Amrita University, M.Pharm. and Pharm.D. admission

Amrita School of Pharmacy, affiliated with Amrita University (awarded A-grade by NAAC), invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to the last few seats in M.Pharm.(with specializations in Pharmaceutics or Pharmacy Practice or Pharmaceutical Chemistry) and Pharm.D. (Post-Baccalaureate). 

Candidates having at least 50% marks in B.Pharm. are eligible to apply to any of the above programs/specializations. 

Amrita School of Pharmacy is approved by Pharmacy Council of India and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Any candidates who have successfully cleared the GPAT exam will be eligible to receive a monthly stipend during the M.Pharm. program as per AICTE norms. 

To apply, please contact the Office of the Principal, Amrita School of Pharmacy, at 0484-285 7900/7903/7904 or by email at pharmaprincipal@aims.amrita.edu. 

Date of interview is Tuesday, 7th August 2012 at AIMS Health Sciences Campus, Cochin. You may visit Amrita School of Pharmacy at  http://aims.amrita.edu/school-of-pharmacy/pharmacy-home.php

Amrita School of Pharmacy, Faculty Position

Amrita School of Pharmacy, affiliated with Amrita University, invites applications from highly motivated applicants for a faculty position in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. 

Applicants may possess an M.Sc. in Biotechnology or M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Amrita School of Pharmacy, Cochin, is approved by Pharmacy Council of India and All India Council for Technical Education. 

To apply, please email your updated resume to the Principal at pharmaprincipal@aims.amrita.edu. 

Last date for application is August 15th, 2012. The position will be filled at the earliest.

PhD Positions in Systems Biology : Institute of Molecular Biology, Mainz, Germany

The newly founded Institute of molecular biology (IMB) is an Excellence Centre for Life Science, funded by the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation, and located in Mainz, Germany.

Applications are invited for PhD positions in the research group “Modelling of Biological Networks”. Our group applies mathematical modelling to understand cell-to-cell variability and the dynamics of gene regulatory networks. Two positions are available: One purely computational position and one combining experimental work with theoretical modelling (see PhD Programme Participating Groups).

You will :

1. Have a diploma/master in biology, physics, mathematics or a related discipline

2. Have a background in biology and mathematics

3. Have good written and spoken English
4. Work in close collaboration with Dr Legewie and other group members
5. Be willing to collaborate with internal and external partners

We offer :
1. The possibility to work on cutting-edge projects using state-of-the-art technology
2. A stimulating, diverse and international research environment
3. Advanced training opportunities
4. Career development
5. Competitive stipend

Please apply through the IMB International PhD programme. Informal enquires should be addressed to Dr Stefan Legewie (mailto:s.legewie@imb-mainz.de). IMB is an equal opportunity employer.

Starting date : Autumn/Winter 2012

Duration : 3 years

Closing date : 1 August 2012

Research Asociate -Molecular Biology / Regulatory Science position vacant at DuPont India

DuPont India is a subsidiary of US-based $27 billion E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, a 204-year young science and technology company and one of the oldest industrial enterprises in the world. Founded in 1802 in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, DuPont delivers science-based solutions for markets that make a difference in people's lives. Today we operate in more than 70 countries worldwide. 

Designation : Research Asociate -molecular biology / Regulatory Science
 

No of opening : One

Job Description :
1.Successful candidates will be part of a team responsible for carrying out molecular characterization work, primarily Southern Analysis, ELISAs and qPCR analysis, in multiple crop species.
2.Candidates with experience in Plant molecular biology background with 1-5 years of laboratory/industry experience will be preferred.
3.Strong molecular biology skills including familiarity with plant genomic DNA isolation techniques, restriction digestion of DNA, primer design, PCR, Southern Blot, plant protein isolation and purification techniques, SDS-PAGE analysis, ELISAs, Western Blot will be preferred.
4.Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and excellent bench skills in their area of expertise.
5.Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
6.Ability and having the motivation to learn new techniques.
7.Excellent organizational and inter-personal skills

Educational Qualification : M.Sc Agriculture
 

Experience : 1 - 5 Years
 

Location : Hyderabad

Contact Details
E I DuPont India Private Limited
Reference : RES00939
Email Address : DuPont.recruitment@ind.DuPont.com

Deadline : 28.07.12

Advertisement for the award of Fellowship in AMMAS Project at GBPUAT

Applications are invited for the award of one Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Biological sciences at GBPUAT, Pantnagar

• Post : SRF
• Fellowship : Rs 16,000/- per month 
• Project details : AMMAS sponsored project entitled “Harnessing arbuscular mycorrhizae for biofertilization in horticultural crops”. 
• Qualifications : Senior Research Fellow M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Microbiology//Botany/Life Science
• Desirable : Experience in handling bacteria and fungi and also in molecular techniques

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 latest by 7.07.12. Candidates fulfilling the qualification should appear for the interview on 9th July, 2012 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.

Deadline : 07.07.12

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JRF/SRF/Field Staff position vacant at School of Biological Sciences, MKU

Applications are invited for the following position in a ICMR sponsored research project entitled “Studies on the influence of exotic weeds on mosquito population structure and vector borne disease spread by using Mathematical models in Vaigai river basin of Tamilnadu, south India”

Duration of the project : Two years (2012-2014)

1. Name of the position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc./ M.Phil in Botany/ Plant Sciences; preference will be given to those candidates who have research experience in mosquito vector research and/ or NET/ GATE qualified candidates.
Emoluments : Rs. 16,000 per month + HRA as per University norms

2. Name of the position : Senior Research Fellow (SRF)/ Research Associate (RA)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc./ M.Phil/ Ph.D in Botany/ Biology with specialization in Ecology/Plant Biochemistry/Plant molecular biology/Plant Cytogenetics. At least 2 years of research experience is essential for the post of SRF. Preference will be given to those
candidates who have research experience in mosquito vector research.
Emoluments: Rs. 23,000 per month (For RA); Rs. 18,000 per month (For SRF) + HRA as per University norms

3. Name of the position : Field Staff
Essential qualifications : M. Sc. in Botany/ Zoology/ Chemistry; preference will be given to those candidates who have experience in water and soil analysis.
Emoluments : Rs. 16,179 per month (consolidated)

Interested candidates having inclination for field research and fulfilling the above requirements shall only apply on a plain paper giving details of academic qualifications, research experience and attested copies of certificates should reach to the address given below on or before 13th July 2012. No TA or DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test and interview. These positions are purely temporary. The selected JRF/SRF candidate can have the opportunity to register for Ph. D. degree as per University norms.
 

Dr. S. Chandrasekaran
Principal Investigator, ICMR Project
Associate Professor
Department of Plant Sciences,
School of Biological sciences
Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar,
Madurai -625 021

Deadline : 13.07.12

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Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute recruiting for RA/SRF/JRF post

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for CSIR project, Post-01(one)- Research Associate/Senior Research Fellow/Junior Research Fellow at Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi

• Post : RA/SRF/JRF
• Title of project : The study of molecular mechanisms of epithelial myoepithelial transition in pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis.
• Essential Qualifications : PhD and NET qualified as per CSIR guidelines. 
• Salary : Rs 22,000/- pm (fixed) for RA, Rs 14,000/12,000 pm for SRF/JRF (Pre-revised)- as applicable. HRA will be as per rules.

Application on a plain paper with biodata, copies of certificates and soft copy sent at ritukumar71@yahoo.com, should reach Dr Ritu Kulshrestha, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, 6th Floor, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 by 7th July 2012.

Deadline : 07.07.12

JRF opening in Virology project at Madurai Kamraj University

Applications are invited in the prescribed format  for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position available in the School of Biological sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai - 625 021 to work on the Science Engineering Research Board (SERB) sponsored scheme entitled as “Structural and functional characterization of the NIa protease of Cardamom mosaic virus”.  

1.Title of the Project : Structural and functional characterization of the NIa protease of Cardamom mosaic virus.
 

2.Position : One  JRF
 

3.Duration : 3 Years
 

4.Fellowship : Rs.12,000 +HRA for first two years and Rs.14,000 +HRA for 3rd year
 

5.Qualification : M.Sc. in any (with at least 55% marks) in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Genomic Sciences
 

6.Desirable qualifications : NET/GATE qualified candidates will be given preference. Interested candidates may apply with detailed bio-data (3 copies) duly supported by attested copies of certificates to:
 

Dr. T. Jebasingh
Assistant Professor
School of Biological sciences
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai-625021, 

Eligible candidates will be screened and called for interview.  Please note that No TA and DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Deadline : 14.07.12

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