Support Staff (GSS) level at its regional East and Southern Africa station, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania).
About AfricaRice
The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is an association of 24 African member states and one of the 15 international Centers supported by the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR). The Center’s mission is to contribute to poverty alleviation and food security in Africa, through research, development and partnership activities aimed at increasing the productivity and profitability of the rice sector in ways that ensure the sustainability of the farming environment. AfricaRice is temporarily headquartered in Cotonou, Benin.
POSITION: Research Assistant for Weed Science
CATEGORY: GSS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·         Under the direct supervision of the Weed Scientist, the successful candidate will be in charge of the following tasks:
·         Support the program agenda related to Weed Science, including monitoring and backstopping of projects and research activities in different countries
·         Preparation of seminar and conference presentations, organization of workshops and meetings and drafting minutes, reports and scientific papers
·         Backstopping of students and NARS collaborators
·         Provide substantive support in the preparation, editing and proofreading of documents, research papers and proposals
·         Implement and monitor weed research activities
·         Coordinate and provide feedback on program implementation with other units
·         Undertake any other duties as required by the center
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate will have:
  • An MSc. degree in agricultural sciences (preferably in weed sciences, botany or agronomy)
  • Experience in design and implementation of experimental research, farmer surveys or farmer participatory approaches
  • Proven knowledge and experience in integrated crop management or weed science.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis of research data and experience in working with statistical software packages (such as Genstat)
  • Ability to work under pressure, and to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment requiring good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Capacity to conduct independent work and produce reliable results
  • A high degree of professional motivation, flexibility, initiative, drive, reliability and willingness to learn and develop new skills
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Candidates should send an application (including date of availability and a statement of any special qualifications for the position) and an up‐to‐date curriculum vitae with the names and addresses (including telephone / fax / e‐mail) of three referees to:
Human Resources Department, AfricaRice
01 BP 2031 Cotonou, Benin
F: + (229) 21 35 05 56; T: (229) 21 35 01 88
Email: africarice‐hr@cgiar.org
Applications will be considered up to October, 14 2011 or until the position is filled. AfricaRice believes that staff diversity promotes excellence in its operations, and encourages applications from women and developing country professionals.
AfricaRice thanks all applicants but only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.africarice.org/

Walk-in for JRF position at IIT, Kharagpur



INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KHARAGPUR












POST: Junior Research Fellow
PROJECT: Bioprospecting of Antarctic flora: screening of novel genes and healthcare molecules (SNH)
REFERENCE NUMBER:  IIT/SRIC/R/SNH/2011/196 DATED 28th September, 2011
NATURE OF POST: Temporary Position(s)
DATE & TIME OF INTERVIEW: 12/10/2011 at 11-30 AM
VENUE: Office of the Head, Dept. of Biotechnology
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
CONSOLIDATED COMPENSATION: Upto Rs. 16,000/- p.m. (depending qualification and experience)
COORDINATOR / PI: Prof. Satyahari Dey, Dept. of Biotechnology
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: First class M. Sc. in Botany/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biophysics. 
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Candidate should send prior intimation with their CV to the email ID sdey@hijli.iitkgp.ernet.in within 11.10.2011 with a subject heading “Walk in interview for JRF ” 
LAST DATE:  12 Oct 2011
APPLICATION FEE: Rs. Nil/-

RA/SRF position at CAZRI, Jodhpur

Indian Council of Agricultural Research
CENTRAL ARID ZONE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AREA, JODHPUR 342 003
No. F.Nano-Technology/Project/2008-Adm.I/370 Dated: 30.9.2011





It is proposed to fill-up following positions as per details below purely on temporary basis under the time bound adhoc project(s) running in this Institute.

NAME OF PROJECT: Identification and Quantification of Phosphatase Hydro le Organic P Sources for Plant Nutrition and Refinement of a Non-destructive Technique for Phosphatase Estimation
1.      NAME OF POST: Research Associate (RA)
NO. OF POST: 1 (One)
PLACE OF POSTING: CAZRI, Jodhpur
EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 23,000 + 20% HRA (for M. Sc.)
Rs. 24,000 + 20% HRA (for Ph. D.)
QUALIFICATION: M. Sc./Ph. D. degrees in Soil Science/Chemistry with knowledge in computer data processing and presentation.
Duration and other conditions: Upto 21 March 2014 (purely temporary)
AGE LIMIT: 40 years for Men & 45 years for Women on date of walk-in-interview
(Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC, as per rules).

NAME OF PROJECT: Nano-technology for Enhanced Utilization of Native - Phosphorus by Plants and Higher Moisture Retention in Arid Soils
1.      NAME OF POST: Research Associate (RA)
NO. OF POST: 1 (One)
PLACE OF POSTING: CAZRI, Jodhpur
EMOLUMENTS :Rs. 23,000 + 20% HRA (for M. Sc.)
Rs. 24,000 + 20% HRA (for Ph. D.)
QUALIFICATION: M. Sc./Ph. D. degrees in Chemistry/Soil Science/ Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Nanotechnology with knowledge in computer data processing and presentation.
AGE LIMIT: 40 years for Men & 45 years for Women on date of walk-in-interview (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC, as per rules).

2.      NAME OF POST: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
NO. OF POST: 1 (One)
PLACE OF POSTING: CAZRI, Jodhpur
EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 16,000 + 20% HRA (for Ist & IInd year)
Rs. 18,000 + 20% HRA (for IIIrd year onwards)
QUALIFICATION: M. Sc. in Plant Physiology/Botany with specialization in Plant Physiology/Plant Biochemistry
DURATION AND OTHER CONDITIONS: Upto 31 March 2012 (purely temporary)
AGE LIMIT:35 years for Men & 40 years for Women on date of walk-in-interview (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC, as per rules).
The Candidates fulfilling the qualification for the above positions are invited to appear for a Walk-In Interview on 21.10.2011 at 10:30 A.M. to be held at the office of National Fellow, Central Arid Zone Research institute, Light Industrial Area, Jodhpur 342003 (Raj.). The candidate should bring the following documents along with bio-data on plain paper duly signed and pasted with a recent passport size photograph on it. (i) Original certificate of educational qualifications and attested copies (ii) Two testimonials of Character from two responsible gazetted officers (iii) relevant publications (iv) a brief of research work during post graduations (v) No objection certificate from the employer in case of employment elsewhere (vi) Experience certificate in original, if any.
The above positions are purely temporary and are co-terminus with the project. The service of the selected candidates will stand terminated automatically after the expiry of the project or completion of period mentioned in the offer of appointment, whichever is earlier. He/she will not have any right to claim for regularization or absorption whatsoever in regular vacancies of the Institute/ICAR. TA/DA will not be admissible for attending the interview.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.cazri.res.in/jobs/rcms.pdf

Disclaimer

Find us on