Monday, December 12, 2011

Faculty posts(Botany, Food Science, Biochemistry, Pharma, Zoology) at University of Kashmir, Srinagar

University of Kashmir, Srinagar
University Campus, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Kashmir.
Brief Advertisement Notice No.2 of 2011
Dated: November 29, 2011
No:F.10(Apptt-Gen)RC/KU/11 REGISTRAR
Dated: November 29, 2011
Applications on the prescribed form to reach the office of the undersigned latest by January 14th, 2012 are invited for the following posts available in the Departments / Centres of this University, as detailed below:
1.      Professsors in the Pay Band of Rs. 37400 – 67000 with AGP of Rs. 10000 in :
Botany, Computer Science, English Language & Teaching Centre(ELTC), Economics, Food Science &
Technology, Hindi, Islamic Studies, Law, Library and Information Science, Mathematics, Psychology,
Sheikh-ul-Alam Chair and Urdu.
2.      Associate Professors /Coordinator in the Pay Band of Rs. 37400 – 67000 with AGP of Rs. 9000 in :
Academic Staff College, Botany, Business School(Business Administration and Travel & Hospitality
Management), Biochemistry, Centre of Research for Development, Centre of Central Asian Studies
(Geography), Chemistry, Computer Science, Directorate of Distance Education (Law and Mathematics),
Education, Electronics & Instrumentation Technology, Food Science & Technology, Geology &
Geophysics, Hindi, History, Islamic Studies, North Campus Baramulla (Computer Applications, English
and B.Tech – Computer Sc. Engg.), Persian, Pharmaceutical Sciences, South Campus Anantnag
(Management Studies, Computer Science and Education) and Zoology.
3.      Scientist ‘D’ in the Department of Computer Science in the Pay Band of Rs. 15600 – 39100 with AGP of Rs. 7600.

4.      Assistant Professors in the Pay Band of Rs. 15600 – 39100 with AGP of Rs. 6000 in :
Academic Staff College, Centre of Central Asian Studies (Persian), Computer Science, Clinical
Biochemistry, Directorate of Distance Education(Education, English and Economics), Electronics &
Instrumentation Technology, Geology & Geophysics, Hindi, History and North Campus Baramulla
(B.Tech –Computer Sc. Engg).
5. Scientist ‘B’ in the Department of Computer Science in the Pay Band of Rs.15600 – 39100 with AGP of Rs.5400.
Details regarding the essential and other qualifications etc. are contained in the Main Advertisement Notice No. 2 of 2011 dated 29.11.2011, which is available in the Recruitment Section, Public Relations Cell of the University, and Sub-office Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The details are also available on the University website http://www.kashmiruniversity.net/  / http://www.uok.edu.in/
Desirous candidates shall be required to deposit the application forms by or before 31st December, 2011 in the office of the Assistant Registrar (Recruitment) from the date of issue of this Advertisement Notice. Application form to be down loaded from the website of the University can be sent to this office alongwith Bank Draft of Rs.500/- drawn in favour of the Registrar, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, payable at Srinagar.
CONTACT PERSON: Prof. S. Fayyaz Ahmad

Prof. V. S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education

“Prof. V. S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education”
INTRODUCTION:
The education system has witnessed dramatic changes recently. Developments both at the global and local levels challenge us to rethink on the innovation in education system. What is the role of students in this increasingly complex global process? The knowledgeable and thoughtful students who are the next generation of teachers/policy makers/leaders are the most important members of the education system. In the belief that the ideas and suggestions of the students are imperative, the “Prof.V.S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education” essay competition has been established by the Director, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus. The prize will be awarded annually on the Foundation Day of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus starting from 23rd March 2012.
Prof.V.S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education: Promotes earnest thoughts among students on various ways to innovate the education process for the present and future generations Complements existing curricula and other scholastic activities Strengthens students’ research, writing, and reasoning skills
WHAT DO THE WINNERS RECEIVE?
The winners will be awarded a “Merit Certificate” and prescribed textbooks for an entire semester (On-campus students) or the book(s) of their interest (Off-campus students).
WHAT ARE THE TOPICS OF THE ESSAY?
1. Innovative teaching and learning processes
2. Disruptive technologies in education
How many prizes will be awarded?
For the year 2012, TWO prizes will be awarded, one each for the topics given.
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Hyderabad Campus
WHO ARE ELIGIBLE? Open to all current full-time registered students of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, including those who are in Practice School II. Students of all backgrounds and ability are encouraged to participate in the contest. How will the essay be judged? Essays will be evaluated by a jury of experts constituted by the Institute. Short-listed candidates will be required to present the essay to the jury and open audience. The presentation will supplement the overall evaluation process. From the short-listed candidates, ONE student will be selected for each topic given above. The decisions of the jury are final. The Institute reserves the right to defer the awards or to reduce the number of awards if insufficient deserving entries are received. Your essay must: be in English must pay attention to grammar, syntax and punctuation have well researched ideas and facts must present logical, practical solutions to the problem have a descriptive title have no more than 1,500 words be in font type “Arial”, font size 14 point for the Title (Bold) and 12 point for the text with 1.5 line spacing. have your complete name, and ID number
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY?
The essay as a single file in “.pdf” format, should be emailed to vsrprize@gmail.com with the subject “VSR Prize 2012” or A hard copy may be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly specifying “Prof. V.S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education” at the Office of the Instruction Division. When is the deadline? Entries must be submitted online/in-person by 5:00 PM, 31st January 2012 Dr. P. Sankar Ganesh Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Convener, Prof. V. S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education

Faculty posts at Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu, Chatha, Jammu

Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu
Chatha, Jammu-180 009
Notification No. :  33 (Secy.) of 2011
D   A   T   E   D:  25 - 11 – 2011
No: AUJ/Adm/11-12/12647-12745
           
 Applications on prescribed forms are invited for the following positions:
  01      Professor/Chief Scientist (6 Posts)  (  37400-67000 + AGP of  10, 000/-)
S.No    Discipline/Location     No. of posts
1.Instructional Livestock Farm            01
2. Vety. and Animal Husbandry Extension      01
3.Animal Breeding and Genetics         01
4.Livestock Product and Technology   01
5.Live Stock Production and Management       01
6. Biotechnology         01
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Essential
i.Doctorate degree in the subject concerned or in specified related disciplines as the case may be.
ii.12 years teaching and/or research experience (not below the rank of Assistant Professor) in the concerned subject, out of which 5 years should be in the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent.
iii.Good research experience as evidenced by publications.
Desirable
i.Ability to provide leadership in the subject/discipline.
ii.Administrative experience in a teaching/research institution.
02.       Associate Professor/Sr. Scientist (06 Posts)  ( 15600-39100 + AGP of  8000/-)
S.No    Discipline/Location     No. of posts
1. Instructional Livestock Farm           01
2. Seed Sciences and Technology        01
3. Fisheries      01
4. Biotechnology (Crop Science)         01
5. Biotechnology (Animal Science)     01
6. Fruit Sciences          01
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE          
Essential
i.Doctorate degree in the subject concerned.      
ii.7 years experience of teaching and/or research in the subject concerned out of which four years should be in the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent.
 Desirable
i.Research Experience as evidenced by publications.
03        Assistant Professor/Junior Scientist (19 Posts)( 15600-39100 + AGP of  6000/-)
 S.No               Discipline        No. of posts
1. Instructional Livestock Farm
i.Agronomy          :  01
ii.LPM                   :  01
iii.LPM                   :  01(Poultry Production management)
ivAnimal Nutrition:  01
v.Animal Breeding:  01            05
2. Processing and Food Engg.  01
3. Fisheries      01
4. Fruit Sciences          02
5Post Harvest Technology/Food Sciences and Technology     02
6. Floriculture and Land Scaping         02
7. Plant Pathology        01
8. Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry    01
9. Livestock Product and Management            01
10.Vety. Clinic and Teaching Hospital            01
11.Vety. Microbiology and Immunology         01
12.Assistant Director Resident Instructions      01
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE          
Essential
i.          High second class (55 % or higher percentage) in Master’s Degree or equivalent Postgraduate qualification in the concerned subject.
ii.         Ph.D degree in the subject concerned.
iii.        NET
IMPORTANT NOTES:         
1. For posts appearing under S.No. 1 of Item No. 1 and S.No. 1 of item No. 2 the candidate must have specialization in any of the Production Subjects of Veterinary Sciences.
2. For Item No. 3, Ph.D. degree is relaxable in the disciplines of Vety. Sciences & Animal Husbandry.
3. For posts appearing at S.No. 6 of Item No. 1 and S.No. 4 of Item No. 2, the candidates having degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding, biotechnology or other subject should have the experience of working in Molecular biology.
4. For posts appearing at S.No. 5 of Item No. 2, the candidates having degree in Genetics and Animal Breeding, Animal Biotechnology or other subject should have the experience of working in Molecular biology.
5. For S.No.12 of Item No.3, candidates from the discipline of both Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences can apply.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
ALLOWANCES & PROVIDENT FUND: As per the University statues and rules of J&KCSR
AGE:Not less than 20 years and more than 55 years as on 01.01.2011. Upper age limit is relaxable in case of persons already in employment of the University and for the post of Officer/Professor and equivalent.
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary with two year’s probation.
IN-SERVICE CANDIDATES: The candidates in employment should forward their application through their employer and their services shall be regulated in accordance with the statutory provisions as are in vogue or as may come into force from time to time.
Miscellaneous Instructions
·         Separate applications should be submitted for separate posts.
·         Application forms along with a copy of detailed notification can be downloaded from the University website www.skuast.org.
·         Application forms complete in all respects duly supported by attested copies of certificates including marks sheets/transcripts, testimonials and accompanied by Demand Draft for  1500/- drawn in favour of Comptroller, SKUAST of Jammu should reach through Registered/Speed Post to the office of the Registrar, Sher-e-Kashmir, University of Agril. Sciences & Technology of Jammu, Chatha-180009 by or before 26.12.2011 upto 5 p.m. Applications received after expiry of the said date will not be entertained.
·         Two self addressed envelops of size (9' x 4') duly affixed with postage stamps of  30/- each should be enclosed with the application form.
·         Envelope containing the application form should be subscribed as  “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _________________”.
·                     Eligible candidates will be informed about date and place of interview through intimation under Registered/Speed post. However, University does not take any responsibility for non-receipt or delayed receipt of the application or intimation about interview by a candidate.
·         Submission of application for any position advertised here-in-above does not by itself entitle an applicant to be called for interview.
·         Candidates who may not be fulfilling all the requirements prescribed here-in-above, by the last date of receipt of application form need not apply.
·         University reserves the right to withdraw any or all posts, or defer filling up any or all the posts, advertised here-in-above without assigning any reason.
·         The posts advertised here-in-above shall be filled subject to the requirements in each discipline.
·         It will be open to the University to consider names of suitable candidates who may not have applied or to consider applicants in absentia.
·         Selected candidates can be posted in any constituent unit of the University at an equivalent position.
·         Those already employed should forward their application through their present employer. However, candidate should forward an advance copy of Application Form along with the requisite fee to the Registrar before the due date.

Skilled contractual worker post at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

DEPARTMENT OF AGROMETEOROLOGY
ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
JORHAT- 785013
ADVERTISEMENT NO. AAU/Agromet/ 2011/ 5
No. 06/AAU/AM/2011/427-57 Dt.08/12/2011)


A walk-in-interview for selection of candidates for the position of Skilled Contractual Worker (Fixed-pay basis) will be held at the office of the undersigned as per schedule given below.
NAME OF THE PROJECT: National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)
NAME & NO.OF POSITION: Skilled Contractual Worker (1 Post)
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Graduate in Science in any Discipline having knowledge/experience in website designing/  data processing & computer application.
 PAY & ALLOWANCES: Consolidated pay of Rs.8000.00/PM.
DATE, TIME AND VENUE OF INTERVIEW: 15.12.2011 at 11.00 a.m.
 DURATION: Up to 31st March, 2012
Intending candidates having requisite qualification may report at the office of the undersigned and submit application in plain paper along with bio-data with attested copies of certificates and other testimonials as per date, time and venue mentioned below. Candidates must show the original documents at the time of interview. The Advertisement may also be seen in AAU website www.aau.ac.in.

No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

CONTACT PERSON:
 R Hussain
Principal investigator
AICRPAM-NICRA Project
Deptt. of Agrometeorology
AAU, Jorhat-785013

Various posts at Centre for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, JNU, New Delhi

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
Centre for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics
SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL & INTEGRATIVE SCIENCES
NEW DELHI 110067
JNU/SC&IS/CCBB/Advt.I/2011 Dec 5, 2011
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Applications are invited for the following purely temporary posts in the DBT funded project under CoE, Centre for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics (CCBB) at School of Computational & Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University.
1. Systems Analyst (Linux/ HPC system administrator profile) : 1 post
(Consolidated Salary: Rs. 33000/- p.m.)
Age limit: 35 years
Essential Qualifications:
a) B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science/Information Technology or MCA with graduation in science subjects/ computer applications. .
b) Minimum 2 years full time relevant work experience in Linux system administration or High performance computing(HPC) under Linux environment. Solid knowledge and experience of Linux is a must.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience and knowledge about parallel or distributed computing environments used for scientific computing, Experience with batch schedulers and queue optimization; Experience with high performance networking equipment and cabling requirements, system design, and implementation, Storage technologies such as SAN, SAS, FC, SATA, etc.
Job Descriptions: Perform routine system administration tasks such as OS installation, patching, backups, upgrades and system restarts for HPC clusters, servers & workstations. Perform routine hardware and software installation as needed. Hardware and software troubleshooting/ co-ordination with other departments/vendors to make the clusters / servers run continuously, Maintaining software best practices for lab PCs of the School. This position may require flexible timings/weekend/holiday support and response to emergency situations to resolve problems.
Higher salary may be considered for Higher qualifications and experienced person. Award of annual increment will be subjected to satisfactory performance.
2. Programmer /Senior Technical Assistant: 1 post
(Consolidated Salary: Rs. 22000/- p.m.)
Age limit: 32 years
Essential Qualifications:
a) B.E./ B.Tech./ M.Sc. in Computer Science/ Information Technology or MCA with graduation in science subjects/computer applications.
b) Minimum 1 year full time relevant work experience in Website design/ hosting on Linux platform. Coding / modification of websites using JSP, java, mysql , apache, tomcat.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in php, oracle, and content management system such as JOOMLA is a plus. Apart from good programming skills, the candidates should have expertise in some of the following areas: Network maintenance and administration, Experience in LINUX and WINDOWS, In- House LAN maintenance, Servers & PCs maintenance and administration. Experience in Bioinformatics related application will be considered favorably.
Job Description: Any IT related duties as assigned. Devolving and maintenance of several research related portals, installation of SW related to CCBB research projects.
3. Programmer /Senior Technical Assistant: 1 post
(Consolidated Salary: Rs. 22000/- p.m.)
Age limit: 32 years
Essential Qualifications:
a) B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science/Information Technology or MCA with graduation in science subjects/ computer applications.
b) Minimum 1 year full time relevant work experience in one or more key programming languages for high performance computing such as C, C++, java, PHP, Perl, Linux shell scripting and application development environments relevant to supercomputing programming.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in parallel programming (MPI) will be considered favorably. Apart from good programming skills, the candidates should have expertise in some of the following areas: Network maintenance and administration, Experience in LINUX and WINDOWS, In- House LAN maintenance, Servers & PCs maintenance and administration.
Job Description: Any IT related duties as assigned. Support and help to develop parallel programming , training for researchers in parallel programming , Java ,PHP ,Perl etc.

4. Computer Lab Assistant : 1 post
(Consolidated Salary 11500/- p.m.)
Age limit: 28 years
Essential Qualifications:
1) 10th pass with Science and Mathematics subjects.
2) Polytechnic engineering diploma in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics
3) Minimum 1 year full time relevant post-qualification work experience in computer hardware or computer networking.
Job Description:
Duties involve upkeep/maintenance/installation/record-keeping/proper connectivity with respect to computer/printer/projector/laptop/server/UPS/networking equipment and any other duties as may be assigned by Dean - SC & IS from time to time. This position may require flexible timings/weekend/holiday support and response to emergency situations to resolve problems. One off day in a week will be admissible.
These positions are completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year but may be extended based on performance. CCBB, JNU may select candidates against the post depending upon qualification and experience of candidates and reserves the right to relax any of the qualifications in case the candidate is found otherwise well qualified by the Selection Committee. Higher qualifications may be considered or debarred by the short listing committee at its discretion. Relevant experience/ equivalent qualification will be considered as per the decision of the short listing committee on the matter. If necessary further short listing may be done on the basis of higher work experience or qualification or percentage of marks in essential qualifications or a combination of these to restrict the no. of candidates called for the interview or a written test may be conducted to shortlist the candidates for the interview. Qualifications / Relevant experience will be counted as on closing date of the advertisement.
Experience should be post-qualification and not a part of Academic projects/ training.
Interested candidates may apply as per the following format enclosing a cover letter with names , complete addresses and email of three referees by registered post/ speed post or email to the address given below(include CV also).
To,
Coordinator, DBT-COE
Centre for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics (CCBB),
School of Computational & Integrative Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
Hall # 6, Lecture Hall Complex,
New Delhi - 110067
Completed applications should reach CCBB, JNU latest by Jan 15th. 2012

Research Associate/Research Assistant(Agriculture) Walk-in at Kerala Agricultural University, Tavanur

KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
KELAPPAJI COLLEGE OF AGRL. ENGG. & TECHNOLOGY,
TAVANUR – 679 573
Tel. No. 0494-2686214 (O)Tel/FAX:2686009
E.mail:kcaet@kau.in / deanengg@ kau.in

A2-2917/09 Date.03.12.11
Walk- in- Interview
A walk-in-interview for appointment of Research Associate (1 No.) and Research Assistants (4 Nos.) on contract basis will be conducted on 03.01.2012 (Tuesday) at 9.00 am at the Kelappaji College of Agrl. Engg. & Technology, Tavanur, Kuttippuram, Malappuram. For further details visit: http://www.kau.edu/
Details
Name of posts/Nos.

Qualifications

Emoluments

Research Associate(1 No.)
M.Tech (Agrl./ Mechanical/ Naval/ Architecture/ Environmental/ Production/ Instrumentation & Control)
17000/- + HRA @
 150/-
 Research Assistant(4 Nos.)
B.Tech. (Agrl./ Mechanical/ Naval/Architecture/ Environmental/Production/ Instrumentation & Control)
12000/- + HRA @
150/-

RA vacancy in DBT project at NIPGR, New Delhi

National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box NO. 10531,
New Delhi – 110067



Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of Research Associate (RA) in the DBT research project- 3 entitled "Identification of Gene Involved in Regulation of Phosphate Utilization by root under Water-Deficit Stress in Rice of "Root Development and Nutrition".
POST: Research Associate (one post): Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms, & sanctioned in the project.
QUALIFICATION: Ph.D. degree in any discipline of Life Sciences with relevant research experience in Plant Molecular Biology, Genomics and Bio-Informatics. Knowledge and experience with microarray platforms is desirable. The candidate should have First class/division throughout academic career.
The position is purely temporary and is co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for one year, which can be extended/curtailed on the basis of assessment of the candidate's performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserve the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Reservation of post shall be as per Govt. of India norms.
Eligible candidates may apply by sending hard copy of complete application in the given format with a cover letter showing interest and attested copies of the certificates and proof of research experience. The applications should reach at the address given below within 15 days of the advertisement(Date of advertisement:2.12.2011). The envelope should be superscribed by Application for the Post of Research Associate in the DBT research project- 3 entitled "Identification of Gene Involved in Regulation of Phosphate Utilization by root under Water-Deficit Stress in Rice of "Root Development and Nutrition" at NIPGR.
Note: ONLY hard copy of the application in the given format will be accepted.
CONTACT:
Dr. Jitender Giri
Staff Scientist - II
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box NO. 10531,
New Delhi - 110067
Phone:- 01126735227

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