National Institute of Plant and Genome Resaerch
Position 1:
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the position of “Research Associate” (Rs. 16,000/- + HRA p.m.) in DBT sponsored project entitled “Molecular analysis, biochemical study and physiological significance of protein- L –isoasparty1 (D-asparty1) O-methy1transferanse (PIMT)from stress tolerance plants and its exploitation to enhance seed vigor, viability and seed longevity in plants”. The position is purely temporary and is 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.

Candidates having Ph.D. in any discipline of life sciences are eligible to apply. Experience of working with plant systems is highly desirable.

NIPGR 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.

Interested candidates may apply by sending (preferably via email) a cover letter detailing experience and CV to Dr. Manoj Majee, Scientist, NIPGR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110067. Email: manoj_majee@nipgr.res.in or majeem@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 011 26735193, web: http://www.nipgr.res.in/ latest by ­­­­­­May 15, 2008.
Position 2:
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the position of “Research Associate” (Rs. 16,000/- + HRA p.m.) in DBT sponsored project entitled “Molecular characterization and analysis of differentially expressed genes from contrasting Brassica juncea gene-pools: an insight into molecular-genetic mechanism of glucosinolates biosynthesis”. The position is purely temporary and is 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.

Candidates having Ph.D. in any discipline of life sciences are eligible to apply. Experience of working with plants is highly desirable though not essential.

NIPGR 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.
Interested candidates may apply by sending (preferably via email) a cover letter detailing experience and CV to Dr. Naveen Chandra Bisht, Scientist, NIPGR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110067. Email: ncbisht@nipgr.res.in Tel: 011 26735183, web: http://www.nipgr.res.in/ latest by ­­­­­­May 3, 2008.

Position 3: vc

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the position of “Research Associate” in DBT sponsored project entitled “To study the interaction between auxin and sugar signal transduction pathway in model plant system Arabidopsis thaliana”. The position is purely temporary and is 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. The stipend will be as per DBT rules.
Candidates having Ph.D. in any discipline of life sciences are eligible to apply. Experience of working with model plant Arabidopsis thaliana is highly desirable though not essential.
NIPGR 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.
Interested candidates may apply by sending (preferably via email) a cover letter detailing experience and CV to Dr. Ashverya Laxmi, Staff Scientist, NIPGR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110067. Email: laxmiashverya@rediffmail.com or ashverya_laxmi@nipgr.res.in Tel: 011 26735180, web: http://www.nipgr.res.in/ latest by April 30, 2008.

Walk In at IGIB, North Delhi

(A) Temporary Research Project Post Advt. No. : PR/134/2008

IGIB, Delhi, desires to engage qualified incumbents for three purely temporary positions under the NWP0036"Comparative Genomics of non-coding RNA"

Post: Project Assistant Level-II
Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences (first class)
Pay: Rs. 10,000/-Consolidated emoluments per month
Age Limit: 28 years

OR

Project Assistant Level-III

M.Sc. in Life Sciences (first class) with 2 years relevant experience
Pay: 12,000/-
Age: 30 years

Project Assistant Level-IV
EQ: Ph.D in relevant discipline
Pay: Rs. 15,000/-
Age: 35 years
(Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidate as per Govt. of India instructions)

Desirable qualification: Experience in molecular biology, fish biology, excellent verbal and written communication skills

The duration of the post is initially one year, which may be extendable up to project duration.

Engagement is for the project and on behalf of the funding agency and the tenure shall be co-terminus with the duration of the project. Contract may be terminated any time by giving one-month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any CSIR/IGIB post.

Eligible applicants are invited for a walk-in-interview on 30th April, 2008, Wednesday, 11:00 am along with their application/CV & relevant details along with testimonials in original.

No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates to attend the interview. Engagement of project assistant shall be as per CSIR guidelines.


(B) Temporary Research Project Post Advt. No. : PR/133/2008

IGIB, Delhi, desires to engage qualified incumbent for one post purely temporary position of Project assistant under the Project NWP05 "Engineering peptides and proteins for new generation therapies"

Post: Project Assistant Level-II

Essential qualification: M.Sc/ M VSc/M. Pharma or equivalent in relevant area (First Class)
Pay: Rs.10000/-Consolidated emoluments per month

Age limit: 28 years

OR

Project Assistant Leve-III

M.Sc/MVSc/M.Pharma or equivalent (First Class) with two years relevant experience

Rs.12000/-
30 years

Project Assistant Level-IV
Ph.D. in relevant discipline of the project
Rs.15000/-
35 years
(Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidate as per Govt. of India instructions)

The duration of the post is initially one year, which may be extendable up to project duration.
Engagement is for the project and on behalf of the funding agency and the tenure shall be co-terminus with the duration of the project. Contract may be terminated any time by giving one-month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any CSIR/IGIB post.

Eligible applicants are invited for a walk-in-interview on 01 May, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. along with their application/CV & relevant details along with testimonials in original.

No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates to attend the interview. Engagement of project assistant shall be as per CSIR guidelines.

Biotechnology Jobs

Walk-in for Lifescience SRF vacancy
Panjab University, Chandigarh will hold a walk-in for the following position.

Position: SRF

Project: DBT funded project entitled "Structural Characterization of Aspartate Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase in Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv".

Eligibility: PG in Lifesciences.

Date of Interview: 28th April 2008 at 3.00pm.

Venue and contact person: Dr.Rupinder Tewari
Dept. Of Biotechnology,
Panjab University,
Chandigarh.

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Vacancy in Diabetes research
Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Kerala invites applications for the following position.

Post: Project fellow.

Project: “ Screening modulators of GLUT4 transporter activity from anti-diabetic plants” funded by Kerala State of Science, Technology and Environment.

Eligibility: M.Sc. Biotechnology, Biochemistry or any allied life science subjects.

Pay: Rs.5000/ month fixed

Deadline: 02 May 2008.

How to apply: Candidate possessing requisite qualification may apply in plain paper with their biodata by post or e-mail within 15 days from this notification to

Dr. Anilkumar G, Associate Professor,School of Biotechnology,

Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala 690525.

Email: g.soanil@gmail.com

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JRF vacancy in Genetic engineering

Department of Biotechnology, Hamdard University, New Delhi invites applications for the following post.

Post: JRF

Project: DBT funded project on " Trait modification in Brassica using miRNAs".

Eligibility: M.Sc Lifesciences preferably Biotechnology/ Biochemistry / Molecular Biology.

NET qualified will be given preference.

Duration of the project: 3 years.

Deadline: 30 April 2008.

How to apply: Apply with Bio-data to Dr.Sandeep Das, Department of Biotechnology Jamia Hamdard University, NewDelhi- 110 062Phone-011 -2605988 (Ext-5584)

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Summer UG Research Programme

The University of Delhi wishes to admit students on an All India basis, to pursue Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP) and Summer Out-Reach Programme on Biomedical Sciences at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research (ACBR).

Areas: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Medical Biotechnology, Human Molecular Genetics, Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Module: The programme consists of 1-2 hours of lecture followed by project work under the supervision of faculty members.

Duration: 8 weeks -between June - July 2008.

Eligibility: Senior Under-Graduate and Post Graduate students of Lifesciences /Biosciences both Science and Engineering.

Application deadline: 30 April 2008.

How to apply: Interested students can send an application along with a copy of Bio-Data and a Demand Draft of Rs.250/- in favour of the “Director, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research” latest by 30th April 2008. to Director, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, Univ. of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi-110007

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Central Leather Research Institute

(CLRI-CSIR), Chennai proposes to conduct a walk in interview for various project positions..

Post: Project assistant

1) Project: Nanomaterials and Nanodevices for Applications in health and Diseases (NWP – 035).

Qualification: M Sc ( Bio Chemistry / Microbiology / Bio Technology) with 55% of marks.

Pay: Rs.8000/-pm2)

2) Project: Nanomaterials and Nanodevices for Applications in health and Diseases (NWP – 035).

Qualification: M Sc ( Bio Physics) with 55% of marks.

Pay: Rs.8000/-pm

Date of walk-ins: 29.04.2008 from 10.00a.m

Place: The Triple Helix Auditorium, CLRI,Chennai.

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CENTRAL DRUG RESEARCH INSTITUTE - Chattar Manzil Palace, Lucknow - 226 001 (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)

ADVERTISEMENT NO. 4/2008

Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow is a premier R&D Institute under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) which is an autonomous body under Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Government of India. The institute is engaged in development of new drugs for controlling major disease of national relevance and systematically explore the Indian floura and fauna for therapeutic potential and to develop human resource for future requirement of the pharmaceutical industry and R&D institutions .

Applications on the prescribed forms are invited from the eligible persons of Indian nationality for the following technical posts :

1. Post Code 001: Lab Animals: Gr. III(6) : 1 Post (Gen.) : Scale of pay : Rs. 12,000-375-16,500/- (Total emoluments : Rs. 29120/-)

Essential Qualifications : M.Sc. (Zoology) OR MVSc OR M.Sc. (Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology) with minimum of 55% marks and having 12 years experience OR Ist Class B.Sc. (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) OR B.VSc with 14 years experience in laboratory animal husbandry, breeding, nutrition and monitoring of health.Job Requirement: To monitor breeding, nutrition and care the health of animals of the Animal House.

2. Post Code 002 : CSIR Dispensary : Gr. III(4) (Medical Officer) : 1 Post (Gen.) : Scale of pay : Rs. 8000-275-13500 (Total emoluments : Rs. 19760/- );

Essential Qualifications : MBBS with good academic record and a minimum of 55% marks with six years of experience as a physician in a reputed hospital.Desirable Qualifications : Candidates possessing M.D. (Medicine) with experience in a hospital will be given preference; Job Requirement : To provide patient care to CSIR employees and their family members including pensioners at CSIR Dispensary, Nirala Nagar, Lucknow.General Conditions :•The date for determining the age limit/experience/qualifications shall be closing date prescribed for receipt of applications.•Candidates applying for the above posts should submit their applications on the prescribed forms obtainable from Website: http://www.cdriindia.org/Applicationform.pdf 'OR' The Section Officer (Recruitment), Central Drug Research Institute, Chattar Manzil Palace, Post Box No. 173, Lucknow - 226 001 (U.P.) by sending a requisition along with a self-addressed stamped (Rs. 10/-) envelope of size 23x10 cm by 24.04.2008 thereafter no application forms will be sent by post.The above posts are regular and carry usual allowances as admissible to Govt. employees posted in Lucknow.•Applications must be accompanied with an application fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) each in the form of Banker Cheque/Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director, Central Drug Research Institute, payable at Lucknow.

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Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology - North Delhi

(A) Temporary Research Project Post Advt. No. : PR/130/2008

IGIB, Delhi, desires to engage qualified incumbents for a maximum of one purely temporary positions of Project Assistants under the project entitled "New Insights in Cancer Biology: Identification of Novel Targets and Development of Target Based Molecular Medicine" (IAP 001)

Essential qualification: M.Sc. first class, in any branch of animal sciences (Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Zoology/Neuroscience/Genetics) or chemistry/ M. Pharm or equivalent

Age Limit: The Age limit is 28 years (age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidate as per Govt. of India instructions)

Stipend: Rs. 10,000/- to 12,000/- pm as per qualification and experience

The duration of the post is initially one year, which may be extendable up to project duration. Engagement is for the project and on behalf of the funding agency and the tenure shall be co-terminus with the duration of the project. Contract may be terminated any time by giving one-month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any CSIR/IGIB post.

Eligible applicants are invited for a walk-in-interview on 10th April, 2008, at 10.00 am, along with their application/CV & relevant details along with testimonials in original.
No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates to attend the interview. Engagement of project assistant shall be as per CSIR guidelines.

(B) Temporary Research Project Post Advt. No. : PR/129/2008

IGIB, Delhi, desires to engage qualified incumbent(s) for two posts purely temporary position of Project Staff under the CMM0017 "In silico biology for drug target identification" network project

Post No. 1: Project Assistant (Level II) for Assistance in business development

Essential qualification: First class (M.Sc.) in Life Sciences/MBA

Desirable qualification: Working experience of 1 to 2 years in Business development/marketing/commercial trading related activities.

Age Limit: The Age limit is 28 years (age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidate as per Govt. of India instructions)

Stipend: Rs 10000 to 12000 p.m. consolidated depending on qualification and experience.


Post No. 2: Project Assistant (Level II OR Level III) for M. tuberculosis SysBorg (Windows & LINUX versions, updation, maintenance, data preparation)

Essential qualification: M.Sc. First Class in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biosciences, Bioinformatics with strong interest and exposure to Bioinformatics. Knowledge of any one of programming languages PERL/C/PYTHON.

Desirable qualification: Knowledge of LINUX and JAVA/JSP.

Age Limit: The Age limit is 28 years (age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidate as per Govt. of India instructions)

Stipend: Rs 10000 to12000 p.m. consolidated depending on qualifications and experience.

The duration of the posts is initially ONE Year, which may be extendable up to project duration.

Engagement is for the project and on behalf of the funding agency and the tenure shall be co-terminus with the duration of the project. Contract may be terminated any time by giving one-month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any CSIR/IGIB post.

Eligible applicants are invited for a walk-in-interview on 04-04-2008 at 11:00 AM along with their application/CV & relevant details along with testimonials in original.
No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates to attend the interview. Engagement of project assistant shall be as per CSIR guidelines.

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Central Food Technology Research Institute - Mysore


Training Programme on Plant biotechnology and genetic engineering Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka invites applications training Programme on Plant biotechnology and genetic engineering.

Duration:
Apr 21 - May 02-2008

Fee:
Rs.11,236

Apply Online

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JRF vacancy in plant sciences

Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Coimbatore, Tamilnadu invites applications for the vacancies.

Post: JRFProject "Study of seed polinators and seed dispersers in scrub, dry evergreen and shola forest ecosystems of Tamilnadu".

Vacancy: 03 posts.

Qualification:1st class M.Sc in Botany / Plant sciences .

Fellowship: Rs.8k +HRA.

Age limit: Maximum 28 years as on 01 -01-08SACON may relax the age or any other above said conditions for exceptional candidates.

Application deadline: 13 April 2008

How to apply: Apply on a plain paper in the following format

1) Name

2) DOB & Age

3) Address

4) Educational qualifications with copies

5) Details of experience, if any

6) List of publications, if any

7) One page write up on candidates field of interest and academic ambition.and send it to

Director-in ChargeSalim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON)Analkatty P.O.,Coimbatore - 641108

Email : salimali@vsnl.com

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PhD Admissions in Medical Biotechnology


Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, Panjab invites applications for its reseach programmes on Biotechnology/ Bio medical sciences.

Application Deadline: 28 April 2008

Prospectus and Online Application Form

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MSc Admissions in Medical Biotechnology and Biochemistry

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, Panjab invites applications for its following courses.

Courses: M.Sc. (Biochemistry)&M.Sc. (Medical Biotechnology)

Application Deadline: 28 April 2008

Prospectus and Online Application

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ICMR Junior Research Fellowship for PhD

ICMR in collaboration with PGIMER, Chandigarh will hold a National level examination for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF), for Indian national candidates..Areas:A total of 150 Fellowships would be awarded; 120 fellowships awarded in Life Sciences stream (like microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry,bioinformatics, biophysics, immunology, zoology, environmental sciences, botany, veterinary sciencesetc)

Date of Examination: Sunday, July 13th, 2008.

Centres: Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkatta, Mumbai and Hyderabad

Application Deadline: 25 April 2008