Thursday, September 30, 2010

IHBT Palampur Project Assistant Post for M.Sc. in Microbiology

INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (CSIR)
PALAMPUR-176061 (H.P.)


Walk-in-Interview 
Walk-in-Interview is to be held on October 4, 2010  F.N. (Monday) for engagement in sponsored project entitled "Evaluation of the bio-efficacy of SIO 001 in china hybrid tea in Himachal Pradesh" (Duration - one year) on purely temporary basis (co-terminus with the project ) for the following position:

1. Project Assistant Level - II (Rs. 12,000/- PM OR as per provisions in the Project)
Qualification: 1st Class M.Sc. in Microbiology
Nature of Job: Isolation, culturing, characterization and long term preservation of microorganisms from soil from cropped and non-cropped areas
Age: 28 years as on date of interview

Date & Time of Walk-in-Interview: October 4, 2010 (F.N.) Place: IHBT Palampur (H.P.)

Age Relaxation: Relaxation in upper age limit of the candidate belonging to SC / ST / OBC / PH and women candidate shall be provided as per Govt. of India Rules / CSIR Circular

Note: Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.

JNU Research Assistant Post Available for Codon Reassignment Work

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL & INTEGRATIVE SCIENCES


Applications are invited for the following post:

Research Assistant: (One) in a project entitled, “Distinguishing between different mechanisms of  using in vitro experiments.”

Eligibility for Project Assistant: M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Life Sciences/Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology.

Experience in basic lab techniques required. Experience working with tRNA's and/or ribosomes would be an asset.

Emoluments: Will depend on the experience of the candidate. The period of employment will be approximately 1 year.

Application with complete biodata and proof of experience should reach the undersigned (email applications only) latest by 12th October, 2010.

Short listed candidates will be informed via email.

Dr. Supratim Sengupta
Phone 2670 4043
Hall No. 2.
School of Computational & Integrative Sciences (formerly SIT)
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

NCERT Delhi Professor/ Associate/Assistant Professor Jobs in Botany/Zoology/Agriculture

National Council of Educational Research and Training 

ADVERTISEMENT No. 158
Published in the dailies on September 25, 2010 and inThe Employment News on September 25-October 1, 2010

Note: In pursuance of the UGC Regulations 2010 the posts earlier advertised through Advertisement Nos. 154, 155 and 156 and not yet filled are treated as cancelled. However, candidates who have already submitted the application alongwith the prescribed application fee, if applicable, may apply afresh and need not to send the prescribed application fee again but to give their reference.

NCERT, an apex organization for Educational Research, Teacher Training and Development of Curriculum and Instructional material in school education, invites applications for various academic positions for its constituent units all over India. These posts are transferable amongst the constituent units of the Council located in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysore and Shillong.

The Council follows the UGC guidelines for recruitment of its faculty. However, NCERT’s own thrust and focus areas should be reflected in the background of potential candidates. Therefore, keeping in view the inter-disciplinary activities and in order to have the best candidates suited to the requirements in the subject areas, the candidates, apart from qualifications and experience prescribed by the UGC may also possess specialization in the subject areas as desirable.

1. Professor in Botany – 01 (UR)
3. Professor in Science Education – 02 (UR)
6. Professor in Agriculture – 01 (UR)
9. Associate Professor in Botany – 01 (UR)
26. Assistant Professor in Zoology – 01 (SC)

Essential Qualifications and Pay scales:

PROFESSOR (Existing Scale of pay : Rs.37400-67000 with AGP-10,000)
A. 
  1. An eminent scholar with Ph.D. qualification(s) in concerned/allied/relevant discipline and published 
    work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum 
    of 10 publications as books and/or research/policy papers.
  2. A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college, and/or experience in research 
    at the University/National level Institution/industries, including experience of guiding candidates 
    for research at doctoral level.
  3. Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology –
    mediated teaching learning process.
  4. A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance 
    Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in Appendix III of the UGC Regulations.

OR
B. An outstanding professional, with established reputation in the relevant field, who has made significant 
contributions to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/ relevant discipline, to be substantiated by 
credentials.


ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (Existing Scale of pay : Rs.37,400-67,000 with AGP Rs.9,000)
  1. Good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
  2. A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever
    1. grading system is followed).
  3. A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research
    1. position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research 
      Institution/Industry excluding the period of Ph.D. research with evidence of published work and a 
      minimum of 5 publications as books and/or research/policy papers.
  4. Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology – 
    mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research 
    students.
  5. A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance 
    Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in Appendix III of the UGC Regulations.









ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Existing Scale of pay Rs. 15600-39100 with AGP-6000)
  1. Good academic record as defined by the concerned university with at least 55% marks (or an 
    equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Master’s Degree level 
    in a relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign 
    university.
  2. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility 
    Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
  3. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-clauses (i) and (ii) to this Clause, candidates, who are, 
    or have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the U.G.C. (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 for recruitment and appointment of Assistant 
    Professor or equivalent position in Universities/Colleges/ Institutions.
  4. NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which 
    NET/SLET/SET in not conducted.

General Conditions:
1. NCERT reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies advertised as per need or 
cancel the advertisement itself without any notification.

2. Mere fulfillment of qualifications and other requirement laid down does not entitle as candidate to be 
called for interview. Mere submission of application will not entail a right for claiming interview.

3. NCERT reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility qualifications etc. in order to restrict the 
number of candidates to be called for interview.



4. Applicants serving Government, Quasi-Government, Public Sector Undertaking and Autonomous 
Organizations should apply through proper channel.



5. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to verification of Caste and Character & Antecedents 
as the case may be from the concerned Authorities, as per the NCERT rules.



6. The selected candidates are liable to be posted in any constituent unit of the NCERT. Therefore, 
only those candidates who are willing to serve anywhere in India may apply.



7. Only Indian Nationals need apply.
8. The relaxation in respect of candidates belonging to SC/ST/Persons with Disabilities categories is 
provided in accordance with the UGC/GOI/NCERT rules.



9. Age, qualifications and pay scales are as per the NCERT/UGC/Govt. of India norms.
10. In case a candidate wishes to apply for more than one post, he/she may fill separate application 
alongwith the requisite fee for each post. All applications should be completed in all respect as 
each will have a separate reference number.



11. Enclose Two unstamped envelope (size 4"x9") with complete postal address and PIN Code.
12. The applications without complete information, required documents and received after 
the due date will summarily be rejected and no correspondence on this will be 
entertained.


However, in view of the nature of work of the Council, only short listed candidates will be called for 
interview.


Application on plain paper duly typed along with attested photocopies of documents relating to 
qualifications including mark sheets, recent photograph, crossed DD of Rs.100/-non-refundable (not 
required for SC/ST/Persons with Disabilities candidates and Council employees) favouring Secretary, 
NCERT payable at State Bank of India, NCERT, Branch, New Delhi-110016 with the following 
details be sent to the Section Officer, Recruitment-I Section, Room No. 13, 5th Floor, ZH Block, NCERT, 
New Delhi-110016 on the prescribed format on or before October 24, 2010.









NRCPB New Delhi Walk-in-Interview for RA/SRF Posts in Genomics and Molecular Breeding

National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology
LBS Centre, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012


Walk-in-Interview

Eligible candidates may appear a WALK-IN-INTERVIEW for Indo-Canadian collaborative project entitled “Genomics and Molecular breeding of linseed/flax” for following posts in NRC on Plant biotechnology, New Delhi-110012.

Date and time: 20.10.2010, 10.00 AM
Place: Committee Room, NRC on Plant Biotechnology

Research Associate (Rs. 18000+HRA) fixed - One
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Bioinformatics/Genetics.
Essential: Research experience in the area of cloning plant genes/ genomics/ informatics/ plant
biochemistry/ Molecular biology techniques.
Desirable: qPCR and microarray data analysis.

Senior Research Fellow (Rs. 12000/14,000+HRA) Fixed - One
Qualifications: M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/ Physiology/Life Sciences/ Genetics.
Essential: Persons with experience in qRT-PCR, western blotting and genotyping of plants only should apply.
Desirable: Experience in flax growing and stress treatment of plants.

Age Limit: 35 years max. (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and women candidates as per ICAR rules)

The above post is purely temporary in nature and is co-terminus with the project. The duration of both the posts will be initially for a period of 1 year which may be extendable upto end of the XI th Plan Period i.e. upto 30.03.2012. The candidates appearing for interview must bring five copies of bio-data in the prescribed format giving full particulars i.e. proof of age, qualifications, examination passed, marks obtained in each examination, experience in project work, papers published and NOC from present employer etc. along with attested copies of certificates, and must furnish original certificates and a copy of recent passport size photograph. No TA/DA would be given for attending the interview. Only the candidates with essential qualifications would be entertained for the interviews.

Government strives to have a work force which reflects gender-balance, and women candidate are encouraged to apply.

They should bring an application on plain paper addressed to Director, NRC on Plant Biotechnology, PUSA campus, New Delhi-110012 along with complete bio-data.

Advance copy of biodata may be sent by email to Dr Prasanta Dash (prasanta01@yahoo.com).

Important note: Please bring five copies of the duly filled in application form along with original and xerox copies of marks sheet and certificates in support of your qualification, age and research experience.

NIRRH JRF Post for M.Sc. Pharmacology/ Biological Sciences/ Chemistry

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(Indian Council of Medical Research)
J.M. Street , Parel, Mumbai 400012

Call for applications for Junior Research Fellows in the DST project entitled "Studies to understand the tertiary structure-dependence on antimicrobial activity of 2 novel peptides"

Number of Posts: 1
Department: Biomedical Informatics Centre of ICMR
Essential Qualifications: First Class Master’s Degree in Pharmacology/Biological Sciences/ Chemistry from a recognized university and NET qualified OR First class graduate degree in professional courses (preferably B. Pharm) and GATE /Equivalent qualifications
Desired Skills: Good knowledge of protein structures with experience in use of softwares for molecular modelling and docking.
Age: Below 28 years (Relaxable maximum of 5 yrs for SC/ST and 3 yrs for OBC candidates as per GOI rules)
Salary: Rs.16000/- per month plus HRA as applicable.
In case of candidates who have NET qualified for Lectureship, the salary would be 12000/- per month plus HRA as applicable.
The above appointment will be purely on temporary basis till the project is continued.

Candidates fulfilling the above conditions may please fill the online application form available at 
www.bicnirrh.res.in/form.php. The last date for receipt of applications is 30 th September, 2010 . The short-listed candidates will be intimated through email to attend the personal interview.

IICB Kolkata Research Associate For Biochemical Characterization (Enzymology)


Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
(A Unit of CSIR)
4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata-32 INDIA

Date of Advertisement
:
22/09/2010
Vacancy Code
:
1571001
Position
:
Research Associate
No. of Vacancies
:
1
Last Date of Application
:
30/09/2010
Name of the Project
:
Biochemical Characterization of the drug 'Placentrex'.
Sponsor of the Project
:
M/S Albert David Ltd.
Name of the PI/Co-PI
:
Dr. Debasish Bhattacharyya
Qualification required
:
M.Sc. in Biological Science, Ph.D. in Protein Chemistry and Enzymology.
Desirable Experience
:
5years extensive research experience in protein/ enzyme and peptide purification and characterization, analysis of enzyme kinetics and regulation, separation techniques of other macro molecules.
Age Limit
:
32 years
Stipend
:
Rs.16,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Terms & Conditions
:
The engagement is purely temporary and, therefore, does not confer any right / claim implicit or explicit for regularization or absorption against any IICB / CSIR post. The age and qualifications will be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates as per rules. Short listed candidates will have to attend the interview at their own cost.

IICB Kolkata Project Assistant in Molecular Medicine


Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
(A Unit of CSIR)
4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata-32 INDIA

Date of Advertisement
:
28/09/2010
Vacancy Code
:
1581001
Position
:
Project Assistant Level - III
No. of Vacancies
:
1
Last Date of Application
:
08/10/2010
Name of the Project
:
"Development of diagnostics and target based molecular medicine against allergy bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease."
Sponsor of the Project
:
CSIR
Name of the PI/Co-PI
:
Dr. Aditya Konar
Qualification required
:
1st class M.V. Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry.
Essential Experience
:
Two years research experience in Animal Experimentation, Cell Culture etc.
Age Limit
:
30 Years
Stipend
:
Rs.12,000/- per month (consolidated)
Terms & Conditions
:
The engagement is purely temporary and, therefore, does not confer any right / claim implicit or explicit for regularization or absorption against any IICB / CSIR post. The age and qualifications will be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates as per rules. Short listed candidates will have to attend the interview at their own cost.

GBPU Pantnagar JRF Post in ISCB Project on Biofertilizers and Environments

Department of Biological Sciences
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar – 263145, UA, India

Advertisement for the award of Fellowship in ISCB Project
Applications are invited for the award of one Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Biological Sciences on consolidated fellowship of Rs 12,000/- per month under ISCB sponsored project entitled “Short and mid term effect of biofertilizers on wheat yield and quality in different environments”. . Applicants possessing following qualification should apply on plain paper on the prescribed proforma given as under to Dr. A.K. Sharma, Project Leader, Deptt. Biological Sciences, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar – 263145, US Nagar, UA. Candidates fulfilling the qualification should appear for the interview on 14th October, 2010 at 11.00 Noon in the office of Project Leader. No separate interview letter will be issued and no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in interview.

Qualifications
M.Sc. M.Sc. in Agronomy/Soil Science/Botany/Life Sciences (Essential)
Experience in carrying out the field trials and willing to go far distance to lay out the
trials and their evaluation (Desirable)

GBPU Pantnagar JRF Posts in Genetics and Plant Breeding

DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS & PLANT BREEDING,
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar – 263 145,
Distt. Udham Singh Nagar, Uttrakhand


Advertisement for the award of “Junior Research Fellowships”
Applications are invited for the award of one position of JRF under the Project entitled “Mobilizing QTL/Genes for Quality Traits into High Yielding Wheat Varieties Through Marker-Assisted Selection” funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India on consolidated salary of Rs. 12000/- per month on purely temporary basis. Initial appointment would be for six months but depending upon satisfactory performance it is extendible up to 3 years. Applicants possessing the following qualifications should apply on plain paper on the prescribed Proforma given as under to Dr. J.P. Jaiswal, Principal Investigator, DBT Project, Deptt. of Genetics & Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar – 263 145, US Nagar, Uttarakhand latest by 14.10.2010 and appear for the interview on 15.10.2010 at 10.00 AM in the office of the Undersigned. No separate interview letter will be issued and no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in interview.

Qualification:
Essential: M.Sc (Ag) Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Breeding/M.Sc. in Genetics/Biotechnology
Desirable: Working knowledge of molecular markers