Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, popularly known as CIMAP, is a frontier plant research laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Established originally as Central Indian Medicinal Plants Organisation (CIMPO) in 1959, CIMAP is steering multidisciplinary high quality research in biological and chemical sciences and extending technologies and services to the farmers and entrepreneurs of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) with its research headquarter at Lucknow and Research Centres at Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pantnagar and Purara.
Eligible and interested candidates may attend the Interview for engagement on purely temporary basis as Project Assistants of different level/JRF-Projects/ Research Associate (Projects) on contract basis in the Projects under CSIR Network Scheme, Grant-in-aid Projects and other projects sponsored by Govt. Agencies tenable at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow in various disciplines detailed as under:
Position : PA II or JRF
No of Post : One
Age Limit : 28 years
Desired Profile : PA : First class M. Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics Plant Breeding / Plant Breeding / Horticulture/ Plant Physiology AND for JRF : First class M. Sc. (Ag.) with Net LS in Biotechnology / Biotechnology Plant Sciences / Ag. Botany / Botany.
Stipend : For PA II : Rs. 12000/- pm (consolidated) or For JRF Project Rs. 14000/- + HRA pm
Position : PA II or JRF
No of Post : One
Age Limit : 28 years
Desired Profile : PA : First class M. Sc. In Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ M. Pharma. or For JRF : First class M. Sc. (Ag.) with Net LS In Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ M. Pharma
Stipend : For PA II...
Friday, 31 January 2014
New engineered skin grafts with lymphatic and blood capillaries
Almost 11 million people go through severe burns that heal
slowly and cause deep wounds and lifelong scars. During surgery for grafting of
functional full-thickness skin to reduce the scarring, only a very limited area
of skin can be removed from the individual patient, since it can create new
wounds. Apart from conventional skin grafting, a skin graft can also be
engineered in the lab which firstly is composed of the patient's cells and
secondly is very similar to natural human skin.
Rsearchers at the
University Children's Hospital Zurich and the University of Zurich have
engineered skin cells for the very first time containing blood and lymphatic
capillaries. They have managed to isolate all the necessary types of skin cells
from human skin tissue and engineering a skin graft that is similar to
full-thickness skin.
Conventional complex skin grafts do not have...
Thursday, 30 January 2014
NOW IT IS POSSIBLE TO TARGET SPECIFIC STRAINS OF BACTERIA: ADVENT OF ANTIBIOTIC 'SMART BOMB'
According to Dr. Chase Beisel, an assistant
professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at North Carolina State
University,Conventional antibiotic treatments kill not only ‘bad’ but ‘good’ bacteria
as well, leading to accidental consequences, such as opportunistic infections. Researchers
from North Carolina State University have developed a de facto antibiotic "smart
bomb" that can recognize specific strains of bacteria and disintegrate
their DNA, eliminating the infection. This technique offers a potential
approach to treat infections by multi-drug resistant bacteria. By the means of
this technique, it is possible to clear specific bacteria strains selectively
without affecting good bacteria populations.
Many bacteria have a specific part of immune system termed as
CRISPR-Cas system, which protects bacteria from invaders such as viruses by
creating...
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Project Fellow post at Yogi Vemana University
As an Emerging Premier State Varsity dedicated to Teaching, Research
and Service Yogi Vemana University came into existence by the Act of the
Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly with effect from March 9th
2006. The objective of the University are Creation and dissemination of
knowledge. Attainment of enlightened wisdom through advancement of
learning. Progress and prosperity of people and social enrichment.
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates on plain
paper with educational qualifications and experience for one temporary
position of Project Fellow in the UGC project entitled “Evaluation of
hytoremediation potencial of native plant species for Stronium, Cadmium
and Mercurycontaminated soils” sanctioned by University Grant Commission
(UGC) New Delhi.
Position : Project Fellow
No of Post : One
Desired Profile : M.Sc. Degree in
Environmental Science/Life Science with minimum 55% (50% in case of
SC/ST/PH) or M.Phil from recognized university
Duration : Three years
Age : As per UGC guidelines
Applicant should note that the appointment is on purely temporary
basis for the duration of three years (2013-2016) or completion of the
project and subject to satisfactory year wise progress of work and there
is no right to claim for any regular appointment in the University.
Interested candidates should send their application on a plain paper
along with latest Biodata and Xerox copies of certificates, Research
experience, if any, and detailed communication address including email
ID. Applications should reach to Dr. S. Sumithra, Principal
Investigator, Department of Environmental Science, Yogi Vemana
University,...
Regulatory Associate post at PARAXEL
PAREXEL International is a leading global biopharmaceutical services
provider, which continues to be a premier, trusted partner to clients
who rely on the Company for expertise and flexibility, as well as the
efficiencies of a worldwide infrastructure, to help them more quickly
achieve their development and commercialization goals. For 30 years,
PAREXEL has complemented client organizations with strategic insight,
deep scientific knowledge, tactical expertise, and a wealth of
experience throughout the development process.
The Company's offerings include worldwide regulatory expertise,
Phase I-IV clinical research services, eClinical technologies that
accelerate development, and integrated commercialization services.
PAREXEL is focused on providing tailored solutions that match a client's
specific needs by applying the right blend of resources and
capabilities, as well as the right guidance and high level of quality
needed to help them bring safe and effective treatments to patients
sooner.
Job Title : Regulatory Associate
Job Description :
Perform publishing readiness activities including:
Troubleshoot and fix format and style issues in MS Word documents to ensure submission readiness standards.
Perform submission readiness activities including:
Prepare PDF source documents, including intra-document hyperlinks and bookmarks, Page rotation and PDF optimization.
Perform electronic publishing activities including:
Assign source documents to electronic publishing outlines.
Enter metadata.
Prepare to publish and publish output.
Create inter-document hyperlinks and bookmarks.
Perform paper publishing activities including:
Scan...
Sunday, 26 January 2014
Fruit fly's antenna can Detect Scent of Cancer!
Fruit flies can use their olfactory
sense to distinguish between malignant and healthy cells. The researchers of
the University of Konstanz and the University La Sapienza in Rome, Italy, have
led out this research. Basic concept behind this research is based how
characteristic patterns in the olfactory receptors of transgenic Drosophilae
can be recorded on the scent activation. Along with the clear distinction between
healthy cells and cancer cells; groupings could also be identified among the
different cancer cells. According to Giovanni Galizia, such specificity, high
sensitivity and quantifiable laboratory
results ca not be matched by even electronic noses or gas chromatography. This
natural olfactory system detect even
extremely small differences in scent between healthy cells and cancer cells. However,This
fact has already been depicted in experiments with dogs these results...
Saturday, 25 January 2014
Where does New Genes Come from?
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Thursday, 23 January 2014
Time For Biofuel from Yeast Cells
Now Biofuel can be obtained from genetically engineered yeast cells and ordinary
table sugar. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School
of Engineering have managed to derive oils and fats, known as lipids, from
yeast cells that can be used in place of petroleum-derived products as
renewable energy source. Assistant professor Hal Alper, in the Cockrell
School's McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering calls the biofuel produced
by this process "a renewable version of sweet crude" Since yeast
cells grow on sugars. Through the process of fermentation, culturing cells to
convert sugar into products such as alcohol, gases or acids, highest
concentration of oils and fats were reported by the researchers. The UT Austin
research team managed to rewire yeast cells to enable up to 90 percent of the
cell mass to convert to lipids, which can then be used to produce biodiesel....
Vacancy for Senior Research Associate/ Research Scientist- Genomic at Syngene International
Incorporated in the year 1994, Syngene International is one of India"s premier contract
research and manufacturing organizations in providing customized
service. Our services encompasses all across discovery chain: early
stage discovery, process development, cGMP manufacturing and formulation
development both in the small molecule and novel biologics area. Based
in Bangalore, Karnataka, the Company is situated in a 90 acre Special
Economic Zone with over 100000 sq. mt of built up facilities.
Job Title : Senior Research Associate/ Research Scientist- Genomic
Job Description :
Candidate is expected to handle and maintain various mammalian cells.
Generate stable cell lines expressing different types proteins for assay development.
Perform preliminary characterization of stable clones using molecular biology techniques
Document the data and generate reports
Collaborate with other scientists from various functions in understanding the reagent requirements
Desired Profile :
Education : M. Sc Biological sciences (Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Cell Biology/ Biotechnology) / B. Pharma / M. Pharma
Experience : 1 - 6 years
Skill Set :
He/She must have a very strong technical background in various cell
biology techniques such as handling and maintenance of various mammalian
cell lines, stable cell line generation and cell based assays.
Candidate should be able to work independently with little or no supervision and should possess strong scientific aptitude.
He/She should be a good team player with excellent communication
skills. Candidate should be able to handle multiple time bound projects
simultaneously.
How to Apply :
Interested...
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
Air Pollution from Asia- Hazard to World!
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As per the study by Yuan Wang, a former
doctoral student at Texas A&M, along with Texas A&M atmospheric
sciences professors Renyi Zhang and R. Saravanan and NASA's Jet Propulsion
Laboratory researchers’ , excessive Air pollution in Asia is having worse
effects on world's weather and climate patterns.
With the help of climate
models and data collected about aerosols and meteorology over the past 3 decades,
the researchers found that air pollution over Asia ,mostly from China , is impacting
global air circulations, especially the upper atmosphere and it appears to make
such storms or cyclones even stronger. According to Zhang, this effects the
cloud formations, precipitation, storm intensity and other factors and ultimately
impacts climate. Mostly, pollution from Asia is having significant consequences
on the weather pattern over North America.
Due to thriving economy...
Walk-in for the post of SRF at IASRI
IASRI has been and continues to be a premier Institute of the
ICAR with glorious tradition of carrying out research, teaching and
training in the areas of Agricultural Statistics and Computer
Application. Recognizing the importance of research and education in
Agricultural Statistics way back in 1930, the then Imperial Council of
Agricultural Research established a small Statistical Section to assist
the State Departments of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry in planning
and designing their experiments, analysing the experimental data,
interpreting the results, rendering advice on the formulation of the
technical programmes and examining the progress reports of the schemes
funded by the Council.
Walk-in-interview will be held on February 11, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at IASRI, New Delhi for a
project “Whole Genome Sequencing and Development of Allied Genomics Resources in Two
Commercially Important Fish-Labeo rohita and Clarias batrachus” funded by Department of
Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi for the
following posts.
Job Title : Senior Research Fellow
Number of Positions : 2
Essential Qualification : Post-Graduation in
Bioinformatics/ Agricultural Statistics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/
Computer Application/ Biotechnology or equivalent with 1st Division
Desirable : Knowledge of Statistical Analysis /Bioinformatics tools/computer programming for computational genomics.
Emoluments for Research Associate : Consolidated Rs: 16000/- per month + 30% HRA (1st
Two years) and Rs: 18000/- per month + 30% HRA (3rd Year)
Termination of Project : Upto
September, 2016 or till the termination of the project...
Research Opening at ICAR sponsored project.
Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is an autonomous, grant-in-aid
research institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST),
Goverment of India. The Institute is committed to promotion of science
and technology with emphasis on high standards of research and
development activities for the benefit of mankind and the nation.The
current research activities encompass Biological sciences
Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for a
temporary post of `Technical Assistant B’ under ICAR Wheat Project to
work at Agricultural Farm situated at Hol Atphata, Tal. Baramati, Dist.
Pune.
Desired Profile : 1st class M.Sc. in Agriculture/ Botany/ Plant Pathology/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Plant Physiology.
Experience : Experience in conducting field trials and research experience on cereals, preferably wheat
Grade Pay : PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-. TMERs. 28520/- approx.
Age Limit : 30 years
General conditions : Age limit is relaxable
by 3 for OBC & 5 years SC, ST & Employees from Govt./Semi
Govt./Autonomous Bodies applying through proper channel. Further age
relaxation may be considered in case of exceptionally deserving and
highly experienced candidates. Candidates fulfilling above conditions
may apply in the prescribed format available on the Institute’s website http://www.aripune.org.,
with attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Caste Certificate
issued by competent authority and Passport size photographs and
application fees payable by Demand Draft of Rs.100/- in favor of
Director, ARI, Pune, to the Director, ARI, Pune, before 15.02.2014. SC
& ST candidates are exempted for payment...
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Better study of Enteroviruses- Possible by means of Gold Nanoparticles
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Now, it is possible to
study one of the most infamous Enteroviruses, that are cause of many malicious
diseases like polio, foot and mouth diseases etc. Uptill now, because of their
size and variability studying them was a significant challenge. But Researchers
from University of Jyväskylä in Finland have now reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences a new way of attaching tracking particles
that does not affect the functionality or behaviour of virus, but making it
possible for us to understand them better.
A modified gold nanoparticles have been developed by the
researchers that bind to enteroviruses,
but do not alter their ability to infect target hosts. These particles are made of thiol-stabilized
1.5nm metal core Au102 gold clusters and covalently bind close
to the surface of the viruses. The organic thiol surface...
New CNT sponge developed with better Water clean-up capabilities
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A carbon nanotube sponge efficient
enough to soaking up water contaminants, such as fertilisers, pesticides and
pharmaceuticals, over three times more capably than previous efforts has now been
presented.
CNTs are hollow cylindrical structures made
up of a single sheet of carbon because of which, CNTs have astonishing thermal,
chemical and mechanical properties that have found CNTs numerous applications in different zones
of science and technology. E.g. body armour , solar panels etc.
They were called for wastewater
cleaning. However, it was difficult to use them if contaminants were fine
powder. The carbon nanotube (CNT) sponges, uniquely doped with sulphur, demonstrated
a high capacity to absorb oil, potentially opening up the possibility of its
applications in industrial mishaps and oil spill clean-ups. According to Lead
author of the research published in Journal...
Monday, 20 January 2014
Renewable Chemicals Now for Biofuels Scale-up
Researchers of University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a for
creating a concentrated stream of sugars using a plant derived chemical, which
has future scope for biofuels. Project was funded by the National Science Foundation and the
U.S. Department of Energy's Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC). They
used gamma valerolactone, or GVL, to deconstruct plants and produce sugars that
can be chemically or biologically upgraded into biofuels. Later this year, with
support from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), the team will
begin scaling up the process.
Since GVL is created from the plant source, it is renewable as well as more affordable than
conversion methods requiring expensive chemicals or enzymes. The process also
converts 85 to 95 percent of the starting material to sugars that can be fed to
yeast for fermentation into ethanol, or chemically...
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