Thursday, October 11, 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

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.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

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.

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"

Sunday, October 7, 2012

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

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: 27th October, 2012

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

 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: 19th 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

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: 15th October, 2012