Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Project fellow vacancy at Pondicherry University(Last Date: 5.9.2011)

Recruitment of Project fellow in UGC funded research project in the Dept of Ecology and Environmental Sciences


Application on plain paper are invited from eligible candidates with detailed biodata supported
by duly attested copies of certificates for the following temporary research positions in a UGC
supported research project. Short listed applications will be invited before a selection
committee for interview at Pondicherry University. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the
interview.

TITLE: “DEVELOPMENT OF PILOT SCALE PHOTOCATALYTIC REACTORS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT”

DURATION OF THE PROJECT: Three years

POSITION AVAILABLE: Project Fellow

POST: 1

QUALIFICATIONS: M. Sc in Environmental Sciences  (NET qualification / Research
experience preferable)

STIPEND: Rs 8000/pm consolidated

LAST DATE: 05/09/2011


Address for sending the application:
Dr. Suja P. Devipriya
Assistant Professor
Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Pondicherry University
R.V Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry- 605 014
Phone: 0413-2655179
e-mail: devipriyasuja@gmail.com

JRF Walk-in at ACTREC, Mumbai(24.8.2011)

TATA MEMORIAL CENTRE
ADVANCED CENTRE FOR TREATMENT, RESEARCH AND
EDUCATION IN CANCER
kharghar, Navi Mumbai- 410 210



ACTREC/Advt-47/2011 Date : 18/08/2011



Walk-IN-INTERVIEW

POST:JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

PROJECT TITLE:  “Evaluation of Axillary nodes by fluroscein and Raman spectroscopy in women with operable breast cancer ”

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Fresh M.Sc. in Bio-physics / Biotechnology/
Engineering. Preferences to be given to a person with some experience in
Raman spectroscopy and clinical experimentation preferably with knowledge
about breast pathology to collect samples.

CONSOLIDATED SALARY: Rs.12,000/- P.M.

PERIOD: One year

DATE OF INTERVIEW: 24.08.2011 at 2.30 p.m.
PLACE OF INTERVIEW: Meeting Room 3rd Floor, Khanolkar Shodhika,
ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

Reporting Time: 2.00 p.m.10.30

RCB-Young Investigator Awards (Last Date: 9.9.2011)

RCB-Young Investigator Awards
The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is a newly established institution of education, training & research in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India under an agreement with UNESCO.


RCB-Young Investigator Awards are designed to identify and nurture outstanding young scientists with innovative ideas and desirous of pursuing research in frontier areas of biotechnology related (but not limited) to structural, systems and synthetic biology, nano science & technology, cellular and molecular biology, disease biology, and data-intensive discovery research, under the mentorship of senior faculty at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology.

AGE LIMIT: Young scientists (below the age of 35) having PhD degree (or likely to complete in next 3 months) in any discipline of natural sciences are eligible to apply.

DURATION: The award shall be initially for the duration of three years, subject to annual review. It may be further extended for additional two years, based on a review by a committee of experts.

STIPEND: The award carries a consolidated stipend of Rs. 40,000/-per month. The awardee shall not be entitled to draw any other fellowship or salary.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates may submit their application by filling the application form available on the website (www.rcb.res.in) to email id: registrar@rcb.res.in. Copy of the application should be sent by registered post to The Registrar, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, 180 Udyog Vihar Phase 1, Gurgaon-122016. Haryana, India so as to reach by 9th Sep, 2011 (Date extended).

Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview for the final selection.

Note:- Last date of receiving applications has been extended to 9th Sep, 2011

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.rcb.res.in/

Post Doctoral Research Associates Vacancy at SN Bose National Center for Basic Sciences

S. N. BOSE NATIONAL CENTER FOR BASIC SCIENCES
BLOCK JD, SECTOR III,SALT LAKE, KOLKATA 700098
Advertisement for Post Doctoral Research Associates (PDRAs)

ABOUT THE CENTRE
The Centre has four departments – the Department of Theoretical Sciences (QFT, Classical and Q Gravity, Black Holes, Equilibrium and Non-equilibrium Statistical Physics, Mathematical Physics),  Department of Material Sciences (Experimental Material Science and Computation Material Science, Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Nanoscience), Department of Chemical, Biological and Macromolecular Sciences (Physical Chemistry, Biophysics, Chemical Physics, Spectroscopy, Mesoscopic Physics, Environment Chemistry), Department of Astrophysics and Cosmology  Astrophysical Black Hole, Astrochemistry, Cosmology, Ionospheric Physics). In addition, it has two research units, UNAST and AMRU.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATES
The Centre is looking for persons possessing Doctorate (PhD degree)(including those who recently submitted thesis or are about to submit thesis in next 3 months) for appointment as a PDRA in the Centre. In case a candidate who has submitted thesis is selected for PDRA, the evidence of Ph. D. degree obtained has to be submitted to the Centre within one year of joining.

The applicant prior to PhD should have a first class, in B.Sc. and M. Sc or equivalent examinations.

An applicant who has a recent PhD/submitted/about to submit thesis, must have at least three (3) publications in refereed journal of impact factor preferably greater than one (1) when the application is made.

For candidates who are having post doctoral experience, the minimum number of publication should be five (5) in refereed journal of impact factor preferably greater than one (1). The selected candidates will be strongly engaged to work independently. However, a member of the faculty will act as a mentor.

AGE LIMIT
The upper age limit for award of PDRA shall be 35 years. The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years in the case of applicants belonging to scheduled caste/tribes, women,  physically handicapped and OBC candidates.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications in plain paper with complete CV supported by all relevant documents pertaining to academic qualifications, a short statement of research interest and at
least two (2) letters of reference can be sent by the applicant at postdocapply@bose.res.in. For applicants who are having post-doctoral experience should give names of at least three (3) references one of whom should be thesis supervisor and the other the supervisor of the first assignment.

The soft-copy should be followed by a hard copy.

SELECTION PROCEDURE


The screening of applications for PDRA will be done twice a year in January and July. The selection would be through assessment of academic achievements of the candidate  and by interview by a Selection Committees constituted for the purpose.
 Second class AC rail fare is admissible to those applicants who are called for interview. The validity of the offer of award shall be six months from the date mentioned in the award letter. The  recommendation of the Selection Committee as approved by the Director will be final.

EMOLUMENTS
The emoluments for PDRAs will be as per norms of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India in the category of Research Associate -I, Research
Associate –II and Research Associate-III and HRA as per Government of India rules
as per table below:
Category Revised Consolidated Emoluments per month(in Rs.)

Research Associate -I Rs. 22,000 + 30% HRA
Research Associate –II Rs. 23,000 + 30% HRA
Research Associate-III Rs. 24,000 + 30% HRA

All fresh PhD's or those who have submitted will be placed as Research Associate -I. PDRA will be entitled to a contingency grant which will be fixed year to year basis. The contingency grant will be used for research purpose and research related domestic
travel.

TENURE
Associateship will be tenable initially for a period of one year. It may be extended further for a period of one year based on satisfactory progress as assessed by a Committee.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://bose.res.in/notices/pdra.pdf

Competition for selection of Science communicator of India-20l2

Competition for selection of Science communicator of India-20l2


General president of Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, has announced a theme on "Science and technology for inclusive innovation" for the SCIENCECOMMUNICATOR competition of 99th Indian Science Congress to be held at KIIT University, Bhuvaneshwar in January 3-7,2012.


Competition will be carried out in two categories, i.e. 1. Oral presentation and 2. Poster presentations on the theme mentioned above. The very basic motto of the competition is to convey the new innovations in any scientific field to a common person of the country considering its utility to society and importance at national and international level. In other words, it should be fit in lab to land technology transfer phenomenon.

Student will have born the expenditure incurred on preparation of presentations.
For poster presentation, only space will be provided by the host. Every competitor will have to pay will Rs. 50 as registration fee.
For every candidate 30 minutes will be given for presentation and soft copy of the presentation will have to deposit a day earlier to the under signed person to avoid any complications during presentation. The candidates who compete through poster presentation, have to paste their poster on provided hard board a day earlier and have to deposit their presentations in soft copy to the undersigned person.

Interested Science students may apply for this competition through their Head of the department on enclosed application form on or before 15th September, 2011. The competition will be held on 20th September, 2011 in the auditorium of Department of Zoology at 2.00pm.


 For detailed information student can contact on following address;
Prof. Y K Khillare,
Department of Zoology
Dr. Babsaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Aurangabad
Phone. 2401962, 2400217
E-mail.ykkhillare@rediffmail.com
Web site: www.bamu.net
www.ykkhillare.com
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Monday, August 22, 2011

Research Associate Vacancy at IMTECH, Chandigarh

INSTITUTE OF MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Sector 39-A, Chandigarh – 160 036
(Web add: http://imtech .res.in
http://imtech.res.in/post)

ADVERTISEMENT NO. 15/2011


SPONSORING AGENCY: DBT
PROJECT TITLE: “Defining the regulatory role for Runx–dentritic cell activation” as per details given below. 
DURATION: Maximum period of one year from the date of interview

1.      Research Associate -  (01 position)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Ph.D. in Bio-Chemistry/Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/Immunology.

DESIRABLE: Practical research experience in the areas mentioned above.

STIPEND:                 - Rs. 22,000/-plus HRA 20%
AGE LIMIT:             - 35 years  as on  26.08.2011

(Relaxation in case of SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/woman will be as per GOI Rules).
      
            The engagement as a Research Associate in the projects is purely on temporary basis maximum for the period of duration of the project.  However, appointment will initially be offered for a period of one year and will be extended yearly basis till the duration of the project depending on the satisfactory performance of the incumbent.  The appointment can be terminated by either side by giving one month’s notice.  Total duration of project assistantship in CSIR Laboratories is maximum of 5 years.  Therefore, if an incumbent switches between the projects, the appointment will terminate on the day he/she completes 05 years as a Research Associate.  Please note that it is not an IMTECH/CSIR appointment and will not confer any right of the incumbent to any claim implicit or explicit or any position. Number of positions may vary.

Such of the candidates who fulfils the eligibility conditions may please                      Walk-In for Interview on 26.08.2011 (Friday) at 09:30 A.M. (Sharp) in the Seminar Hall of this Institute along with complete bio-data duly signed and enclosing photocopies of certificates/testimonials in support of date of birth, qualification/ experience etc. & affixed with latest photograph.  Original Certificates are also to be produced for verification at the time of Interview.  No TA will be paid for attending the interview.

Note: Thesis submitted candidates are not eligible for interview.


"INTERIM ENQUIRY WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED"


Project assistant Vacancies at IITR, Lucknow(Last dAte: 24.8.2011)

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TOXICOLOGY RESEARCH
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
M.G.Marg, P.O.Box No.80, Lucknow
Advt.No2/2011 Dated- 6.7.2011


Last Date for Submission of applications-24.8.2011
The institute is looking for talented young professionals and dynamic personnel for the post of Technical Assistant. Accordingly, the Application on the prescribed forms is invited from Indian Nationals for the following positions:-

Technical Assistant: 14 posts (07 UR, 05 OBC, 01 SC & 01 PH)
Scale of Pay: Rs. 9300-34800/-; Grade Pay Rs.4200/- (PB-2)

Age: Not more than 28 years.

Post 1: 1, 2 & 3 ANIMAL HOUSE (03 posts, 1:1 UNRESERVED, 1:2 Reserved for OBC & 1:3 Reserved for SC)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: - 1st class B.Sc. (Science) with Zoology as one of the subjects with one year full time professional qualification in Zoology from a recognized Institute/Organization or 1st class B.Sc. (Science) with Medical laboratory technology (MLT) with one year full time professional qualification in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Laboratory techniques from a recognized Institute/Organization.
DESIREABLE: Working experience in animal house and quality control.
JOB REQUIREEMNT: Supervision of the animal colonies and collection of animal tissues for laboratory investigation and data collection for quality system.
Post 1:4 TEM/SEM (01 Post unreserved)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1st class B.Sc. (Science) with Zoology, Botany and Chemistry with one year full time professional qualification in Zoology/Botany from a recognized Institute/Organization.
DESIREABLE: Working experience in laboratory techniques including microscopy and histopathology.
JOB REQUIREMENT: To prepare samples for transmission and scanning electron microscopy including equipment maintenance.


Post 1:5, 6 & 7 MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY (03 Posts, 1:5 UNRESERVED 1:6 & 1:7 ARE Reserved for OBC)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1st class B.Sc. (Science) with Zoology, Botany and Chemistry or Biotechnology with one year full time professional qualification in Zoology/Botany /Chemistry /Biotechnology from a recognized Institute/Organization.
DESIREABLE: Working experience in laboratory techniques/cell culture/animal handling.
JOB REQUIREMENT: To assist in molecular toxicological studies.
Post 1:8 R&D Planning (01 POST UNRESERVED + ORTHOPEDICALLY HANDICAPPED )
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1st class B.Sc.(Science) with one year full time professional qualification in Biological/Chemical/Information/Management Sciences from a recognized Institute/Organization.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATION: Experience in preparation and compilation of scientific and technical reports. Working experience in a scientific institution and knowledge of computers (MS-Office) would an added advantage.
JOB REQUIREENT: To coordinate with different scientific groups for collection, collation and preparation of scientific reports/annual plan documents.


Post 1: 9 Business Developments (01 POST RESERVED FOR OBC)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1st class B.Sc. (Science) with one year full time professional qualification in Biological/Chemical/Information/Management Sciences from a recognized Institute/Organization OR 10+2 with Science subjects followed by 1st class Diploma in Biological/Chemical/ Information/ Management Sciences Engineering/Technology of 3 years full time duration (2/2.5 years full time duration in cases of lateral admission after 10+2) or its equivalent.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATION: Experience in marketing of scientific knowledge base/public relations/scientific liaisoning/scientific information dissemination and working experience in a scientific institution with knowledge of computers (MS Office). An exposure to WTO/TRIPS would be an added advantage.
JOB REQUIREENT: To liaise with Government institutions and industries for marketing of scientific knowledge base, public relations and dissemination of scientific information.


Post 1:10 ULTRACENTRIFUGE/TISSUE CULTURE (01 POST UNRESERVED)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1st class B.Sc. (Science) with Zoology, Botany and Chemistry with one year full time professional qualification in Zoology/Botany/ Tissue culture from a recognized Institute/Organization.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATION: Working experience in centrifugation and tissue culture.
JOB REQUIREENT: To carry out ultracentrifugation, handling and maintenance of difference cell lines in tissue culture facility.
Post 1:11 CONFOCAL MICROSCOPY/DROSOPHILA STOCK KEEPING
(01 POST UNRESERVED)
ESSENTAIL QUALIFICATIONS: 1st class B.Sc. (Science) with Zoology, Botany and Chemistry with one year full time professional qualification in Zoology from a recognized Institute/Organization.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATION: Working experience in laboratory techniques and microscopy.
JOB REQUIREMENT: To maintain Drosophila strains and handing Confocal Microscope.
Post 1:12 COMPUTER APPLICATION (01 POST UNRESERVED)
ESSENTAIL QUALIFICATIONS: 10 + 2 with Science subjects followed by 1st class Diploma in Computer Engineering of 3 years full time duration (2/2.5 years full time duration in cases of lateral admission after 10+2) or its equivalent.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATION: Working experience in LAN infrastructure development installation, upgrade and reconfiguration including PCs and servers, knowledge of network hardware technologies (Router, switches, firewalls, UTMs etc.) ability to monitor and troubleshot LAN/WAN, and minor hardware and software issues; working knowledge of database.
JOB REQUIREMENT: To support the ERP implementation team for its successful installation and working and will also be responsible for upkeep of ICT infrastructure including networking for smooth operation of IT services in the institute.


Post 1:13 Statstics (01 POST UNRESERVED)
ESSENTAIL QUALIFICATIONS: 1st class B.Sc. (Science) with one year full time professional qualification in Statistics from a recognized Institute/organization.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATION: Working experience in statistical methodology, experimental design and knowledge of computers, statistical and data processing soft wares.
JOB REQUIREMENT: To assist scientists and technologists of the institute in experimental and field data analysis.
Post 1:14 Analytical Chemistry (01 POST Reserved for OBC)
ESSENTAIL QUALIFICATIONS: 1st class B.Sc. (Science) with Chemistry as one of the subjects in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics group with one year full time professional qualification in analytical Chemistry from a recognized Institute/Organization.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATION: Working experience in analytical Chemistry lab and quality control.
JOB REQUIREMENT: To assist in the processing and analysis of environmental and biological samples for Chemicals/Pollutants.
BENEFITS

1. These posts carry usual allowances i.e. Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport allowance (TA) etc., as admissible to the Central Government employees stationed in Lucknow and as made applicable to CSIR. Council accommodation will be allotted as per priority to be reckoned from the date of joining/availability, in which case HRA will not be admissible.

2. In addition to the emoluments indicated against each category of posts benefits such as Provident Fund, reimbursement of medical expenses, leave travel concession, Conveyance Advance and House Building Advance are available as per rules of CSIR.

3. The selected candidates will be governed by the provisions of the New Pension Scheme as introduced by the GOI and as adopted by CSIR w.e.f. 01.01.2004.

4. Promotional Prospects: CSIR/IITR offer excellent opportunities for career advancement under Flexible Complementing Scheme.


Age limit: The age should not exceed the limit prescribed for each category of post as on 24.8.2011 i.e. the closing date of receipt of the applications. Relaxation of upper age limit for physically handicapped and Ex-servicemen as per rules.

Persons with Disabilities (PWD) is encouraged to apply. However, only those persons having 40% or more disabilities are eligible to be considered for the posts reserved for PWD. The candidates are required to submit the medical certificates in the prescribed form issued by the Competent Medical Authorities for the purpose of employment.

Upper age limit is however, relaxable up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC as per Government orders in force only in those cases where the post is reserved for respective categories.

Age relaxation of 5 years is permissible for those working in CSIR /Govt./Autonomous Bodies/Public Sector Undertaking in accordance with the instructions and orders issued by the Government of India from time to time in this regard.

Relaxation of 5 years will also be permissible to those who had ordinarily been domiciled in the Kashmir division of the State of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1.1.1980 to 31.12.1989 subject to production of certificate from the District Magistrate in the Kashmir Division within whose jurisdiction he/she had ordinarily resided OR from any other authority designated this behalf by the Government of J&K State to the effect that he/she had ordinarily been domiciled in the Kashmir Division of State of J&K during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 by the concerned authority.

Relaxation in age limit, qualification and/or experience may be allowed by competent authority in the case of exceptionally meritorious candidates (both departmental and outsiders).

 An application fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees one hundred only)( No application fee for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates overseas candidates of Indian origin and regular employees of CSIR) is payable separately for each post which should be ONLY in the form of crossed DD payable at Lucknow (valid for a period of at least six months from closing date of receipt of applications) drawn in favour of the Director, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research and payable at Lucknow duly enclosed alogwith the application should reach the Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, M.G. Marg, Lucknow on or before 24.8.2011.

Application once made will not be allowed to be withdrawn and fees once paid will NOT be refunded on any count nor can it be held in reserve for any other recruitment or selection process.


HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should apply on the prescribed format which can be down loaded from the IITR website http://www.iitrindia.org/technical_staff. Prescribed application forms duly signed along with recent passport size photograph, copy of matriculation/SSLC as proof of age/degree/provisional degree certificate copies of mark sheets for all the semesters/years, work experience certificates, testimonials etc. should be sent in a sealed cover super scribed “Application for the post of Technical Post and the area of the post” to the Director, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, M.G. Marg, Post Bag No. 80, Lucknow-226001 and should reach on or before 24.8.2011.

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