Four JRF Positions @ G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development | Biosphere Reserves

G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development(An Autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India)
Kosi-Katarmal, Almora-263 643, Uttarakhand

Project - Inventorisation and Monitoring of Biosphere Reserves in India using RS & GIS technology funded by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India.
 

Applications are invited for four positions of JRFs in the above project. Posts are field based and require extensive traveling in the following BRs – Nilgiri, Agasthymalai, Rann of Kutch, and Simlipal.
 

Selected candidates are likely to be posted at NRSC, Hyderabad and will work with the Scientist of NRSC. Last date to receive Applications is January 25, 2012. Applications may also be submitted through email to the Administrative Officer (os@gbpihed.nic.in), and copy to subrats@gbpihed.nic.in)

Position: JRF (Four) 12,000/- per month + HRA

Essential Qualification: 1st Class Masters Degree (65% >) in Botany / Forestry / Ecology

Desirable: Knowledge of Remote Sensing & GIS / Experience of Field Ecological Studies

Place of Posting: Hyderabad
Age Limit: 28 Years

Position for Junior Research Fellow @ IISER-Kolkata | Neurobiology

Department of Biological Sciences

IISER-Kolkata

Position for Junior Research Fellow
(DBT sponsored project)

Applications are invited from citizens of India for filling up the following temporary positions for a sponsored research project in the field of neurobiology undertaken in the Department of Biological Sciences, IISER-Kolkata.

The position is for Junior Research Fellow. Applicants enthusiastic about research in the field of neuroscience/neurobiology and are encouraged to apply. The requisite qualification & experience for the positions are given below.

Project name and agency: Department of Biotechnology sponsored project titled “Understanding the mechanisms of viral induced Axonal loss and demyelination in an experimental animal model”

Position 1: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
 

Minimum Eligibility: M.Sc. in any branch of life sciences with minimum of 65% marks in Post Graduation will be considered.
 

Desirable:
 Candidates qualifying NET JRF/SLET/DBT JRF/GATE or M Phil and
 Candidates with experience in handling animal (mice), trained in histopathology, proficient in statistical analysis and with genetics would be preferred at the most.
 

Salary: As per DBT norms.
 

Last Date for the receipt of the application is 31st January 2012. Applications enclosing along with attested copies of all testimonials / certificates and curriculum vitae should be sent to dassarmaj@iiserkol.ac.in. The applications must reach the office of the undersigned on and before 31st January 2012.
 

Shortlisted candidates would be called for an interview in February 2012 at IISER, Kolkata. All candidates are requested to bring all the original documents at the time of interview.
 

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

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Scientist B/JRF @ School of Environmental Sciences, JNU

School of Environmental Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University

Applications for the following temporary project positions are invited from eligible candidates:

Project title: "Monitoring Studies on Chhota Shigri Glacier, Himachal Pradesh"

Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

1. Scientist B (1 post)

 Pay Scale: Rs. 15,600--39,100; Grade Pay: 5400

Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Environmental Geosciences, Glaciology, Geology with at least one year post-doctoral research experience.

Desirable Qualification: Research Experience in Himalayan Glaciology.

2. JRF (1 post)

Pay: Rs. 12,000 (consolidated)

Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences/Geology/Chemistry

Desirable Qualification: Research Experience in Himalayan Glaciology.

Kindly apply with your latest Curriculum Vitae to the undersigned so as to reach the below mentioned address by January 08, 2012.

Prof. AL. Ramanathan
Project Director
School of Environmental Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110067
Email: alrjnu@gmail.com

Project Assistant Level-II @ NISER Bhubaneswar | Translational Research

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Institute of Physics Campus, 

P.O. Sainik School, 

Bhubaneswar-751005

Applications from Indian nationals are invited for one temporary position of Project Assistant Level-II under the project “Plant derived mammalian immune responsive proteins to induce host protective immunity and its implication in translational research” funded by DBT, Govt. of India in the School of Biological Sciences, NISER.
 

PROJECT ASSISTANT LEVEL-II:
 

QUALIFICATION: 1st Class M.Sc. in any disciplines of biology and/or biotechnology with experience in molecular biology and Immunology. Candidates with additional expertise in plant biochemistry / transformation would be preferred.
 

Stipend: ` 8,000/- p.m. (Consolidated).
 

AGE: Not more than 28 years (as on 13.01.2012), age relaxation to entitled categories as per DBT rules.
 

Last Date of Receipt of Application: 13.01.2012
 

The above position is purely temporary, initially for a period of one year (likely to be extended further) but strictly co-terminous with the project. It would, therefore, not confer any right/ claim, implicit, or explicit for consideration/absorption against any NISER post.
 

Interested candidates should submit an application duly filled in all respect in the Proforma only, as available on page 2 & 3 of this document with recent passport size photograph pasted on it to “The Administrative Officer-III (R&D), NISER, Institute of Physics Campus, Po- Sainik School, Bhubaneswar-751005”. Candidates are also required to send a complete Bio-data to email panigrahi@niser.ac.in and copy to subho@niser.ac.in. Original documents should be produced at the time of interview. The selection will be made on the basis of interview of suitable applicants and date will be communicated to the shortlisted applicants later.
 

No TA/DA will be paid to the candidate, if called for interview or joining the position. 

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VACANCY FOR THE POST OF SRF IN THE DEPARTEMNT OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY, SANKARA NETHRALAYA

VACANCY FOR THE POST OF SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW IN THE DEPARTEMNT OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY

 
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the following post in the DBT funded project emphasizing on RNA Chemistry and its application in tumor biology, Project No: BT/PR2285/MED/31/128/2011 to be implemented at the Department of Nanobiotechnology, Vision Research Foundation by the Investigators- Dr. J.Narayanan (Principal Investigator, (VRF Sankara Nethralaya), and Dr. S. Krishnakumar (CoPI, HOD-Pathology), Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai- 600 006. The post is purely temporary for a period of 3 years. There may be opportunity for the bright candidates to enroll in to PhD program either in National University/International University.
 

Name of the post: Senior Research Fellow
 

Qualification:
 

1. *M.Sc Bio-Organic Chemistry/Biotechnology, CSIR qualified personnel with 2 years (compulsory) research experience (at least one publication in RNA biology) with animal handling and RNA biology
 

1. M.E / M.Tech Biotechnology, CSIR qualified personnel with research experience (animal handling and RNA biology -Publications desirable)
 

Salary: 18,000 + 30%HRA
 

Please send the soft copy of your CV to jramannarayanan@gmail.com, drnj@snmail.org and drkk@snmail.org by extended to 10th January, 2012.

Project-JRF, Research Specialist @ SLS University of Hyderabad | Immunology

School of Life Sciences
University of Hyderabad
Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500046

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for the following positions, sponsored by the DBT project entitled “Identification of miRNAs essential for B cell fate commitment of multipotent hematopoietic progenitors” (BT/PR1825/AGR/36/679/2011).

POSITION: Project-JRF

QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc./I.M.Sc.

CONSOLIDATED PAY PER MONTH: Rs.16,000+HRA
DURATION: Initial appointment is for one year and subjected to renewal up to 3 years

POSITION: Research Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS: B.Sc/M.Sc.

CONSOLIDATED PAY PER MONTH: Rs. 12,000
DURATION: Initial appointment is for one year and subjected to renewal up to 3 years 

Dr. Pongubala’s laboratory is investigating the molecular pathways that control the development of innate and adaptive immune cell types utilizing a combination of genetic, molecular and computational approaches. Responsibility of the research specialist is to take care of daily needs of the laboratory where as the project-JRF candidate is expected to study the functional role of recently identified novel miRNAs during B cell fate commitment.

Applicants for project-JRF should have a M.Sc. or Integrated Masters (I.M.Sc.) in Biological Sciences with a strong background in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from a reputed University. Candidates must have secured aggregate marks greater than 60% or a 7.0 CGPA. Candidates with JRF-fellowship through CSIR/UGC will have an option to enroll into Ph.D. program. Applicants for the position of research specialist should have a B.Sc or M.Sc. in Life Sciences with laboratory experience. Both positions require good written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment with an aspiration to learn new techniques as well as explore new scientific areas are highly desired.

Applicants should note that the appointment is purely temporary and subjected to renewal up to three years and there is no Right to Claim for any regular appointment with the University. 

The interested candidates should submit their resume indicating their choice of position along with copies of certificates in support of the information provided in the application on or before 31st January 2012 to the address indicated below. Eligible candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/ DA will be paid for attending the interview or at the time of joining the post.
 

Corresponding address: 

 Dr. Jagan Pongubala
Department of Animal Sciences
School of Life Sciences
University of Hyderabad
Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500046

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Walk-in interview for Project Fellow @ University of Calcutta | Home Science

University of Calcutta
Department of Home Science

V.L College Campus

20B Judges Court Road,
Kolkata-27
 

Walk-in-Interview

Interested eligible candidates are requested to appear at a Walk-in interview for a post of Project Fellow in the project entitled “Studies on antioxidative and antimicrobial activity of some edible flower extracts” funded by UGC, New Delhi, (Sanction No.F.No.37-399/2009 (Sr), dt.11.01.10) under the supervision of Dr.Pubali Dhar in the Department of Home Science, University of Calcutta.V.L College Campus, 20B Judges Court Road, Kolkata-27.
 

Qualifications: M.Sc in any branch of Bioscience
 

Renumeration: 8000/- per month (consolidated)
 

Venue: Dept. Of Home Science
 

Date and Time: 12th January, 2012, 12:00 noon.
 

Candidates are requested to bring two sets of complete application request furnishing biodata on a plain paper with all original testimonials and attested copies of all testimonials on the date of interview. No TA/DA will be provided to attend the interview.
 

Dr.Amit Ray
Secretary
Faculty council for P.G studies in Fine Arts
Music and Home Science, Calcutta University.

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