Delhi Microbiology Trainee Vacancy @ Panacea Biotec

Panacea Biotec Ltd
A-224, Okhla Industrial Area Phase-1
NEW DELHI 110020

Telephone 91-11-40553000
Website https://www.panacea-biotec.com

Panacea Biotec is a leading research based Health Management Company, with an annual turnover of approx. Rs. 830 Crores. We are engaged in research, development, manufacture & marketing of Vaccines, Bio-Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceuticals (Rx & OTC) of international quality and Health Services. All Panacea Biotec plants are accredited by international agencies and they follow current Good Manufacturing Practices, as per WHO guidelines.We offer stimulating work environment & a career that spells growth. In tune with our plans, we require young, aggressive, dynamic, high performing and result oriented professional.

Microbiology Trainee Scientific Officer

Job Description

* To assist team leader in carrying out critical operations like formulation and filling operations of OPV vaccine.

* To assist in critical areas of production facility especially in bulk thawing.

* Shop floor management.

* Responsible for verification of Sterilized equipments before initiation of activity.

* Facilitate internal and External Audits.

* Intra and inter departmental liasioning.

* Complete documentation control related to facility and the production as per the guidelines.

* Completion of BPRs & other related documents.

* To assist in process validation and facilitate equipment validation

Desired Profile

Age: 22-25 yrs

Qualification: MSc Microbiology / Biotechnology

He should be dependable,honest & should be able to work as team.Always willing to learn and to adopt new methodologies.

Experience 0 - 1 Years

Role Bio/Pharma Informatics-Associate/Scientist

Education UG - B.Sc - Any Specialization
PG - M.Sc - Microbiology

Location Delhi, Delhi/NCR

Advertisement for Delhi Microbiology Trainee Opening at Panacea Biotec

Piramal Mumbai Cancer Drug Discovery Scientist Vacancy

Piramal Healthcare
Goregaon East
MUMBAI, Maharashtra

Senior Research Scientist

Job Description

Lead and manage a drug discovery project for cancer.

The job will involve identification, evaluation and implementation of new targets for screening in the area of cancer therapeutics. Major responsibilities will include establishment and validation of target-driven primary and secondary screens and conducting mechanistic studies to understand the mode-of-action of drug candidates.

Desired Profile

Ph.D in Cell Biology/Biochemistry/Cancer Biology; Drug Discovery Experience; Cell based assays; Perform biochemical and cell-based assays; Screen compound; identify targets. Good written and verbal communication skills a must. Age group is flexible.

Experience 3 - 6 Years

Education UG - B.Pharma - Pharmacy,B.Sc - Any Specialization,B.Tech/B.E. - Any Specialization

PG - M.Pharma - Pharmacy,M.Sc - Any Specialization,M.Tech - Any Specialization,M.S/M.D - Any Specialization

Advertisement for Piramal Mumbai Cancer Drug Discovery Scientist Job

MITS Rajasthan JRF Vacancy on DBT Project

Mody Institute of Technology and Science
Department of Science
Lakshmangarh, Sikar 332 311, Rajasthan

Applications are invited for a Junior Research Fellow for a period of three years to work for Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi sponsored Project (No. BT/PR13129/ GBD/27/197/2009) entitled ‘RNAi mediated resistance against begomovirus’ under Dr Rajarshi Kumar Gaur, Principal Investigator.

Qualification : M.Sc. (Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences/Biological Science)

Period : Three years

Emoluments : Rs 12,000 p.m. + HRA

Candidates possessing the required qualifications may submit their application on plain paper with full bio-data by post or by e-mail. The shortlisted candidates are required to appear for interview on 15 March 2010 at 11.00 am at Department of Science, MITS, Lakshmangarh, Sikar, Rajasthan.

Dr Rajarshi Kumar Gaur
Head and Assistant Professor
Department of Science
Mody Institute of Technology and Science
Lakshmangarh, Sikar 332 311, Rajasthan

e-mail: gaurrajarshi@hotmail.com/gaurrajarshi@gmail.com

Patna Scientist/Project Assistant Openings in DST Project on Cancer studies

Mahavir Cancer Sansthan and Research Centre
Phulwarisharif
Patna

Applications are invited for the following post latest by 25 March 2010 under DST funded project entitled ‘Estimation of Pestisides and Heavy Metals in People of Bihar and Linkage with Cancer’ to Principle Investigator Prof. (Mrs) A. Nath, Head, Research Centre, Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Phulwarisharif, Patna 801 505 (e-mail: anpgzool@rediffmail.com)

1. Research Scientist II – 1 post

Age limit – 40 years

Essential qualification – MSc (First class) in any discipline of Biological Science, Ph.D. with at least 2 years of research experience in the field of toxicity and experience in handling of HPCL Instrument.

Emolument – Rs 16,000 p.m. + 15% HRA/month

2. Project Assistant – 1 post,

Age limit – 35 years

Essential qualification – B.Sc. in any discipline in Biological Science, preference will be given to M.Sc./DMLT candidates with research experience/work experience.

Emoluments – Rs. 5000 p.m. fixed.

Date of interview for the posts will be on: 30 March 2010?

CBRI Chennai Training Program on Applications of Bioinformatics in Current Pharmaceutical Industries

Center for Bioinformatics Research Institute (CBRI Chennai)
#203/1, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai-600 026,
Chenani-600 026 Tamilnadu

Training Program on Applications of Bioinformatics in current Pharmaceutical Industries

MARCH-APRIL 2010

OBJECTIVES

The aim of this training is to expose the trainees to basic concepts of Bioinformatics & its application in Agricultural, Medical research, Biological databases, Database management System and the data mining techniques as an automated means of reducing the complexity of data in large bioinformatics databases and of discovering meaningful,useful patterns and relationships in data. Course also includes an overview of the methods, technologies, and challenges associated with life sciences.

To invent and implement structures and algorithms to improve communication, understanding, management and analysis of medical and biological information. To utilize the research capabilities for the development of socially and medically relevant biological tools and medicines.

TOPICS

The Prime objective of this Training cum Practical is to understand the basics of Bioinformatics and its role in agricultural and medical research. The training also provides an insight into Biological databases and current methods & strategies that are being used to mining of biological data.

Following are the broad topics to be discussed at the Training programme:

• An Introduction to Bioinformatics
*Concepts, historical milestones and the central place of bioinformatics in modern biology
*Bioinformatics Databases, Tools and Institutions
• Sequence Similarity and Homology
*Concepts and tools
*Sequence analysis
*Phylogenetics
• Genomes and Expression data
*Genomics resources and genome browsing
*Expression datasets: repositories
*Exploring Expression data and Comparing Expression profiles
• Proteomes and Structures
*Searching for proteins and proteomes
*Functional characterization of proteins
*Protein structure
•Systems Biology: Interactions & pathways
*Protein-Protein Interactions
*Visualising networks
*Pathways through Reactome

What will I learn? 

* A broad introduction to bioinformatics data resources through lecture- and practical-based sessions.
* To understand when, why and how to use public data resources for molecular biology.
* Practical experience of using the databases, using a range of widely applicable case studies.

About CBRI

Centre for Bioinformatics Research Institute is a private organization engaged in doing Research in Biology, Database development and Maintenances. It has been setup as a premier Institute for Research and Development, Advanced Training and Services in Bioinformatics for the promotion, growth and prosperity of Biological Sciences.

It started in 2008 as a small institute to give basic and advanced training in the field of bioinformatics, research guidelines to pioneer works mainly for academic and job oriented research.

In the end of 2008 it was upgraded to a college level and its scope was extended to different government and private institutes, Bio-medical research institutes, Pharma industries, IT industries.

Level of participants

Students undergoing degree or fresh Graduates/ Faculty/ researchers in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Computational Biology, Computer science or any Branches of life science.

Duration, Methodology & Venue 

Six days, lectures followed by hands on session by experts in Bioinformatics Centre, CBRI, Chennai.

Registration fee 

Registration fee for the training is Rs. 1000/-student, (Check or cash) along with the enclosed registration form. send through post to the given address # 203/1, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai-600 026.

How to Apply 

Application for participation may be sent in the prescribed form duly forwarded by the competent authority of the Institute/ University where the candidate is employed/Studying.

Completed application in all respect may be sent to the institute before 31th March, 2010 at following address.

ONLINE REGISTRATION 

Register through cbrichennai@gmail.com, cbribioindia@yahoo.com and send the filled nomination form with registration fee by Speed post or courier. FOR DETAILS CONTACT:

Prashantha.C.N
Managing Director
Center for Bioinformatics Research Institute
#203/1, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai-600 026,
TCameniltneard ufor Bioinformatics Research Institute
#203/1, Arcot Road, NSK Salai, Vadapalani,
Chenani-600 026.
Tamilnadu

Phone No: +91-44-42046770
Mobile No: 9176673779
Email Id: cbrichennai@gmail.com

Level of participants 

Students undergoing degree or fresh Graduates/ Faculty/ researchers in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Computational Biology, Computer science or any Branches of life science.

Duration, Methodology & Venue 

Six days, lectures followed by hands on session by experts in Bioinformatics Centre, CBRI, Chennai.

Registration fee 

Registration fee for the training is Rs. 1000/-student, (Check or cash) along with the enclosed registration form. send through post to the given address # 203/1, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai-600 026.

How to Apply 

Application for participation may be sent in the prescribed form duly forwarded by the competent authority of the Institute/ University where the candidate is employed/Studying.

Completed application in all respect may be sent to the institute before 31th March, 2010 at following address.

ONLINE REGISTRATION 

Register through cbrichennai@gmail.com, cbribioindia@yahoo.com and send the filled nomination form with registration fee by Speed post or courier.

FOR DETAILS CONTACT:

Prashantha. C.N
Managing Director
Center for Bioinformatics Research Institute
#203/1, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai-600 026,
TCameniltneard ufor Bioinformatics Research Institute
#203/1, Arcot Road, NSK Salai, Vadapalani,
Chenani-600 026.
Tamilnadu

Phone No: +91-44-42046770
Mobile No: 9176673779
Email Id: cbrichennai@gmail.com

Request from CBRI, Chennai

Genetic Engineering Project Opening @ Pondicherry University

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry – 605 014

Recruitment of Research Associate / Research Fellow

RA/JRF/SRF - 1 Post

CSIR research scheme entitled “Development of High Oleic Sesamum indicum L. (Gingelley) by Genetic Engineering”.

Minimum Required Qualification: Doctorate (PhD) or equivalent degree in any branch of life science with minimum 55% marks at M.Sc. level. Candidate directly selected by CSIR for award of RAship and those with experience in molecular biology is preferred.

Those who have submitted PhD thesis can also apply for the position of RA (SRF extended) provisionally for one year. Candidates with M.Sc. in any branch of life science having minimum of 55% marks and a clearance in UGC-CSIR NET examination, if found suitable, will be considered for JRF. Maximum Age limit: 28, 32, 33 and 35 for JRF, SRF, SRF (extended) and RA respectively.

Remuneration: As per CSIR norms.

Last Date: Interested candidates may submit their application along with a bio-data and duly attested copies of mark sheets / certificates to Dr N Arumugam, Principal Investigator, CSIR Scheme, Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, RV Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry 605014.

The last date for submission of the application is 11th March, 2010.

Advertisement for Genetic Engineering Project Opening at Pondicherry University

Pondicherry University Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Project Opening

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry – 605 014

Recruitment of Project Fellow - Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Application on plain paper in duplicate are invited from eligible candidates with detailed biodata supported by attested copies of certificates along with reference letter from the institution where you studied/worked last for the following project fellow position in UGC Major Research Project.

Project Fellow - 1 Post

Project : To investigate the glutathione level discrimination between oxidative stress and transforming necrosis factor-? signaling in the progression from hepatic steatosis to steatohepatitis.

Fellowship/salary : Rs.8,000/-per month (Consolidated)

Qualification : M. Sc., Biochemistry/Molecular biology/Biotechnology

Duration : Three years

Last Date : 09.03.2010 (5.00 pm)

Address for sending application along with self-addressed Rs.5/- stamped envelop

Dr. C. Thirunavukkarasu M. Sc., Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Pondicherry University, Puducherry-14.

Note: kindly provide your email address with out fail.

Advertisement for Pondicherry University Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Project Opening

ICMR Delhi Biochemistry Research Assistant Vacancies

INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (ICMR)
ICMR Campus-II, Tuberculosis Association of India Building, 1st Floor, 3 Red
Cross Road, Near Parliament House, New Delhi-110 001

The following posts are to be filled up for various research activities of “Centre for Promotion of Nutrition Research and Training with Special Focus on North-East, Tribal and Inaccessible Population” on purely temporary basis at its New Delhi Office.

Research Assistant – 2 Posts

upto 28 years of age at a fixed

Salary of Rs.10,700/- p.m.

Qualifications - M.Sc. Nutrition or Biochemistry or Chemistry Nature of Duties - To undertake laboratory work and assist in coordination of research activities.

The duration is One year initially with periodical evaluation.

Candidates possessing the above qualifications may come for Walk-in-Personal Discussion on 9th March, 2010 at 10.00 a.m. at ICMR Campus-II, Tuberculosis Association of India Building, Ist Floor, 3 Red Cross Road, Near Parliament House, New Delhi-110 001.

Further Info on ICMR Delhi Biochemistry Research Assistant Vacancies

Hyderabad Bioinformatics Analyst Vacancy

The Focus India
Bharat Nagar Colony
Hyderabad -18

Senior Bioinformatics Analyst

Experience: 4 - 6 Years
Location: Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Desired Candidate Profile

- Analyzing and documenting project requirements.
- Developing biocomputing algorithms for tools development and data analysis. Performing biological analysis on data from various domains like gene expression, sequencing

Job Description

- In-depth understanding, analysis and processing of data from various post genomic technologies and their applications.
- In-depth knowledge in gene expression (genotyping, chromosomal copy number, SNPs, gene signatures ) and sequencing

Company Profile

THE FOCUS INDIA IS INTO HR PLACEMENT SERVICES.WE ARE TOP NOTCH HR SERVICES PROVIDER FOR ALL CATEGORY COMAPANIES. WE HAVE OUR EXPERTISE TEAM WHO PLACE ONLY THE CALIBER CANDIDATES

Advertisement for Hyderabad Bioinformatics Analyst Vacancy at The Focus India

Premas Biotech Chennai/Mumbai Application Specialist Jobs | PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology/Genetics

PREMAS Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. 77, Sector 4, IMT Manesar,
Gurgaon- 122050

Application Specialist @ South/Western India |  PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Genetics

About Company

Premas Biotech is one of the fastest growing professionally managed companies in the CRAMS space and Distribution business.

We represent Illumina in India and are committed to build this next generation sequencing technology as the key enabler for Indian Research in life sciences.

Location Chennai, Mumbai

Experience 1 - 5 years

Key Skills Technically sound and customer oriented

Education Phd

Job Description

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating new installations, including facility inspections, instrument validation, and customer training
• Troubleshooting issues related to user's technical skills, biochemistry/assay design, experimental design, software and instruments
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers in assigned territory
• Helping to maintain and increase product usage, and supporting sales efforts through technical presentations and demonstrations
• Acting as a key contributor of customer feedback to marketing and product development teams.
• Developing and improving key company processes that support our mission of building a world-class customer support organization.
• Prior field experience supporting customers using sequencing or genotyping technologies preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of commonly-used sequencing and genotyping data analysis software applications preferred
• Demonstrated experience with instrumentation such as liquid handling robotics and optical scanners preferred
• Outstanding problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication and training skills
• Clear vision of and commitment to providing outstanding customer service

Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Advertisement for Premas Biotech Chennai/Mumbai Application Specialist Jobs | PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Genetics

Delhi Microbiologist Vacancy in Sales of Diagnostics

GAUR DIAGNO
BB 5AJanakpuri
New Delhi

Microbiologist for Sales of Diagnostic products

Experience: 0 - 2 Years

Location: Delhi/NCR

Compensation: Best in Industry

Education:

UG - B.Sc - Bio-Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, General PG - Post Graduation Not Required,M.Sc - Any Specialization, Bio-Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology

Role: Microbiologist

Desired Candidate Profile

Young, Enthusiastic, English Speaking Fresher or Experienced Microbiologist Required for Sales of Diagnostic Products. Preferably Female Candidates required

Job Description 

Fresher or Experienced Microbiologist Required for Sales of Diagnostic Products.

Advertisement for Delhi Microbiologist Vacancy in Sales of Diagnostics

CSMCRI Plant Molecular Biology/Molecular Microbiology Project Assistant Openings

Discipline of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology
CSMCRI
Bhavnagar 364002

Advt. No. / Type : MBE/Rectt/2010/1

Project Assistant level IV - 2 Posts GEN

Salary : Rs. 20,000/-PM consolidated. Higher fellowship (Rs. 25.000/-, PA, level-V) may be considered for candidates with 2 years (post Ph.D) relevant experience.

Qualification:-

M.Sc first class and Ph.D

Desirable- research experience in Plant Molecular Biology (transgenics/proteomics), Molecular Microbiology, Environmental Sciences. Candidates applying for Project Assistant (level –IV) must mention the title of Ph. D, awarding University and the date of award.

Last Date:- 10th March 2010

The interested candidates fulfilling above requirements may apply in the prescribed format preferably through e-mail (marine@csmcri.org) or by post to The Personal Secretary, Discipline of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology, Room No. 206, New Building, CSMCRI, Bhavnagar 364002 on or before 10 March, 2010.

The short listed candidates will be intimated through e-mail about the time and date of the test/interview to be held in the last week of March 2010 at CSMCRI, Bhavnagar. The posts are purely temporary for duration of sponsored project/scheme only. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim implicit or explicit for any candidates for claiming extension or absorption in CSMCRI/CSIR.

No traveling or any other allowances will be paid for attending the interview.

Advertisement for CSMCRI Plant Molecular Biology/Molecular Microbiology Project Assistant Vacancies

Download Application Form

Pondicherry Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Project Fellow Vacancy

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry – 605 014

Recruitment of Project Fellow - Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Application on plain paper in duplicate are invited from eligible candidates with detailed biodata supported by attested copies of certificates along with reference letter from the institution where you studied/worked last for the following project fellow position in UGC Major Research Project.

Project Fellow - 1 Post

Project :Anticarcinogenic effects of an analog of curcumin: Delineating the molecular targets in comparison with curcumin.

Fellowship/salary : Rs.8,000/-per month (Consolidated)

Qualification : MSc Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology

Duration : Three years

Last Date : 09.03.2010 (5.00 pm)

Address for sending application along with self-addressed Rs.5/- stamped envelop

Dr. R. Rukkumani
Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
School of Life Sciences,
Pondicherry University,
Kalapet, Puducherry-605 014.

(Note: Please give your e-mail address without fail in your application form)

Advertisement for Pondicherry Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Project Fellow Vacancy

NIT Rourkela Biotech/Life Sciences Faculty Jobs 2010 for ST/SC/OBC/PH

National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)
Rourkela - 769008
Orissa

SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR FILLING FACULTY POSITIONS UNDER RESERVED (SC, ST, OBC & PH) CATEGORIES

NIT, Rourkela invites applications from Indian nationals, possessing excellent academic background along with commitment to quality teaching and potential for carrying out relevant research, for faculty positions at the level of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. Applications are invited in the following Departments :

• 
  
  Biotechnology And Medical Engineering
• 
  
  Life Sciences

Area of Specialization

Biotechnology And Medical Engineering Immunotechnology/Bio-informatics/ Plant Biotechnology/ Animal Biotechnology/ Genetic Engg./ Structural Biology & Drug Design/ Biochemical Engg. Environmental Engg./ Cancer Biology/ Molecular Biophysics/ Cell & Tissue Engg./Proteomics, Protein Chemistry & Protein Engineering/ Biophysics & Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Medical Biotechnology/Stem Cell Biology/Virology. Biomedical Engg./ Biomedical Imaging/ Signal Processing/ Bioelectronics/ Biothermodynamics/ Biomedical Instrumentation and control/ Bio-equipment design/ Clinical Biochemistry/ Biomechanics/ Rehabilitation Engg./ Bio-fluid Dynamics/ Immunology/ Hospital Management/ Medical Informatics. 

Life Sciences Any specialization.

Qualification : PhD degree with 1st class (60%) or equivalent grade (6.5/10) at the B.Tech. / M.Sc. / M.A / MBA level in appropriate branch. (A through-out 1st class career is highly desirable)

 

Pay Scales : Professor - PB4 Rs.37400-67000  +  AGP Rs.10000 , Associat Professor : Rs.37400-67000 + AGP Rs.9000, Assistant Professor : PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 AGP Rs.6000/-

How to Apply : Application forms complete in all respects along with Xerox copies of certificates (Attestation not required), list of publication, reprints/preprints of publication and a detailed research plan should reach the Office of the Registrar, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela - 769008 on or before 15th March 2010. Names and Addresses (with e-mail addresses and fax numbers) of at least three referees who may also be requested to send their reports directly in confidence to Director, NIT, Rourkela-769008

Further Info on NIT Rourkela Biotech/Life Sciences Faculty Jobs 2010 for ST/SC/OBC/PH

Application form

THSTI Gurgaon Faculty Jobs | Biomedical Sciences, Transgenics, Biosensors, New Therapeutics, Biomaterials

TRANSLATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (THSTI)
(An Autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India)
496, Udyog Vihar Phase III, Gurgaon, Haryana

FACULTY POSITIONS

The Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, a newly created institution in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi, seeks  outstanding faculty members to establish THSTI as a global research and educational leader in integrating medicine, sciences and technology.

Candidates at the junior or senior level who have earned a doctorate (Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or M.D.) in a field related to medicine or biomedical sciences, chemistry or chemical engineering, immunology, genetics, biological or biomedical engineering, material sciences, engineering or physical sciences and cellular and molecular biology, and are working at the interface of health sciences and technology, especially focused on areas ranging from fundamental biosciences to clinically motivated research interpreted in the broadest sense, such as application of emerging technologies to biomedical sciences, development of transgenics and knock-out animal models of human diseases, biosensors, new therapeutics or biomaterials are welcome to apply.

A description of the THSTI and its mandates and projections can be found on the website: http://www.thsti.org

Candidates must register and apply online at the THSTI search website: https://facultysearch.thsti.org/thsti-register/

Details of the application materials required and other information can be accessed from https://faculty-search.thsti.org/

All application material should be submitted electronically on the website.

TIFR Mumbai Science Faculty Jobs @ Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd
Mumbai, 400088

Advt. No. 02/10

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education is a National Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), devoted to research and development in science, mathematics and technology education (STME). It is seeking to strengthen its programmes, particularly,

(1) Research in STME at school level

(2) Olympiads in chemistry, biology, mathematics and other subjects and

(3) The national initiative on undergraduate science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).

For details, see http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in

We are keen to consider applications for faculty positions at appropriate levels (Fellow (E) or higher) from candidates with a Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience and a proven excellent track record in any of the following:

• the natural sciences, with a demonstrated interest in educational and social issues.
• the social sciences, with a demonstrated interest in educational and science/design/technology issues.
• research and development in science, mathematics or design and technology education.

Applications with a curriculum vitae and names of at least three referees should be sent to The Centre Director, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400 088, India. While applications are invited throughout the year, they will be screened and processed two or three times a year.

Applications received on or before 28 February 2010, will be considered at the next meeting of the appropriate committees. For enquiries please contact via e-mail, The Dean, Prof. J. Ramadas (jr@hbcse.tifr.res.in)

Entry level faculty members, usually with 1–3 years of post-doctoral experience, get a salary in the Pay Band-3, INR 15,600–39,100 + Grade Pay Rs 7600 + allowances admissible to Central Govt employees stationed at Mumbai + HRA at 30% of Basic Salary in lieu of Govt accommodation (total monthly emoluments, Rs 50,379), and health care benefits. Candidates with appropriate experience can be considered for higher levels.

Advertisement for TIFR Mumbai Science Faculty Jobs at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education

TIFR Mumbai Science Education PhD Admissions 2010

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
(A Deemed University)
V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400 088

Advt. No. 01/10

PhD Programme in Science Education – 2010

Do you have a

• Flair for teaching and writing?
• Curiosity about how children learn?
• Concern to improve science and maths education?
• Interest in design and technology education for children?
• Wish to do research in science, maths or design and technology education?

We are looking for young people who combine a basic training in the natural sciences with a lively interest in society, technology or the arts, to explore issues in school and college education.

HBCSE carries out research and development in education in science, technology and mathematics from primary school up to undergraduate level. This research is informed by current perspectives in cognitive science, developmental psychology, history and philosophy of science and socio-cultural aspects of science and education. Pre-Ph.D. programmes in these areas serve to orient students who may enter with varied backgrounds.

Practising science and maths teachers are welcome to apply. They would spend a minimum of two years at HBCSE in order to complete their course work and initiate their research work.

Areas of research

• Development of scientific and mathematical thinking in children
• Design and technology in the school curriculum
• Visual and spatial modes in learning
• Socio-cultural and gender factors in learning
• Structure and dynamics of knowledge
• Environment education
• Innovative curricula, laboratories and teaching methods

Eligibility

B.Sc. in any subject followed by M.Sc./M.A./M.S.W. or B.Tech./B.E./M.B.B.S. or equivalent

Important dates

Application request deadline : 1 April 2010
Submission deadline : 15 April 2010
Written test : 23 May 2010
Interview : June 3rd week, 2010

Note: This is a programme in education. It is not a pure or applied science research programme.

Admissions are made initially for one year, renewable annually up to a maximum of five years. 

A monthly fellowship of Rs 12,000 is offered, enhanced to Rs 14,000 after registration for Ph.D. In addition, a contingency grant of Rs 15,000 and a tuition grant of Rs 4000 per annum are available. Accommodation may be provided on campus at nominal cost. In lieu of accommodation HRA amounting to 30% of the fellowship will be paid.

For application forms write, enclosing a 25.5 cm × 15.5 cm self-addressed envelope with stamps worth Rs 10 to The Dean, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400 088. 

Alternatively, you may download the form from http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/downloads/

Completed forms should be sent latest by 15 April 2010 with two passport size photographs along with a demand draft for Rs 350 (non-refundable) payable at Mumbai in favour of Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education.

A written test for eligible applicants will be held at six Centres around the country: Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. For information see http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/graduate-school/examinfo/

Those who qualify will be called for an interview.

Phone: (022) 2558 0036/2507 2230; Fax: (022) 2556 6803; e-mail: hbcdean@hbcse.tifr.res.in

Du Pont Hyderabad Bio Patent Analyst/Technical Writing Jobs

Patent Analyst (Bio)

Description

The Intellectual Property Group is seeking a Patent Analyst to perform reference and literature searches for crop genetics to ensure their critical needs for data and information are met. Navigates DuPont internal resources to fulfill needs.

Responsibilities include,

· Searching - Conducts intellectual property, literature and/or current awareness searches for business and technical information using appropriate information sources, such as on-line databases, Internet and hardcopy published information. Types of searches include, but not limited to gene sequence, citation, technology status, or company and industry profiles, with a significant emphasis on patent searching. Seeks assistance from technical analysts or subject-matter experts in setting up strategies for more complicated searches.
· Technology Mapping / Analysis - Analyze the search results and generate reports.
· Technology Updates - Issue regular technology updates.
· Knowledge of Resources - Has essential working knowledge of general and specialized information resources.
· Customer Communication - Communicates with customers orally and in writing in order to monitor level and effectiveness of service.
· Networking - Maintains and develops an awareness of DuPont business directions and learns the needs of individual customers so they can be kept informed of new developments.
· Safety - Complies with all DuPont safety standards.

Qualifications

*MS or PhD or equivalent degree in a scientific discipline, preferably the plant sciences: genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry/physiology, etc. Research experience will be added advantage.
* Formal course work in bioinformatics desirable.
* Have searching experience, preferably in sequence searching using paid and / or free databases.
Understanding of Basic Intellectual Property Principles and the Role and Structure of Patents
* Understanding of the principles of patent prosecution.
* Ability to use IP search tools and databases; good IT skills and proficiency in the use of on-line database hosts and other IP and scientific information resources.
* Excellent query definition skills; an ability to extract from customers all relevant detail to successfully construct high-quality, comprehensive, targeted search queries.
* Ability to provide targeted summaries in response to patent search and competitive intelligence inquiries from patent attorneys, scientists and business clients.
* Strong understanding of the confidential nature of patent support.

Essential Abilities and Work Habits:

* Ability to focus closely on details and deliver highly accurate, high quality work product.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadline conflicts.
* Excellent project management skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
* Ability to analyze, categorize, reduce and succinctly arrange large data sets.
* Ability to confidently and critically work with numerical data and data sets.
* Flexibility, eagerness to learn and develop.

Other Useful Skills:

* Understanding of business drivers in the commercial seed industry.
* Familiarity with differences in IP practice in different jurisdictions.

Primary Location IN-Andhra Pradesh

Further Details

Research Scientist / Technical Writing and Regulatory Studies

Description 

The successful candidate will join the regulatory science group as a research scientist to lead the technical writing capabilities and manage third party biosafety studies to support the regulatory submission of biotechnology derived crops.

1. Works in conjunction with regulatory science team to establish project goals consistent with business unit goals.
2. The successful candidate will lead writing regulatory submissions including but not limited to regulatory applications, field trial reports, report generations from studies conducted both in house as well as outsourced biosafety studies.
3. The successful candidate will also manage all outsourced biosafety studies.
4. Works in collaboration with other regulatory science capabilities and collaborators to ensure all information is collected for successful report/application generation
5. Remains current on new technology, innovative, and encourage team members to bring information into research activities.
6. Communicates with research leadership and collaborators on progress of the project
7. Monitors safe working practice.

Other Duties

1. Ensure support resources are sufficient to met research project goals and develop plans for alternative solutions.
2. May serve on teams appropriate to cross project research initiatives.

Qualifications 

1. Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/Genetics/Biotechnology or any other related field with at least 1 year industry experience in technical writing.
2. Sound knowledge of regulatory procedure of approval of biotech crops.
3. Good knowledge of the regulatory studies required for the approval of biotech crops.
4. Self-motivated, team and goal oriented, take-charge attitude, excellent written and oral communication skills, computer and organizational skills, flexible and not frustrated by changing priorities.

Primary Location IN-Andhra Pradesh

Further Details

Bharat Serum and Vaccines Fermentation/Quality control Research Executive Jobs

Bharat Serum and Vaccines
Hoechst House, 16th Floor, Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400021

Research Officer/Executive

Job Code Bioferm

Description Male candidate with 0-2 years of work experience of working in Fermentation GMP production facility. should be willing to work in shifts.

Location Amberanth

Skill Set Knowledege of Fermentation & GMP procedures.

Experience 0-2years

Qualification MSc in Biotechnology

Salary Range Negotiable

Research Executive

Job Code BioQC

Description Female Candidate with 1-3 years of work experience of working in Biotech Quality Control Department.

Location Ambernath

Skill Set Experience of Biotech Quality control operations. Well versed with GMP procedures. Experience of Facing Audits.

Experience 1-3 years

Qualification MSc in Biotechnology/ Msc Analytical

Salary Range Negotiable

Advertisement for Bharat Serum and Vaccines Fermentation/Quality control Research Executive Jobs

SKU Anantapur Plant Taxonomy RA/SRF/JRF Opening in DAE Project

Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Anantapur 515 003
Andhra Pradesh

Applications are invited for one RA/SRF/JRF for a period of one year to work in the Department of Atomic Energy Project (No. 2008/36/34-BRNS/1991) entitled ‘Flora and Fauna of Thummalapalle Uranium Mining Area’ under Professor T. Pullaiah, Principal Investigator.

Qualifications : 

RA: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and experience in Plant Taxonomy
SRF: 2 years of research experience in Plant Taxonomy
JRF: M.Sc. in Botany (with 55% and above)

Period : 1 Year

Emoluments : RA: 16,000 + HRA; SRF: 14,000 + HRA; JRF: 12,000 + HRA

Candidates possessing the requisite qualification may submit their application on plain paper giving their bio-data by post or by e-mail along with copies of necessary documents. The candidates are requested to appear for interview on 2 March 2010 at 11 a.m. at S.K. University, Anantapur.

Prof. T. Pullaiah, Department of Botany, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur 515 003, Andhra Pradesh; e-mail: pullaiah.thammineni@gmail.com

AIIMS Delhi Vaccines/Immunology JRF Openings on DBT Projects

Department of Biotechnology
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
New Delhi-110 029

Junior Research Fellows (JRF)

In the DBT projects under Prof. H.K. Prasad in the area of:
(i) Bovine Vaccine
(ii) Immunology of Tuberculosis

ELIGIBILITY:

MSc degree holders in Life Sciences (minimum aggregate of 60%), with an award of Junior Research Fellowship from CSIR / DBT / ICMR / UGC.

Please submit your CV via E-mail or Post by 30th April 2010.

CONTACT:

Dr. H. Krishna Prasad
Professor, Department of Biotechnology
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi-110 029.

Tel: 26594994
Email: hk_prasad@hotmail.com

Advertisement for AIIMS Delhi Vaccines/Immunology JRF Openings on DBT Projects

Bangalore Microbiology Fresher Job @ Natural Remedies

Natural Remedies Pvt Ltd
19th K.M. Stone, Hosur Road,
Electronic City (Post), Bangalore - 560 100

Company Profile

Over 50 years of existence in herbal health care, Natural Remedies has enlivened experience of medicinal research working with nature. Combining the tenets of fundamental science with Herbs to develop safe & efficacious medicines has been our credo.

Research Assistant - Microbiology

Experience: 0 - 1 Years

Location: Bengaluru/Bangalore

Compensation: Rupees 80,000 - 1,00,000

Education:

UG - B.Sc - Bio-Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Microbiology PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required

Role: Microbiologist

Desired Candidate Profile

1) Should be a science graduate.
2) Should have excellent communication skills.
3) Only male candidates can apply.

Interested candidates can send CVs to 'chetanprasad@naturalremedy.com' with 'Microbiology' as subject line.

Job Description

1) QC Analysis
2) Sampling
3) Maintenance of records

Advertisement for Bangalore Microbiology Fresher Job at Natural Remedies

IISR Calicut Bioinformatics Trainee posts

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SPICES RESEARCH (IISR)
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Marikunnu P.O., Calicut – 673 012, Kerala

WALK IN TEST / INTERVIEW

Bioinformatics Trainee - 2 Posts

A walk in test followed by interview (based on test) for the selection of two Bioinformatics Trainees will be held on 3rd March 2010 at 10.00 AM at this Institute as given below:

Name of the Scheme : “Distributed information Subcentre”

Essential : Post graduate degree in Bioinformatics or Computer Science / Applications

Fellowship : Rs. 5,000/pm (consolidated)

Tenure : Six months

Upper age limit : 35 years for women and 30 years for men (Age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms.

The selected candidates will not have any right for claiming pay scale or absorption against any regular post being vacant on a later date at this Institute. The decision of selection committee is final and no correspondence will be entertained on this matter. 

Note: All relevant certificates (in original) must be produced at the time of interview. For more details please contact: 04952731410

Advertisement for IISR Calicut Bioinformatics Trainee posts

AIIMS Delhi Microbiology/Biotech SRF Vacancies

Department of Laboratory Medicine
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
New Delhi-110 029

Senior Research Fellow (2)

Qualifications and Experience MSc Degree from a reputed University/ organization in Microbiology/ Biotechnology with 2 years research experience in cloning, ligation, protein expression, Vaccine development, handling of Leishmania and/or Mycobacterium.

Fellowship as per ICMR/DBT rules.

Contact: 

Prof. Sarman Singh,
Room No. 4, Department of Laboratory Medicine,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Phone: 26594977
Email: sarman.singh@gmail.com

Advertisement for AIIMS Delhi Microbiology/Biotech SRF Vacancies

Intas Biopharmaceuticals Ahmedabad Recruit SRA on Protein Stability Studies

Intas Biopharmaceuticals Ltd
Sarkhej - Bavla Highway,
Moraiya, Taluka - Sanand, 382 210
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Senior Research Associate - Stability Studies

About Company

Intas Biopharmaceuticals Limited (IBPL) has fully integrated biopharmaceutical operations at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Since the launch of biotechnology operations in May 2000, Research & Development (R&D) and manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products with a special focus on Oncology (Cancer) are major thrust areas for the company. Being India’s first and only biopharmaceuticals company to receive EUROPEAN UNION – GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE (EU-GMP) certification for its manufacturing facility, IBPL has carved a niche in the biopharmaceutical operations. Recently the company has received quality certification from MEDICINES CONTROL COUNCIL (MCC) – SOUTH AFRICA and GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC).

Job Description

Candidate should be MSc / MTech with Biotechnology or Biochemistry.

The candidate should have 3 to 6 years of experience in Stability studies of Recombinant Proteins / Biotherapeutics / Biosimilar Products. The person should be well versed with all the research instruments. Should be highly creative and proactive individual to seek, explore and successfully implement new ideas and initiatives

Advertisement for Intas Biopharmaceuticals Ahmedabad Recruit SRA on Protein Stability Studies

Anna University Chennai CPEES Life Sciences 6 JRF Vacancies

CENTRE WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (CPEES)
Anna University-Chennai

WALK-IN- INTERVIEW

CPEES is funded by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi to the tune of Rs. 5 Crores to carry out the following major projects for a period of five years. This Centre invites application for the following research fellowships.

Interested candidates are requested to preferably mail their CV’s on or before 10th March, 2010 to the respective project coordinators with a copy to aucpees@yahoo.com. The candidates are requested to attend the interview along with the original Certificates and copy of project thesis/dissertation (if any) on the dates mentioned below.

Essential Qualification: 1st class in both UG & PG (Pass in NET/ SLET/ GATE is preferable)

Venue: CPEES, CPDE building, Anna University –Chennai-25

JRF - 4 Posts

Project title: Instrumentation for environmental pathogen detection

Project Coordinator: Prof. K. Sankaran – ksankaran@annauniv.edu

Essential qualifications BTech/MTech/ MS (by Research)- Biotech, M.Sc. Biochem / Chemistry /Biotech, B.E ECE/ Biomedical Engg., M.E Biomedical Engg./ Medical Electronics

Date & Time 12th March, 10 AM

JRF - 2 Posts

Project title: Ecologically sensitive areas and environmental management in Tamil Nadu coast

Project Coordinator: Prof. R. Ramesh - ramesh@annauniv.edu

Essential qualifications MSc Marine Biology/ Geology/ Environmental Science/ Biochemistry/ Zoology/ Micro- Biology

Date & Time 13th Mar, 10 AM

Advertisement for Anna University Chennai CPEES Life Sciences 4 JRF Vacancies

IISER Mohali Summer Research Training Program 2010

IISER Mohali
Transit Campus: MGSIPAP Complex
Sector 26
Chandigarh 160 019

Applications are invited for Summer Research Program 2010 at IISER Mohali.

Students completing first year of their MSc program or those completing 2nd year/3rd year of BSc, will be able to spend 2 months at IISER Mohali during the summer, in order to work on specific research projects with IISER faculty.

The principle objective of the program is to provide exposure to research methodology and a research environment to bright students. This exposure to excitement in different scientific fields is expected to motivate them to take up careers in science.

Guide lines for the the Summer Research Program

a) Dates: The summer program will run between 15th May, 2010 and 15th July, 2010. The exact starting dates are flexible to some extent. Selected students are advised to contact their supervisors and fix up a starting date. However, a student's stay at IISER Mohali should include the period between 1st and 30th June, 2010.

b) Duration: The minimum period of summer research is one month and can be extended up to a maximum period of two months.

c) The Program: The summer program has two components-

(a) Research: which the student will carry out in consultation with his/her supervisor and
(b) Interdisciplinary Course Work: which will involve a series of lectures to be delivered by scientists working in various fields. The course is scheduled for the period of 1st and 30th June 2010 and all the students selected for summer program are required to attend it.

At the end of the summer program, students are required to submit a report about their research. All students who successfully complete the summer program will receive a certificate from IISER Mohali. Students who perform very well during the summer program will receive additional Merit Certificates.

d) Fellowship: Students will receive a fellowship of Rs. 5000.00 (Rupees Five Thousand only) per month. Students will also be paid second class train fare for their journey to IISER Mohali and return.

e) Accommodation and food: If necessary, IISER Mohali can provide accommodation and food at IISER Mohali student hostels on payment basis

The application can be completed through a online form. While filling the form you should be careful and provide all information correctly. To fill the application form please click here .....

The last date for receiving online applications is March 1, 2010. Application by any other means will not be accepted and the last date will not be extended under any circumstances

Summer students will be paid a stipend of Rs 5000/- per month and hostel accommodation (if required) will be provided on payment basis. Each summer student is required to submit a formal written report upon completion of the project.

If you have any serious difficulties or questions you can email to : prasad@iisermohali.ac.in

TRI Bangalore Postdoc Position | Functional Genomics

Thrombosis Research Institute (TRI)
No 258.A, Bommasandra Industrial Area
Anekal Taluk
Bangalore 560 099

The Thrombosis Research Institute (TRI), Bangalore is a freestanding, multidisciplinary research organisation, with state of the art facilities in Functional Genomics, Proteomics, Molecular Immunology. Our research program is devoted towards understanding the molecular basis of cardiovascular diseases with emphasis on translational research and the development of a vaccine for the prevention of heart disease and stroke.

Job Description

TRI invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in the Functional Genomics facility under a 5-year project funded by the Department of Biotechnology.

Candidates should have a PhD in Biochemistry / Genetics / Biotechnology or related sciences with experience in the areas of candidate gene analysis, gene expression and functional studies.

Prior exposure to field of medical / human genetics with hands-on research experience in state-of-the art molecular biology techniques and statistical methodologies is preferrable.

Advertisement for TRI Bangalore Post Doctoral Research position in Functional Genomics

Bangalore Botany/Taxonomy Research Officer Vacancy at Natural Remedies

Natural Remedies Pvt Ltd
Veerasandra Industrial Area, 19th K.M. Stone, Hosur Road,
Electronic City (Post), Bangalore - 560 100

Research Officer / Senior Research Officer

Experience: 2 - 4 Years

Location: Bengaluru/Bangalore

Compensation: Rupees 2,50,000 - 3,00,000

Education: UG - B.Sc - Botany PG - M.Sc - Botany

Role: Research Scientist

Desired Candidate Profile

Candidate should be a PhD in Botany or Taxonomy.
Should have good communication skills.
Should be willing to stay near Hosur or in Anniyalam.

Job Description

Candidate should be a PhD in Botany or Taxonomy.
Should have some experience in Medicinal plant garden cultivation.
Should have experience in identification of plant species.

Company Profile

Over 50 years of existence in herbal health care, Natural Remedies has enlivened experience of medicinal research working with nature. Combining the tenets of fundamental science with Herbs to develop safe & efficacious medicines has been our credo.

Advertisement for Bangalore Botany/Taxonomy Research Officer Vacancy at Natural Remedies

PGIMER Chandigarh Biochemistry JRF Walk In on DBT Project

Department of Biochemistry
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)
Chandigarh, UT-160012

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (01) in research projects entitled, “Molecular basis of aberrant expression of alkaline phosphatase in renal brush border membrane from renal cell carcinoma patients and its role in tumorigenesis” funded by DBT, New Delhi.

Junior Research Fellow

Educational Qualification: M.Sc. Biochemistry/Biophysics/Biotechnology/ Human genetics with Ist Division.

Desirable Qualification: NET/ICMR/GATE

Age: 28 years

Salary: Rs.12000 pm + HRA@15%

Desirous candidate with the following qualifications may submit their bio data on plain paper along with attested copies of certificates/testimonials by February 26, 2010 and appear for interview on the same day at 3.30 p.m in the office of undersigned.

Advertisement for PGIMER Chandigarh Biochemistry JRF Walk In

JECRC Jaipur Biotech Project Dissertation/Training 2010 for BE/BSc and ME/MSc

Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre (JECRC)
Biotechnology Research and Training Cell
Sitapura, Tonk Road
Jaipur- 302022 Rajasthan

JECRC Project dissertation/training 2010 for B.E./B.Sc. and M.E./M.Sc.

Biotechnology offers significant economic and environmental opportunities, including the potential to play a key role in increasing agricultural production and improving food security. Biotechnology and technology transfer have come to the forefront of media coverage and governmental policies. These issues have clear implication on the life of every citizen around the world.

Biotechnology Research and Training Cell (BRTC), JECRC has designed and developed the Training and Dissertation Programs. Using our vast resources and experience in Biotechnology, BRTC has developed projects that will be tailored to suit individual skill levels.

The aims and objectives of the Training and Dissertation Programs are to provide hands-on training to learn and apply a wide variety techniques in problem solving exercises.

The thrust area in the BRTC are as follows:

• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Environmental Biotechnology

S.No. - Eligibility - Training duration - Fees/month in Rs. - Caution money (Refundable)

1. B.E./B.Sc. 4 months 5000 2000
2. M.E./M.Sc. 6 months 5000 2000

Last date of application: 15th March, 2010

How to apply?

Send the following documents to the contact person via e-mail or the given address:

• Curriculum vitae of the students .
• Original copy of the recommendation letter of the head of the department of the institute.

Contact details:

Prof. (Dr.) Mousumi Debnath
Department of Biotechnology
Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre
Sitapura, Tonk road, Jaipur (Rajasthan) 302022
0141-2770274-205 and mousumidebnath@jecrc.ac.in

Note:- Total fee is to be paid at the time of registration in the form of bank draft drawn in favour of “Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre” payable at Jaipur

Advertisement for JECRC Jaipur Biotech Project dissertation/training 2010 for BE/BSc and ME/MSc

Thanx to Mukeshwar Pandey, JECRC, Jaipur for sharing this information with us

Jaipur National University Jaipur Seminar on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences

Jaipur National University
Jaipur- SIILAS
Rajasthan

One Day Seminar on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences (Fast Forward Agriculture)

10th March 2010

Jaipur National University aims to meet the demands of knowledge and learning of life-skills with a difference. Knowledge savvy studies, semester system, ongoing evaluation, advisory system, functional research, integrated dual and joint degree programmes are its salient features. Admissions are offered based on the performance in the Entrance Test Merit and Interview.

Jaipur National University's School of Life Sciences conducts a One Day Seminar on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences (Fast Forward Agriculture) on 10th March 2010.

The Topics that will be covered by the eminent speakers invited for the seminar will include

• 
  
  Generic trends of research in life sciences
• 
  
  Drug Discovery Research for Inflammatory Airway Disease and
• 
  
  Bt Brinjal what we know about it!

List Of Eminent Speakers for the Day

1. 
   
   Prof. VL Chopra: Chief Guest, Ex Director General ICAR; Member Planning Commission; National Professor BP Pal Chair, NRCPB, IARI, New Delhi
2. 
   
   Dr T Srinivasan- Guest of Honor, Secretary Science and Technology, Jaipur
3. 
   
   Prof. P Anand Kumar, Project Director NRC on Plant Biotechnology Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012 (India)
4. 
   
   Prof. Gurinder Kaur Randhawa, Referral Center for Molecular Diagnosis of Transgenic Planting Materials. NRC on DNA Fingerprinting, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, IARI, New Delhi
5. 
   
   Dr Abhijit Ray, Senior Director, Pharmacology Laboratory; New Drug Discovery Research, Ranbaxy Research Laboratories, Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon
6. 
   
   Prof. A K Bhatnagar Delhi University, Delhi

Registration Fee: Nil

Venue: Jaipur National University, Jaipur- SIILAS Campus at 09:30-04:30

All Students, Researchers, Teaching Staff are invited to attend the seminar and get the maximum benefit out of it.

Request from Prof. CP Malik, Jaipur National University

BEST 2010 | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship Competition | Prizes 5/3/2 lakhs

BEST-India 2010 | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship

BEST-India (Biotechnology Entrepreneurship Student Teams) is aimed at encouraging young postgraduate and doctoral students in developing biotechnology entrepreneurship and exposing them to issues involved in commercialization of bio-science.

BEST is sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology (www.dbtindia.nic.in), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and is administered by ABLE - India (www.ableindia.org)

Eligibility-:

Applicants must be students who are pursuing their masters, doctoral degree, BE or B Tech courses in the area of life sciences (bioscience / biotechnology and/or related subjects) from Indian universities / Institutes.

Students of the above disciplines who have completed their courses not earlier than April 2009 can also participate.

The applicants should form a team of 5 students and nominate a team leader. The individual team members may or may not be from the same Institute/University. One third of the team members can be from disciplines other than life sciences.

Teams who have participated in BEST 2009 can also take part but with a different concept idea.

Each team will submit only one entry.

Core biotechnology disciplines under which Concept Notes will be invited include Agriculture, Aquaculture, Alternate Energy/Bio-energy, Bioinformatics, Biological Applications, Bioprocess Engineering, Environment, Food, Human Resource Development, Medical, Medical Diagnostics, Medical devices, Medical Therapeutics, Nanobiology/Nanobiotechnology, Vaccines.

The proposals could be either for product, service or an application.

The 3 Winning teams will also be awarded Prize money of Rs.500,000/-, Rs. 300,000/- and Rs. 200,000/ respectively. 

The winning teams will be given an opportunity to attend and present their business plans at ABLE’s Annual BioInvest Conference. BioInvest is ABLE’s flagship conference that brings together on one platform Life Science Companies, Institutional Investors and Investment Bankers to explore opportunities for investment

Last date for uploading applications is March 31 2010

For more information visit- http://ableindia.in/best/index.php

Free MKU Summer on PCR APPLICATIONS

UGC-NETWORKING RESOURCE CENTRE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (NRCBS)
School of Biological Sciences
Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU)
Madurai - 625 021

APPLICATION FORM FOR THE SUMMER SCHOOL ON PCR APPLICATIONS

March 17th – 31st, 2010

The candidates will be selected based on the qualification and research interests.

No Registration fee.

Last date for the submission of completed form: 5th March, 2010

MKU PCR Summar School on "PCR Applications" Brochure

Application Form For the Summer School on PCR APPLICATIONS

CSMCRI Biotech/Life Sciences 10 JRF Posts

Discipline of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology
CSMCRI
Bhavnagar 364002

JRF - 10 Posts GEN

Salary :- (for first two years): Rs. 12,000/-PM + HRA; Subsequent years: Rs. 14,000/- PM +HRA; For PA (level-II)- Rs. 12000/ PM consolidated.

Qualification:-

M.Sc. first class in Botany/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Environmental Science with DBT- JRF, CSIR-UGC NET including NET (LS) or valid GATE score. The selected JRF will be allowed to register for Ph.D. Non NET/GATE qualified candidates may also be considered for Project Assistant (PA, level-II) if found suitable.

General Conditions:-

The Discipline of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology of CSMCRI, Bhavnagar is actively engaged in multidisciplinary research in frontier areas of modern biology and biotechnology. Some of the ongoing/new projects (sponsored by CSIR, DBT, etc) of the Discipline for which we wish to recruit 10 Junior Research Fellows and 2 Project Assistants (level –IV) are:

· Cloning and characterization of stress-responsive genes, promoter isolation and development of transgenic crop plants

· Climate change and adaptation- Phenology and population dynamics of halophytes

· Environmental monitoring (sea, sediments and inland areas)

· Mapping of marine biodiversity (seaweeds and marine microbes) using molecular tools and techniques.

Age: Not more than 28 years as on interview date (relaxation as per CSIR rules).

The interested candidates fulfilling above requirements may apply in the prescribed format preferably through e-mail (marine@csmcri.org) or by post to The Personal Secretary, Discipline of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology, Room No. 206, New Building, CSMCRI, Bhavnagar 364002 on or before 10 March, 2010.

The short listed candidates will be intimated through e-mail about the time and date of the test/interview to be held in the last week of March 2010 at CSMCRI, Bhavnagar. The posts are purely temporary for duration of sponsored project/scheme only. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim implicit or explicit for any candidates for claiming extension or absorption in CSMCRI/CSIR.

No traveling or any other allowances will be paid for attending the interview.

Download Application Form

Further Info on CSMCRI Biotech/Life Sciences 10 JRF Posts

CSMCRI Bhavnagar Project Vacancies (3 Posts) JRF/PA

Discipline of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology
CSMCRI
Bhavnagar 364002

Advt. No. / Ref. No. :- MBE/SKM/01/2010/2901

JRF/PA

Essential Qualification: First class M.Sc in Marine Science/ Marine Biology/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Analytical chemistry or any related subject.

Desirable Qualification: Added advantage will be given to the candidates who is having working experience in sea sampling, phytoplankton culture and taxonomy study.

Last Date :- 5th March 2010

...More...>>

Advt. No. / Ref. No. :- MBE/Rectt/2010/1

JRF

Required Qualification

M.Sc. first class in Botany/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Environmental Science with DBT- JRF, CSIR-UGC NET including NET (LS) or valid GATE score.

The selected JRF will be allowed to register for Ph.D. Non NET/GATE qualified candidates may also be considered for Project Assistant (PA, level-II) if found suitable.

Last Date :- 10th March 2010

...More...>>

Advt. No. / Ref. No. :- MBE/Rectt/2010/1

Project Assistant level IV

Required Qualification

M.Sc first class and Ph.D

Desirable- research experience in Plant Molecular Biology (transgenics/proteomics), Molecular Microbiology, Environmental Sciences. Candidates applying for Project Assistant (level –IV) must mention the title of Ph. D, awarding University and the date of award.

Last Date :- 10th March 2010

...More...>>

Kerala RGCB Protein Biochemistry Project Fellow Vacancy

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)
Thycaud PO, Poojappura
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 014 Kerala

Adv. # 12 / 2009 15/02/10

Project Fellow

KSCSTE funded research project on “Characterization of testis-specific Tyramine Receptor Like Protein (TRLP)” in the laboratory of Dr. G Padeep Kumar

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Junior Research Fellow : MSc in any branch of Biological Sciences with a minimum of 60% marks in all qualifying examination (10th, 12th, B.Sc and M.Sc). Practical experience in protein isolation and characterization will be an added qualification.

AGE : Below 35 years

EMOLUMENTS

Junior Research Fellow : Rs. 8,000/- (fixed) per month

Duration : One year or till termination of the project (whichever is earlier).

Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply and will be called for interview

Suitably qualified candidates may send applications on plain paper with a photograph, a copy of full resume and attested photocopies of credentials & experience to reach the undersigned on or before 5th March, 2010. The envelopes must be superscripted with abbreviated title of the project, the 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

In the event of more than 10 candidates being short listed, a written test will be done before the selection interview. Selected candidates will be called for an interview on the same day.

Advertisement for RGCB Protein Biochemistry Project Fellow Vacancy