PhD Program | Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad

NOTIFICATION NO. 6/2012

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, invites applications from candidates who are bonafide Indian citizens, to pursue research in modern biology leading to a Ph.D. Degree. The projects offered for Ph.D. would be in the broad areas of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Developmental Biology, Nanobiology, Plant Molecular Biology, Protein Structure & Function, Biology of Macromolecules, Biology of Infection, Epigenetics, Chromatin Biology and Bioinformatics.

Candidates who satisfy the following criteria only need apply:

1. Candidates with a Master’s degree in any branch of science having a valid National Level Fellowship (JRF/SRF of various funding agencies, e.g., CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, etc.), DST-INSPIRE or other equivalent fellowship can apply. 
2. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Pharmacy qualified in GATE/GPAT examination with a minimum of 85 percentile may also apply. 
3. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine can also apply. 
4. Candidates qualified for lecturer-ship only in CSIR-UGC (NET) examination need not apply.
5. Candidates with a degree in M.Sc or M.Tech qualification with GATE examination need not apply.
6. Upper age limit is 28 years as on 7.12.2012 which is relaxable by 5 years as per GoI rules for SC/ST/OBC/Women/Physically Handicapped candidates. 

Applications: Candidates who satisfy the above criteria may submit their applications online by 7.12.2012. The Screening Committee will scrutinize the applications and candidates selected for the Written Test will be intimated through email by 15.12.2012.

Written Test and Interview : The eligible candidates selected for the written test are required to appear for the exam to be held on 22.1.2013 at CCMB, Hyderabad. Candidates qualified in the written test will have to appear for interview on 23.01.2013 and 24.01.2013. Candidates selected in the interview will be asked to stay for discussions on 25.01.2013. Travelling Allowance is not payable by CCMB and candidates have to make their own arrangements for stay, etc., at Hyderabad.

Candidates qualified in CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or ICMR-JRF or DBT-JRF or any other equivalent fellowship can also walk in on the day of the written test (22nd January, 2013) at 7.30 AM into CCMB along with proof of their qualification for the respective fellowship.

Mere fulfilment of the minimum requirements stipulated in the notification would not automatically entail a person for selection. The decision of the Centre in this regard shall be final. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification.

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RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram: Junior Research Fellow in interactions between sperm membrane RAFs and zona pellucida proteins

RGCB as a national institute has allowed a redefining of its research and development programs. Research programs are now designed clusters of investigations on the central theme of Disease Biology. This framework includes basic and applied programs in human disease, animal disease and plant disease. RGCB have a Cancer Research Program, a Cardiovascular Biology Program, Infectious Disease Biology including emerging & re-emerging viral diseases, Neurobiology, Environment & disease, Reproductive biology and infertility, genetics of disease and the use of chemical biology in disease research. 

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Junior Research Fellow in a DBT funded research project entitled "Molecular Evaluation of interactions between sperm membrane RAFs and zona pellucida proteins" in the laboratory of Dr. G Pradeep Kumar at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.

Qualification:

• Candidates must have secured first class in all their qualifying examinations.
• Masters Degree in Biological Sciences is mandatory.
• Preference will be given to those who have qualified CSIR/UGC-JRF or Lectureship, GATE, DBT-JRF or ICMR-JRF.

Age: Below 28 years as on 10th November, 2012

Emoluments: Rs 12,000/- + 15% HRA.

Duration: One and a half years or till termination of the project (whichever is earlier).

How to Apply:

• Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply and will be called for interview.
• In the event of more than 10 candidates being short-listed by screening the applications, a written test will be conducted before the selection interview.
• Suitably qualified candidates may send applications in the prescribed format ( www.rgcb.res.in/downloads/adv.doc)with a photograph, a copy of full resume and attested photocopies of credentials & experience to reach the undersigned on or before 10th November, 2012.
• Envelopes must be superscripted with abbreviated title of the project, advertisement number and job title.
• Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise).
• As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project

 

NII Attendent Position

NAME OF THE POST            :         ATTENDANT (PROJECT)

(One Post Only)

NAME OF THE PROJECT     :         Utilization of siRNA tools to study stress inducer liver cells response using haepatocyte-specific fusogenic nanoparticles derived from Sendai virus

DURATION                            :         6 MONTHS

EDUCATIONAL                     :         Matric / Non-Matric with relevant work Exp.  

QUALIFICATIONS  

JOB DESCRIPTION                :        Glassware and Laboratory Cleaning. The Candidates should have experience in   Glassware Cleaning.

EMOLUMENTS                      :         According to Delhi Government Daily wages

as per amended from time to time.

                             

LAB NAME &                          :        DNA Replication Cell Cycle Lab

SCIENTIST NAME                           (Dr. Sandeep Saxena, Staff Scientist - V)

SCIENTISTS EMAIL             :          drccl@nii.res.in                                                                                     

WALK IN INTERVIEW ON:           October 26, 2012

REGISTRATION OF CANDIDATES: 10:00 AM to 10.30 AM

ONLY REGISTERED CANDIDATES WILL BE INTERVIEWED.

NO TA/DA WILL BE PAID FOR ATTENDING THE INTERVIEW.

CANDIDATE MAY FILL UP APPLICATION IN THE PRECRIBED FORMAT ALONG WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION.

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Post Doc Position @ University of Warsaw, Poland

Laboratory of Theory of Biopolymers,
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw

Project title: "Development and integration of new multiscale modeling tools for molecular biology: structure, dynamics and thermodynamics"

Project Period: Till 2015

Position: Postdoc (bioinformatician/computational biologist) in “Development and integration of new multiscale modeling tools for molecular biology: structure, dynamics and thermodynamics” project.

Number of stipends: 1
Maximum period of stipend agreement: 30 months
 

Position starts on: 01.01.2013
 

Stipend’s amount: 5000 PLN (+salary from the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw)
Pension insurance: yes
 

Key responsibilities include:

• Development of molecular modeling tool(s) for structure prediction and study of dynamics and thermodynamics of proteins and/or nucleic acids (and other biomolecules) and/or their assemblies.
• Work in close collaboration with other project participants

Profile of candidates:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Biology, or related field (obtained in the last 4 years)
• experience in bioinformatics is required, preferably in projects associated with analysis of protein sequence and structure and function and/or nucleic acids structure and function
• excellent programing skills will be a big plus
• excellent English (written and oral) is important

Required documents:

1. CV in English (including list of publications)
2. Copy of PhD diploma
3. Cover letter
4. Two reference letters

For more details about the position please visit:
http://biocomp.chem.uw.edu.pl/team_project.php
 

Principal Investigator: Prof. Andrzej Kolinski
 

Address for applications: biocomp@chem.uw.edu.pl 

Closing date: 30/11/2012

 

Research Assistant-II @ National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases | Walk-in-Interview

National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases conducts research on acute diarrhoeal diseases of diverse etiologies as well as on typhoid fever, infective hepatitis and HIV/AIDS related epidemiological research and screening. Aims of this Institute are to conduct research on these diseases in both basic and applied aspects. The Institute also trains health professionals for better management and prevention of diarrhoeal diseases and for rapid and correct diagnosis of the etiological agents. Epidemiological investigations of diarrhoeal diseases are carried out in different parts of India. Antisera against Vibrio cholerae are raised in this Institute and supplied to the national and international laboratories. Presently, specific monoclonal antiserum for detection of Vibrio cholerae O139 strains have been developed and are supplied to WHO (SEARO), New Delhi for distribution to various national and international laboratories. As WHO Phage Reference Center, this Institute receives a large number of Vibrio cholerae strains from all over the world for Phage typing.

A Walk-In-Interview for a DBT funded Project “Studies to Find Genetic Recombinant Hepatitis C Virus from Eastern and North-Eastern India” under Dr. Provash Chandra Sadhukhan for 3 yrs. will be conducted on 19/10/2012 at 10:30AM for the selection of One Project Assistant –II @ Rs. 8,000 p.m. (fixed).

Qualifications: M.Sc in Biological Science(s) with sufficient molecular biology laboratory experience, age 28 yrs.

One Research Assistant @ Rs. 22,120 p.m. (Fixed).

Qualifications: M.Sc in Biological Science(s) with sufficient molecular biology experience specially in DNA/RNA isolation, Real time PCR, sequencing analysis etc.

Age limit: 28 years.

Interested candidates are requested to appear with application addressed to the Officer-In-Charge, ICMR Virus Unit, ID & BG Hospital, GB-4, 57, Dr. S. C. Banerjee Road, Kolkata-10, along with all the relevant documents in original and copy.

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Yashraj Biotechnology Ltd, Apply for the post of Protein Chemist: Native Antigen

Yashraj Biotechnology Limited (YBL) is a part of the “YASHRAJ GROUP” having diversified interests in finance, construction, Agriculture, chemicals and Biotechnology. YBL was established in 1999 with a mission to achieve excellence in Biotechnology and utilize its power for the good of humanity. The vision of the company is to bring the benefits of molecular diagnostics to the frontlines of health care and make diagnostics affordable and easily available to the common man
 

• Post : Protein Chemist: Native Antigen
• Qualification: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biotechnology  with five years of post-doctoral research experience in related field. Industrial experience would be preferred.

Job Description : The job responsibilities include isolation and purification of proteins from human biological fluids. The scope of work would include identification of purification strategies, without compromising with the immunological functions of the protein and optimizing of purification processes to obtain stable protein. Experience in characterization of purified proteins, understanding of structure-function relationship and bio-informatics desirable.

How to apply : Posts Email Id: ybl.career@gmail.com

 

LAST DATE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION : 30th NOVEMBER 2012

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow/ Project Assistant @ Central University of Punjab

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow/Project Assistant/Research Fellow project:

Junior Research Fellow/Project Assistant - 2 Posts (Centre for Environmental Science and Technology) – Project Duration 3 Years

• Bioherbicidal Potential of immobilized (encapsulated/entrapped) formulations of essential oil from leaves of plant C. viminalis under Dr. Sunil Mittal
• Synthesis and evaluation of calixarene capped quantum dots for sensing of organic analytes under Dr. J.N. Babu

Research Fellow - 1 Post (Centre for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science) - Project Duration 3 Years

• Design synthesis and biological screening of novel multi-target inhibitors of Tyrosine Kinase(s) and Topoisomerase-I under Dr. Raj Kumar

Qualification:

• Centre for Environmental Science and Technology M.Sc./M.Phil. in Environment Science/Chemistry/Natural Product/ Chemistry, Biochemistry/ Biotechnology /Botany with minimum 55 % marks and/or NET/Gate qualified. 
• Centre for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science M.Pharm./M.S. (Pharm.). in Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry with minimum 55 % marks and GPAT/GATE qualified. 

Emoluments

JRF/Project Assistant/Research Fellow Rs.16,000/- Per Month.(fixed) + HRA 

Tenure For One year, which will be extendable for another one year based on annual satisfactory progress. 

Last Date of receipt of application: 20th October 2012
 

The application duly filled in the prescribed form along with supporting enclosures must reach the office of the Registrar on or before 20th October 2012 up to 5:00 p.m. at the address given below. The envelope should be superscribed as “Application for the post of ………..”. 

 

Applications received after the due date shall not be considered. The University shall not be responsible for postal delays, if any.
 

Registrar
Central University of Punjab
City Campus
Mansa Road
Bathinda-151 001, India

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SLS JNU, JRF in DBT sponsored project on Candida albicans

School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110 067, India

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Applications are invited for the DBT sponsored project entitled "Relevance of a WW domain containing.……………….Candida albicans" under Dr. Sneh Lata Panwar, School of Life Sciences. 

1. Junior Research Fellow (One): M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biochemistry/ Microbiology with a good academic record are eligible to apply. 

2. Project Assistant (One): Intermediate with knowledge of handling glassware etc in the lab. Experience in computer handling and office correspondence will be considered an asset.

The advertised post is temporary and is subject to the availability of funds from DBT. 

Applications giving full details should be mailed at positionsgrant@gmail.com on or before 31st October, 2012.

Original Notification 

NCCS Ph.D. Admission - February 2013

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CELL SCIENCE, PUNE
An Autonomous Institution of the Department
of Biotechnology, Government of India
University ofPune Campus, Post: Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411 007

NCCS Ph.D. Admission - February 2013
 

GENERAL:-
NCCS, Pune invites application from candidates for PhD admission for Feb, 2013. The candidates who are bonafide Indian citizens, having consistently good academic record with strong motivation to pursue research in modern biology leading to a Ph.D. degree and with eligibility mentioned below should apply for the same. All eligible and interested students need to appear for the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Science (JGEEBILS) being conducted by TIFR on 09th December 2012 (SUNDAY) at various centers all over India. For the JGEEBILS examination, applications must be submitted online to http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2013/Apply Online/Apply_Online.htm Please select the option "Applying for Biology". The last date for application for JGEEBILS examination is 26th October 2012.
 

Those candidates interested to join NCCS Ph.D program need to also complete NCCS application form and send it to NCCS as detailed below. Shortlisted candidates fulfilling NCCS criteria from the JGEEBILS examination will be called for interviews to be held at NCCS during 21st & 22nd January, 2013.

Further Details

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2012

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2012 was awarded jointly to Sir John B. Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka "for the discovery that mature cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent"

Sir John B. Gurdon

Sir John B. Gurdon

Born: 1933, Dippenhall, United Kingdom

Affiliation at the time of the award: Gurdon Institute, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Prize motivation: "for the discovery that mature cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent"

Shinya Yamanaka

Shinya Yamanaka

Born: 1962

Affiliation at the time of the award: Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, Gladstone Institute, San Francisco, CA, USA

Prize motivation: "for the discovery that mature cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent"

NII JRF Position in Wellcome Trust DBT India Alliance for developmental regulator in inflammatory immune response

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY

ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG

NEW DELHI-110067

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below:

S. No	Name of the project & Duration of the Project	Post details and No of Posts	Name of Project Investigator E-mail ID
1.	Exploring the role of a developmental regulator in inflammatory immune response - under Wellcome Trust DBT India Alliance Tenable till - 31.10.2015	JRF    (One Post Only)	Dr. Soumen Basak sobasak@nii.ac.in

Qualifications: -

v  M.Sc in Biochemistry/Biophysics/Biotechnology from a reputed University/Institute.

v  70% or above marks all through the academic career (or equivalent).

v  CSIR/UGC/DBT//ICMR NET qualification valid during the time of interview. 

Job description/Experience:  The Candidate should have Basic knowledge in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Cell Signalling. Experience in working in the biological Laboratory.    

Emoluments:-

Junior Research Fellow – Rs. 16,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA if NET/GATE qualified otherwise Rs. 12,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.          The posts exist in sponsored projects and are purely temporary. There shall be no claim for

              regularisation against any core posts of the Institute.

3          The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the

             project whichever is shorter, at a time.

4.          No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.

5.          Number of posts may vary and shall be need based. Advertisement is no commitment.

6.          Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach

             documentary proof of the same.

7.          No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview if called for.

8.          Name of three references.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply directly, strictly in the prescribed format given below, through e-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., e-mail id, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Short listed candidates will be required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of  Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi / New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC / ST and PH candidates are exempted  subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 27^th October, 2012

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NII RA/SRF/JRF position in signal transduction mechanisms in Plasmodium Falciparum

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY

ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG

NEW DELHI-110067

Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate/Senior Research Fellow / Junior Research Fellow (Project) for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below:

S. No	Name of the project & Duration of the Project	Post details and No of Posts	Name of Project Investigator E-mail ID
1	Dissection of signal transduction mechanisms in Plasmodium Falciparum Tenable til-16.12.2014	RA/SRF/JRF (One Post Only)	Dr. Pushkar Sharma pushkar@nii.ac.in

 QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Research Associate: - Ph.D Biotechnology/Biophysics/Biochemistry or any other related field.

2. SRF: - M.Sc. with at least 2 years of research experience 

3.  JRF: - M Sc. Biotechnology/Biophysics/Biochemistry or any other related field.

Job description & Experience: - Candidates with experience in molecular biology, recombinant DNA, protein chemistry, cell culture, proteomics and mass spectrometry are encouraged to apply.

EMOLUMENTS:-

The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules:-

Research Associate - Rs 22,000 consolidated p.m. plus 30% HRA.

SRF: - Rs. 18,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA if NET/GATE qualified otherwise Rs. 14,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA.

JRF: - Rs. 16,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA if NET/GATE qualified otherwise Rs. 12,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.                The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time. The contract wherever applicable can be renewed on year to year basis within the project duration.

2                 The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time.

3                   No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.

4.                 Number of posts may vary and shall be need based. Advertisement is no commitment.

5.                Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach documentary proof of the same.

6                  No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview if called for.

7.            Name of three references

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply directly, strictly in the prescribed format given below, through e-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., e-mail id, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Short listed candidates will be required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of  Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi / New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC / ST and PH candidates are exempted  subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 19^th October, 2012

NII RA/SRF/JRF positions, Mycobacterium, BCG

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY

ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG

NEW DELHI-110067

Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate/Junior Research Fellow/ 

Senior Research Fellow for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the 

details given below:

S. No	Name of the project & Duration of the Project	Post details and No of Posts	Name of Project Investigator E-mail ID
1.	Evaluation of efficacy of Mycobacterium indicus pranii (MIP) as a booster to BCG: Immunogenicity, protection and safety study when given by aerosol route in animal model (guinea pig). Tenable till-15.9.2014	RA/SRF/JRF (One Post only)	Dr. Sangeeta Bhaskar sangeeta@nii.ac.in

Qualifications: -

Research Associate: - Ph.D in Immunology or Microbiology Subjects.

SRF: - Masters in any area of Life Sciences with at least 2 years of research experience.

JRF: - Masters in any area of Life Sciences.

Emoluments: - The selected candidates may be placed in any of the below categories depending upon qualification & Experience.

Research Associate:  Rs. 22,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA.

                                    Rs. 23,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA.

                                    Rs. 24,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA.

Senior Research Fellow: - Rs. Rs. 18,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA if NET/GATE qualified otherwise Rs. 14,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA

Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 16,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA if NET/GATE qualified otherwise Rs. 12,000/- per month consolidated + 30% HRA

Job description & Desired Knowledge: - Candidate should have experience of cell culture, Flow Cytometery, small animal handling, and other techniques used in Immunology lab. Experience in handling pathogenic organism in BSL-3 lab will be preferred.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time. The contract wherever applicable can be renewed on year to year basis within the project duration.

2. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time.

3. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.

4. Number of posts may vary and shall be need based. Advertisement is no commitment.

5. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach documentary proof of the same.

6. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview if called for.

7. Name of three references

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply directly, strictly in the prescribed format given below, through e-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., e-mail id, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Short listed candidates will be required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of  Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi / New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC / ST and PH candidates are exempted  subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 15^th October, 2012

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