Saturday, June 25, 2011

Answer Key of UGC/CSIR-JRF June 2011 examination

We are very happy to present the answer key of CSIR-JRF June-2011 exam. Answer of Part-C will be presented soon, please keep watching the website. 

Please note there may be possible error in answers.





Wednesday, June 22, 2011

CCMB Hyderabad, Project Positions Available


Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) 
Uppal Road, Hyderabad - 500 007, India


Applications are invited from candidates who are bonafide Indian citizens and having consistently good academic record for empanelment for the following positions in sponsored/network projects:  


1. Name of the position: Project Assistant-IV / Project RA / PDF 
Qualifications: Ph.D. in any area of Life Sciences preferably Molecular & Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Animal Genetics & Breeding, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. 
Upper Age Limit: 35 years 

2. Name of the position: Project Assistant-II / Project JRF 
Qualifications: 1st Class M.Sc in any area of Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics OR 1st Class BE/BTech. in Biotechnology / Bioinformatics. 
Upper Age Limit: 28 years


Stipend will be paid at the rates sanctioned in the respective sponsored projects.  In addition, HRA is also payable depending on the sanction of the project.  However, HRA is not payable in case hostel accommodation is provided in the campus.  In addition, necessary deductions towards License Fee, Elec., charges etc., will be deducted from the stipend.  In case of engagement in CSIR Network projects, only consolidated stipend is payable and HRA is not admissible.   

Candidates qualified in PG Basic Sciences with NET / Graduate Degree in Professional Courses with GATE, are entitled for revised payment of stipend in case of appointment in DBT/DST Projects.


Upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/OBC/Women/ Physically Handicapped candidates as per the GOI rules. Upper age limit will be reckoned as on 30.06.2011.

The above positions are for the sponsored/network projects funded by external funding agencies, and are purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the project of 1/2/3 years duration.  

APPLICATIONS: Candidates may submit their applications along with attested photocopies of their educational qualifications etc., on or before 30.06.2011  in the prescribed proforma available on the CCMB website www.ccmb.res.in (which can be downloaded), to the Controller of Administration, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Uppal Road, Hyderabad – 500 007.  Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. 

INTERVIEWS: All the applications will be screened and the list of candidates found to be suitable for interview will be posted on the CCMB website on 11.07.2011. Candidates found suitable should appear for interview on the date and time notified on the website.  No separate call letter for interview will be issued.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Mere fulfilling of the minimum requirements stipulated in the notification would not automatically entitle a person to be called for the interview. The decision of the Centre in regard to the candidates  to be called for interview shall be final. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification. 






Saturday, June 11, 2011

NII New Delhi, RA Position in Autoimmune Response


NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY
(an autonomous research institute)
ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG

NEW DELHI-110067



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

Name of the project: EFFECT OF GONADOTROPIN AND PREGNANCY ON SYSTEMIC AUTOIMMUNE RESPONSES

Post details: Research Associate (One post)

Job description: Candidate should have experience in animal cell culture and cell isolation, immunoassays, PCR, animal handling.

Project Investigator/e-mail id: Dr. Rahul Pal


QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D.  in Life Sciences

EMOLUMENTS

The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules.

Rs. 22,000 + 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.
2. For Project Associate, Ph.D and who have qualified National qualifying examination NET/GATE/CSIR/ICMR will be given preference. Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis and are awaiting the viva examination can also apply.
3. The candidates selected for the above post 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, subject to a maximum period of 7 years accumulation in one/several project.
4. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.
5. Institute reserves the right to alter the designation of the posts any time at its discretion. These posts can also be filled in a lower grade at the discretion of the Institute, in case suitable candidates with requisite qualification and experience are not forthcoming.
 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 - 15.6.2011


JNU New Delhi, JRF in DBT Project | Improving Rice Germplasm with RNAi Tools

School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067, India






Applications are invited for the post of JRF in DBT the project entitled "Raising nutritionally Improved Rice (Oryza sativa L cv.IR64) Germplasm with High Lysine content employing RNAi Tools".

The project is valid until June 2013

JRF @Rs. 12000/-p.m. + HRA

Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in any branch of Life Science with good academic records (Ist division). Though preference will be given to JRF/LS/NET qualified candidates, those having relevant research experience in the area of project may also be hired at lower emoluments as per norms of the funding agency.

Desirable Qualifications: Strong desire to work on plant and microbial system with good knowledge of routine molecular biology techniques including cloning and expression analysis. Candidates having relevant experience in biochemical analysis using HPLC will be preferred.

Application on plain paper indicating name, date of birth, age, address, contact numbers, email, essential/technical/professional qualification, experience in research work should reach to Dr. Ashwani Pareek, Project Director, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, on or before 16th June 2011. Email: ashwanipareek@gmail.com

The selected candidate will be appointed on purely temporary basis initially for a period of one year or till his service are required by Project Director or till the validity of the project, whichever is earliest.

Friday, June 3, 2011

NII New Delhi, JRF in Fatty Acid Biosynthesis Pathway of Leishmania


NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY
(an autonomous research institute)
ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG

NEW DELHI-110067


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

S No
Name of the project
Post details
Job description

Project Investigator/
e-mail id

1




Structural studies on key proteins of type II fatty acid biosynthesis pathway of Leishmania major.   
Junior Research Fellow  - one-post only 
Candidate should have experience in molecular biology, protein purification, biochemical studies, biophysical studies.
Dr. Monica Sundd


QUALIFICATIONS -

JRF: M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, biochemistry and should have qualified CSIR/UGC, ICMR/PGI NET or CSIR/UGC/NET.
EMOLUMENTS

The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules.
Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 16,000/- p.m. + 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.
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. The contract wherever applicable can be renewed on year to year basis within the project duration, subject to a maximum period of 7 years accumulation in one/several project.
3.              No hostel/ housing facility will be provided. However allotment of shared dormitory accommodation can be considered depending on availability. No HRA will be payable if such accommodation is availed of.
4.                 Number of posts may vary and shall be need based. Advertisement is no commitment.
5.                 Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
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 50/- 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 9/06/2011

NII New Delhi, Project Associate Vacancy for Development of Novel Viral Vector for Vaccine Delivery


NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY
(an autonomous research institute)
ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG

NEW DELHI-110067


Applications are invited for the post of Project Associate for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below:

S. No.
Name of the project
Post details
Job description

Project Investigator/
e-mail id

1

Isolation and characterization of animal adenoviruses for development of novel viral vector for vaccine delivery.

Project Associate 
(one post)
Conduct experiments under the  broad supervision of the principal investigator, prepare progress report, inventory management of reagents and consumable critical to the project
                                                                              
Dr. Sudhanshu Vrati


QUALIFICATIONS -

1. Project Associate:     Ph. D in life sciences/biotechnology/biophysics/biochemistry or any other related field. Those who have submitted thesis are also eligible.
                
 EMOLUMENTS

The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules.

Project Associate            -       Rs. 18000/- consolidated p.m. plus 30% HRA. Likely to be revised.

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.
2.                For Project Associate, Ph.D and who have qualified National qualifying examination NET/GATE/CSIR/ICMR will be given preference.
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. The contract wherever applicable can be renewed on year to year basis within the project duration, subject to a maximum period of 7 years accumulation in one/several project.
4.                The Project Associate will be paid consolidated emoluments indicated above subject to the recommendations of the Selection Committee. No allowances, perks are payable over and above the consolidated emoluments. Rules and regulations governing the terms of appointment will be as applicable to the project staff.
5.                 No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.
6.                 The Institute reserves the right to alter the designation of the posts any time at its discretion.   These posts can also be filled in a lower grade at the discretion of the Institute, in case suitable candidates with requisite qualification and experience are not forthcoming.
7.                Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e SC/ST/OBC /PH and attach documentary proof of the same.
8.                No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview if called for.
9.           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 - 2.6.2011

Thapar University Patiala, Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow / Junior Research Fellow


School of Chemistry and Biochemistry 
Thapar University
Patiala-147004, Punjab


Applications are invited for a post of  Research Associate /Senior Research Fellow /Junior Research Fellow in a CSIR sponsored project entitled “Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies on the Effect of Chaotropic and  Kosmotropic Cosolvents on Horse Ferrocytochrome  c” Interested candidates may send their applications along with detailed resume at rajesh.kumar@thapar.edu by 15th Jun 2011. 

Essential Qualifications: M.Sc (Physics/Chemistry/Biophysics/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/ Life Sciences) with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. 

Research Associate:  PhD thesis submitted or degree awarded 

Senior Research Fellow: Post MSc two years of research experience

Junior Research Fellow: NET (LS/JRF) and GATE exam passed 

Duration: 3 years

Fellowship:  RA (22000 (fixed)) /SRF /JRF- as for CSIR norms 

Dr. Rajesh Kumar (PI)
School of Chemistry and Biochemistry 
Thapar University, Patiala-147004, Punjab