JRF post(Development of low Glucosinolate Brassica Juncea transgenic lines using RNAi ) at NIPGR, New Delhi

National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Inviting applications for Project Positions
Date:- 29/06/12 

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the DBT project entitled "Development of low Glucosinolate Brassica Juncea transgenic lines using RNAi based down-regulation of glucosinolate pathway genes" under the supervision of Dr. Naveen C. Bisht, Scientist, NIPGR.

Eligibility Criteria: Junior Research Fellow (One Post): Emoluments as per project sanction & DBT norms.

Candidates having M.Sc. degree with minimum 55% marks in any discipline of Life Sciences. The candidate having research experience in Molecular Biology, Plant Tissue Culture and field experimentation is desirable.

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 reserves 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 (preferably via e-mail) hard copy of complete application 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 from the date of advertisement. The envelope should be superscribed by application for the Post of JRF in the DBT project entitled "Development of low Glucosinolate Brassica Juncea..........RNAi based down-regulation of glucosinolate pathway genes".

CONTACT: Dr. Naveen C. Bisht
Staff Scientist - III
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box NO. 10531,
New Delhi - 110067
E-mail- ncbisht@nipgr.res.in
Phone: +91-011-26735183

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nipgr.res.in/careers/vacancies_latest.php#

SRF(Functional genomics of water-deficit stress in chickpea) at NIPGR, New Delhi

National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)

Inviting applications for Project Positions

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in the DBT sub-project entitled "Functional genomics of water-deficit stress in chickpea'" of "Next Generation Challenge programme on Chickpea Genomics' under the supervision of Dr. Debasis Chattopadhyay, Scientist, NIPGR.

Eligibility Criteria:
Senior Research Fellow (One Post): Emoluments as per project sanction & DBT norms.

Candidates having M.Sc./M.Tech. degree from recognized University in any discipline of Life Sciences including Bioinformatics with at least two years of Post- M.Sc./M.Tech research experience in University or Govt. R&D Institutes. Experience in Plant Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, in vivo experiments with plants, Genetic-Transformation in plants, analyzing protein/nucleotide sequence using Linux-based software and Perl scripts is desirable. The candidate should have first class/division throughout academic career from recognized University/Institution.

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 reserves 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 with a cover letter showing interest and attested copies of the certificates and proof of educational qualifications, research experience, publications etc.. The applications should reach at the address given below within 30 days from the date of advertisement. The envelope should be superscribed by application for the Post of SRF in the DBT sub-project entitled "Functional genomics of water-deficit stress in chickpea'" of "Next Generation Challenge programme on Chickpea Genomics'.

Note: ONLY hard copies of applications sent by post or in person will be considered.

Dr. Debasis Chattopadhyay
Staff Scientist - V
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box NO. 10531,
New Delhi – 110067

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nipgr.res.in/careers/vacancies_latest.php#

Project Assistant post at Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences University of Hyderabad

Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences

University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad (A.P.)

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A Project Assistant position is available immediately at the Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad in DST-FAST TRACK sponsored research project entitled “Expression, purification and crystallography studies of protein kinases from Plasmodium falciparum”.

NAME OF THE POST: Project Assistant

NO. OF POST: One

STIPEND PER MONTH: Rs. 8000/- (Consolidated)

TENURE OF THE POST: Three years

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENT FOR THE POSTS: M. Sc. Life Sciences/ Bioinformatics or M. Tech. Bioinformatics with a minimum of 55% marks.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Practical knowledge of Molecular modelling, simulation studies

A) Applicants should note that the appointments to be made are purely temporary and there is no right for claiming for any regular appointment in the University.

B) Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and no TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview or at the time of joining the post.

C) The applicant should carry all original certificates of the qualifying exam at the time of attending the interview.

Interested candidates may send their applications with Bio-data (including educational qualification, experience, contact address, phone no., E-mail etc.) on or before July 24, 2012 to:

CONTACT:Dr. Insaf Ahmed Qureshi

Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences

University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad (A.P.), India–500046

Phone: +91-40-23134588

E-mail: iaqsl@uohyd.ernet.in ; insafqureshi@gmail.com

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.uohyd.ac.in/images/recruitment/project_assistant_090712.pdf

Walk-in for Research Associate & SRF posts at Directorate of Oilseeds Research

DIRECTORATE OF OILSEEDS RESEARCH

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

RAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD-500 030

WALK IN INTERVIEW

Walk in Interview has been fixed on 18th July, 2012 at 10.00 AM at Directorate of Oilseeds Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030 to fill up the temporary posts of Research Associate and Senior Research Fellows under two projects: i) NFBSFARA funded project “Deciphering molecular mechanism of induction of biotic stress tolerance by Trichoderma spp. in castor (Ricinus communis L.)” and ii) NAIP funded project namely “Study of the effect of abiotic stresses on the natural enemies of  crop pests, Trichogramma, Chrysoperla, Trichoderma and Pseudomonas and mechanism of tolerance to these stresses. The requirement and other terms and conditions for the project posts are as under:

NAME OF THE PROJECT: i) NFBSFARA funded project  “Deciphering molecular mechanism of  induction of biotic stress tolerance by Trichoderma spp. in castor (Ricinus communis L.)”

NAME AND NUMBER OF POST: Research Associate - One

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Ph.D. Degree in Plant Pathology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Bi ochemistry/Microbiology/Genetics/Life Sciences. OR M.Sc Degree in Plant Pathology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/  Microbiology/Life Sciences with at least twoyears of research work experience in molecular biology, biotechnology and microbiology techniques as evidenced from fellowship/ Associateship / Training/ other engagement.

 DESIRABLE: Published research papers will be desirable

Experience in qPCR micro array analysis, gene expression studies, cloning  and other basic molecular biology and microbiology techniques.

 EMOLUMENTS:  Rs.23000/- pm plus HRA for Master Degree Holders & Rs.24000/- pm plus HRA for Doctoral  DegreeHolders.

NAME OF THE PROJECT: : i) NFBSFARA funded project  “Deciphering molecular mechanism of  induction of biotic stress tolerance by Trichoderma spp. in castor (Ricinus communis L.)”

NAME AND NUMBER OF POST: Senior Research Fellow - One

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Must have finished M Sc. Degree in Plant Pathology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Bi ochemistry/Microbiology/ Life Sciences with research work experience in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology & Microbiology techniques.

 DESIRABLE: Working experience with Trichoderma spp. Induced systemic resistance.

 EMOLUMENTS: Rs.16000/- pm plus HRA for 1^st & 2nd year & Rs.18000/-  pm plus HRA for 3^rd year

NAME OF THE PROJECT: NAIP funded project namely “Study of the effect of abiotic stresses on the natural enemies of crop pests, Trichogramma, Chrysoperla, Trichoderma, Pseudomonas and mechanism of tolerance to these stresses).

NAME AND NUMBER OF POST: Senior Research  Fellows-Two

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :M.Sc. (Biotechnology/Plant  Pathology/Agricultural.Entomology/ Microbiology)

DESIRABLE: 2-3 years experience in  bacterial and fungal culturing and  maintenance, RT-CR, cloning and transformation, basic bioinformatics,  microarray and proteomics  analysis is preferred

 EMOLUMENTS: Rs.16000/- pm plus HRA for 1^st & 2nd year & Rs.18000/-  pm plusHRA for 3^rd year

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. The age limit for Research Associates/Senior Research Fellows as under:-

2. For Research Associates: 40 years for men and 45 years for women/ For Senior Research Fellow : 35 years for men and 40 years for women (Relaxation in age as per Govt. norms).

3. The applicant must bring with them Original Certificates and a brief bio-data with a set of Xerox copies of certificates.

4. The above positions are purely temporary basis and are coterminous with the projects.

5. The initial offer will be for a period of six months at the first instance, extendable up the end of the project subject to satisfactory performance.

6. No TA and DA will be paid to attend the interview.

7. If the number of candidates meeting the job requirement exceeds 15 there will be a preliminary written examination for screening purpose and only the qualifying candidates will be considered for the interview.

8. The Project Director’s decision will be final and binding in all aspects.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.dor-icar.org.in/media/docs/interview.pdf

Winter school on “Molecular breeding approaches for genetic enhancement in oilseed crops”

Winter school on “Molecular breeding approaches for genetic enhancement in oilseed crops”

Introduction

India is one of the major oilseed producing countries and is the fourth largest vegetable oil economy in the World. Traditionally, edible and non-edible oils are used for variety of purposes including food, energy and medicine in India. Concerted breeding efforts have lead to the development of improved cultivars, which have substantially increased the production in the country. However, India still imports about 50% of domestic requirement of vegetable oils. The area under cultivation of the oilseed crops is also declining due to low productivity, which is caused by a myriad of factors such as under-exploitation of yield potential and susceptibility to biotic/abiotic stresses. Therefore, realizing a breakthrough in the productivity of these crops is the immediate challenge faced by the breeders currently. Application of innovative breeding tools such as molecular markers in breeding programmes would help to address this challenge more effectively. The use of molecular marker technology, in improving the efficiency of classical breeding and designing superior cultivars with greater speed, precision and value, has been well demonstrated in major crops.

Since the advent of RFLPs in 1980s, the technology has undergone a major change during the last three decades. Developments in genome sequencing technologies and bioinformatics have made it possible to sequence crop genomes instantly with extraordinarily greater speed and cheaper cost, to discover a large number of robust DNA markers (SSRs/SNPs) and to develop high resolution genetic linkage maps, which have eventually led to discovery of several agronomically useful genes in crop plants. Pyramiding of desirable genes through MAS has now become a practice in crop breeding. New and efficient genotyping systems are also constantly emerging, which make application of MAS in large-scale breeding programmes more affordable.

Application of molecular markers in breeding of oil seed crops has started emerging but in a very limited scale. Considerable efforts have been made to develop genomic resources in oilseed crops such as rapeseed/Indian mustard, groundnut, soybean, sunflower and safflower. Castor genome has been sequenced. These developments provide new opportunities to establish molecular breeding programmes in this group of crops. It is widely recognized that there is a need to train breeders or researchers engaged in breeding of these crops on the basic knowledge and techniques of molecular markers and genomics in order to better integrate molecular markers in the breeding process. Hence, the winter school on “Molecular breeding approaches for genetic enhancement in oilseed crops” is being organized at the Directorate of Oilseeds Research (DOR), Hyderabad.

Course content

The training course will consist of both theory and practical sessions. The major topics to be covered include: Molecular marker systems in plant breeding; High-throughput genotyping technologies; Genome mapping and QTL analysis; Map based cloning of genes/QTLs; Phenomics for QTL/gene discovery; Functional genomics approaches for candidate gene discovery; Methods and applications of TILLING and Eco-TILLING; Association mapping and allele mining; Strategies of MAS in crop breeding; Gene pyramiding in crop plants; Marker-assisted recurrent selection for population improvement; Genome-wide selection in plant breeding-concepts and applications; Use of markers in germplasm characterization and gene

bank management; DNA markers for cultivar fingerprinting and genetic seed purity testing; Bioinformatics in molecular breeding; Molecular breeding of oil seed crops – perspectives from seed and processing industry; Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) issues in molecular breeding; Molecular breeding through transgenic technology; Development and deployment of transgenic oilseed crops; Biosafety regulation and procedural requirement for evaluation of transgenics. Hands-on training will be on genotyping methods using SSR and SNP markers, handling of bioinformatics related to genome database for marker discovery, primer designing and validation, analysis of genetic diversity, population structure, kinship and linkage disequilibrium, association mapping and allele mining, construction of linkage maps and QTL analysis.

Target group

The training course will be suitable for crop researchers from ICAR institutes/State AUs/CAU/Agricultural faculty of AMU, BHU, Vishwa Bharti and Nagaland university in the cadre of Assistant Professors or equivalent and above.

Course duration

The duration of the training course will be 21 days from December 01-21, 2012. The sessions will start daily from 9:30 AM and will continue till late evening

Venue and other details

The pogramme will be conducted mainly at DOR. The program is residential and participants are required to stay at DOR campus, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. Accommodation will be provided on twin-share basis at the Guest House/Hostel within DOR campus. Candidates should bring Permission & Relieving Letter from the respective Institute. Selected participants will be paid travel fare to and fro for journey by first class or AC II class train fare as per their entitlement only or bus or other means of transport in vogue as the case may be. Actual TA will be paid on production of a certificate by the participants. Food & Accommodation will be provided by the organizers. No DA is admissible to the participants.

DOR is located at the Acharya Agricultural University (ANGRAU) Campus at Rajendranagar on the Himayatsagar Road. It is located at an approximate distance of 15 Kms from Rajiv Gandhi (Hyderabad) International Airport, 17 Km from Nampally or Kacheguda Railway Stations, 23 Km from Secunderabad Railway Station and 15 Km from Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station and can be reached by local bus 94H, 94R, 95R and 95L) or taxi or auto rickshaw.

Last date for nomination

The duly filled in nomination form forwarded through proper channel must reach Dr. M. Sujatha, Course Director, with a copy marked to the Project Director, Directorate of Oilseeds Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030 on or before October 1, 2012. The nomination form can be downloaded from the website www.dor-icar.org.in and sent in advance through e-mail to: sujatador@gmail.com. There is a provision for 25 participants and the selection would be based on the suitability of the applicant as assessed by the selection committee. Announcement of the

final selection will be intimated individually by October 15, 2012 through e-mail/regular mail. The selected list of participants will also be displayed in DOR website.

Contact details

Dr. M. Sujatha

Principal Scientist & Course Director

Directorate of Oilseeds Research

Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030

Phone: 040-24015344

Fax: 040-24017969

Mobile: 9440880335

E-mail: sujatador@gmail.com  

Course Co-ordinators

Dr. V. Dinesh Kumar

Principal Scientist (Biotechnology)

Phone: 040-24015344

Fax: 040-24017969

Mobile: 9440366614

E-mail: dineshkumarv@yahoo.com  

Dr. S. Senthilvel

Senior Scientist (Plant Breeding)

Phone: 040-24015344

Fax: 040-24017969

Mobile: 9493869114

E-mail: senasenthil@yahoo.com  

Dr. P. Kadirvel

Senior Scientist (Genetics)

Phone: 040-24015344

Fax: 040-24017969

Mobile: 9908509580

E-mail: kadirvelp@yahoo.com  

Dr. Sujatha, T.P.

Scientist (Biotechnology)

Phone: 040-24015344

Fax: 040-24017969

Mobile: 9701181469

E-mail: hiisuj1@gmail.com

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.dor-icar.org.in/media/docs/winter-school-dec-2012.pdf

Walk-in for Research associate post at Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kerala

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SPICES RESEARCH

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

Marikunnu P.O., Kozhikode – 673 012, Kerala

WALK IN TEST / INTERVIEW

Online applications are invited for the selection of one Research Associate & one Junior Research Fellow under the time bound project “Distributed Information Sub centre - DISC” as per the details indicated below:

1. Name of the Project : “Distributed Information Sub centre – DISC”

NAME OF THE POST: Research Associate

NO. OF POSTS: One

QUALIFICATIONS: a)Essential: Doctorate degree in Bioinformatics or Doctorate degree in Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Biochemistry with expertise in Bioinformatics as evidenced by publications.

B) DESIRABLE: Minimum one year experience in a reputed research institute or university, Computer

programming skills in Python/Perl/Java.

FELLOWSHIP: Rs.22,000/-p.m (Consolidated)+HRA

UPPER AGE LIMIT: 40 years for Men & 45 years for Women as on date of Interview (Upper Age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms

(at present 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC)

DURATION OF PROJECT: 31st March, 2013 or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

2. NAME OF THE POST: Junior Research Fellow

NO. OF POSTS: One

QUALIFICATIONS: a)ESSENTIAL: Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications

b) DESIRABLE: One year Experience in Database development (PHP-MySQL/Java)/Bioinformatics

FELLOWSHIP: Rs.12,000/-p.m (Consolidated)+HRA for ( I &II Year)

Rs.14,000/-p.m (Consolidated)+HRA ( from III year)

UPPER AGE LIMIT: 35 years for Men & 40 years for Women as on date of Interview (Upper Age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms (at present 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC)

DURATION OF PROJECT: 31st March, 2013 or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

General Terms and conditions

1. The above position is purely on temporary basis and is co-terminus with the project. There is no provision of re-employment after termination of project. The selected candidates will not have any right for claiming pay scale or absorption against any regular post being vacant on a later date at this Institute.

2. Closing date of online applications will be on 20-07-2012 at 4-30 PM. Online applications will be screened and eligible candidates will be informed by post/e-mail to appear for a written test cum interview on a date to be intimated later.

3. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Interview.

4. Candidates who secure the minimum marks prescribed by the Institute in written test only will be eligible for calling for the interview. The number of candidates to be called for the interview will be decided by the Director of the Institute.

5. The Director, IISR reserves the right to fix criteria and short-list the candidates for Test/Interview, after due screening of applications.

6. If needed., candidates may have to stay one more day for the interview.

7. The decision of Director, IISR would be final and binding in all aspects.

8. Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidate.

Note: All relevant certificates (in original) and bio data,

No objection certificate in case he/she is employed elsewhere and Experience certificate

in original (if any) need to be produced at the time of interview

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.spices.res.in/pdf/DISCfinal.pdf

Walk-in for SRF at Division of Genetics, IARI, New Delhi

Division of Genetics

Indian agricultural Research Institute New Delhi -110012

WALK-IN INTERVIEW FOR THE POST OF SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

NAME OF THE PI AND THE PROJECTS: Dr. Akshay Talukdar, Senior Scientist, IARI, New Delhi- 110012

1. “Marker assisted selection for development of kunitz trypsin inhibitor free soybean varieties”

2. Molecular mapping and construction of linkage map for YMV resistance in soybean (G max L. Merr.)

NAME OF THE POST: Senior Research Fellow

NO. OF POST: Two

EMOLUMENTS (FIXED P.M.) :16,000/ plus 30% HRA (For candidate NET/GATE qualified)

Or

12,000/- plus 30% HRA (for candidate without NET/GATE )

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL: Master’s Degree in Plant Breeding / Genetics / Biotechnology/ Life sciences with specialization in plant breeding/ biotechnology as a subject.

NET/GATE qualified candidates will be given preferences.

DESIRABLE: Research experience in plant molecular biology/breeding and knowledge of computer applications.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Age limit: Not more than 35 years on the date of interview. Age relaxation of five years for SC/ST & women and three years for OBC candidates.

(i) The posts are purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis initially for a period of one year, which may be extended periodically subject to performance till the termination of the project.

(ii) The candidate shall not claim regular appointment at this Institute, as the post is co-terminus with the project.

(iii) The interview of eligible candidates will begin at 9:30 A.M. on 27th July, 2012 in the chamber of Head, Division of Genetics, IARI, New Delhi 110012.

(iv) The candidates will have to bring a copy of bio-data (Format given below), original certificates, and self attested photocopies of all the required certificates from matriculation (10th standard) onwards, and copy of recent passport size photograph. The original or provisional certificate of award of M.Sc. degree is essentially to be brought while attending the interview. The candidate who has appeared for final semester of M.Sc. and result is awaited is not eligible to attend the interview.

(vii) Only the candidates having essential qualifications would be entertained for the interview.

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

 (viii) Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification or termination.

(x) Candidate whose near/distant relative(s) is an employee of the ICAR/IARI, has to declare it and communicate this office as per format given below. Such declaration must reach the Division of Genetics, IARI, New Delhi-110012 by post or through e-mail: atalukdar@iari.res.in on or before 25rd July, 2012. If communicated or declared on the date of interview, candidate will not be interviewed. Candidates having no near/ distant relative(s) working at ICAR/ IARI will furnish a declaration (format given below) on the date of interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLESE REFER http://iari.res.in/files/Gen-SRF-12072012-20120712-101752.pdf