Call for BRSI Annual Awards Nominations for 2011 and Fellows for 2012

The Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI)

Call for BRSI Annual Awards Nominations for 2011 and Fellows for 2012

Nominations are invited for the following BRSI Annual Awards and election of Fellows:

1. YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD: Members of BRSI of 35 years or below as on 31 December 2011 involved in Biotech R&D for his/her outstanding contributions would be eligible. Award carries a silver medal, citation and memento.

2. WOMAN SCIENTIST AWARD: Women members of BRSI below the age of 45 years as on 31 December 2011 involved in Biotech R&D for her outstanding contributions would be eligible. Award carries a silver medal, citation and memento.

3. LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Members of BRSI above the age of 55 years as on 31 December 2011 involved in Biotech R&D for his/her life time contribution to the field of Biotechnology would be eligible. Award carries a silver medal,citation and memento.

4. INDUSTRIAL MEDAL AWARD: Members of BRSI involved in Biotech R&D for his/her outstanding contribution, which has  resulted in commercialization of a product/process. Award carries a silver medal, citation and memento.

5. FELLOW OF BRSI: Eminent members of BRSI having long-standing and significant contribution to the field working in various areas of biotechnology shall be considered to be elected as Fellow of BRSI (FBRS).

6. HONORARY FELLOW OF BRSI: Eminent persons who have rendered distinguished service to the nation in Biotechnology shall be considered to be conferred as Honorary Fellow of BRSI. Award carries a citation and a memento. Nomination can be made by the members of the Board of BRSI. For this, the nominee may or may not be member of BRSI.

7. AU-CBT EXCELLENCE AWARDS FOR RESEARCH SCHOLARS (TWO AWARDS): Members of BRSI registered for Ph.D. studies in any Indian university/institute below the age of 30 years as on 31 December 2011 involved in Biotech R&D for his/her outstanding performance. Award carries a citation and cash award of Rs 5000 for each.

8. SBC-MKU GENOMICS AWARD: Members of BRSI involved in R&D in the area of Genomics Sciences for his/her outstanding contribution. Award carries a silver medal, citation and memento.

9. MALAVIYA MEMORIAL AWARDS FOR TEACHING FACULTIES (TWO AWARDS – ONE FOR YOUNG FACULTY BELOW THE AGE OF 40 YEARS AND ONE FOR THE SENIOR FACULTY ABOVE THE AGE OF 40 YEARS): Members of BRSI working as teachers involved in Biotech R&D for his/her outstanding contribution. Award carries a silver medal, citation and memento.

Details for the general terms and conditions and nomination form can be found at www.brsi.in  or can be obtained from Prof. Ashok Pandey at ashokpandey56@yahoo.co.in  or pandey@niist.res.in  The last date to receive the nominations is 31 July 2012.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.brsi.in/awards.html

2012 Lilly Outstanding Thesis Awards

2012 Lilly Outstanding Thesis Awards

National Organic Symposium Trust (NOST) invites nominations for ‘2012 Eli Lilly and Company Asia Outstanding Thesis Awards’ from Ph.D. scientists who have submitted their thesis and made significant contributions in the field of medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, computational chemistry, structural biology or analytical chemistry.

ELIGIBILITY: The candidate must be a full-time Ph.D. student who has submitted his/her Ph.D. thesis in the area of medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, computational chemistry, structural biology or analytical chemistry from premier research institutions in India between 1 June 2011 and 31 May 2012.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Resume of the nominee.

• An abstract (up to 5 pages) prepared by the nominee describing his/her research. The abstract may include figures and references to provide enough information for the evaluation committee to judge the quality and impact of the thesis work without the original document.

• List of publications.

• Academic track record.

• Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from his/her thesis advisor.

NOMINATION: By a Three-Member Committee of the corresponding Institute appointed by the Director/Head of the Institute. Two nominations to be recommended by the Director/Head of the Institute to Professor Vinod Singh, Director, IISER Bhopal, ITI Gas Rahat Building, Govindpura, Bhopal 462 023, by 31 August 2012.

FINAL SELECTION: By a Five-Member Committee selected by the Chairman, NOST Trustee. Final selection of the 10 First Prize recipients and 10 Second Prize recipients from a pool of nominees from the research institutions in India will be made by the NOST Selection Committee.

AWARDS

• First Prize recipient US$ 1500 with Lilly Plaque.

• Second Prize recipient US$ 1000 with Lilly Plaque.

AWARDS VENUE: J-NOST Conference to be held at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781 039,Assam, 15–17 December 2012.

DBT sponsored Short Term Training Course on ‘Molecular Biology and Organic Synthesis’

DBT sponsored Short Term Training Course

on

‘Molecular Biology and Organic Synthesis’

The Department of Science, Mody Institute of Technology and Science is organizing a DBT-sponsored training course for mid-career scientist involved in undergraduate teaching in Life-Sciences and Chemical Science from 05 to 20 July 2012. The course would of one lecture by Guest faculty drawn from reputed research institutes in the country and will be followed by a practicals/hands-on session per day. Candidates below 40 years of age, holding regular positions in colleges or research institutes may apply for this course. There are no registration fees and travel support. The applicants would have to be sponsored by their own institutions.

Applications may be send to The Course Directors stating:

1. Name and address for communication including e-mail id, mobile, phone number.

2. Educational qualification and research/teaching experience.

3. Present place and nature of work.

4. Present and future research interests (one paragraph).

5. Whether the candidate has undertaken such DBT-sponsored training courses.

Last date for receipt of applications is 30 May 2012. Please mention the name of the training programme on the envelope. Short-listed applicants (15 in number) will be intimated confirmation by first week of June 2012.

Course Director, Department of Science, Faculty of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mody Institute of Technology and Science, Lakshmangarh, Sikar 332 311, Rajasthan. Ph. No.: (0)93529 11723/91-94146 82501; e-mail: rkgaur.fasc@mitsuniversity.ac.in /klameta.fasc@mitsuniversity.ac.in .

Source: Current Science

JRF post atPSN College of Engineering and Technology

PSN College of Engineering and Technology

Melathediyoor, Tirunelveli 627 152, Tamil Nadu

Applications are invited for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in the research project titled ‘Application of microtron irradiation for effective storage of groundnut kernel and quality assessment’ sponsored by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Department of Atomic Energy, Govt of India (Sanction No. 2010/34/21/BRNS/0087 dt. 9.4.2012).

QUALIFICATIONS : M.Sc. in Microbiology (or) Biochemistry (or) Chemistry with good and consistent academic record. Preference will be given to NET qualified candidates.

FELLOWSHIP : Rs 16,000 (Rupees Sixteen Thousand only) per month.

Application along with CV shall be sent to The Principal Investigator in the following address by postal mail on or before 10 June 2012.

CONTACT: Dr S. Balakumar

Principal Investigator (BRNS-DAE Project)

Centre for Scientific and Applied Research

PSN College of Engineering and Technology

Melathediyoor, Tirunelveli 627 152, Tamil Nadu

(Courtesy: Current science)

Recruitment of Senior Assistant Professors at VIT University

Centre for Bio-Separation Technology

VIT University

Vellore 632 014, Tamil Nadu

www.vit.ac.in/CBST

Recruitment of Senior Assistant Professors

Applications are invited for the following posts: Senior Assistant Professor (4 posts) under the DST

project with the following profiles and expertise:

1. BIOCHROMATOGRAPHY: Biochemists, chemists with biology understanding, protein structure–function relation studies and chromatographic sciences including columns, fluid dynamics and other approaches.

2. PROTEOMICS: Knowledge in proteins, relevant chromatographic techniques, mass spectrometry, LC-MS and 2D-gel electrophoresis, bioinformatics.

3. FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY: Expertise in taking the shake flask data of protein expression to fermenter-level, with parameter-optimization and monitoring protein production. This may involve different microorganisms – both prokaryotic and eukaryotic.

4. PROTEIN EXPRESSION: Expertise in molecular biology, expression systems – E. coli, yeast, mammalian cells and plant-systems (Lemna); Protein extraction and characterization.

Applications on plain paper, clearly specifying the profile for which you are applying, along with detailed CV and copy of relevant certificates should reach us within 3 weeks of this advertisement, either by e-mail (director.cbst@vit.ac.in ) or by post to the following address:

Prof. M. A. Vijayalakshmi

Director

Centre for Bio-Separation Technology

616, Technology Tower

VIT University, Vellore 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India

Workshop on RECENT TRENDS IN MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS at Vellore Institute of Technology

Workshop on RECENT TRENDS IN MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS

25th & 26th May 2012

Organized

by

Digital Signal Processing Division, School of Electronics Engineering

&

Biomedical Engineering Division, School of Biosciences & Technology

TARGET AUDIENCE

Faculty members from Engineering colleges and universities, People from industry, Medical professionals

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

 Medical Image Modalities

Medical Image Processing

Telemedicine-Tele Radiology,Tele Cardiology

 Demonstration on ECG & Ultrasound machine

 Medical Image Processing tools

Hospital Visit

Resource persons are Experts from Christian Medical College, Narayani Hirudalaya Hospitals, NIMHANS-Bangalore and other R & D Organisations.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

The aim of the workshop is to give an insight of latest technology in Medical Diagnostics and practices in hospitals to the academicians and researchers

WORKSHOP FEE DETAILS

Faculty/Academicians: Rs. 2000

Corporate Executives/Doctors: Rs. 3000

Students/Research Scholars: Rs. 1000

Note: DD should be taken in favour of VIT University,Vellore.

Accommodation (including food) will be provided based on request at extra cost.

Registration Form & DD to be sent to:

Prof. S. Sankar Ganesh

Assistant Professor, DSP Division

School of Electronics Engineering

VIT University, Vellore - 632014.

Mobile : +91 9486115229

Email: s.sankarganesh@vit.ac.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.vit.ac.in/events2012/sense/recenttrends.pdf

Walk-in for faculty posts at Central university of Tamil Nadu

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU

(Established by an Act of Parliament, 2009)

Thiruvarur - 610 004

: 04366 – 220311, : 04366 – 225312

Date : 05/05/2012.

Walk-in-interview - 2012

A walk-in-interview will be held at Chennai for the position of Assistant Professor (on contract basis) as follows:

Subject	Specialization	Date	Registration Time	Venue
Life Sciences	a) Micro Biology b) Botany c) Zoology d) Biotechnology	14.5.2012	1000 hrs to 1200 hrs	Madras School of Economics, Ist Floor, (Behind Government Data Centre) Kottur, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai – 600 025.

ELIGIBILITY:

a) Candidates having Master’s Degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject with NET/SLET/SET with consistently good Academic record.

b) Those with Ph.D in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D Degree) Regulations, 2009 shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET as prescribed in “UGC regulations 2010 for minimum qualification for appointment of Teachers”.

c) Retired University Academic Staff are also eligible, but should not be more than 65 years of age as on 01/04/2012.

d) Candidates having teaching experience of at least 2 to 3 years will be preferred.

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:-

1) Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated salary of Rs.40,000/- equivalent to the pay of Assistant Professor in the pay band of Rs.15,600-39,100/- + AGP of Rs.6000/-.

2) Salary in respect of Retired Teacher will be fixed as per rules. Appropriate designation & Pay can be considered for Senior Teacher/Faculty who retired from active service. In such cases, they should submit the API score sheet along with the copies of the credentials in support of their claim as prescribed by University Grants Commission from time to time and should have a minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Bases Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in the UGC Regulations, 2010. For API score sheet format, please download Part – B of the application.

3) The selected candidates will be appointed on purely temporary basis for a period of one academic year. Candidates cannot claim for permanency on appointment to the temporary positions.

4) No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview.

5) Only candidates having Master’s Degree in the subject with NET or Ph.D (confirming to UGC regulations’ 2010) in relevant subject will be interviewed.

6) Reservation of posts will be as per norms prescribed by UGC/GOI.

7) Women, SC, ST, OBC, PWD candidates and candidates belonging to minority community are encouraged to apply.

8) Other terms and conditions of service will be governed by the norms as prescribed by the University/UGC from time to time

At the time of walk-in-interview, candidates are advised to bring the following documents:

1) Five sets of application form duly filled.(Application form can be downloaded)

2) Original Certificates from Xth Standard to Ph.D., alongwith one set of self-attested photocopies.

3) Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC in original.), wherever applicable & PWD candidates should produce disability certificate.

4) Experience certificate, if any.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://cutn.ac.in/assets/WALK_IN_INTERVIEW.pdf