Project Assistant( photobioreactor system development) at NEERI, Nagpur

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Nehru Marg, Nagpur-44002

 DIVISION: Environmental Health Division), Nagpur                                    Date:25.11.2011

Reference No. KKM/EHD/November 2011

 POST: Project Assistant

Applications are invited on plain paper in the prescribed format(Annexure-II) which is also displayed on NEERI’s website for engagement as project assistant (Level-II) on behalf of sponsor as per following details:

NO.OF POST: One

PROJECT TITLE: CO2 Sequestration from flue gas vis a vis carbonate and micro-algae mediated bifuel precursor production: algal strain and high performance photobioreactor system development(G-1-1878)

QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc(Molecular biology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology) FIXED RENUMERATION: Rs 12000/-per month

NO.OF POSTS: One

AGE LIMIT: 28 years

JOB REQUIREMENT: Candidate should be well versed with modern molecular Biological tools and techniques

Applicants are to appear for a personal interview before the selection committee on 20.12.2011 at 11:00 a.m. at room No. 3, Conference Room of Environmental health division, NEERI. No TA will be admissible for appearing for interview. No separate interview call letter will be issued. Candidates who do not fulfill the prescribed educational qualification will not be interviewed.

The engagement is purely temporary basis which may be extended or curtailed depending on duration of the project, satisfactory performance/conduct of the appointee.

Interested candidates may apply with bio-data in prescribed format supported by copies of documentary proof of date of birth, educational qualifications and experience etc. by post/courier/email to Dr. K. Krishnamurthi, Project leader (II) and Scientist and Head, environmental Health Division

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.neeri.res.in/pdf/pa_ehd_201211.pdf

Project Fellow/ Attendant walkin at Assam University

Department of Biotechnology,

Assam University

Walk in interview for the different posts of DBT funded projects on (1) Cancer Biology (2)  Methanogenomics and (3) Up gradation of Departmental Teaching, Training and Research at the Department of Biotechnology, Assam University (www.assamuniversity.nic.in)

A walk-in-interview has been arranged on 15th December, 2011 (at Assam University) for the under mentioned posts on funded by DBT:

(1) Cancer Biology (with Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research centre)

(2) Methanogenomics (Twining in collaboration with JNU, New Delhi) and

(3) Up gradation of Departmental Teaching, Training and Research sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, to be run under the Dept. of Biotechnology, Assam University, Silchar (AUS) under Prof. S K Ghosh, as principal investigator. The positions are purely temporary and will be governed by the Administrative rules/service conditions of the University/DBT.

Bring all original certificates, mark-sheets and BIODATA in the Dept. of Biotechnology,Assam University, Silchar from 12 Noon onwards at the Date of Interview. Candidates are requested to send their BIODATA to the following E-mail ID: drsankarghosh@gmail.com

NAME OF THE POST AND NO.	AGE (YEAR)	QUALIFICATION	FELLOWSHIP
Project Fellow-1 (One) (Cancer Biology)	28	MSc in Biotechnology/Life Science (Zoology/Biochemistry) with good academic record and laboratory skills on Molecular biology/Bioinformatics/ working with cancer will be given advantage	Rs. 10,000/- Fixed (Initially for two years)
Field staff-1 (One) (Methanogenomics)	30	10 pass, laboratory/field experience will be given preference	Rs. 5000/ -Fixed
Lab attendant-1 (One) (Up gradation of Departmental, Teaching, Training and Research)	30	10+2 pass, laboratory/field experience will be given preference	Rs. 5000/ -Fixed

Relaxation will be given to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Women Candidates as per Govt. rules

Note: (i) No TA/DA will be paid for their appearing in the interview

CONTACT PERSON: Prof. (Dr.) Sankar K Ghosh

Principal Investigator

DBT-MED-89 project

DBT-128 project and

DBT-Twining-JNU project

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.aus.ac.in/walk_in_DBT_biotechnolgy_Nov_2011.pdf

Various posts(Research associate/Research assistant) at CCMB

CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Uppal Road, Hyderabad
Temporary Project based positions available

Title of the Project & brief description	Position	Qualifications	Fellowship	Project Code
Studies on the early and late signalling events in the pathogenesis of tuberculosis. [This project aims to investigate the signalling events regulating the macrophage adhesion processes, phagocytosis, and migration during and after the establishment of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.]	Research Associate	Ph.D. in related area	Rs.16,000/-  + HRA	GAP-0355
	Research Assistant	M.Sc. in related area	Rs. 12,000/- + HRA	GAP-0355
Studies on the functional consequences of PKC phosphorylation of the tumour suppressor RASSF1A [This project aims to study the novel aspects of the regulation of important tumour suppressor RASSF1A.]	Research Assistant	M.Sc. in related area	Rs. 12,000/-  + HRA	GAP-0336
Dissecting the role of the small GTPase Rap1 in Cancer [Rap1 is a small G-protein implicated in a wide spectrum of biological processes from cell proliferation, differentiation and adhesion to embryogenesis. The aim of this project is to dissect the upstream and downstream signalling pathways determining the role(s) of the small GTPase Rap1 in Cancer.]	Research Assistant-II	B.Sc.(Biotechnology)	Rs. 8,000/-+ HRA	GAP-0376

Note: Please apply by email mentioning "Project Code" as the subject of the mail; attach CV and brief statement of purpose.

The mail should be send to project.positions@ccmb.res.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ccmb.res.in/positionsavailable.html

2012 Conference on Contemporary Issues and Applications of Statistics (CIAS2012)

2012 Conference on Contemporary Issues and Applications of Statistics (CIAS2012)

January 2-4, 2012, (Monday-Wednesday), Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India

WELCOME

Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the founder of Indian Statistical Institute , emphasized the need of interdisciplinary research with statistics playing a pivotal role. Honouring his vision, Indian Statistical Institute is going to organize a conference on Contemporary Issues and Applications of Statistics during January 2-4, 2012 (CIAS2012). The goal of the conference is to bring together statisticians and other scientists engaged in inter-disciplinary research involving applications of Statistics from different parts of the world, and provide a platform for them to interact among themselves and to share their thoughts on recent developments in different areas of the subject. Success of the conference will definitely infuse further enthusiasm in statistical activities in India. Interested students, faculty and other researchers are welcome to participate.

AN INDICATIVE LIST OF TOPICS

·         Actuarial Statistics

·         Advances in Design of Experiments

·         Applications in Finance

·         Bayesian Computation

·         Bayesian Statistics

·         Bioinformatics

·         Biostatistics

·         Data Mining, Pattern Recognition

·         Environmental Statistics

·         Issues in Inference

·         Statistical Physics

·         Statistics in Industry

·         Statistics in Medicine

·         Statistics in Government

Please send an extended abstract of your research paper (at most 500 words) by e-mail to the undersigned no later than 30 September 2011. All submissions will be refereed. Authors of accepted papers will be informed by 15 October 2011. The full paper must reach the organisers by 15 November 2011. Limited accommodation facility for outstation participants and domestic travel support for invited speakers will be provided as per the rules of the institute.

See Program page for scope of the topics for abstract and paper submission.

E-mail address for extended abstract submission is,mailto:cias@isical.ac.in

ACCOMODATION

Limited accomodation for outstation participants will be provided on a first come first served basis in accordance with the rules of the Indian Statistical Institute.

Information regarding local accomodation available and the procedure for applying for it, and other related details will be uploaded shortly on this page and will also be sent to the concerned participants.

Conference organizers regret their inability to assist participants in the booking of hotel accomodation, train and airline tickets.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Download Registration Form

Resident Indian Researchers (Rs. 1000, up to 30th November) and (Rs. 1500, after 30th November )

Other Researchers ($100, up to 30th November) and ($150, after 30th November)

Resident Indian Students (Rs. 500, up to 30th November) and (Rs. 500, after 30th November)

Other Students ($50, up to 30th November) and ($50, after 30th November)

PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEE

FROM ABROAD: Please make a bank transfer using the details given below and e.mail the transaction notification to the convenor (cias@isical.ac.in)

A. NAME OF THE BANK: UNITED BANK OF INDIA

B. ACCOUNT HOLDER NAME: INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE

C. BANK ADDRESS: DUNLOP BRIDGE BRANCH,202/1 B.T.ROAD,KOLKATA - 700108

D. 9 DIGIT MICR CODE NUMBER OF THE BANK AND BRANCH : 700027046,DUNLOP BRIDGE BRANCH , KOLKATA

E. NEFT IFSC CODE: UTBI 0 DLB 140

F. RTGS IFSC CODE: UTBI 0 DLB 140

G. BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0071050000118

H. ACCOUNT TYPE: CURRENT ACCOUNT

FROM WITHIN INDIA: Please prepare a draft for the amount in the name of " Indian Statistical Institute", payable in Kolkata and send it by post to the convenor.

Sourabh Bhattacharya

Indian Statistical Institute

Bayesian and Interdisciplinary Research Unit (BIRU)

R.A.Fisher Bhavan

203,B.T.Road.

Kolkata-700 108.

VISA

Any supporting letters needed for Visa can be obtained by writing an email to us.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Kolkata is located in eastern part of India and historically known for its traditional and vibrant culture. City attracts several places of tourist importance, for example: National Museum, Imperial period buildings and monuments, traditional and modern shopping malls to several educational Institutes.

Temperature during the conference period is around 10 -15 degrees C.

Organisers might plan a short local day tour within the city for conference participants. Information related to local tours will be updated when final program is ready.

Information for local accommodation requests, application procedure for lodging etc, for invited and other participants will be updated online and details will also be sent to concerned participants.

Check the related links page for selected hotels. Conference organizers are not involved in hotels, trains, flights booked by the participants directly using these links.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Conveners, CIAS 2012

Bayesian and Interdisciplinary Research Unit

Indian Statistical Institute

203 B T Road, Kolkata 700 108.

INDIA

E-mail: cias@isical.ac.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.isical.ac.in/~cias/index.html

Project Assistant(Technical) post at WII

Wildlife Institute of India

The Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun wishes to engage one Project Assistant (Technical) for its GEF-WB (IDA) Project on “Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihood Improvement” on purely temporary and contractual basis.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Post Graduate Degree in Forestry/Zoology/Botany/Wildlife Science in First Class.

 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: (i) Good working knowledge of computers (especially the Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point), (ii) Experience in dealing with scientific data and preparation of scientific reports/documentation.

 AGE: Not exceeding 35 years as on 30.11.2011.  

CONSOLIDATE EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 16,000 per month.

DURATION OF CONTRACTUAL ENGAGEMENT: One year from the date of joining. Likely to be extended for further period(s) depending upon the requirement of the project and satisfactory performance.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates may send their applications along with certified copies of documents for Essential Qualifications & Desirable Qualifications in the prescribed format by post/by hand to the Administrative Officer, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248001 superscribing “Application for the post of Project Assistant (Technical)”. The last date for receipt of Applications in this Institute is 30.11.2011 upto 1700 hrs. Applications received late will not be considered. Short-listed candidates will be asked to appear for ‘Test’ and 'Interview' on the date as decided by the Institute. 

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.wii.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=525:engagement-of-project-assistant-technical-for-gef-wb-ida-project-on-contractual-basis&catid=85:recruitment

Walk-in for JRF (2 posts) at Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

Advt. No. WII/RES/RSCHRS-SELCTION’2011/A.3.12 (I)

W a l k – i n – I n t e r v i e W

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier national autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoE&F), Government of India in the field of teaching, training and research. The WII wishes to engage 02 Junior Research Fellows (Indian nationals only) through a walk-in-interview on Monday, 5th December 2011. The details of the available position along with essential and desirable qualifications, terms and conditions and how to apply are given below:

PROJECT TITLE, DETAILS OF POSITION AND DURATION:  Identification and prioritization of research gaps in coastal and marine conservation in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem (EGREE).(01– JRF)

DURATION: TEN MONTHS.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:  Masters degree in Marine Biology/ Marine Science/ Marine Fisheries/ Environmental Science/ Ecology/ Forestry/Zoology/Botany with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:  Research experiences in coastal and marine biodiversity. Experience in compilation, analysis and synthesis of research materials.

 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

 1.The study aims to Identify and prioritize of research gaps in coastal and marine conservation in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem.

2.The JRF will compile all published and unpublished research information about coastal and marine conservation in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem and than synthesise the same to identify the research gaps in consultations with various stakeholders.

 PROJECT TITLE, DETAILS OF POSITION AND DURATION:  Impact of global change on species composition in Western Himalayas: Himachal Pradesh. (01 – JRF)

DURATION: Till January 2013.

 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Masters degree in Botany/Forestry/Wildlife Science/Environmental Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:  Work experience in the Himalaya region with use of GIS and Remote Sensing.

 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:  Study the vegetation structure and composition, impact o global change, land use and impact of invasive species of floristic diversity with emphasis on changes in species composition, species transition and species loss.

 GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

1.The age of the candidate shall not be more than 28 years for the advertised position of JRFs as on 30th November 2011. Upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years, as in case of candidates  belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women and physically handicapped categories.

2.Selected candidate for the position of Junior Research Fellow will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 12,000/- per month. In case of NET qualified candidates (UGC/CSIR) for Research Fellows, the selected JRF will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 16,000/- per month and in case of NET qualified (UGC/CSIR) candidates with Professional P.G. Degree, he/she will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 18,000/- per month as fellowship.

3. Selected candidate may be allowed hostel accommodation at the institute, as per availability. Where the hostel accommodation is not possible, house rent allowance (HRA) will be paid as per the rules of the Institute. Other allowances and benefits to the research personnel would be admissible as per the rules of the Institute, amended from time to time.

4. The selection of the candidate will be based on Walk-in-Interview to be held on Monday, 5th December 2011 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. The registration will begin by 09:00 A.M. onwards.

5. Canvassing in any form is liable to rejection of the candidature.

6. Candidates should bring the duly filled-in applications with attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualifications, research experience, extra curricular activities, date of birth etc., along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations. All original documents should be produced at the time of registration.

7. One way travel expenses will be paid to the candidate, selected for the project. The expense will be limited to actual 2nd class rail/bus fare by the shortest route from his/her place of stay/residence.

8. The Institute will not provide accommodation for candidates appearing for the interview.

9. The application form can be downloaded from the Institute’s website www.wii.gov.in.

10. The Director, WII reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

 http://www.wii.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=524:walk-in-interview-to-engage-research-personnel-on-5th-december-2011&catid=85:recruitment

Technician post(Stem cells) in DBT project at University of Calcutta

UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

Interested eligible candidates are requested to appear before a selection committee on December 13, 2011 at 11 AM. In the room of HOD , Department of Zoology , University of Calcutta ( Ballygunge Campus), 35, Ballygunge Circular Road , Kolkata – 700 019 to work as Technician in the DBT sponsored project entitled “ INDUCED DIFFERENTIATION OF HUMAN PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS INTO PULMONARY LINEAGE-SPECIFIC CELLS FOR USE IN A POTENTIAL CELL BASED REGENERATIVE THERAPY”

( Sanction. No. BT/PR13331/MED/31/82/2009 dt. 03.08.2011). Tenure of the project is up to 2013. The PI on the project is Dr. Ena Banerjee , Reader , Dept. of Zoology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: B.Sc. (Any stream of Life Sciences Zoology, Botany, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology) passed not more than 5 years ago with first class.

Upper age limit is 30 years and the consolidated remuneration will be fixed at Rs. 8000 p.m.

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

Interested candidates are requested to send applications to

Dr. Ena Ray Banerjee

Immunology and Regenerative Medicine Research Laboratory

Room 214, Dept. of Zoology

35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata- 700 019

Phone: 033-24615445 ( Extn. 275)

Cell: 9163739975

Fax: 033-24614849

E-mail: enarb1@gmail.com

Candidates are requested to bring two sets of complete applications furnishing Bio-data on plain paper attached with self- attested copy of testimonials and all the originals of the testimonials at the time of interview.

Candidates for technician position may come for walk-in interview on the appointed day as well.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

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