Bose Institute Kolkata, Junior Research Fellow | Life Sciences

Bose Institute
Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054

Applications are invited from Indian Citizens for one post of Junior Research Fellow in the CSIR sponsored project entitled “Studies on the protective role of an antioxidant protein molecule purified from the herb, phyllanthus niruri : Signal transduction mechanism in organ pathophysiology” under  Prof. P.C. Sil, Division of Molecular Medicine. The project is tenable for three years. Details of qualification, fellowship, age etc.  are as follows.  

Essential Qualification : A good M.Sc. in Life Sciences with NET/GATE qualification. 

Fellowship : Rs. 12,000/- p.m., plus admissible HRA and Medical Benefit. 

Age : Below 28 years (relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC/WOMEN candidates only as  per rule). 

         

Interested and eligible candidates should apply on plain paper quoting advertisement No. on the envelop as well as application with complete Bio-data giving e-mail ID and details of  qualification i.e. examination passed, year, division, percentage of marks from Secondary onwards with Attested copies of testimonials addressed to  the  Registrar,  P – 1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054 on or before 29th April, 2011. Outstation candidates will be given to and fro 2nd class Railway fare by shortest route on production of Railway tickets.  

Original Notification

NRCPB New Delhi, RA/SRF Walk-in temperature stress tolerance in rice

NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE ON PLANT BIOTECHNLOGY 
Lal Bahadur Shastri Building, Pusa Campus, 
New Delhi- 110012

Walk-in-interview 

A walk-in-interview will be held for the positions  of Research Associate(1), Senior Research Fellow(3), Engineers (2) and Office Assistant (1) on 26-04-2011 at 10:00 AM in the NFBSRA-sub-project on "Phenomics of moisture deficit and low temperature stress tolerance in rice"(Duration: Till March, 2016; PI- Dr. P.  Ananda Kumar, Project Director, NRCPB). For further details please visit NRCPB website www.nrcpb.org.  

NRCPB New Delhi, RA/SRF Walk-in olecular Biology/ Biotechnology /Genetics / Plant Physiology

NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE ON PLANT BIOTECHNLOGY 
Lal Bahadur Shastri Building, Pusa Campus, 
New Delhi- 110012

Walk in interview

A walk-in interview will be held to select candidates for the following positions in the NFBSRA-sub-project on "Phenomics of moisture deficit and low temperature  stress tolerance in rice" (Duration: Till March, 2016; PI- Dr. P. Ananda Kumar, Project Director, NRCPB). Desirous candidates pmay report for interview at 10:00 A.M. on 26-04-2011 in committee room, first floor, National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology, LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi- 110012 along with five copies of Bio-data and original certificates/testimonials.

Post: Research Associate(One Post)  

Fellowship per Month: Rs. 24000 +30% HRA for Ph.D.  or Rs. 23000 +30% HRA for M.Sc. 

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology /Genetics / Plant Physiology or any branch of life Sciences with research experience in gene isolation, genetic transformation and characterization of transgenics  or M.Sc. in any of the above subjects with at least two years of post M.Sc. research experience in areas mentioned above.

Post: Senior Research Fellow (Two Posts)

Fellowship per Month: Rs. 16000 +30% HRA 

Qualifications: M.Sc. in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Genetics/ Bioinformatics/Plant Physiology or any branch of Life Sciences with relevant research experience.

Post: Senior Research Fellow (One Post) 

Fellowship per Month: Rs. 16000 +30% HRA 

Qualifications: M.Sc. in  Plant Breeding/ Genetics/Plant Physiology/ Agronomy/ Horticulture or any branch of Life Sciences desirably having experience in green house maintenance and handling of large pot culture experiments.

1. The above posts are purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis for an initial period of one year, which may be extended on yearly basis after satisfactory performance of the incumbent till termination of the scheme. There is no provision of re-engagement after termination of scheme. The selected candidate shall not claim for regular appointment at this institute as the fellowship is coterminus with respective scheme. 
2. Age limit: 40 years for RA and Engineers, 35 years for SRF and 30 years for Office Assistant. Age relaxation of 5 years to SC/ST & women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates will be given. 
3. TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. 

Original Notification

Pennington Biomedical Research Center ( Louisiana State University System), Postdoctoral Position in Adipose-Immune Interactions

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a research facility of Louisiana State University System, is seeking a qualified person to work as a postdoctoral researcher in the Laboratory of Neuroendocrine-Immunology (PI: Dr. Vishwa Deep Dixit) in the brand new state-of-the-art Basic Science Building. 

This is a NIH funded laboratory with interest in the mechanism of adipose-immune interactions in aging and obesity. The primary focus of this research position is to lead and develop existing projects to understand the origin of inflammation in obesity. 

This Laboratory utilizes latest cellular and molecular tools, genetic manipulations including reporter and Cre/Lox mouse models to understand the interplay between metabolic-immune systems. In addition, this position also offers opportunity to conduct clinical studies that focus on the impact of caloric restriction and caloric excess on immune function.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidate will have a minimum of a Ph.D degree with less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Salary support will be according to the NIH pay recommendations. Highly motivated candidates with strong background in immunology, cell and molecular biology are encouraged to apply. 

Must apply online at www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu to be considered. 

For more information, contact Vishwa.dixit@pbrc.edu . 

Amrita School of Pharmacy, M. Pharma Admission

Amrita Health Sciences Campus

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre

AIMS Ponekkara Post

Kochi, Kerala 682 041

Applications are invited from highly-motivated GPAT-qualified candidates for admission to two-year Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm.) programmes at the Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University for the 2011 academic year. 

Admissions will be granted on the basis of the Amrita 2011 M.Pharm. Entrance Examination followed by a Personal Interview of shortlisted candidates. 

Current M.Pharm. programmes include specializations in Pharmaceutics or Medicinal (Pharmaceutical) Chemistry or Pharmacy Practice. 

The Amrita School of Pharmacy is recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), All India Council of for Technical Education (AICTE) and other statutory bodies and agencies. Amrita University is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with 'A' Grade. GPAT-qualified candidates joining the Amrita School of Pharmacy for M.Pharm. programmes will be eligible to receive a stipend as per AICTE rules. 

For further details, please visit www.aims.amrita.edu

Important Dates:

Date of commencement of sale of application forms            : 25 April 2011
Last date of sale of application forms                                   : 24 May 2011
Last date of receipt of duly completed application forms     : 28 May 2011
Date of Amrita M.Pharm. Entrance Examination                  : SUNDAY, 5 June 2011 Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates                       : Date to be announced

Further Info

NIH, Research Assistant Position in Preservation of Immune Responses

A two year ORISE Research Assistant position is available in FDA/CDER located on the NIH campus. Project involves the preservation of immune responses following ionizing radiation exposure. 

Qualifications:  B.S./M.S. in biology or a relevant physical science, and significant research animal experience.  

Please forward CVs to hugh.mcfarland@fda.hhs.gov.

 

Hugh I. McFarland, Ph.D.

Staff Scientist

FDA/CDER/OBP/DTP

29A/2B12

29 Lincoln Dr.

Bethesda, MD 20892

Tel.: (301) 827-1829

Telethon Institute of Gene Therapy (TIGET) - San Raffaele Scientific Institute: Post Doc Position

Employer: Telethon Institute of Gene Therapy (TIGET) - San Raffaele Scientific Institute

Website: http:// www.sanraffaele.org/research/tiget

Location: Milan, Italy

Type: Post Doc

Applications are invited for a PostDoc position at the Telethon Institute of Gene Therapy at San Raffaele Hospital, Milan (Italy). The group is located in a very well equipped state-of-the-art laboratory, funded by various national as well as European organizations. We are seeking to appoint a cellular scientist with a strong track record of research excellence in immunology. The focus of our work is the characterization of cellular and molecular bases of autoimmunity in Primary Immunodeficiencies. The project entails the handling of human patient material and experimental animal work.

The candidates must have a PhD degree and have experience in relevant techniques (animal handling, molecular biology, cell cultures, flow cytometry). Motivation, adaptability and proven ability to work independently will be greatly valued. A 3-year stipend will depend on experience of the candidate.

For more information, please contact: 

Dr Anna Villa (anna.villa@hsr.it).