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Tuesday 28 May 2013

Biosensor/Molecular Biology IIT Roorkee SRF Vacancy







DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

INDIAN INSTITYUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

ROORKEE-247667, UTTARAKHAND

Application are invited from Indian Nationals for a post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) to work in the research project entitled, "Detection and Mitigation of Dairy Pathogen and Detection of Adulterants using Chemical Biology" (NAIP-417-BIO) sponsored by Indian Council of Agriculture Research (lCAR), New Delhi, The Project has a duration of one year.

Interested candidate may appear for the walking interview before the selection committee on may 31st May, 2013 at 11 :00 AM in the office of the PI, Dr.N.K.Navani, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Roorkee.

Candidates are requested to submit bio-data along with attested copies of the certificates to the office before the start of the interview.

Qualifications:

(i) First class M.Sc. in Biotechnology or Microbiology with minimum two years research experience.

(ii) The candidate should have a good experience in Biosensor/ Molecular recognition elements/ and molecular cloning & expression.

Maximum age: 32 Years

Emoluments: Rs. 18000/- per month+ HRA as institute rule

Note: The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 yrs. in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST categories, woman and physically handicapped candidates. No TA/DA is permissible for attending the interview.
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Inhibitors of antifungal export proteins and mechanisms of resistance | JNU SRF/PA Openings









JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

NEW DELHI 110067

Applications are invited for the following purely temporary posts in the DBT funded project entitled "Inhibitors of antifungal export proteins and mechanisms of resistance in Indian fungal isolates" at School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

1. Senior Research Fellow: 1 post

Salary: Rs. 14,000/- + HRA p.m.

Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology with at least three years experience in Membrane Biology. Preference will be given to applicants who are well versed in handling yeast cells and acquainted with yeast genetics, multidrug resistance proteins, peptide chemistry, RNA sequencing, genomics, as evident form at least two publication in peer reviewed international journal of high impact.

3. Project Assistant: 1 post Consolidated

Salary: Rs. 8000/- p.m.

Essential Qualifications: The Candidate should be a Graduate from any stream. The candidate must have minimum of two years experience in a reputed laboratory. The candidate should be skilled in laboratory work and maintenance of small equipments. Computer knowledge and application with experience in handling office correspondence and project management.

These positions are completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. JNU may select candidates against the post depending upon qualification and experience of candidates and reserves the right to relax any of the qualifications in case the candidate is found otherwise well qualified by the Selection Committee. Interested candidates need to send separate application for each post mentioning the name of project and post applied for on the cover of the envelop. No email copy of CV will be entertained.

To, Prof. Rajendra Prasad

Lab. No. 101, School of Life Sciences,

Jawaharlal Nehru University,

New Delhi – 110067

Completed hard copies of applications should reach SLS, JNU latest by 7thJune, 2013 PS: Note that short listed candidates for the interview will not be paid any TA/DA for attending the same.

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Post of JRF/SRF/Project Fellow vacant in Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, Ch. Charan Singh University









Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut

Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding




Applications are invited for the posts mentioned against the following three DBT/UGC funded

research projects.




DBT funded project entitled “Mobilizing QTL/Genes for Quality Traits into High Yielding Wheat Varieties Through Marker- Assisted Selection” (on-going project, up to August 31, 2014): Junior Research Fellow (One).

DBT funded project entitled “Cloning and Characterization of Genes Expressed in Response to Leaf Rust Infection in Bread Wheat” (new project, up to January 2016): Senior Research Fellow (One).

UGC funded project entitled “Genetic Dissection of Grain Weight in Bread Wheat Using Molecular Markers and In Silico Studies”: Project Fellow (One).

Candidate should be M.Sc/M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Tech./M.Phil. in the area of Plant Sciences (preferably

Genetics and Plant Breeding/Plant Biotechnology). For the posts of SRF, two years research

experience in the field of molecular marker technology for crop improvement is essential

(candidate with fresh Master’s degree may be considered for JRF, if no suitable candidates is

available for SRF).Candidates who have qualified NET will be preferred.




Interested candidates may send their bio-data to Prof. P.K. Gupta (pkgupta36@gmail.com)/Prof.

H. S. Balyan (hsbalyan@gmail.com) (in exceptional case, bio-data may also be submitted at the

time of interview) and attend the interview on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 10:00 AM in the

Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut. Candidate

shall bring their original documents at the time of interview for verification. No interview letters

will be issued and no TA/DA will be paid.


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JRF Post vacant in Department of Biotechnology , IIT Hyderabad | M.Sc Life Sciences can apply









Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

DEPARTMENT OF Biotechnology

Position Available: Junior Research Fellow




Applications are invited from suitable candidates for position of a Junior Research Fellow in a DBT-ICMR funded project, ‘Design & development of inhibitors of human LEDGF/p75 and HIV-1 Interaction for efficient reduction of viral gene expression’ in the laboratory of Dr.N.K.Raghavendra.




NATURE OF WORK: Cloning, protein purification, in vitro assays and cell culture.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc. in any area of Life Sciences with at least 60% aggregate marks and desirably with a valid UGC-CSIR/DBT/ICMR JRF qualification.

DURATION: The position is for three years. Initial appointment is for one year and extension is based on a satisfactory review of work done during previous year. The position will be co-terminus with end of the project.

EMOLUMENTS: Junior Research Fellow @ Rs. 16000+30% HRA for 1st and 2nd year and Rs. 18000+30% HRA for 3rd year (HRA is admissible only if the stay is outside the campus).

AGE LIMIT: 28 Years

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates may send their CV, a statement of interest and

photocopies of credentials on or before 17th June, 2013, via email to

raghunk@iith.ac.in with subject ‘Application for JRF position: DBT-ICMR project’.




SELECTION PROCEDURE: Candidates short-listed based on merit should appear in

person for an interview along with original certificate of degrees and proof of date of

birth, along with any other relevant information. No travelling or any other allowances is

admissible for attending the interview. Interview will be conducted on 26th June, 2013, at

IIT Hyderabad.

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JRF Opening at Amala Cancer Research Centre









Amala Cancer Research Centre




Advertisement for JRF (BRNS-DAE): Applications are invited to work on a research project funded by BRNS, DAE, Govt of India.




Name of project: ‘Enhancement of the production of promising anticancer agent, baicalein through gamma irradiation in cultures of Scutellaria species seen in Western Ghats of Kerala and its pharmacological validation’.




Name of post: (01): Junior Research Fellow (JRF).




Project duration: 2 years and may be upgraded to SRF for third year if extended.




Essential qualification:




M.Sc. in Bio-chemistry or Biotechnology with at least 60% marks.

Research experience in small animal handling and cell culture is desirable.

Age limit: 30 years (Relaxation as per Gov.).




Consolidated fellowship: As per BRNS rules and regulations.




Application deadline: 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.




Applications with bio-data may be sent to Dr T. D. Babu, Asst. Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur 680 555, Kerala or e-mail (PDF format only) to babutharakan@gmail.com.

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Position for "JRF" vacant at University of Mumbai









University of Mumbai

Department of Biotechnology




Advertisement for Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Applications are invited to work on research project funded by BRNS, DAE, Government of India.




Name of the project: ‘Isolation and molecular characterization of antibiotic resistance in non-pathogenic organisms from food’.




Project duration: Three years.




Name of the post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF).




Essential Qualifications: M.Sc.in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Science/Biophysics with first class and NET qualification (preferred).




Desirable experience: One year experience in Molecular Biology and Microbiology techniques.




Age limit: 28 years.




Emoluments: Rs 16,000 p.m. initially.




Applications on plain paper with bio-data, relevant attested documents and mentioning the e-mail and contact details should reach Dr Archana Rath, Principal Investigator, BRNS Research Project, Department of Biotechnology, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400 098 within 30 days from the date of this notification. Applications can also be submitted to arath09@gmail.com.No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.


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Monday 27 May 2013

DY Patil International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | 25-27 November 2013







International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology & Bioinformatics & X Convention of The Biotech Research Society, India 25th to 27th November 2013. Organized by Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute

Survey No. 87/88, Mumbai-Bangalore Expressway,

Tathawade, Pune 411033. Venue Le Meridien Hotel

Raja Bahadur Mill Road,

Behind Pune Railway Station, Pune




Theme Areas

Plant Biotechnology

Microbial and Industrial Biotechnology

Animal and Medical Biotechnology

Nano-Biotechnology Systems

Biology and Bioinformatics Biotechnology, Business and IPR

ICABB 2013 Website : http://icabb2013.dpu.edu.in/
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Research Associate opening in Department of Plant Molecular Biology, Delhi University



Applications are invited for the following positions in the DBT-funded project titled “Development and stress-specific genomics of non-coding RNAs in Brassica sps., rice and wheat Phase II” under the guidance of Dr. Surekha Katiyar-Agarwal, Department of Plant molecular biology, UDSC, New Delhi. Emoluments will be given as per Govt. of India rules. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project (project ends in March, 2015).




Post : Research Associate

No of Post : One

Pay : Rs 24000 + 30% HRA

Educational Qualification : Ph.D. in Life-Science or related discipline, preferably with 2 years of experience. Experience in high-throughput sequencing and plant molecular biology is desirable.

Applications on plain paper with detailed bio-data and copies of relevant certificates should reach Dr. Surekha Katiyar-Agarwal, Room No. 314, Department of Plant molecular biology, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi-110021, within 15 days of appearance of this advertisement. Email address: katiyarsurekha@gmail.com. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.




Deadline : 08.06.13




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Applications are invited for one position of JRF for a DST funded at RGCB | Freshers eligible


Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Junior Research Fellow for a DST funded project on 'Hemogenic endothelium' in the laboratory of Dr. Debasree Dutta at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.




POST : Junior Research Fellow

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS : Candidates must have M.Sc in Life Sciences with first class and good academic records and should have qualified GATE/LS NET.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Chemistry at the Bachelor's level.

AGE : Below 28 years as on 10th June, 2013

EMOLUMENTS : Rs 12,000/- + 20% HRA for others.

DURATION : Three years or till termination of the project (whichever is earlier).

Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply and will be called for interview. In the event of more than 10 candidates being short-listed by screening the applications, a written test will be conducted before the selection interview. Suitably qualified candidates may send applications in the prescribed format (www.rgcb.res.in/downloads/advnew.doc) with a photograph, a copy of full resume and attested photocopies of credentials & experience to reach the undersigned on or before 10th June, 2013. Envelopes must be superscripted with abbreviated title of the project, advertisement number and job title. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.




Deadline : 10.06.13
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Notification for interview for the post of JRF in UGC Major Research Project at University of Calicut




Notification for interview for the post of Junior Research Fellow in the UGC Major Research Project under Department of Zoology, University of Calicut.

Post : Research Fellow
Essential Qualification : First class Master Degree in Biotechnology.
Desirable Qualification : Proven experience in Molecular Taxonomy with publications/sequence deposit in Genbank (NCBI)
Age limit : Below 40 years as on 01-05-2013
No. of vacancy : 1 (one)
Duration : 3 years. The appointment is purely temporary and no claim for permanency will be claimed against the appointment.
Reservation : This post is reserved for SC candidates, in their absence open candidates will be considered.
Fellowship : Consolidated salary @ 14,000/ per month for initial 2 years and @.16,000/-pm. during third year onwards.
How to apply :
Interested candidates may submit their application with CV with attested photograph pasted in front, Contact telephone number, Copies of all certificates (educational, caste, experience) , e-mail ID to Dr. C.D. Sebastian, Principal Investigator, UGC Major Research Project, molecular biology Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Calicut, Calicut University (P.O), Malappuram 673 635 on or before 31/05/2013 by post.

Deadline : 31.05.13

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Walk in Interview for Research Assistant post at CIBA | M.Sc Life Science freshers can apply







The following post is to be filled purely on temporary basis under the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi funded project at CIBA, Chennai




Post : Research Assistant

No of Post : One

Project name : Assessment on the impact of environmental changes on the livelihoods of coastal womern in TamilNadu

Duration : Two year upto 7th June 2014

Essential Qualification : M.Sc and above degree in Life Sciences

Nature of Work : 1. Survey and field work at coastal villages of Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore and Nagapatinam of TamilNadu. 2. Data analysis and project documentation work at CIBA

Emoluments : Rs 13000/- pm

Age Limit : Maximum 35 years for men and 40 years for women as on date of interview. Relaxation as per GOI rules

Date of Interview : 01.06.13

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Applications are invited for the posts of JRF,SRF and PDF in the Institute of Biotechnology, GBPUAT | Freshers eligible




Applications are invited for the posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and PDF (Contractual Scientist) in the Institute of Biotechnology, G.B. Pant University of Ag. & Tech., Patwadangar (Nainital), Uttarakhand. The monthly emoluments and qualifications for the above posts are as follows




Post 1 : JRF

No of Post : Seven

Qualification : B.Sc Bio

Desirable : M.Sc. (Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, MLT)

Post 2 : SRF

No of Post : One

Qualification : M.Sc. (Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Parasitology, molecular biology, Life Sciences, Experience in Animal Cell Culture Techniques/Vaccine Production)/B.Tech (Biotech.)/B.Pharma/BAMS/M.Sc. (MLT)

Desirable : PhD in concerned subjects

Post 2 : PDF

No of Post : One

Qualification : PhD (Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Parasitology, molecular biology, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry; M.V.Sc./M.Tech. (Biotech./MD (Ayurveda)); M.Sc. (Life Sciences) with 02 years experience on Anticancer, Antiviral and Antibacterial herbal preparations and Cowpathy.

Desirable : Experience on Vaccine Development/ Pharmaceutical R&D Programmes; Herbal/Natural pharmaceuticals

Desirous applicants may apply for the above posts and may appear in the above Interview on the aforesaid date, time & venue. Application along with a type written bio-data, passport size (latest) photograph should reach the undersigned on or before 15th June, 2013. All original certificates together with their attested photocopies should be provided at the time of Interview. No separate call letter for interview shall be issued. The positions are purely temporary on contractual basis and Institute will not be held responsible to give regular appointments. The appointment shall be given on six monthly review basis. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.




Walk in Interview : 17.06.13

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Walk in Interview in "Plant Molecular Biology" project at AAU, Jorhat | Freshers eligible







Walk in interview for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the following project will be held in the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, AAU, Jorhat on 4th June, 2013 at 10.00 am. Candidates may appear for the interview with bio-data, reprints/ publication/ thesis, passport size photographs, original and attested copies of all testimonials at AAU, Jorhat




Project title : Molecular breeding for developing drought tolerant Ahu rice cultivars suitable for upland ecosystem

PI : Dr. Akhil Ranjan Baruah

Funding Agency : DBT, GOI

Name of Post : JRF (One position)

Essential Qualification : M.Sc (Agri) in Agril. Biotechnology/M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Life Science/ Genetics

Desirable : NET/GATE/ BET/BINC

Emoluments : Rs. 16,000 + HRA (For those with NET/ GATE/ BET/BINC) or Rs. 12,000 + HRA (Without NET/ GATE/ BET/BINC)

Akhil Ranjan Baruah

Assistant Professor

Agricultural Biotechnology, AAU




Walk in Interview : 04.06.13

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Wednesday 22 May 2013

Academic Vacancies for Biotech/Microbio at Kerela University of fisheries and Ocean Studies | M.Sc can apply









Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor on contract to the following posts. The last date for receipt of applications being 29.05.2013 at 5 p.m.




Assistant Professor in Biotechnology

Desirable : M.Sc / M.Tech in Biotechnology / Microbiology and specialization in Marine Biotechnology / Marine Microbiology / Molecular taxonomy of Marine Organisms.

Assistant Professor in Microbiology

Qualification: M.Sc in Microbiology / M.F.Sc and experience in Food Microbiology.

Assistant Professor in Biochemistry

Qualification: M.Sc in Biochemistry/ M.FSc and experience in Fish Biochemistry

Self attested copies of Qualifications, age, Teaching/Research experience, Publications, Seminar, Symposium, Trainings undergone should be attached along with the application forms. Registration fee of Rs.300/- (SC/ST Rs.100/-) can be remitted directly at the University cash counter or in SBT Pay-in-slip or by way of DD in favour of Finance Officer, KUFOS, Panangad, Kochi Account No.67149674791. Candidates should attend the interview on their own. Appointments should be for a period of one year or till a regular hand joins duty.




Qualified candidates who appeared for the interview for the post of Assistant Professor on contract as per Notification dtd.25.10.2012 also need to apply, however, they need not be paid application fee. For more details and proforma application form visit www.kufos.ac.in.




Pay (consolidated)




Post Graduation with NET qualification: Rs. 22,000/- pm

M.Phil : Rs. 23,000/- pm

Ph.D. : Rs. 25,000/- pm

The period of appointment shall be initially for a period of one year.
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Excellent opening for Pharma candidates at Panjab University, Chandigarh









Applications are invited from candidates for the post of Project Fellow (01 post) in Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi funded major research project at Panjab University, Chandigarh




Post : Project Fellow

Project Description : “Extraction and Microencapsulation of Nutraceuticals for Effective Delivery into Different Food Matrices”

PI : Dr. Gargi Ghoshal, Assistant Professor (Food Technology), Dr.S.S.B. University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Educational Qualification : M.Sc. (Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry), M.Sc/M.Tech (Food Technology), MS/M. Pharm.

Desirable : Experience of handling UV-spectrophotometer, HPLC etc.

Monthly emoluments : Rs. 8000/- per month + HRA

Duration : The tenure of the posts will be co-terminus with project.

Candidates are requested to send their Applications with complete Curriculum Vitae including full mailing address, contact number along with e-mail, supported by attested copies of all relevant certificates/documents to undersigned latest by 27th May, 2013. Interview will be held in the office of the Chairman, Dr.S.S.B.UICET, Panjab University on the specified date. All the eligible candidates will be informed telephonically or through email. No TA/DA will be given for attending the interview. In case of application by Email, candidate has to submit hard copy of application on the day of interview.




Gargi Ghoshal, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor & Principal Investigator

Dr. S.S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology

Panjab University, Chandigarh

Email : gghoshal@yahoo.com




Deadline : 27.05.13
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Monsanto Research Center seeking candidates for North West Regional Cotton Breeding Lead









Monsanto Research Center (MRC) is one of only three Monsanto biotech research centers outside of the United States. The center carries out cutting edge research in all aspects of plant Biotechnology, both in-silico and experimental. Bioinformatics is a key component of the in-silico research carried out at MRC. We are looking for a candidate to lead the Bioinformatics Platform at MRC.




Position Opening : North West Regional Cotton Breeding Lead




Description : Monsanto is seeking a highly motivated individual to become an integral member of its’ India Cotton Breeding Leadership Team. The successful candidate will have responsibility for managing a team of Cotton Breeders (both LD and CB) dedicated to improving product offerings in the North West Cotton geographies of India. Within this region, the incumbent will manage and assist breeders to utilize all available sources of germplasm diversity and incorporate the latest technology tools to maximize genetic gain and bring improved cotton products to the marketplace. The selected individual will interact with the remaining of the breeding and testing teams, breeding technology deployment team, TI, Technology development, manufacturing, and commercial organizations and contribute to associated projects and teams. Administration of the breeding programs includes the recruiting, training, retention and development of breeding staff in the region to improve the talent pool, as well as budget and capital project management for the needs of the segment breeding programs apart from contributing with ideas to the India region cotton breeding leadership team for further improvement of the overall program and product delivery. Key responsibilities are to ensure that the research team is trained in all ESH procedures for safe operation of the research program, to work jointly with Operations Managers to acquire and maintain adequate facilities and equipment for effective and efficient program function, and to oversee breeding programs which will lead to the development of improved Cotton hybrids for the North West Region of Indiia. The Regional Lead will ensure that all product stewardship, regulatory and compliance protocols are followed including compliance requirements for QMS-ETS. The incumbent will be a key member of the India Cotton Breeding Leadership Team, and needs to have demonstrated excellent people management experience and outstanding organization and communication skills.




Required Qualifications :




PhD in Plant Breeding/Genetics/ or related field of study and 7-8 years post PhD of breeding experience; Working in a commercial organization is a must have. Five or more years experience as a people manager to enable management of the region

Strong background/knowledge/aptitudein plant breeding, genetics, statistics and experimental design, molecular biology and molecular marker technologies

Record of innovation and process improvement in a breeding program

Ability to accurately forecast and manage budgets and capital expenditures

Be a self-starter with team leadership skills including excellent organizational and record keeping skills, and the ability to foster a positive team environment

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and handling statistical software programs.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in managing a Cotton breeding program or managing a portfolio of products in a large commercial setting having demonstrated business value generation

Ability to take responsibilities across the country in diverse working environments
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Walk in Interview for SRF in Department of Microbiology at Bose Institute









A Walk-in-Interview will be held on 28th May, 2013 at 02.30 P.M. in the Microbiology Seminar Room, Centenary Laboratory Building of Bose Institute, P- 1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054 for one position of Senior Research Fellow in a CSIR sponsored project entitled, "Understanding the origin(s), evolution and interaction(s) of different molecular mechanisms of chemotrophic Sulfur oxidation : Elucidating the metabolic strategies of early life", under the guidance of Dr. Wriddhiman Ghosh, Department of Microbiology. The project is tenable upto 31.12.2014. Details of qualification, fellowship, age etc. are as follows.




Post : Senior Research Fellow

Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Degree in Microbiology / Botany with specialization in Microbiology, plus NET / GATE qualification with two years of research experience as Junior Research Fellow.

S.R.F-ship : @ Rs.18,000/- p.m. for NET-JRF qualified candidates and @ Rs.14,000/-p.m. for NET LS / GATE qualified candidates, plus admissible H.R.A. and Medical benefit for both,

Age : Below 30 years (relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC/WOMEN candidates only, as per rule)

Interested and eligible candidates may appear in person directly before the Selection Committee with a typed application, 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, Bose Institute, Kolkata – 700 054 on or before 02.00 P.M. on 28th May, 2013.




Walk in Interview : 28.05.13
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Notification for JRF in Bose Institute | Recruitment through Walk in Interview






A Walk-in-Interview will be held on 24th May, 2013 at 11.30 A.M. in the Biochemistry Seminar Room, Centenary Laboratory Building of Bose Institute, P-1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054 for one position of Junior Research Fellow in a CSIR sponsored project entitled, "Functional characterization of the lipid-binding FYVE protein from Giardia lamblia", under the guidance of Dr. Srimonti Sarkar, Department of Biochemistry. The project is tenable upto 31.12.2015. Details of qualification, fellowship, age etc. are as follows.




Post : Junior Research Fellow

Essential Qualification : First Class M.Sc. degree in Life Sciences with NET /GATE qualification.

Desirable Qualification : First Class M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry / Biotechnology.

J.R.F-ship : @ Rs.16,000/- p.m. for NET-JRF qualified candidates and @ Rs.12,000/-p.m. for NET LS / GATE qualified candidates, plus admissible HRA and Medical benefit for both,

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

Interested and eligible candidates may appear in person before the Selection Committee with a typed application, quoting advertisement No. on the envelop as well as in the 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, Bose Institute, Kolkata – 700 054 at 11.00 A.M. on 24th May, 2013.




Walk in Interview : 24.05.13

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MNR Hyderabad Faculty Jobs 2013 in Biotech, Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry






MNR Degree & PG College Bhagyanagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 72 Ph : 040 23065897/23060838

Wanted Lecturers Lecturers are required for the following subjects to teach for UG Courses.

Subjects: Biotech, Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry

Eligibility: The candidates must have minimum 55% of marks in PG in concerned subject. MPhil, PhD and NET/SLET holders are preferred. Interested candidates may send their resume along with copies of their certificates on or before 31/5/2013 above address.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013

Immune System Boosted By Stem-Cell-Based Strategy In Mouse Model

Raising hopes for cell-based therapies, UC San Francisco researchers have created the first functioning human thymus tissue from embryonic stem cells in the laboratory. The researchers showed that, in mice, the tissue can be used to foster the development of white blood cells the body needs to mount healthy immune responses and to prevent harmful autoimmune reactions.

The scientists who developed the thymus cells - which caused the proliferation and maturation of functioning immune cells when transplanted - said the achievement marks a significant step toward potential new treatments based on stem-cell and organ transplantation, as well as new therapies for type-1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases, and for immunodeficiency diseases.

Starting with human embryonic stem cells, UCSF researchers led by Mark Anderson, MD, PhD, an immunologist, and Matthias Hebrok, PhD, a stem-cell researcher and the director of the UCSF Diabetes Center, used a unique combination of growth factors to shape the developmental trajectory of the cells, and eventually hit upon a formula that yielded functional thymus tissue.

The result, reported in the online edition of the journal Cell Stem Cell, is functioning tissue that nurtures the growth and development of the white blood cells known as T cells. T cells are a central immune cell population that responds to specific disease pathogens and also prevents the immune system from attacking the body's own tissues.

The thymus might be a bit obscure to the layperson - it's a small gland at the top of the chest beneath the breastbone - but it is in no way expendable, as individuals with defective thymus function succumb to infection early in life.

Given the invasive nature of cell therapy, which remains completely experimental, the first treatments using laboratory-derived thymus tissue would likely be studied in patients with fatal diseases for which there are no effective treatments, Anderson said. For example, one early treatment might be for the genetic disease DeGeorge syndrome, in which some newborns are born without a thymus gland and die in infancy.

However, a potentially greater impact may be in the area of tissue transplantation, a goal of the emerging field of stem-cell-based therapies. Stem-cell-based therapies now are limited by the potential for the immune system to reject transplanted stem cells, Anderson said. For transplantation, stem cells might be coaxed down two developmental pathways simultaneously, to form both thymus tissue and a replacement organ. Transplantation of both might overcome the rejection barrier without the need for harmful immunosuppression, according to Anderson.

"The thymus is an environment in which T cells mature, and where they also are instructed on the difference between self and non-self," Anderson said. Some T cells are prepared by the thymus to attack foreign invaders - including transplants, while T cells that would attack our own tissues normally are eliminated in the thymus.

In the same vein, thymus tissue might one day be used to retrain the immune system in autoimmune diseases, in which the immune system abnormally attacks "self," thereby enhancing recognition and protecting from immune destruction.

Researchers have discovered many of the proteins and growth factors that are switched on during the course of embryonic development and that are crucial to organ formation. Hebrok has spent years trying to develop insulin-secreting beta cells, a part of the pancreas that is destroyed during the course of diabetes.

The sequential appearance of specific marker proteins within cells as they develop into the distinct organs of the gastrointestinal tract serves as a series of milestones, which has helped orient Hebrok and others as they seek to guide the formation of distinct tissues.

Hebrok likens the quest for organ specific cells, including thymus cells and the elusive pancreatic beta cell, to an adventurous road trip. The pancreas and the thymus branch off the gastrointestinal tract in different places, but they share certain developmental markers.

To get to thymus cells, the researchers tried dozens of protocols, timing the switching on of the key factors differently each time. "If we used one factor for a day longer or shorter it would not work," Hebrok said. With the milestones misplaced, "It would be like driving down the highway and missing your exit."

The researchers caution that they have not perfectly replicated the thymus, and that only about 15 percent of cells are successfully directed to become thymus tissue with the protocol used in the study.

Even so, Anderson said, "We now have developed a tool that allows us to modulate the immune system in a manner that we never had before."
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NIT Rourkela INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE On CONSERVING BIODIVERSITY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (INCCBSD 2013) 16th to 18th, AUGUST, 2013









INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE On CONSERVING BIODIVERSITY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (INCCBSD 2013)

16th to 18th, AUGUST, 2013

Organizing by Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

ROURKELA, ODISHA, INDIA

In Research Association with

POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA,

SRI LANKA CAFET-INNOVA Technical Society

Hyderabad, INDIA

In Industrial Association with

JINDAL STEEL AND POWER LTD.

Tensa, ODISHA, INDIA

TUBED COAL MINES PVT. LTD.

Latehar, JHARKHAND, INDIA



THEME OF THE WORKSHOP

Man, Society and Biodiversity Biodiversity Conservation Strategies Biodiversity for Sustainable Energy Development Biodiversity and Climate Change Molecular Diversity and System Biology Disease, Epidemiology and Biodiversity Bio-threats and Biosecurity Biodiversity Informatics Biodiversity, Human Intelligence and Innovation Biodiversity Research

PARTICIPANTS

Scientists, Academicians, Research Scholars and Students from Academic Institutions, Researchers from Research Organizations and Industries can send their research findings for presentations.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS/FULL PAPERS

Abstract of research/ technical papers followed by the full paper are invited, based on the theme of the conference. Selected papers will be arranged for oral or poster presentation. Abstracts and Full papers must be submitted in soft copies. The acceptance of the paper will be communicated to the participants by email.

PUBLICATIONS:

Selected peer-reviewed papers from the conference will be published in regular issues of INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING, Publishing by CAFET-INNOVA Technical Society, (An International Non-profit Organization helping Scientific Community), Hyderabad, INDIA

Brochure: https://sites.google.com/site/helpindiatech/Home/INCCBSD2013_final.pdf

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UGC Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) Scheme 2013 for SC/ST for MPhil/PhD








UGC - UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG

NEW DELHI-110 002

Last Date:12th June 2013

The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) Scheme for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes is formulated and funded by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The scheme is open to candidates who belong to Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe and wish to pursue higher studies such as regular and full time M.Phil. and Ph.D degrees in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology. There are 2000 slots for Scheduled Caste and 667 slots for Scheduled Tribe candidates every year for all the subjects.

OBJECTIVE

The scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the candidates for the deprived section of the society and to provide them opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research. The objective of this award is to provide fellowships in the form of financial assistance to students belonging to SC/ST to pursue higher studies leading to M.Phil and Ph.D degrees in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology.

TARGET GROUP

SC/ST Candidates who have passed the Post Graduate examination in concerned subject and who desire to pursue research without JRF of UGC-NET or UGC-CSIR NET.

ELIGIBILITY:

The candidate should belong to SC/ST and should have passed the Post Graduate examination. The selection will be made on the basis of merit of the candidates. The candidate must get himself/herself registered for M.Phil./Ph.D at the first available opportunity but not later than within a period of two years from the receipt of award letter. This period is not extendable.However, the actual payment of fellowship will be made with effect from the date of approval of fellowship or date of joining whichever is later.

NATURE OF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE UNDER THE SCHEME:

The tenure of fellowship is initially for two years under the RGNF Scheme. Before expiry of this period, the work of the Fellow will be evaluated by a Committee of three members comprising of Head of the Department, Supervisor and one outside subject expert to be constituted by the concerned Department of the /University/Institution/College. If the research work is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended further for a period of three years under the enhanced emoluments of the Rajiv Gandhi National Senior Research Fellowship (RGNSRF). The recommendation of the Committee shall be submitted to the UGC for upgradation to the level of RGNSRF. The work done and the time spent on scholarships or fellowships of any agency other than the UGC will not be taken into account while considering the proposals for enhancement in the value of fellowship. The fellowship may be withdrawn if the work is not considered satisfactory or the candidate fails in any of the examinations related to Ph.D. In case the work for the first two years is not found satisfactory, an additional year will be given to him/her for improvement. However, during this period he/she will be designated as Rajiv Gandhi National Junior Research Fellow. In such cases work will be evaluated again before third year of the tenure, and if improvement is found, the Fellow will get two more years under the RGNSRF. Thus, the total period of fellowship (RGNJRF and RGNSRF) is for five years, with no further provision of extension.

The candidate would be eligible for following financial assistance:

Fellowship in Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering & Technology

@Rs.16000/-p.m. for initial two years

@Rs.18000/-p.m. for remaining tenure

RGNJRF

RGNSRF



Contingency A

@Rs.10000/-p.a. for initial two years

@Rs.20500/-p.a. for remaining tenure

Humanities &

Social Sciences



Contingency B

@Rs.12000/-p.a. for initial two years

@Rs.25000/-p.a. for remaining tenure

Sciences, Engg.

& Technology



Departmental Assistance

@Rs. 3000/- p.a. per student to the host

institution for providing infrastructure

For all disciplines



Escorts/Reader assistance

@ Rs. 2000/- p.m. in cases of physically

handicapped & blind candidates

For all disciplines



HRA

As per rules of the University/ Institutions



How to Apply :  http://www.ugc.ac.in/rgnf/

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Walk in Interview for Senior Research Fellow at National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Regional Station, CAZRI Campus, Jodhpur






Name of Project : “Harmonizing Biodiversity Conservation and Agricultural Intensification through Integration of Plant, Animal and Fish genetic resources for Livelihood Security in Fragile Ecosystems” under SRLS (Comp-3); CPI: Dr. I.S. Bisht, NBPGR, New Delhi-110 012

Name of post : Senior Research Fellow

Period : Upto march 2014

Emoluments : Rs. 16,000 per month+ HRA as per rules for 1st and 2nd yr; 18,000 per month for 3rd yr.

Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in Botany/ Agril. Botany/ Plant Genetic Resources/Plant Breeding/Genetics/ Plant Physiology/ Agronomy/ Horticulture. Candidate should be willing to work in remote areas of Udaipur district for the duration of the project.

Desirable : Candidate having aptitude and working experience in biodiversity, crop production and economic surveys at community level.

Terms & Conditions :

1. Upper age limit for SRFs: 35 yrs for men and 40 yrs for women candidates. Age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms.

2. Only the candidates with 60% and above marks in M.Sc. are eligible to appear in the interview.

3. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

4. The candidate should reach NBPGR Regional Station, CAZRI Campus, Jodhpur (Raj.) on above stated date at 10:00 AM.

5. Candidate should bring along their bio-data, original mark sheets, certificates, photograph and other testimonials for verification and submit an attested copy of the same along with the application form. Mention clearly on top of the form the post and name of project applied for.

6. The selected candidates will be medically examined and an engagement offer will be issues which will be followed by the joining reports, copies of which may be sent to the concerned Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO). Finance & Accounts Officer and the Nodal/Controlling Officer of the Scheme such as Assistant Director General (ADG) concerned. The fee for medical examination will be reimbursed by the institute concerned.



Date of Interview : 03.06.13
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UGC sponsored project on "immunomodulatory compounds" sanctioned to GITAM University requires a Project Fellow | Freshers eligible














Applications are invited for the position of project fellow to work in the following research project sponsored by University Grants Commission (UGC) [F. No. 42-195/2013(SR) letter dated 22-03-2013]



Title of the project : “Argyreia nervosa : Conservation, isolation and characterization of immunomodulatory compound(s)”.

Position : Project Fellow (One)

Tenure : 3 Years

Qualification : Master’s Degree in Biotechnology and allied subjects with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST).

Desirable : Candidates with experience in plant tissue culture techniques will be preferred.

Fellowship : Rs.14, 000/-pm (Initial two years), Rs. 16,000/- (3rd year)

Age : The upper age limit for project fellow is 40 years as on the day in which the application is sent.

Candidates should send their application on plain paper furnishing the bio-data, copies of the certificates in support of age, qualification, experience etc., both hard & soft copies to the below mentioned address on or before 31st May, 2013:



Dr. T. Srinivasan

Principal Investigator

Department of Biotechnology

GIS, GITAM University

Visakhapatnam – 530 045

Andhra Pradesh, India

E-mail: srinivasan@gitam.edu



Deadline : 31.05.13
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UGC Maulana Azad National Fellowships 2013 for Minority Students for PhD








UGC - UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG

NEW DELHI-110 002

Last Date:12th June 2013

INTRODUCTION

The objective of the Fellowship is to provide integrated five year fellowships in the form of financial assistance to students from minority communities, as notified by the Central Government to pursue higher studies such as M. Phil and Ph.D. The Fellowship will cover all Universities/Institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) and section 3 of the UGC Act alongwith those which are not under the purview of UGC and will be implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs through UGC for students belonging to the minority communities. The fellowship under Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students will be on the pattern of UGC Fellowships awarded to research students pursuing regular and full time M. Phil and Ph.D courses. The fellowship holders under this Fellowship will be known as Ministry of Minority Affairs scholars.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Fellowship is to provide integrated five year fellowships in the form of financial assistance to students from minority communities, as notified by the Central Government to pursue higher studies such as M. Phil and Ph.D. The Fellowship will cover all Universities/Institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) and section 3 of the UGC Act and will be implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs through UGC for students belonging to the minority communities. The fellowship under Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students will be on the pattern of UGC Fellowships awarded to research students pursuing regular and full time M. Phil and Ph.D courses. The fellowship holders under this Fellowship will be known as Ministry of Minority Affairs scholars.

ELIGIBILITY:

A candidate has to fulfill the following conditions to be eligible for award of this fellowship

(i) He/she should belong to one of the minority communities notified under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.

(ii) He/she should get admission and registration for regular and full time M.Phil/Ph.D courses in University/Academic Institution by fulfilling conditions of admission of that University/Institution, subject to provisions of the Fellowship as per advertisement of UGC.

(iii) The minority community students once considered eligible for the fellowship shall not be entitled to benefits under any other source, Central or State Government or any other body like UGC for the same study.

(iv) Prior clearance of NET/SLET examination will not be a prerequisite for award of Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students for M.Phil/Ph.D.

(v) In order to qualify for the award of JRF/ SRF the UGC norms would be applicable at pre-M.Phil and pre-Ph.D stage, respectively, including the minimum score of 50% at post graduate level. These are integrated five year fellowships for M.Phil & Ph.D subject to academic criteria in force for selection to Ph.D programme.

The duration of fellowship is as under:

Name of the Course

Maximum duration

Admissibility of JRF and SRF M. Phil

2 years

2 Years M.Phil + Ph.D

5 years

2 Years,

Remaining 3 years(SRF)



NATURE OF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE UNDER THE SCHEME:

The rate of fellowship for JRF and SRF will be at par with the UGC fellowship as amended from time to time. Presently these rates are as follows

Fellowship

@ Rs.16,000/- p.m. for initial two years (JRF)

@ Rs.18,000/- p.m. for remaining tenure (SRF)



Contingency for Arts & Commerce

@ Rs.10, 000/- p.a. for initial two years.

@ Rs.20, 500/- p.a. for remaining three years



Contingency for Sciences & Engineering

@ Rs.12, 000/- p.a. for initial two years

@ Rs.25, 000/- p.a. for remaining three years.



Departmental assistance

@ Rs.3,000/- p.a. per student to the host institution for providing infrastructure Escorts/Reader Assistance

@ Rs.2,000/- p.m. in cases of physically and visually challenged candidates /



More Details : http://www.ugc.ac.in/manf/

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SIKKIM UNIVERSITY Microbiology/Botany/Zoology Faculty Jobs 2013










SIKKIM UNIVERSITY

[A Central University established by an Act of Parliament of India, 2007]

6th Mile, Samdur, P.O. TADONG,

GANGTOK-737102

SIKKIM UNIVERSITY invites applications from dynamic and forward looking Indian citizens having requisite qualifications as per UGC norms for the following

TEACHING POSITIONS:-

1. Department of Microbiology

2. Department of Ethno-Botany and Social Medicine Studies

3.Department of Zoology

Interested candidates may apply in the prescribed application form which may be downloaded from our website www.sikkimuniversity.ac.in duly supported with the attested copies of marksheets/certificates and completed in all respects along with other relevant documents addressed to:

The Registrar, Sikkim University,

6th Mile, Samdur, P.O. Tadong,

Gangtok- 737102, Sikkim on or before 17th June 2013.

The application should be accompanied with a processing fee of Rs. 300/- (Rs. 150/- for SC/ST/DA candidates) by Demand Draft, drawn in favour of Sikkim University by any authorized/nationalized bank and payable at their Gangtok Branch only. The envelope should be superscribed with the post applied for
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Bioinformatics/Biotech IHBT Project Walk Ins










CSIR-INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)

PALAMPUR (H.P.)-176 061

Walk-in-Interview is scheduled to be held on Wednesday the 22 May, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this Institute for preparation of select panel of candidates for tentative 02 positions of Project Fellow(s) under the different Networked and Sponsored Projects on purely temporary basis for the duration of the project(s) which will be co-terminus with the duration of the projects.

Project Fellow Stipend :

Rs.14,000/-P.M. consolidated or as per the funds provisions in the respective project(s).

Educational Qualifications :

(i) B.Tech. in Computer Science/M.Tech.in Bioinformatics with 55% Marks

(ii) M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Biochemistry with 55% Marks



Date & Time of Walk-in-Interview :

Wednesday, the 22 May, 2013 at 9:30 A.M.

Place: CSIR-IHBT,Palampur (H.P.).

Age: 28 Years as on 22.05.2013.

Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST,3 years for aBC and widows divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not remarried are allowed age concession up to the age of 35 years,(Up to 40 years for members of SC/STs).-No other women entitled for such relaxation.

The number of positions as advertised may vary depending upon the suitability of candidates and assessed needs of the candidate(s) in the relevant projects
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Bio-energetic disorders | IICB Biochemistry RA Walk In












Vacancy Code : 3001301 Research Associate(Project)

Walk-in Interview on : 22/05/2013

Time of Interview : 2.30 p.m.

Venue : New Conference Room.

CSIR Project : "Bio-energetic disorders - a multi-model approach to monitoring and management"

. Name of the PI/Co-PI :

Dr. Pijush K. Das

Qualification required : Ph.D in Biochemistry. Desirable

Experience : Experience in the field of cell biology with expertise in immunobloting, immunoprecipitation real-time and reverse transcriptase PCR, transfection of foreign DNA, FACS analysis, immunoconfocal microscopy, cell culture and animal handling will be preferred.

Age Limit : 35 Years. If selected as Extended Senior Project Fellow, then the age limit is 33 years. Stipend : Rs.22,000 + HRA. If selected as Extended Senior Project Fellow, then the candidate will be entitled to a fellowship of Rs. 18,000 + HRA.

Terms & Conditions : The engagement is purely temporary and, therefore, does not confer any right / claim implicit or explicit for regularization or absorption against any IICB / CSIR post. The age and qualifications will be reckoned as on the date of interview. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC / ST / OBC / PH and women candidates as per rules. Interested and eligible candidates fulfilling all the above conditions may appear for the walk-in-interview to be held on 22.05.2013 from 2.30 p.m. in the New Conference Room with the following documents original and attested copy - (1) Matriculation Certificate in support of your date of birth, (2) Degree/Diploma Certificate, (3) Original reprints of all testimonials regarding educational qualification, (4) No Objection Certificate from the employer if employed, (5) Ph.D certificate if awarded, (6) One Passport size photograph.
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Monday 20 May 2013

JNIAS National Workshop on Recent Advances in Computational Biology and Computer Aided Drug Design | June 20-22 2013



JAWAHARLAL NEHRU INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES (JNIAS)

(Recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) and include under section 2(f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956) (Recognized as an Advanced Research Institute by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH), Hyderabad and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA), Anantapur)

National Workshop on Recent Advances in Computational Biology and Computer Aided Drug Design (In collaboration with SCHRODINGER, INC)

JNIAS is organizing a three day National Workshop on “Recent Advances in Computational Biology and Computer Aided Drug Design” in collaboration with Schrodinger Inc during June 20-22, 2013 at Hyderabad.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

The workshop focuses on providing training on some of the recent advanced methods in the computational drug design like Induced fit Docking, GPCR structure prediction, pharmacophore modeling, QSAR etc. and computational biologics design methods including protein-protein docking, antibody modeling, cysteine scanning etc. The content of this workshop is useful for all researchers to do computer-aided drug design and computational biology work. The approach will be introduction about the topic followed by hands-on session on any important drug target by distinguished scientists from Schrodinger Inc,.Banglore.

ABOUT JNIAS

JNIAS is a Research and Educational Institution recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. JNIAS is also been recognized as an Advanced Research Institute by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH), Hyderabad and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA), Anantapur for offering Ph.D., P.G, M.Phil, P.G.Diploma and Training Programmes in certain areas in Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Humanities and Social Sciences. JNIAS offers academic projects and training in Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics / Microbiology/ Environmental Sciences / Computer Science for Final Year M.Sc /M.Tech /B.Tech students. The areas in which JNIAS offers projects includes Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cancer Biology, Waste Water Treatment Technologies, Synthesis of Nano Particles, Climate Change and Vulnerability, Data Mining and Web Mining, Operating Systems, Distributed Operating System etc.

ABOUT SCHRODINGER Inc Schrodinger offers computational methods which help to analyze the protein-protein interfaces, antibody modeling, protein engineering for property modulation such as solubility, affinity and stability. Schrodinger Inc. a USA based organization has brought many breakthrough methodologies in both these areas.

Dates of the Workshop: JUNE 20-22, 2013 (9.00 AM – 5.00 PM)

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Studies (JNIAS) 6th Floor, Buddha Bhavan, M.G Road, Secunderabad - 500 003 Andhra Pradesh, India Tele: 040- 27541551;27541553 Email - theinstitute@jnias.in

Information to Participants:

The Registration fee is Rs. 5,000/- only.

Applications will be accepted on First Come First Serve Basis. Please send the attached application form duly filled in along with the fee on or before 10th June 2013 to the following address: Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Studies (JNIAS) 6th Floor, Buddha Bhavan, M.G Road, Secunderabad - 500 003 Andhra Pradesh Tele/Fax: 040- 27541551; 27541552 Email - theinstitute@jnias.in Note: Registration fee is non refundable.

Brochure/Registration Form: https://sites.google.com/site/helpindiatech/Home/National%20Workshop%20in%20Bioinformatics%20-%20June%202013.pdf
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Punjabi University International Conference on Entomology | February 21-23, 2014








International Conference on Entomology February 21-23, 2014 Organized by Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences

Punjabi University, Patiala

Punjab, India




Brochure: http://punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pbiuniweb/pages/departments/Entomology%20Confernce%202014.pdf

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Escherichia Genomics Training Programs in Molecular Biology, DNA Fingerprinting and Barcoding






Escherichia Genomics 46- A Second Floor IP Extension Hasanpur, Delhi-110092

Training in Molecular Biology, DNA Fingerprinting and DNA Barcoding

First batch: 1st June 2013. To................ 30th June 2013

Second Batch: 1st July 2013. To................ 30th July 2013

Escherichia Genomics Bring cutting-edge biotechnology into your way. We take this opportunity to invite you for training at Escherichia Genomics. our laboratory inviting application from biotechnology/ microbiology/ medical microbiology/ botany/ zoology/ life sciences faculty/professionals and students of govt./ NGO and /or private professionals for their Training on Molecular Biology , DNA Fingerprinting and DNA Barcoding with us. Training will be four week time periods and trainee needs to pay their minor charges of consumable and infrastructure use.

Eligibility

Professionals from Private/Govt./NGOs/University / Research scholars,(Ph.D Student), and Student from B.E./ B.Tech/ M.Sc/ M.Tech/ M.V.Sc in Biotechnology, Molecular & Human Genetics, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Neuro-Science, Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Bio-process Technology, General/ Agricultural/ Industrial/ Marine/ Medical/ Pharmaceutical/Environmental/Plant/ Food/Animal Biotechnology Forensic life sciences and applied discipline are eligible to apply.

How to apply:

Send us dully filled registration form in with subject: “Application for one month training” (name of batch opt for) though email to escherichia4@gmal.com or mr.vksinghs@gmail.com Mode of Payments: Candidate can submit course fee through bank. Online transfer, DD /Check. Send us scan depositor bank slips through email. Or SMS on Fee Submission to 91+ 9716159717

Specific Theme of Training / Research work:

Molecular Biology, Molecular Marker. DNA Fingerprinting, DNA Barcoding, Forensic, DNA Diagnostics, Molecular microbe identification, DNA Sequencing, phylogenetic, and applied application based techniques.

Training Theme

1. General Laboratory Experiment : (Hands on) : DNA isolation from plant, bacteria, yeast, fungi , animal tissue (heart, kidney, lever, and blood etc), quantification and quality check of isolated DNA, DNA dilution, PCR amplification of DNA using multiplex primers, PCR amplification of DNA using random 10mer primers for RAPD, PCR amplification of DNA using SSR primers, micro satellite analysis and STR primer for DNA fingerprinting, separation following by electrophoresis, data capturing, data analysis and DNA fingerprint development.

2. Animals DNA Fingerprinting and Identification : Laboratory experiments (Hands on): DNA isolation from animal blood, quantification and quality check of isolated DNA, DNA dilution, PCR amplification of DNA using multiplex primers, fragment (allele) separation following electrophoresis, data capturing, data analysis and DNA fingerprint development

3. DNA fingerprinting of plants (microsatellite Marker-Hands on) : Isolation of DNA, quantification and quality check of isolated DNA, DNA dilution, PCR amplification of DNA using random 10 mer primers for RAPD, PCR amplification of DNA using SSR/ISSR/STR primers for microsatellite analysis, agarose gel electrophoresis of PCR products for RAPD, allele separation following electrophoresis for microsatellite, data collection, data analysis, and DNA fingerprint development.

4. DNA barcoding of animals using Cytochrome C Oxidase subunit I (COI): Laboratory experiments (Hands on): DNA isolation, quantification and quality check of the isolated DNA, DNA dilution, PCR amplification of DNA using COI primers, agarose gel electrophoresis of PCR products, gel elution of PCR products, sequencing of PCR products and sequence data analysis and barcode generation.

5. Forensic and Diagnostics Molecular Biology: Human and diagnostics -disease diagnostics, heritable disease diagnostics, cancer diagnostics, pathogen diagnostics, parental diagnostic and mass disaster of natural calamities and army causality.

6. DNA Fingerprinting: Methods and protocols used in DNA fingerprinting of human, DNA fingerprinting of animals, DNA fingerprinting of fishes, DNA fingerprinting of plant, DNA fingerprinting of fungi, bacteria, and yeast etc. Implication and issues with techniques.

7. DNA Bar-coding: Methods used in human DNA barcoding, animal DNA barcoding, insect DNA barcoding, fish DNA barcoding and microorganism DNA barcoding, plant DNA barcoding, implication and issues with techniques etc.

8. Molecular Marker Technology: SSR, ISSR, RAPD, STR, molecular marker assisted selection, molecular breeding, cultivar development, molecular mapping, gene mapping, genetic structure analysis, molecular marker development.

9. DNA Fingerprinting Software and Biostatistics Analysis: DNA fingerprinting profile regeneration, DNA barcoding, diversity matrix development, phylogenetic tree development, allele frequency, private allele, banding pattern, heterozygosis, primer discriminatory power test, and molecular biostatistics analysis (UPGMA, AMOVA, PCA, Njoin etc.

Type of program:

Intensive training program with hands on.

Our Facilities:

Bulk genomic DNA isolation Facilitity, bulk RNA isolation Facility, bulk level Protein isolation facilities, PCR Facility, Electrophoresis mega X5unite, DNA Sequencer , Gel doc system, Trans-illuminator , UV-Torch , SDS Page Facility, Centrifuge (0 to 4˚C) oven (ambient Temp) and microwave facility ,vertex, hotplate, magnetic starrer, balance, ph meter, Computer facility and other basic infrastructure for molecular biology laboratories facility including Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology Software, Phylogenetic Software etc..

Fee:

1. Indian Candidate: INR 8000/per student and INR 9000/per faculty and other.

2. Foreign Candidate: USD 500/per student and INR 550/per faculty and other.

Date of Starting:

First batch: 1st June 2013. To................ 30th June 2013

Second Batch: 1st July 2013. To................ 30th July 2013

Application Closing Date:

25th May (First batch) and 25th June (Second Batch)

Accommodation:

Trainee needs to manage their accommodation by self while our team will help on request in getting the accommodation ****Candidate can send a substitute person in case he/she unable to attend the training

Contact Person:

V.K Singh - Training and Project Manager -Escherichia Genomics (46- A Second Floor IP Extension Hasanpur Delhi-110092, Mobile-9716159717, 9560757331-9718427249 Phone 011-43090505, Email-Escherichia4@gmail.com Mr.vksinghs@gmail.com, info@escherichiagenomics.com Website : www.escherichiagenomics.com

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Opportunity Knocks: For Currently Unemployed/Passout at Industrial Biotech Training Programme (IBTP)






Industrial Biotech Training Programme (IBTP) aims at imparting ‘live’ on-project training to Pass outs from Previous years (currently unemployed) as well as to students freshly graduating in M. Sc./B.E. from various Biotechnology and related Academic Programmes of Gujarat in various Pharma/Biotech industries of Gujarat.




Philosophy of the Programme: The Philosophy of this Programme is to facilitate on-project Industrial training & capacity building of students freshly graduating as well as previous year pass outs who are currently unemployed with B.E-Biotechnology/M.Sc. from various Biotechnology & related Academic programmes of Gujarat and that are interested for a career in Biotech Industry.




Modus operandii:




All the applications received before due date, are screened preliminarily for eligibility & suitability and shall then be subjected to a Committee constituted for the purpose.

Representatives from Industry may also be invited in the constitution of the committee.

Through the interests of the candidates shall be considered, the allotment of industry department to a selected trainee is solely at the discretion of the committee as might be deemed fit by the committee.

No requests to this effect from prospective trainee(s) shall be entertained, whatsoever. However, all rights regarding allotment of training, transfer or withdrawal are reserved with this office; and the decision of Mission Director in all regards, is final.

All the candidates are expected to submit periodic reports, etc as prescribed by this office from time to time.

This office intends to improve the programme on the basis of the lessons learnt from the earlier experiences.

Accordingly, representative(s) from this office visits the campus to monitor the efficacy of the program.

Trainees:




Candidates shall be selected for the said Industrial Biotech Training Programme by a committee authorized for the purpose depending upon the interest expressed by Biotechnology industry, vacancies indicated, budget availability, preference indicated by the candidates, etc.

Selected students are paid a nominal stipend towards sustenance and also offered travels & incidentals one time support (for to & fro travel only).

Thus, the IBTP provides an opportunity for a student desirous of making a career in Biotech Industry, some amount of Industrial Training, thus rendering him/her with better employability (in Industry).

Hence, candidates NOT INTERESTED for a career in Biotech Industry are strongly DISCOURAGED from applying for the said programme.

ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN BIOTECH INDUSTRY NEED APPLY.




Qualification & Experience Details




This programme is meant for Students graduating B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology & allied subjects in Academic Year 2012-13 to avail training on live Industrial project.

Students/candidates who are currently unemployed or who have/are likely to resign from the company & are desirous of training having industrial focus are eligible to take part in the programme with the attachment of their relieving letter.

Students with B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology & allied areas (including Bioinformatics) from recognized universities of Gujarat are eligible to apply.

Students who have already got placement or are employed are not eligible to apply.

Candidates who had already taken training in the IBT Programme during previous years are not eligible to apply.Candidate 's Resume Should be sent to: Online Application on http://www.biosafety.org.in/home.aspx

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Excellent opening for Programmer (Bioinformatics) at ICRISAT, Patancheru









ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for the post of Programmer (Bioinformatics) to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is a nationally recruited position.




Post : Programmer (Bioinformatics)

Responsibilities :




Prototype, develop, deploy, and document software that supports the analysis, annotation and quality control pipelines;

Work with Bioinformatics Scientists, Analysts and other stakeholders to implement and augment data processing pipelines according to requirements and specifications;

Support Bioinformatics and sequencing operations with scripting, data motion, and automation coding using pearl scripting and java programmes;

Support integration of data analysis pipelines with NGS and analyze sequencing data using the established pipelines as needed.

Develop and/or support programs for GBS analysis and comparative genomics

Competencies :




Basic understanding of Bioinformatics and Biological sciences

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Requirements :




M.S. in computer science, Bioinformatics, physics, mathematics or similar with demonstrable computational and software development skills;

Demonstrated ability to produce well designed, documented code in some of R, Perl, or similar; experience programming in Java/C++ a big plus;

Software development experience supporting the life sciences in data analysis and automation

Proficiency in using build, test, version control, and documentation tools;

Proficiency working in a Linux environment and with Unix shell scripting;

Proficiency with the SGE cluster environment; familiarity with operating in a cloud environment such as AWS a big plus;

Familiarity with the ecosystem of standard tools for primary sequence analysis (e.g. BWA, samtools, vcftools, bedtools, tabix, Picard tools, GATK, CASAVA, Bowtie, Tophat, Cufflinks), their APIs and standard file formats (SAM/BAM, VCF, BED, etc.);

Experience in working in interdisciplinary project teams;

General : This position is a nationally recruited staff position for three years and renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute's continuing need for the position. An attractive compensation is offered for the right candidate.




How to Apply : The application should include an up-to-date resume, a recent passport size photograph, names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees and date of availability. Please send applications stating the job title clearly on the application/envelope, to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, or by E-mail to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org, latest by 31 May 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.




Deadline : 31.05.13
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Pharmacoinformatics /Chemoinformatics candidates can apply for SRF position at NIPER, Mohali | Freshers eligible









Applications are invited for an SRF positions in a CSIR-OSDD project (no. GP-390) entitled “Molecular Property Diagnostic Suite (MPDS) : An OSDD chemoinformatics portal” at Department of Medicinal Chemistry (NIPER). Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in programming in pharmacoinformatics or chemoinformatics. Interested candidates with consistently good academic record may appear for WALK IN INTERVIEW on 3rd June 2013 at 3.30 pm with CV and attested copies of certificates along with Demand Draft of Rs. 50/- (Rs 25/- for SC/ST/PH) favoring The Director, NIPER payable at Mohali/ Chandigarh. Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification for the post. TA/DA will not be paid for attending the interview.




Position : Senior Research Fellow

Essential Qualification : Should have completed masters degree in Pharmacoinformatics /Chemoinformatics / Bioinformatics or equivalent

Desirable : Programming experience in C++, Web server development

Pay : As per CSIR fellowship rules

Age : 35 years

Period : 8 months

Walk in Interview : 03.06.13
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Research personnel for various psoitions required in ICMR bound project at National Institute of Immunohaematology



The following post is to be filled up under the time bound I.C.M.R. funded research project at National Institute of Immunohaematology, Mumbai. The posts are purely temporary & contractual basis.




POST : RESEARCH ASSISTANT (ONE)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE : Three years Bachelor Degree in Life Sciences / Microbiology /Biochemistry/ Chemistry/Biotechnology/Genetics from a Recognized University with one year Diploma in Medical Lab.Technology (DMLT) .

DESIRABLE : M.Sc. 1st class with Life Sciences / Microbiology / Biochemistry, Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Genetics will be preferred.

AGE : The upper age limit is 30 years as on 1st April, 2013.

STIPEND: Rs. 23,220/-p.m. (Fixed)

DATE OF INTERVIEW : 4th June, 2013, 9.00 A.M

POST : Senior Research Fellow : (TWO)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE : M.Sc. 1st class in Life Science / Microbiology/ Genetics, molecular biology /Biotechnology / Biochemistry/ Chemistry.

AGE : The upper age limit is 28 years as on 1st April, 2013.

STIPEND : Rs. 18000/- + HRA as per rules.

DATE OF INTERVIEW : 5th June, 2013, 9.00 A.M.

POST : RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (ONE) (NON MEDICAL)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE : Ph.D. in Applied Biology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry with 3 years Post Doctoral research experience in molecular biology. Experience in the field of Hemopoietic stem cells culture techniques and molecular biology techniques.

DESIRABLE : Experience in hematopoietic stem cell culture.

AGE : The upper age limit is 40 years as on 1st April,2013

STIPEND : Rs. 23,000/-plus HRA p.m. (Fixed)

DATE OF INTERVIEW : 6th June, 2013, 9.30 A.M.

The interested candidates meeting the above mentioned conditions of eligibility may appear for the walk-ininterview at the Institute.
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Walk in Interview in "Genome-scale metabolic modeling" project at Bharathidasan University | Freshers eligible



Walk in Interview for Project Fellow at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli




Project title : “Metabolic modeling of Methanosarcina mazei Go1 and its Microbial mutualism”

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission, New Delhi

Tenure of the project : Three years or till the end of the project period.

Position : Project Fellow (1 no.)

Essential qualification : First class M.Sc. in Bioinformatics with one year experience in Genome-scale metabolic modeling.

Desirable qualification : Experience in an area relevant (Molecular Systems Engineering) to the project.

Fellowship : Rs. 14, 000 per month as per the UGC norms.

Upper age limit : 28 years

The above post is purely temporary and will be terminated with three month notice. The Terms and the condition of the appointment shall be governed according to UGC, Govt. of India. The eligible candidates will bring their original certificates and documents at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Dr. P. CHELLAPANDI

Principal Investigator,

Department of Bioinformatics,

School of Life Sciences,

Bharathidasan University,

Tiruchirappalli -620 024, Tamil Nadu




Date of interview : 31-05-2013
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JRF Post Vacant in DBT twin Project at Alagappa University



Alagappa University




Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the appointment of junior Research Fellow in DBT-Twin supported project entitled "Structural and Functional Studies of Translation Initiation Factors from Pyrococcus horikoshii 0T3"




Walk in interview - Department of Bioinformatics Alagappa University Science Block




Name of the Post : Junior Research Fellow- One




Duration : Three Years




Walk in interview : 31.05.2013




Venue : Department of Bioinformatics, Alagappa University




Fellowship Rs. 16,000/- + HRA for the 1st two years as JRF and Rs. 18,000/- + HRA for the 3rd year for SRF applicable, only if JRF/SRF is NET/BET/GATE/BINC qualified, otherwise it shall be Rs. 12,000/- + HRA for the 1st two years for JRF and Rs. 14,000/- + HRA for the 3rd year for SRF.




Qualification:




PG Degree in Bioinformatics / Biotechnology / Biophysics / Biochemistry / Life Sciences with minimum of 55% marks in the PG examinations.

Research Experience in wet lab techniques related to molecular biology will be given preference.

Interested candidates are requested to send their Curriculum Vitae to jjbioinformatics@gmail.com along with the copies of the certificates of their educational qualification and experience (original should be showed at the time of interview) or to attend the Walk-in Interview with CV (Two set), copies of certificates and all original certificates on 31.05.2013. The posts are purely on temporary basis. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. For more details visit www.alagappauniversitytacin. or www.bioinfoau.org.
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Sunday 19 May 2013

IOB Bangalore INTENSIVE WORKSHOP ON HIGH-RESOLUTION MASS SPECTROMETRY | 15-23 June, 2013






INTENSIVE WORKSHOP ON HIGH-RESOLUTION MASS SPECTROMETRY

15-23 June, 2013

Institute of Bioinformatics,

Bangalore Institute of Bioinformatics (IOB) is a premier center for Proteomics and Computational Biology. IOB has also established a state-of-the-art proteomics facility to discover and validate candidate biomarkers in human diseases ranging from various neurological disorders and infectious diseases to cancers.

Focus of the Workshop

• Principles of mass spectrometry

• Sample preparation strategies

• Fractionation techniques

• Depletion/enrichment strategies

• LC-MS/MS analysis

• Operation of LTQ-Orbitrap Velos and TSQ Quantum Ultra mass spectrometers

• Proteomic data analysis

• Quantitative proteomics

• Proteogenomics

• Phosphoproteomics

• Glycoproteomics

Sientists at IOB will share their expertise in high-resolution proteomic technologies to highly motivated young researchers in India through this 9-day long workshop. This intensive workshop will offer a theoretical and practical understanding of high-resolution mass spectrometry-based proteomics including key experimental techniques and computational tools involved in the analysis of complex proteomic samples. Because of the hands-on work that will be carried out by the participants during this workshop, the results will be published as a research article in an international peer-reviewed journal. All the participants will be the co-authors on this manuscript.

Eligibility Open to students and researchers from academia and industry. Applications must include a statement of purpose (<100 words) along with their CV. Registration Please visit http://www.ibioinformatics.org/registration_proteomics.php to register for the workshop. Only 15 candidates will be selected by first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes on May 28th 2013

. Registration fee: Participants from Academia - Rs. 50,000 Participants from Industry - Rs. 1,00,000 Economy/student accommodation will be included in the fee. Refreshments and lunch will be provided throughout the day.




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Malkolak Guest Lecture on Endogenous antiangiogenic proteins for the treatment of cancer and neovascular diseases | By Dr. Chandra S Boosani, Creighton University, USA | 22nd May 2013






Malkolak Knowledge Centre cordially invites you to attend our Guest Lecture on Endogenous antiangiogenic proteins for the treatment of cancer and neovascular diseases By: Dr. Chandra S Boosani, Ph. D Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Department of Bio Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. On 22nd May 2013 (Wednesday) from 4:00pm to 5:00 pm At Kamineni Hospital

L. B. Nagar, Hyderabad - 500 068 Organised by Malkolak Institute of Life Sciences

Malkolak Centre for Molecular Biology

Event Contact Person: Dr. Laxminarayana Burela, Ph. D.

E-mail: burela@malkolak.in Contact No. 040-40126777

Cell: 9640048158

URL: www.malkolak.in





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Post : Project Fellow | Rs 14000/- pm | M.Sc Zoology/Life Science | BHU, varanasi






Applications are invited for the post a Project Fellow in Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi



Post : Project Fellow

Project Description : Studies on haemolymph and its modulation by entomopathogenic fungi in an insect pest, Dysdercus koenigii (Heteroptera-Pyrrhocoridae)"

Fellowship : Rs 14000/- per month

Duration : 30.03.2016

Educational Qualification : M.Sc Zoology/Life Science (Min 55% marks)

Desirable : Specialization in insect physiology, Biochemistry or animal physiology

Age : The upper age limit is 40 years (relaxable for 5 years for SC/ST/PH/Female candidates)

Application on plain paper giving name, permanent and correspondence addres, names of afther and mother, telephone no and email address (if available), details educational career (starting from High School or equivalent) along with sttested copies of all marks sheets and certificates and details of any research or other experience etc



Prof Dinesh Kumar

Department of Zoology

Faculty of Science

Banaras Hindu University

Varnasi - 221005



Deadline : 06.06.13


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Walk in Interview for the post of a Project Fellow in a UGC project centre for Biotechnology, M.D.University



Walk in Interview for the post of a Project Fellow in a UGC project centre for Biotechnology, M.D.University, Rohtak



Post : Project Fellow

No of Position : One

Educational Qualification : M.Sc degree in Biotechnology / Plant molecular biology/Life Sciences with working experience in plant tissue culture and molecular biology

Fellowship : Rs 14000/- UGC

Project title : Generating insect resistant cowpea plants

Project sponsor : UGC

Dr Darshna Chaudhary

Principal Investigator UGC Project

Centre for Bioetchnology

M.D.University, Rohtak-124001

Email : darshnachaudhary@yahoo.com



Walk in Interview : 01.06.13

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