Research Assistant position at Africa Rice Center

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POST: Research Assistant for Weed Science

Ref: GSS/22/RD/September/2011

The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice, ex‐WARDA) seeks a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Research Assistant for Weed Science at the General Support Staff (GSS) level at its regional East and Southern Africa station, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania).

About AfricaRice

The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is an association of 24 African member states and one of the 15 international Centers supported by the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR). The Center’s mission is to contribute to poverty alleviation and food security in Africa, through research, development and partnership activities aimed at increasing the productivity and profitability of the rice sector in ways that ensure the sustainability of the farming environment. AfricaRice is temporarily headquartered in Cotonou, Benin.

POSITION: Research Assistant for Weed Science

CATEGORY: GSS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Under the direct supervision of the Weed Scientist, the successful candidate will be in charge of the following tasks:

·         Support the program agenda related to Weed Science, including monitoring and backstopping of projects and research activities in different countries

·         Preparation of seminar and conference presentations, organization of workshops and meetings and drafting minutes, reports and scientific papers

·         Backstopping of students and NARS collaborators

·         Provide substantive support in the preparation, editing and proofreading of documents, research papers and proposals

·         Implement and monitor weed research activities

·         Coordinate and provide feedback on program implementation with other units

·         Undertake any other duties as required by the center

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have:

• An MSc. degree in agricultural sciences (preferably in weed sciences, botany or agronomy)
• Experience in design and implementation of experimental research, farmer surveys or farmer participatory approaches
• Proven knowledge and experience in integrated crop management or weed science.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis of research data and experience in working with statistical software packages (such as Genstat)
• Ability to work under pressure, and to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment requiring good interpersonal and communication skills
• Capacity to conduct independent work and produce reliable results
• A high degree of professional motivation, flexibility, initiative, drive, reliability and willingness to learn and develop new skills

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Candidates should send an application (including date of availability and a statement of any special qualifications for the position) and an up‐to‐date curriculum vitae with the names and addresses (including telephone / fax / e‐mail) of three referees to:

Human Resources Department, AfricaRice

01 BP 2031 Cotonou, Benin

F: + (229) 21 35 05 56; T: (229) 21 35 01 88

Email: africarice‐hr@cgiar.org

Applications will be considered up to October, 14 2011 or until the position is filled. AfricaRice believes that staff diversity promotes excellence in its operations, and encourages applications from women and developing country professionals.

AfricaRice thanks all applicants but only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.africarice.org/

Walk-in for JRF position at IIT, Kharagpur





INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KHARAGPUR

POST: Junior Research Fellow

PROJECT: Bioprospecting of Antarctic flora: screening of novel genes and healthcare molecules (SNH)

REFERENCE NUMBER:  IIT/SRIC/R/SNH/2011/196 DATED 28th September, 2011

NATURE OF POST: Temporary Position(s)

DATE & TIME OF INTERVIEW: 12/10/2011 at 11-30 AM

VENUE: Office of the Head, Dept. of Biotechnology

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

CONSOLIDATED COMPENSATION: Upto Rs. 16,000/- p.m. (depending qualification and experience)

COORDINATOR / PI: Prof. Satyahari Dey, Dept. of Biotechnology

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: First class M. Sc. in Botany/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biophysics. 

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Candidate should send prior intimation with their CV to the email ID sdey@hijli.iitkgp.ernet.in within 11.10.2011 with a subject heading “Walk in interview for JRF ” 

LAST DATE:  12 Oct 2011

APPLICATION FEE: Rs. Nil/-

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/sric_job_details.php?serial=2006

RA/SRF position at CAZRI, Jodhpur

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

CENTRAL ARID ZONE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AREA, JODHPUR 342 003

No. F.Nano-Technology/Project/2008-Adm.I/370 Dated: 30.9.2011

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

NAME OF PROJECT: Identification and Quantification of Phosphatase Hydro le Organic P Sources for Plant Nutrition and Refinement of a Non-destructive Technique for Phosphatase Estimation

1.      NAME OF POST: Research Associate (RA)

NO. OF POST: 1 (One)

PLACE OF POSTING: CAZRI, Jodhpur

EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 23,000 + 20% HRA (for M. Sc.)

Rs. 24,000 + 20% HRA (for Ph. D.)

QUALIFICATION: M. Sc./Ph. D. degrees in Soil Science/Chemistry with knowledge in computer data processing and presentation.

Duration and other conditions: Upto 21 March 2014 (purely temporary)

AGE LIMIT: 40 years for Men & 45 years for Women on date of walk-in-interview

(Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC, as per rules).

NAME OF PROJECT: Nano-technology for Enhanced Utilization of Native - Phosphorus by Plants and Higher Moisture Retention in Arid Soils

1.      NAME OF POST: Research Associate (RA)

NO. OF POST: 1 (One)

PLACE OF POSTING: CAZRI, Jodhpur

EMOLUMENTS :Rs. 23,000 + 20% HRA (for M. Sc.)

Rs. 24,000 + 20% HRA (for Ph. D.)

QUALIFICATION: M. Sc./Ph. D. degrees in Chemistry/Soil Science/ Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Nanotechnology with knowledge in computer data processing and presentation.

AGE LIMIT: 40 years for Men & 45 years for Women on date of walk-in-interview (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC, as per rules).

2.      NAME OF POST: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

NO. OF POST: 1 (One)

PLACE OF POSTING: CAZRI, Jodhpur

EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 16,000 + 20% HRA (for Ist & IInd year)

Rs. 18,000 + 20% HRA (for IIIrd year onwards)

QUALIFICATION: M. Sc. in Plant Physiology/Botany with specialization in Plant Physiology/Plant Biochemistry

DURATION AND OTHER CONDITIONS: Upto 31 March 2012 (purely temporary)

AGE LIMIT:35 years for Men & 40 years for Women on date of walk-in-interview (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC, as per rules).

The Candidates fulfilling the qualification for the above positions are invited to appear for a Walk-In Interview on 21.10.2011 at 10:30 A.M. to be held at the office of National Fellow, Central Arid Zone Research institute, Light Industrial Area, Jodhpur 342003 (Raj.). The candidate should bring the following documents along with bio-data on plain paper duly signed and pasted with a recent passport size photograph on it. (i) Original certificate of educational qualifications and attested copies (ii) Two testimonials of Character from two responsible gazetted officers (iii) relevant publications (iv) a brief of research work during post graduations (v) No objection certificate from the employer in case of employment elsewhere (vi) Experience certificate in original, if any.

The above positions are purely temporary and are co-terminus with the project. The service of the selected candidates will stand terminated automatically after the expiry of the project or completion of period mentioned in the offer of appointment, whichever is earlier. He/she will not have any right to claim for regularization or absorption whatsoever in regular vacancies of the Institute/ICAR. TA/DA will not be admissible for attending the interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.cazri.res.in/jobs/rcms.pdf

Assistant position at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

School of Arts & Aesthetics,

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi- 110067

Applications are invited for the following purely temporary position at School of Arts & Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

POSITION:   One Library Assistant (Salary Rs. 12,500.00 fixed pm)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:  Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce with Degree/Diploma/ Certificate in Library Science.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:  (i) Working experience in an Academic Library.

                                           (ii) Knowledge of Library Automation activities.

TENURE: The position is purely temporary, renewable every semester based on satisfactory performance. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted till 12th October, 2011. 

Application along with the copy of biodata should reach to Dr. Parul Dave Mukherji, Dean, School of Arts & Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University. New Delhi- 110067.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER  http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/currentjobs.htm

XXVII Certificate Course in Wildlife Management

XXVII Certificate Course in Wildlife Management

Wildlife Institute is an internationally acclaimed autonomous institution under the Ministry of  Environment & Forests, Government of India. Capacity building has always been seen as a means of empowerment for strengthening conservation of biological diversity. Accordingly, to provide a foundation of basic concepts of wildlife science and to impart appropriate knowledge on wildlife conservation issues and challenges, a 3-month Certificate Course in Wildlife Management beginning 1st November is being organized.

The course offers opportunities of interaction with peers, experience sharing with Protected Area managers and practical learning. It involves visit to various protected areas for field exposure and interactive classroom teaching. The course covers subjects ranging from introduction to wildlife species and habitats, population ecology and management, wildlife health, human dimensions and application of tools and techniques in population estimation and monitoring of wild animal.

The course is open to Indian and Foreign nationals below the age of 40 years.

ELIGIBILITY: Indian and Foreign nationals having Graduate Degree in Biological Sciences/Forestry/Environmental Science are eligible to apply.

 COURSE FEE: Rs. 1,68,000 for Indian nationals and US $ 3,625 for foreign nationals. It includes boarding and lodging, field gear and equipment for the entire duration of the course.

The last date for submitting the applications is October 15, 2011.

For further details, please contact

Dr. Gautam Talukdar, Course Director, Certificate Course in Wildlife management, Wildlife Institute of India,Post Box 18, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248 001, Uttarakhand, India

Tel: +91 135 2640111-115, Ext. 255(O); Fax: +91 135 2640117

Email: gautam@wii.gov.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER www.wii.gov.in

National Conference on "Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization and ‘Wild Reflections’ – Nature Photography Competition"

National Conference

on

Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization and ‘Wild Reflections’ – Nature Photography Competition

Department of Biodiversity, M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College, Karve Road, Pune 4 announces a ‘National Conference on Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization’.

PRE CONFERENCE

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

THEMES

·         Unique Landscapes

·         Endangered species

·         Rare sightings in the wild

·         Animal behavior

·         Patterns in Nature

·         Disturbances in nature

DATE OF COMPETITION: 28 and 29 January 2012

ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATION:

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS:

THEMES:

·         Biodiversity Assessment (Genetic diversity, Habitat diversity, Species diversity – plants, animals, microbial, Unique ecosystems, Fresh water/marine ecosystems, Under-explored taxa)

·         Ecosystem Functions (Climate change, Phenology, Plant–animal interactions, Pollination)

·         Bioprospecting and Utilization (Medicinal plants, Agrobiodiversity and Livestock Diversity, Domestication)

·         Landscape Ecology (RS-GIS application in Biodiversity studies, Impact assessment, Eco-restoration)

·         In-situ, Ex-situ conservation models

·         Community Participation in Conservation (Access-Benefit Sharing, Community conservation models, Biodiversity Legislation)

Special session on ‘Role of Corporates in Conservation’.

LAST DATE OF ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: 30.11. 2011

LAST DATE OF PHOTO SUBMISSION: 15.12.2011

BEST ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATION WILL BE AWARDED

REGISTRATION FEE (For conference)

	Before 15.1.2012	After 15.1.2012
Professionals	Rs 3000/-	Rs 3500/-
NGOs/Academicians	Rs 2000/-	Rs 2500/-
Research students	Rs 1000/-	Rs 1200/-
Students(PG/UG)	Rs 500/-	Rs 700/-

 Chairman: Prof. Madhav Gadgil

Convener: Dr Shrikant Gupta

Contact: biodiversityconference2012@gmail.com, www.mesbiodiversity.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.mesbiodiversity.in/images/biodiversityconference.png

Winter school on " Advancecs in reproductive technologies to augment fertility in farm animals" at IVRI

INDIAN VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

TITLE OF TRAINING: Advancecs in reproductive technologies to augment fertility in farm animals

TRAINING DETAILS:  Winter School "Advancecs in reproductive technologies to augment fertility in farm animals.

DATE OF COMMENCEMENT (MM/DD/YYYY) : 01/11/2011

DURATION: 21 Days

TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR: Dr. S. K. Agarwal

SPONSORING AGENCY: ICAR

CONTACT DETAILS: Dr. S.K. Agarwal, Principal Scientist and Head, Animal Biotechnology Division, IVRI

0581-2300697(O),0581-2303284 (Fax), skadr@rediffmail.com

 FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://ivri.nic.in/UpTraining.aspx