Sunday, July 1, 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

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

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

Sunday, June 24, 2012

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

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