Saturday, January 28, 2012

SRF post(biological control agents for management of white grub menace on sugarcane )at IARI, New Delhi

DIVISION OF NEMATOLOGY IARI, NEW DELHI 110012
WALK- IN-INTERVIEW on 22.2.2012 recruitment of SRF
PROJECT TITLE: ‘Demonstration of effective and affordable biological control agents (entomopathogenic nematodes and other bioagents) for the management of white grub menace on sugarcane crop in Western UP’ a DST sponsored ‘Consultancy Project’ in collaboration with NGO- FARMER.
NAME OF PI: Dr. Sharad Mohan, Senior Scientist, (sharad@iari.res.in)
POSITION: SRF (one)
EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 16000/- + 30% HRA per month for I & II year; and 18000/- + 30% HRA from III yr onwards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: M.Sc. Nematology/ Entomology/ Micobiology
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Age limit for SRF is maximum 35 years.
2. The total duration of project is 3 years and the positions are purely temporary on contractual basis and co-terminus with the project. The renewal of yearly contract is subjected to the satisfactory performance of SRF.
3. The biodata with full particulars i.e. qualifications, experience, NOC from the previous employer/experience certificate, publications etc. along with original/attested copies of the certificates must be brought alongwith.
4. The Interview of eligible candidates will be held in the Division of Nematology, IARI, New Delhi on 22.2.2012 at 10.00 A.M.
5. No TA/DA shall be paid to the candidates appearing for the interview.

Project assistant post(purification ad biochemical characterization of thermostable alpha amylase from Geobacillus at University of Pune, Ganeshkhind, Pune

University of Pune
Centre of Advanced Studies in Chemistry
POST: Project Assistant
PROJECT:” A thermostable alpha amylase from Geobacillus sp.: production , purification ad biochemical characterization”
FUNDING AGENCY: 3 years
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: 55% at M.Sc Biochemistry/Life sciences
PAY: Rs 8000/- consolidated
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR:Dr.Sushma G. Sabharwal
Applications may be sent to Investigator-in-Charrge, division of biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Pune, Ganeshkhind, Pune -411007 within 10 days from date of advertisement. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

JRF post(Characterization of Native Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Isolates & Insecticidal Activity Evaluation ) at Entomology division, IARI, New Delhi

Division of Entomology
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi 110012
NAME OF THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND HIS PROJECT: PI: Dr Vinay Kalia
“Characterization of Native Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Isolates and their Evaluation For Insecticidal Activity Towards Agriculturally Important Insect Pests for Development of Biopesticides
NAME OF THE POSITION: JRF for 1st and 2nd year, SRF for 3rd year
NO. OF POSITION: One
EMOLUMENTS (FIXED):Rs. 16000/- +30% HRA for 1st two years and Rs 18,000/-+HRA for  NET/GATE/BET Qualified Otherwise Rs 12000/- +HRA for 1st two years and Rs14,000/- + HRA for 3rd yr
ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION
Essential: M.Sc. in Entomology/ Zoology (with Entomology)/ Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences
Desirable: Experience in Entomology and knowledge of computer
AGE LIMIT: 35 years(Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST/ and women candidate as per govt. guidelines).
The above position is purely temporary. The selected candidates shall not claim for regular appointments at this institute as the positions are co-terminus with respective Project/ Schemes.
Eligible candidates may come for the walk-in-interview on 28th February, 2012 at 10.00 AM-1.00 PM with two copies of their bio-data, two passport size photographs and one set of attested copies of their certificates/marksheets/experience proof.
Venue: Division of Entomology, IARI, New Delhi-12
No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview.

Faculty posts(Energy and environment) at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore


Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
Experimental Physical Chemistry
The Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science has a strong programme in experimental physical chemistry. The profile of our Department can be viewed at http://ipc.iisc.ernet.in/
The Department is planning to recruit one or two young assistant professors, particularly in the following areas
  • Spectroscopy and dynamics
  • Surfaces and interfaces
  • Soft matter including polymer
  • Energy and environment
Candidates with a strong background in experimental physical chemistry with the desire to establish unique experimental facilities for addressing fundamental questions in physical chemistry/chemical physics are particularly welcome.
Kindly fill in the questionnaire (Summary Profile of Faculty Applicant*) and send it along with your complete curriculum vitae, research plan and a statement of teaching philosophy by email to : chairman@ipc.iisc.ernet.in  
At the same time, arrange to have 2 letters of recommendation, from two of your mentors who have guided your research, sent to the chairman@ipc.iisc.ernet.in  
The Chairman,
Department Inorganic and Physical Chemistry,
Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore- 560012. India.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Dr.K.V. Rao Research Award: Young Scientist Award



Young Scientist Awards
The awards are presented to young scientists from various branches of basic sciences every year.The award carries a cash award of Rs. 20,000 and a trophy for the winner and Rs.10,000 cash award and trophies to the runners-up in each category. One Special award in each category is presented to candidates participating from outside the twin cites of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Subject to the recommendation by the panel of judges. The selected candidates receive a cash award of Rs. 10,000 and a trophy.
Dr.K.V.Rao Scientific Society invites Applications for the Annual Research Awards from young research scientists working in the fields of
•Chemistry and AlliedSciences which includes Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry,Geochemistry, Chemical membranes, Marine Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Polymers, etc
•Physics which includes Material Science, Solid State Physics, Nano Technology, Computational Physics, Particle Physics, Laser Optics, etc.
•Biological Sciences which includes Pharmaceutical Sciences, Genetics, Plant Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture, Nutrition, Cellular Biology, Microbiology, etc., and
•Mathematics which includes Algebra, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Complex Analysis, Calculus, Statistics and Probability, etc. Applications are invited from Research Scholars and Doctorates in the following areas:
  1. Chemistry and
      Allied Sciences
  2. Physics
  3. Biological Science and
  4. Mathematics
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate applying for the Research Award
·         Should have completed or be carrying out research work in any of the Universities / Deemed Universities / other Research Institutions situated in the State of Andhra Pradesh or registered in Andhra Pradesh and work any where in India.
·         Should have completed at least one year of Research work after the date of registration.
·         The research paper to be presented for the award should be part of his / her doctoral research work carried out or being carried by the candidate. A certificate from the supervisor to this effect is to be submitted along with the application.
·         Should be under 30 years of age as on 31/12/2010.
Last Date: 20th February 20
·         Application Form
·         Earlier Awardees
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER www.kvrss.com/youngscientistawards.html

Project Assistant post(Fisheries based intergrated farming technology) at GBPUAT, Pantnagar

G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
No.684, Date:23.1.2012
PROJECT: Standardization of Fisheries based intergrated farming technology in Socio-economic condition of hill farmers
FUNDING AGENCY: NABARD
POST: Project assistant
QUALIFICATION: Master Degree in fisheries/Agricultural or Biological Sciences  
MONTHLY EMOLUMENTS: Rs 8000/-
PLACE OF WORK: KVK, Lohaghat
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATON: 13.2.2012
DATE OF INTERVIEW: 11:00 a.m  on 15.2.2012
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

Walk-in interview for JRF & Project Assistant posts at TBGRI

No. JNTBGRI/PCC/         /A131/2012           Date: 25.01.2012
Notification for the selection of Project Staff
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the selection of Junior Research Fellow (one) and Project Assistant (one) in the project entitled Database on foliicolous fungal flora of Andaman Islands  (A 131). Details are given below:
Position & Vacancy
Educational Qualification
Emoluments
Age
Project Tenure
Junior Research Fellow (1)
Essential: First class M.Sc. in Botany/Microbiology
Desirable: NET/CSIR/UGC  exam passed. Flair in conducting fungal collections in Andaman forests
For NET/CSIR/UGC  exam passed candidate /Rs. 16000 pm + 10% HRA. For others, 12000/- + 10% HRA.
30 years
3 years
Project Assistant (1)       

Essential: B.Sc. in Botany
Desirable: Experience in field exploration & knowledge in computer to enter the scientific data            
Rs. 6000 pm consolidated
30 years
3 years

                                               
Age limit calculated as on 15.02.2012 (Age relaxation will be given to SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt. norms). Only those candidates who fulfil the above criteria may may appear for a walk –in- interview on 15 February, 2012 with CV and attested copies of certificates, mark list, proof of age, experience, etc. No TA/DA will be given to candidates for attending the interview.

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