Walk-in for Technical Assistant post at VCRC, Puducherry

VECTOR CONTROL RESEARCH CENTRE

(Indian Council of Medical Research)

Medical Complex, Indira Nagar

Puducherry - 605006

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Candidates who possess the qualification mentioned below may attend the WALK-IN INTERVIEW at Vector Control Research Centre, Puducherry on 10.07.2012 between 9.00 AM and 12.00 NOON with all original certificates, including community certificate and recent passport size photograph for one post of Technical Assistant to work under the ICMR funded project entitled “Tolerability, efficacy and operational feasibility of artesunate combination therapy (ACT) (Artesunate-sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine): as 1st line antimalarial drug for falciparum malaria control in a tribal area of Odisha State, India” at VCRC, Puducherry and if required, the incumbent has to visit Koraput field station, Odisha for collection/ processing of samples. The selected candidate will be appointed initially for a period of six months and may be extended based on their performance and availability of funds.

1. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

 (i) ESSENTIAL                                       :    Three years Graduate Degree in life science subjects with one year diploma course in MLT from Govt. recognized Organization/ Institute / Medical College or 1 year experience in lower scale 

    (ii) DESIRABLE                                  :    (a)   M.Sc/Ph.D in Molecular biology/Biotechnology /Medical Microbiology/ Clinical pathology.

     (b)  Experience handling molecular diagnostics

2. NATURE OF DUTIES                         :   The incumbent will be required to perform molecular  techniques including isolation of DNA from malarial parasites, PCR amplification, purification, analysis of DNA sequences and molecular diagnostics.

3. CONSOLIDATED SALARY                    :    Rs.22, 120/-

4. AGE LIMIT                                          :  Not exceeding 30 years (as on the date of Walk-in-Interview). For SC/ST and OBC Candidates, relaxable as per Govt. of India rules in force.

Candidates who wish to appear for the interview can download the application format given above, complete it and bring it along with the required enclosures. Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate or bringing political or other outside influence with regard to selection shall be a disqualification and such candidates will not be entertained. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://vcrc.res.in/Post_Pdy.html

Walk-in for Research Scientist, Technical assistant & Technical Assistant posts at VCRC, Puducherry

VECTOR CONTROL RESEARCH CENTRE

(Indian Council of Medical Research)

Medical Complex, Puducherry

Puducherry

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

 Candidates who possess the qualification mentioned below may attend the WALK-IN INTERVIEW on the dates shown against the post between 9.00 AM and 12.00 Noon with all original certificates, including community certificate and recent passport size photograph for the following posts to work under the ICMR funded project entitled “Tolerability, efficacy and operational feasibility of artesunate combination therapy (ACT) (Artesunate-sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine): as 1st line antimalarial drug for falciparum malaria control in a tribal area of Odisha State, India” at VCRC, Field Station, Koraput, Odisha. The selected candidate will be appointed initially for a period of six months and may be extended based on their performance and availability of funds.

1 RESEARCH SCIENTIST (MEDICAL): 1(ONE)   Date of Walk- in interview: 03.07.2012

 1.  Educational Qualifications

 (i) Essential                            :           M.B.B.S degree recognized by MCI

 (ii) Desirable                          :           MD in General Medicine/Three years experience in related field

 2. Nature of duties                          :  Management of uncomplicated malaria patients at the field and recognizing complicated cases for referral to hospitals with higher medical facilities.  Identification and management of adverse reactions of antimalarial drugs.  The job requires extensive travelling in tribal villages of Koraput and adjoining districts of Odisha State.

3.    Consolidated Salary                 :              Rs.23,700 (Pre-revised) + HRA admissible

    4.     Age limit                                      :                  Not exceeding 35 years (as on the date of Walk-in-Interview) and relaxable for SC/ST and OBC Candidates, as per Govt. of India rules in force.

  2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANT:   1 (ONE)   Date of Walk- in interview:   03.07.2012

 1. Educational qualification

(i) Essential                      :                  Three years Graduate Degree in life science subjects with one year diploma course in MLT from Govt. recognized Organization/ Institute / Medical College or 1 year experience in lower scale 

 (ii) Desirable                    :    2 years work experience in a reputed laboratory/malaria microscopy. 

Working knowledge in computer application.

2. Nature of duties                          :               The incumbent will be required to organize field work, interaction with malaria field workers, collection of blood samples from fever cases in the field and examination for malarial parasites.  They will be required to conduct tests for haematological and biochemical parameters. 

They will also assist in date feeding.  The job involves extensive travelling in tribal villages of Koraput and adjoining districts of Odisha State. 

 3. Consolidated Salary                    :             Rs.22,120/-

 5. Age limit                                          :         Not exceeding 30 years (as on the date of Walk-in-Interview).  For SC/ST and OBC Candidates, relaxable as per Govt. of India rules in force.

 3 Field/Laboratory Attendant :  2 (TWO)  Date of Walk- in interview:  03.07.2012

 1. Educational qualification          :               Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board           

 2. Nature of duties                          :              Assisting in collection of blood samples, washing of lab-ware, making arrangements for field and laboratory works.  The job requires extensive travelling in tribal villages or Koraput and adjoining districts of Odisha State.

 3. Consolidated Salary                    :             Rs.11,581/-

 4.  Age limit                                         :         18-25 years (as on the date of Walk-in-Interview).  For SC/ST and OBC  Candidates, relaxable as per Govt. of India rules in force.

  Candidates who wish to appear for the interview can download the application formats given above, complete it and bring it along with the required enclosures. Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate or bringing political or other outside influence with regard to selection shall be a disqualification and such candidates will not be entertained. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://vcrc.res.in/Posts_KPT.html

Walk-in for JRF post( Characterization of the bacterial toxins isolated from marine soil samples ) at VCRC

VECTOR CONTROL RESEARCH CENTRE

(Indian council of Medical Research)

Puducherry

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Candidates who possess the qualification mentioned below may attend the WALK-IN INTERVIEW on 03.07.2012 between 9.00 AM and 12.00 Noon with all original certificates, including community certificate and recent passport size photograph. The selected candidates will be appointed under the DBT project entitled “Characterization of the bacterial toxins isolated from marine soil samples for the control of mosquito vectors” initially for a period of one year and will be extended till the end of the project based on his/her performance and availability of funds. Download Application Form

 NAME OF THE POST - JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – 1 POST

 1. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

 Master’s degree in Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Life sciences 

2. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: 1. Candidates who have been declared successful at CSIR/UGC-NET, GATE or other National Eligibility Tests 2. Qualified in the entrance examination conducted by Pondicherry central University for PhD admission 

3. NATURE OF RESEARCH:  To conduct research in the field of characterization of mosquitocidal toxin from marine bacteria 

4. FELLOWSHIP AMOUNT:  Rs.12,000/- + 20% HRA for 1st & 2rd year and Rs.14,000/- + 20% HRA for 3rd year 

5. DURATION OF THE PROJECT: JRF  2 years as JRF and 1 year as SRF (subject to progress based on yearly assessment) 

6. AGE LIMIT: Below 28 years and relaxable for SC/ST and OBC candidates, as per Govt. of India rules in force 

VENUE: Vector Control Research Centre, Medical Complex Indira Nagar, Puducherry-605006.

Candidates who wish to appear for the interview can download the application format given in the web site (www.vcrc.res.in), complete it and bring it along with the required enclosures. Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate or bringing political or other outside influence with regard to selection shall be a disqualification and such candidates will not be entertained. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview

 FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://vcrc.res.in/Jrf_June12.html

Walk-in for SRF post(Characterization of the specific polypeptide(s) in Culex quinquefasciatus) at VCRC, Puducherry

VECTOR CONTROL RESEARCH CENTRE

(Indian council of Medical Research)

Puducherry

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Candidates who possess qualifications mentioned below may attend the WALK-IN INTERVIEW on 03.07.2012 between 9-00 AM AND 12.00 NOON with all the original certificates, including community Certificate and recent passport size photograph. The selected candidate will be appointed under the DST Project entitled “Characterization of the specific polypeptide(s) in Culex quinquefasciatus (Filariasis vector) causing resistance against biopesticides in mosquito vector control” initially for a period of six months and will be extended till the end of the project and availability of funds. Download Application Form

 NAME OF THE POST - Senior Research Fellow – 1 post

 1. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 Master’s degree in Zoology/Entomology/Life Sciences/ Biotechnology / Microbiology with atleast two years of research experience in relevant field. 

2. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION  1. Hands on experience in molecular biological techniques applicable to isolation and characterization of biological molecules. 2. Candidates who have been declared successful at NET/GATE. 3. Qualified in the Entrance examination Conducted by Pondicherry university for Ph.D Admission. 

3. NATURE OF RESEARCH  To conduct research in the field of characterization of polypeptide(s) in mosquitoes causing resistance against bio-pesticides. 

4. FELLOWSHIP AMOUNT  Rs.14,000/=-p.m. (Consolidated) throughout the project period + HRA admissible as per existing DST Guidelines. 

5. AGE LIMIT  Below 35 years and relaxable for SC/ST and OBC Candidates, as per Govt. of India rules in force. 

VENUE: Vector Control Research Centre, Medical Complex Indira Nagar, Puducherry-605006.

Candidates who wish to appear for the interview can download the application format given in the Web Site of Vector Control Research Centre, Puducherry. Duly filled in application along with the copies of certificate should be submitted at the time of interview. Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate or bringing political or other outside influence with regard to selection shall be a disqualification and such candidates will not be entertained. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://vcrc.res.in/Srf_June12.html

Scientist/Senior Scientist(Crop Physiology) post at ICRISAT

POST: Scientist/Senior Scientist-Crop Physiology

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals and nationals from Asian countries for a Scientist/Senior Scientist-Crop Physiologist, in its Scientific and Managerial Group (SMG), to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.

ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi-arid tropics is home to over 2 billion people, with 650 million of these the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower those living in the semi-arid tropics, especially smallholder farmers, to overcome poverty, hunger, malnutrition and a degraded environment through more efficient and profitable agriculture. ICRISAT is headquartered in Greater Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India and belongs to the Consortium of Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

Crop Physiology Research at ICRISAT:
The Crop Physiology Laboratory undertakes research on abiotic stresses, and in particular drought and salinity on ICRISAT’s mandated crops (sorghum, pearl millet, groundnut, chickpea, pigeonpea), but also involves in a number of cross-species initiatives to better understand drought adaptation across cereals and legumes. The activity of the lab involves undertaking research to better understand the physiological mechanisms of tolerance to drought, and develop or improve screening method towards the phenotyping of large number of entries for mapping/breeding purposes. The Crop Physiology Lab is currently looking to expand in the area of image analysis, both infrared and visible, to assist in the efforts to develop high throughput phenotyping methods.

The Job:

·         Conduct physiological studies on the tolerance to drought stress in both legumes and cereals.

·         Plan and conduct experiments for intended measurements in coordination with other scientists of the team.

·         Develop and improve screening assays related to water capture and water saving traits in cereals and legumes.

·         Develop an algorithm to translate visible images in leaf area measurements.

·         Develop an algorithm to translate infrared images into leaf conductance measurement.

·         Generate phenotyping data towards the genetic mapping of drought adaptation traits in different crops species

·         Data analysis and preparation of reports and journal articles.

·         Training of young scientists in these approaches and methods.

·         Supervision of MSc and PhD students on topic related to its major core of research.

The Person:

·         PhD degree in Plant Physiology, Horticulture, Agronomy, or related discipline with strong background in abiotic stress physiology, with at least 5-10 years of post-doctoral experience.

·         Experience with assay development and physiological assessment of drought tolerance, in particular in legumes.

·         Background in molecular biology is an advantage, in particular knowledge in QTL mapping.

·         Proficiency in written and spoken English.

·         Ability to perform effectively in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment.

·         Creativity and ability to work independently and in team-based environment.

·         Statistical knowledge to develop adapted designs for large field or controlled environment trials, and knowledge of computer software to assist in the treatment of images will be a plus.

Period and Remuneration:
The position is initially for three years and may be extended depending on requirement, funding availability, and performance of the incumbent. An attractive compensation will be offered for the right candidate.

How to Apply:
The application should include up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a statement of the competencies and experience for the position, date of availability, and the names and addresses (including phone/e-mail) of three referees. Applicants from the Indian NARS/Universities should submit their applications through proper channel.  All applications will be acknowledged but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please send your application by email to icrisatjobs@cgiar.org, stating the job title (Scientist/Senior Scientist-Crop Physiology) clearly in the subject column, addressed to the Director, Human Resources and Operations, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India, latest by 15 July 2012.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women on its staff.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Scientist-Senior-Scientist-Crop-Physiology.htm

JRF post in DBT-Twinning project at NEHU , Shillong

NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY

Department of Biochemistry

School of Life Sciences

Shillong-793 022

Applications are invited for the post of JRF in a DBT-Twinning project entitled “Strategy development for the mitigation of heavy metals in surface waters around coal mining areas using native cyanobacterial strains” under Dr. Mayashree B Syiem, Department of Biochemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya.

1. NUMBER OF POSITION: 01

2. DURATION: 24 months (co-terminus with the project)

3. M. Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology with minimum 60% marks.

The emoluments will be paid as per DBT sanction Order (Rs.16000 + HRA/ month).

Interested candidates should apply within two weeks through e-mail or by post only to the Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Mayashree B Syiem (mayashreesyiem@yahoo.co.in) with a brief bio-data. No documents to be attached with the application.

Original documents are to be verified before the interview.

No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nehu.ac.in/Advertisements/Biochem_190612.pdf

JRF post(Development of AChE-inhibitor for Alzheimer’s Disease)at NEHU, Shillong

NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY

NEHU PERMANENT CAMPUS, UMSHING, SHILLONG 793 022, INDIA

Ref. DBT/Twinning/2012/KA/01 Date: 26.06.2012

Advertisement for Junior Research Fellow

Applications are invited for two positions of Junior Research Fellow (one position each in the Department of Biotechnology and Department of Chemistry, NEHU, Shillong, respectively) for the project entitled “Development of AChE-inhibitor for Alzheimer’s Disease: Screening, Designing, Synthesis and Biological validation using Chemical Library & Traditional North-East Indian Plants” sponsored under DBT-Twining program.

1. NUMBER /DETAILS OF POSITIONS : 02 (two). Note that out of these two positions, one position each is tenable with Prof. K. Aguan, Dept. of Biotechnology and Dr. S. Mitra, Dept. of Chemistry, respectively at NEHU, Shillong.

2. DURATION : 36 months (co-terminus with the project)

3. QUALIFICATIONS

(i) For the position in the Dept. of Biotechnology: M. Sc. in any branch of Biological Sciences.

(ii) For the position in the Dept. of Chemistry: M. Sc. in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry   preferred).

BET/NET/GATE is preferred for both the positions.

Interested candidates should apply within 13.07.2012 to Prof. K. Aguan (for the position in the Biotechnology Dept., E-mail: kaguan@gmail.com ) and Dr. S. Mitra (for the position in the Chemistry Dept., smitranehu@gmail.com   ) either by post or e-mail with a brief bio-data. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nehu.ac.in/Advertisements/dbt_ad_250612.pdf