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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Invitation of Applications for Research Positions at SGPGI, Lucknow

Applications are invited for following posts in an ICMR-funded research project titled ‘Association of host IL28B genetic polymorphisms with ... HCV infection in Indian patients’:

(i) Junior Research Fellow (one). Essential qualification: MSc in a biology subject + CSIR/I CMR/ UGC JRF qualified. Rs. 16,000 per month + 20% house rent allowance.

(ii) Lab Technician (one). BSc (Science) with 2 year research experience. Rs. 18,360 (fixed) per month.

Both the posts are temporary and only for the duration of each project. No accommodation will be provided.

Those interested should apply on plain paper with biodata to Dr. Rakesh Aggarwal, Department of Gastroenterology, SGPGI, Lucknow 226014 latest by July 4, 2012 and appear for an interview at 11.00 AM on July 7, 2012 in his office. No separate call letters will be sent and no TA/DA will be paid. The Director reserves the right to cancel the advertisement/ selection without assigning any reason.
 

Rakesh Aggarwal
Principal Investigator
Department of Gastroenterology
SGPGI, Lucknow

Deadline : 04.07.12

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Project JRF required in DST sponsored project at Osmania University

Applications in prescribed proforma, obtainable from the Director of press, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500007 are invited for the following position in a DST sponsored research project "Role of PTEN polymorphisms and loss of heterozygosity in the pathophysiology of endometriosis"

• Position : Project SRF
• Qualification : M.Sc 1st class in Life Science
• Essential : NET (UGC/CSIR)
• Age Limit : 28 year as on 09/07/2012
• Pay : Rs 12000/- pm + HRA
• Tenure : 3 years

Applications along with bio-data should be submitted along with a demand draft for Rs 50/- drawn in favour of The Registrar, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Postal order will not be accepted.

Deadline : 09.07.12

JNU New Delhi, JRF in SLS | RNAi in Viruses

Jawaharlal Nehru University
School of Life Science
New Delhi 110 067 

Position Available

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 

Project : “RNAi mediated resistance against begomoviruses … in chilli” 

Duration: The Project will continue till May, 2013. The position is completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year, but can be curtailed or extended based on the performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. Appointed persons will be expected to stay in the lab for the entire period of the project. 

No of vacancy : One 

Salary : - As per DBT rules and guidelines for JRF.  

Qualifications : - Eligible candidates should have a Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Biotechnology and CSIR / UGC/ JRF or NET or GATE qualified. Candidates having demonstrable research experience in the area of Plant Biotechnology / Plant Tissue Culture (preferably solanaceus crops) will be preferred. Non-NET candidates with desirable experiences may also apply. 

The competent authority may select candidate in the lower position against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate and reserves the right to relax any of the qualification(s) in case the candidate is found otherwise well qualified by the Selection Committee. 

Applications (hard copy only) are invited from suitable candidates to apply by sending a cover letter detailing experience, with CV, reprints and names with complete address (including e-mail) of three references to Dr. S. Chakraborty, Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067 on or before May 18, 2012. 

Applications sent through e-mail will not be considered

JNU New Delhi, SRF Post in Environmental Sciences | Retrotransposons in Entamoeba histolytica

School of Environmental Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University

POSITION AVAILABLE 

10^th May 2012

Applications are invited for the following purely temporary posts in the R & D-3 Project entitled “Retrotransposons in entamoeba histolytica: Genotypic……….phenotypic consequences” funded by the Department of Biotechnology. 

Senior Research Fellow:           One

Salary :           Rs. 18000/- P. M + HRA

Essential Qualifications :           M.Sc. in any field of Life Sciences.

Desirable qualification :           1. Qualified National Eligibility Test (CSIR / UGC / ICMR).

                                               2. Experience in Molecular Biology would be preferred. 

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

The application on plain paper indicating name, date of birth / age, address, essential / technical / professional qualifications, experiences, research work, list of published books / articles should reach the undersigned (Project Director), School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, on or before 22^nd May 2012.

Prof. Sudha Bhattacharya
Principal investigator 

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Amrita University, Cochin | PhD opportunity in microRNA in hepatocellular carcinoma

Interested candidates are invited to apply for a Ph.D. position in Cancer Biology in Dr. Sujit Nair's Cancer Discovery Biology Laboratory at Amrita University, Cochin. This is a DBT-funded project to investigate the microRNA expression signatures and proteomic profiles in hepatocellular carcinoma. Candidate should have Masters degree in biotechnology or pharmacy. You may visit Cancer Discovery Biology Laboratory at cancerdiscovery.webs.com. To apply, please email your updated resume to 

Dr. Sujit Nair at sujit108@gmail.com.