ICAR AIEEA 2012 | All India Entrance Exam 2012 for MSc Programs @ Agricultural Universities

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

ICAR: All India Entrance Exam 2012

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has invited applications from Indian Nationals, in the prescribed format, for ICAR’s 17th AIEEA-UG-2012 and AIEEA-PG-2012 on 100% seats at ICAR-Deemed Universities (Bachelors degree at NDRI Karnal only, while Masters degree at IARI, IVRI, NDRI and CIFE), and on 15% seats (tentative) for Bachelors degree and 25% seats (tentative) for Masters degree at State Agricultural Universities, Central Agricultural University Imphal, Central Universities with Agricultural Faculty (Banaras Hindu University, Viswa Bharati, Nagaland University and Aligarh Muslim University (for PG only) and SHIATS Allahabad for the academic session 2012-13.

Bachelor Degree programmes (viz. BSc / BTech / BFSc etc.) are in the subjects of Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Forestry, Home Science, Sericulture, Biotechnology, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Food Science, Agricultural Marketing, Banking & Co-operation.

Master’s Degree programmes are in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agri. Engineering, Home Science, Biotechnology, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Veterinary, and allied sciences.

Based on the results of AIEEA-UG-2012 examination, National Talent Scholarships (NTS) will be awarded to Bachelors degree students whereas based on the merit-rank in AIEEA-PG-2012 examination, 475 ICAR-Junior Research Fellowships(JRF) will be awarded to Masters degree students.

DETAILS:

1. Dates of Examination:
UG: Saturday, 14 April, 2012 during 10:00-12:30 hrs
PG: Sunday, 15 April, 2012 during 10:00-12:30 hrs

2. Sale of Information Bulletin/Application Forms: 26 December, 2011 to 15 February, 2012

3. Eligibility Criteria:

3.1. Age:
For AIEEA-UG-2012: Between 17 and 23 years as on 31st August 2012. (must have been born between 01.09.1989 to 01.09.1995).
For AIEEA-PG-2012: Not less than 19 years as on 31st August 2012. (must not have been born after 01.09.1993)
3.2. Qualifying Examination:
3.2.1. For AIEEA-UG-2012:

Must have passed and obtained not less than 50% marks in aggregate for admission under General, UPS and OBC categories or 40% marks in aggregate for admission under SC, ST and PH categories in 10+2 examination or equivalent/Inter (Agriculture) with PCM / PCB/ PCMB / PCA / PCH subject combinations. Candidate having a compartment/ supplementary in any of the subjects will not be eligible unless proof of having cleared the examination with requisite percentage is available. Candidates appearing for 10+2 examination can also apply but shall produce 10+2 pass certificate with required percentage marks at the time of counselling. Pass in English in 10+2 examination is essential for admission in some of the Universities.

3.2.2. For AIEEA-PG-2012:

Bachelor’s degree (or appearing in final year examination), in the field of Agriculture, Veterinary, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Sericulture, Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering, Forestry, Agri. Marketing Banking and Cooperation, Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Process & Food Engineering, Computer Science, Basic and allied sciences under 10+2+5 or 10+2+4 years degree programmes, (Few seats are also available for candidates having Bachelors degree with 10+2+3 year degree programme) with required Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of 6.60/10, 3.25/5, 2.60/4 for General, OBC and UPS categories whereas for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) categories the said requirement is an OGPA of 5.60/10, 2.75/5, 2.20/4 respectively. In other cases, where grade-points are not awarded and only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for General, OBC and UPS categories whereas for SC/ST/PH the requirement is 50% marks (Equivalence between OGPA and pecentage of marks will not be acceptable). For admission in MVSc programmes, the candidate must have completed BVSc/ BVSc & AH with Internship before the date of registration for admission in the concerned University.

4. National Talent Scholarship (NTS) is awarded to candidates selected through AIEEA-UG-2012 examination and if joining an Agricultural University located outside their state of domicile.

5. ICAR-JRF(Post Graduate Studies-PGS):

Based on the merit in the AIEEA-PG-2011 examination, about 475 ICAR-Junior Research Fellowships for postgraduate studies (ICARJRF(PGS)) in 20 major subject groups are awarded for two years in Agricultural Universities including State Agricultural Universities, CAU and CUs with agriculture faculty, SHIATS Allahabad and ICAR-DUs, provided their Bachelor degree is not from the same AU (except NDRI Karnal).That means JRF will be given to only those candidates who join the Master degree programme in the University other than from where he/she has obtained his/her Bachelor’s degree except at NDRI, Karnal where admissions for 100% seats are made on All India basis through ICAR Entrance Examination. Candidates, currently studying for their Masters degree in 1st year, can also appear in AIEEA-PG-2011 examination for securing ICAR-JRF(PGS). However, if a ICAR-JRF(PGS) holder seeks fresh admission, entire amount of fellowship received by him/her shall have to be refunded with interest and he/she will not be entitled for fresh ICAR-JRF(PGS).

6. Reservation: 15% seats in all subjects are reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Horizontal reservation of 3% for Physically Handicapped (PH), and 2% for Under-Privileged States (UPS) category is also available. Reservation for OBC in Central Educational Institutions/ Universities will be as per Government of India/ Hon'ble SC directives/ University rules. Reservation in PH and UPS categories will be horizontal across all categories, i.e. such candidates would draw their seat from the SC/ST/OBC/GEN categories to which they may belong.

7. Cost of Information Bulletin with Application form:

AIEEA-UG-2012: Rs. 500 for General, OBC and UPS categories and Rs. 250/- for SC, ST and PH categories.

AIEEA-PG-2012: Rs. 600 for General, OBC and UPS categories and Rs. 300/- for SC, ST and PH categories.

In addition, Rs. 25 per Bulletin would be charged as handling charges plus service tax as applicable, in case of purchase against cash, whereas Rs. 50 per Bulletin should be added in the Bank Draft amount towards postal expenses, if requested to be sent by post.

Sources for availability of Information Bulletin with Application Form:
Candidates can obtain Information Bulletin with Application Form by sending a written request (on plain paper) along with an Account Payee Bank draft of the amount specified above and also an unstamped self addressed envelope (size 30cm x 25cm). The request should be addressed to: “The Controller of Examination (Education), Room No.216, ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa, New Delhi-110012."

Online Application Form & Information Bulletin:

For Online application and downloading Information Bulletin visit, http://www.icar.org.in

The A/c payee bank draft should be drawn in favour of “ICAR Unit - Education Division, ICAR, New Delhi” payable at “New Delhi” and candidate should write the details of his/ her name and address on the back of the Bank Draft.

Direct sources of applications can be referred from: http://icarexam.net

Last Date for submission of Applications:

The last date for the receipt of Applications in the office of “The Controller of Examinations (Education), Room No. 216, ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa, New Delhi–110012" for both UG and PG examinations is 15th February 2012.

However for the candidates belonging to certain remote areas viz., Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti district and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep, the last date of receipt is 22nd February 2012.

For details,

http://icarexam.net/Prospectus/Notification.pdf
http://icarexam.net/Prospectus/UG_Bulletin.pdf
http://icarexam.net/Prospectus/PG_Bulletin.pdf

Soil Microbiology JRF Walk Ins @ Assam Agricultural University | AA

Department of Soil Science: Assam Agricultural university

Jorhat-785013

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No: AAU/SS/SML/DBT (Bt) /2011-12/ 06 Dated: 20.12.2011

Ref: DR (A) Office No.13025 Dated 19.12.2011

A Walk-in-Interview for filling up of two Junior Research Fellows will be held at the office of the undersigned as per schedule given below. The posts are purely temporary and will be terminated on completion of the project. Intending candidates having requisite qualification may report to the undersigned and submit application in plain paper enclosing the bio-data along with attested copies of certificates and other testimonials as per date, time and venue mentioned below. The Advertisement may also be seen in AAU website www.aau.ac.in (No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview).

Sl. No.	Name of the Project	Name & No. of position	Educational qualification	Date, time & venue of interview	Duration
1	Characterization of Native Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Isolates and their Evaluation for Insecticidal Activity Towards Agriculturally Important Insects Pests for Development of Biopesticides”	JRF - 2 no.	M. Sc.(Agri) in Soil Science with Specialization in Soil Microbiology/ M.Sc in Life Sciences /Microbiology with experience in molecular techniques	Date :04.01.2012 Time :10.00 AM Venue: Department of Soil Science, AAU, Jorhat	3 years

Fellowship shall be Rs.16,000/- + 10% HRA for the 1^st &2^nd year for JRF and Rs. 18,000/- +10% HRA for 3^rd year for SRF. This will be applicable only if JRF/SRF is NET/GATE qualified, otherwise it shall be Rs.12,000/-+10% HRA for the 1^st &2^nd year for JRF and Rs. 14,000/- +10% HRA for 3^rd year for SRF.

(Dhruba Jyoti Nath)

Principal Investigator & Sr. Scientist

Department of Soil Science,

AAU, Jorhat-13

KARPAGAM Hands on Training Program on Recombinant Protein Expression and Purification Techniques | 2nd – 4th February, 2012

Hands on Training Program on Recombinant Protein Expression and Purification Techniques

2nd – 4th February, 2012

Organized by

Department of Biotechnology
KARPAGAM UNIVERSITY
Coimbatore – 641021

The Training

16s rDNA sequencing is a rapid, accurate and universally accepted molecular tool for bacterial identification. This program will provide hands on training to the individuals/students in bacterial identification through molecular biology and bioinformatics techniques.

The objectives of the training programme are:

1. To provide a hands on platform about the importance of molecular biology techniques in bacterial identification.
2. To provide a complete training for PCR amplification of 16S rDNA from bacterial isolate and sequence analysis techniques for identification of the isolate.
3. To foster the exchange of knowledge and experience among academicians, researchers and professionals. This could enhance the rapid and accurate microbial identification and production of more quality research and development.

Venue

The hands on training program will be held at the Department of Biotechnology, Karpagam University, Eachanari-Post, Pollachi Main Road, Coimbatore – 641 021, which is about 10 km from Coimbatore Railway station, on Coimbatore – Pollachi main road.

PARTICIPANTS

Students undergoing M.Sc./M.Phil./Ph.D. in Botany / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology degree from recognized institutions.

REGISTRATION FEE

Participants -------------------------------- Rs. 2000/-
(includes Training manual, working lunch and refreshments)
Accomodation ----------------------------- Rs. 200 Per day
(includes breakfast and dinner)

The participants can pay the registration fee through a crossed bank draft drawn in favour of “Karpagam University”, payable at Coimbatore and shall send the same along with the duly filled registration form on or prior to 30th December, 2011 to:

Dr. Prabu, G.R.
Coordinator – HTP rDNA MIT,
Department of Biotechnology, Karpagam University,
Eachanari (Post), Pollachi Main Road,
Coimbatore-641021, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
E-mail: prabugajjeraman@gmail.com
Phone: +91-9486402305.

Brochure and registration Form

Molecular Biology/Immunology Project Openings @ University of Hyderabad

The University of Hyderabad
School of Life Sciences

Department of Animal Sciences, Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500 046.

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for the following positions, sponsored by the DBT project entitled “Identification of miRNAs essential for B cell fate commitment of multipotent hematopoietic progenitors” (BT/PR1825/AGR/36/679/2011).

Project-JRF

QUALIFICATIONS M.Sc./M.Sc.

Rs.16,000+HRA

Research Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS B.Sc/M.Sc.

Rs. 12,000

Initial appointment is for one year and subjected to renewal up to 3 years

Dr. Pongubala’s laboratory is investigating the molecular pathways that control the development of innate and adaptive immune cell types utilizing a combination of genetic, molecular and computational approaches. Responsibility of the research specialist is to take care of daily needs of the laboratory where as the project-JRF candidate is expected to study the functional role of recently identified novel miRNAs during B cell fate commitment.

Applicants for project-JRF should have a M.Sc. or Integrated Masters (I.M.Sc.) in Biological Sciences with a strong background in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from a reputed University. Candidates must have secured aggregate marks greater than 60% or a 7.0 CGPA.

Candidates with JRF-fellowship through CSIR/UGC will have an option to enroll into Ph.D. program. Applicants for the position of research specialist should have a B.Sc or M.Sc. in Life Sciences with laboratory experience. Both positions require good written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment with an aspiration to learn new techniques as well as explore new scientific areas are highly desired.

Applicants should note that the appointment is purely temporary and subjected to renewal up to three years and there is no Right to Claim for any regular appointment with the University.

The interested candidates should submit their resume indicating their choice of position along with copies of certificates in support of the information provided in the application on or before 31st January 2012 to the address indicated below. Eligible candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/ DA will be paid for attending the interview or at the time of joining the post.

Corresponding address: Dr. Jagan Pongubala
Department of Animal Sciences
School of Life Sciences
University of Hyderabad
Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500046

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Zoology/Biochemistry JRF Opening @ NEHU

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCE
NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY
SHILLONG 793022

Advertisement for the post of JRF and Lab. Attendant in a DBT-funded Research Project

Applications are invited for the post of a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) ( 1 No.) and Lab. Attendant (1 No.) to be appointed in a DBT-funded major research project entitled “Molecular characterization in the expression of mRNAs for ornithine-urea cycle enzymes and enzyme proteins, multiple glutamine synthetase genes and signaling cascades under hyper-ammonia stress in the air-breathing walking catfish, Clarias batrachus” sanctioned to Prof. N. Saha, Biochemical Adaptation Lab., Department of Zoology, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793022 for a period of three years. Candidates are requested to send their bio-data with details of their educational qualifications etc. in a plain paper with their full address, telephone number and e-mail address to the undersigned within 25 days of the date of advertisement.

Qualification:

For JRF: M.Sc. in Zoology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology with a good knowledge in
the field of Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Animal Physiology. Preference may
be given to NET/GATE/BET/BINC qualified candidates.

For Lab. Attendant: Passed the Class X examination and has experience in
working in research labs.

Emoluments:

For JRF/SRF: The emoluments shall be Rs. 16,000/- + 10% HRA for the the 1st
two years and Rs. 18,000/- + 10% HRA per month for the 3rd year for SRF and
applicable, only if the JRF/SRF is NET/GATE/BET/BINC qualified, otherwise it
shall be Rs. 12,000/- + 10% HRA for the 1st two years for JRF and Rs. 14,000/- +
10% HRA for the 3rd year per month for SRF.

For Lab. Attendant: Consolidated Rs. 5,000/- per month

Prof. N. Saha
Principal Investigator, DBT-Funded Research Project
Biochemical Adaptation Lab.
Department of Zoology
North-Eastern Hill University
Shillong 793022
E-mail: nsaha@nehu.ac.in ; nsahanehu@hotmail.com
Tel: 0364-2722322 (O); 09436100836 (M)

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GOA UNIVERSITY Research Assistant Opening in Marine Sciences

GOA UNIVERSITY
Taleigao Plateau

Walk-in-interview

Walk-in-interview will be held on 12.01.2012 at 1500 hrs at the Department of Marine Sciences, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, 403 206 for the post of Research Assistant to work in a project entitled ‘Ballast Water Management Programme-India (BAMPI)’ at eight major ports of India. The project involves port biological baseline survey of all these major ports with special reference to demersal fish fauna initially for a period of one year likely to be extended for a period of five years.

Interested candidates may kindly send their bio-data with the e-mail address to the Project Investigator (Dr. C. U. Rivonker; Email: curivonker@gmail.com).

Eligibility : M.Sc. with specialization in Marine Sciences, Marine Biology, M. F. Sc., Zoology, Life Sciences. NET/UGC qualified candidate will be preferred.

Fellowship: Rs. 12,000/- per month

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

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Biotechnologist/Bioinformatician Trainee Openings @ UNIBIOSYS, Cochin

UNIBIOSYS BIOTECH RESEARCH LABS

COCHIN

Advertisement for the Post of Biotechnologist/Bioinformatician (Trainee)

Applications with complete bio-data along with self-attested photocopies of candidate’s professional certificates are invited from candidates for the post of Biotechnologist/Bioinformatician (Trainee) to work in various research projects. The completed application should reach to: Coordinator, UniBiosys Biotech Research Labs, II^nd Floor, Sahaan Arcade, Cochin University Road, Cusat P.O., Cochin, Kerala - 682022 on or before January 15, 2012. A soft copy of the application should also be sent to the following email address: unibiosyslab@gmail.com or unibiosyslab@yahoo.com

Short listed applicants are requested to present themselves for the interview with updated CV and original mark sheets/ certificates in support of their academic qualifications.

Qualifications: Post Graduation degree (M.Sc or equivalent) in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Genetics/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry

Age Limit: 30 years

Note:

· No TA/DA will be paid for their appearing in the interview.

· Candidate must provide valid email IDs and contact number in their applications.

· The Institute reserves the right to accept application at any time, and consider candidates of exceptional credentials without applications.

· The selected candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview date.

Project Assistant Opening in Cancer Biology @ Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin.

Project Assistant position in Cancer Biology is available

at Cancer Discovery Biology Laboratory, Division of Molecular Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin.

Candidate should have Masters degree in any of the biological sciences with more than 60% marks or 7.0 Cumulative GPA and should be willing to join immediately in January 2012 after interview.

To apply, please email your updated resume to Dr. Sujit Nair at sujit108@gmail.com

BIOTECHNOPRENEUR CAMPS 2012 | Turn Your science project into business idea

Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), Gujarat Venture Finance Limited (GVFL) & Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC)

along with SkyQuest Technology Consulting Pvt. Ltd. (Knowledge Partner)

PRESENTS

BIOTECHNOPRENEUR^TM CAMPS 2012

Life Sciences | Medical Devices | Biotechnology | Pharmaceuticals

Fostering Technology based Entrepreneurship in Gujarat

The journey of Biopreneur Camps 2011 from Surat, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Baroda and Ahmedabad saw 100 participants at each venue; graced by the presence of eminent guests including Mr. Ketan Patel, MD, Troikaa Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Chandan Chatterjee, Director, The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), Govt. of Gujarat; Dr. Ravi Dhar, Senior Consultant – Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Programme (BIRAP) of Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, Dr. V. S. Patel, Ex-Vice Chancellor, S. P. University and Director, Sophisticated Instrumentation Centre for Applied Research and Testing (SICART) and many more in addition to Shri Mihir Joshi, MD, GVFL; Dr. A. S. Rao, Ex-Sr. Advisor, Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and currently, also Advisor, FMC and Shri A. K. Saxena IFS, Mission Director, GSBTM, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Gujarat.

The programme helped many researchers to turn their science project into business idea and many entrepreneurs to get new ideas.

After the grand success in 2011, it gives us immense pleasure to announce Biotechnopreneur^TM Camps 2012 which is a platform for budding entrepreneurs, researchers and students to understand various aspects of biotech entrepreneurship from industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, representatives of Government, academicians.

Key features of Biotechnopreneur^TM Camps 2012:

͌ Pitch Your Business Idea: Present your biotechnology idea among a panel of experts, businessmen & investors

͌ My Story Session: Get inspiration from Successful Biotechnology Entrepreneurs

͌ Network: Interact with experts and consultants from diverse areas like Technology, Market, Finance, Policies etc.

͌ Explore entrepreneurial opportunities in biotech industry

DON’T MISS OUT TO BE A PART OF THIS ONE-DAY SEMINAR!

No registration fees/participation fees

Confirm your participation by registering with us.  Send across the duly filled Registration Form, attached herewith, to neha.jhala@skyquestt.com.

Who should attend?

Innovators | Research Students | Budding Entrepreneurs | Management Students

Biotechnopreneur^TM Camps 2012 is going to be organized at Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat and Vadodara.

City	Date
Mehsana	27th January 2011, Friday
Ahmedabad	17th February 2011, Friday
Surat	24th February 2011, Friday
Rajkot	9th March 2011, Friday
Vadodara	23rd March 2011, Friday

University of Twente Holland Biochemistry PhD Positions

2 PhD Positions: (bio-)chemistry + physics/engineering:

Within the ERC Starting Grant “InstantCount”, we develop printed microfluidic chips for point-of-care blood tests for CD4 counting, malaria diagnostics and other applications. Our concept is based on the self-activated swelling of hydrogels and the subsequent release of reagents to realize on-chip sample preparation. As a proof-of-concept, we have demonstrated a simple and affordable CD4 count, a test required to monitor the disease progression of HIV, which is needed especially for many rural areas in Africa where the standard technique flow cytometry cannot be used. We will extend this concept in the following ways:

- Materials for the release of different reagents will be identified to realize new assays.

- Other mechanisms for on-chip sample preparation will be explored.

- The current fabrication procedure of the reagent layers will be replaced by printing.

- The new fabrication techniques will be used to realize new concepts. A number of concepts already exist, but there is plenty of room to explore and develop others.

- The diagnostic tests will be evaluated in the field.

- The instrumentation will be optimized and further developed.

The research project is led by Markus Beck, supervisor of the PhD projects will be Leon Terstappen.

Our offer

We offer a very challenging position in an inspiring multidisciplinary and international environment. As a PhD candidate you will be offered a full-time (38 hours/week) position as a member of the MCBP group for a maximum of four years, after which you should have completed your PhD thesis. In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, the gross monthly salary for a PhD increases from € 2042 in the first year to €2612 in the final year plus a holiday allowance (8%), an end-year bonus (8.3% of the annual salary) and a number of additional benefits. The University of Twente provides excellent campus facilities, and actively supports professional and personal development.

The project is carried out within the Medical Cell BioPhysics group, part of the MIRA Institute and the Faculty of Science and Technology (TNW) at the University of Twente (The Netherlands). The group has pioneered the development of technology to detect Circulating Tumor Cells and has been developing simple and affordable point-of-care diagnostics tools for many years.

Your profile

The project team will consist of the PI, a postdoc (position filled), two PhD students, undergraduate students and support from technicians. The PhD positions, will be filled with candidates with complementary backgrounds covering as many of the following fields as possible:

- Biomedicine/Immunology

- Cell biology

- Cytometry

- Biochemistry

- Chemistry (esp. polymers)

- Microfluidics

- Microfabrication

- Printing (esp. inkjet)

- Optics, spectroscopy

- Microscopy (optical, SEM, AFM)

We expect that one master of (bio-)chemistry and one master of (technical/applied) physics will be the best match, but candidates with a master’s degree in related areas and experience in at least four of above-mentioned fields are also strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in electronics, programming (C#, ImageJ macros, LabView, Matlab) or mechanical engineering are also advantageous. You should be fluent in English and you should enjoy working in a multinational and multidisciplinary group of scientists.

For further information, please contact Markus Beck, m.beck@utwente.nl.

Applications should be received before January 31st 2012.

Please use the application link to apply.

Your application should consist of:

- a cover letter (explain your motivation for a PhD in general, for this position in particular and your qualifications),

- your CV/resume (include a list of all courses + marks, publications if applicable and a brief summary of your MSc thesis),

- at least two relevant and qualified references (contact information).

The organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.

Within the TNW Faculty (Faculty of Science & Technology) of the University of Twente some 700 staff members and more than 1100 students are involved in training and research on the interface of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. Research, which enjoys a high profile both at home and internationally, has been accommodated in the multidisciplinary research institutes IMPACT, MESA+ and MIRA. The faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders.

Apply now

Further Info: http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/??VacatureID=179905

MKU MSc/Integrated PhD Admissions 2012 in Genomics/Microbial Gene Tech/Biochemical Tech

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai – 625021

Admissions 2012

Applications have been invited by Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai for admission to the following courses for the Academic Year 2012-13.

1. Integrated MSc - Ph.D in Genomics (2 + 3 years)

2. MSc Microbial Gene Technology (2 years)
3. MSc Biochemical Technology (2 years)
4. MSc Sub-Aqua Marine Ecology & Toxicogenomics (2 years)

ELIGIBILITY:

1) Integrated MSc-Ph.D in Genomics

A Bachelor's degree in Science in any branch of Life Sciences- Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology, or equivalent- Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Veterinary Sciences and Agriculture from any recognized Indian or Foreign University. Students with BTech Degrees in Biotechnology, Computer Science, Information Technology and Bioinformatics, with Biology at +2 level are also eligible to apply.

Note: A minimum of 40% seats will be allocated to candidates from out side Tamilnadu State (Residence and Institution).

2) MSc (Microbial Gene Technology-MGT)

A Bachelor's degree in science courses where Biological Sciences- Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Microbial Technology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, etc- is either a Major or an Ancillary subject. Students from professional courses such as MBBS, B.VSc, BDS, BPharm, BSc(Agriculture) and related subjects from a recognized Indian or Foreign University are also eligible.

3) MSc (Biochemical Technology-BCT)

A pass in BSc degree in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Genetics / Nutrition and Dietetics / Microbiology / Biology / Botany / Zoology/ Chemistry / Medical Laboratory Technology / Triple major with Biochemistry and allied subjects.

4) MSc (Sub-Aqua Marine Ecology & Toxicogenomics-SAM & TG)

Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in any branch of Life Sciences (Biology / Biochemistry / Botany / Zoology / Marine Biology / Microbiology / Bio-technology) or equivalent of a recognized Indian or Foreign University are eligible. Since the study involves underwater ecology, candidates need to have basic swimming skills.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

a) Candidates should have studied under 10+2+3 or 10+1+4 or 10+3+2 pattern.
b) Candidates who are presently pursuing the VIth Semester / IIIrd year (non-Semester) of the UG course without arrears are eligible to apply for PG courses.
c) The candidates should have successfully completed the course at the time of admission.

APPLICATION:

Prospectus and application form can be downloaded from the following websites:
1. Integrated MSc-Ph.D in Genomics: www.mkuniversity.org & www.genomicsmku.org

2. MSc Microbial Gene Technology: www.mkuniversity.org & www.mgtmku.org
3. MSc Biochemical Technology: www.mkuniversity.org & www.bctmku.org
4. MSc Sub-Aqua Marine Ecology & Toxicogenomics: www.mkuniversity.org

Applicants who are willing to apply for more than one course should use separate application form for each course.

A Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University, payable at Madurai towards registration fee as prescribed by the University should be enclosed. SC/ST candidates are exempted from the payment of Registration Fee for only one course.

Registration Fee: Each course - Rs.600/-

Filled-in application should be sent on or before February 6th, 2012 to The Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalainagar, Madurai - 625021.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

(A) The selection of candidates is based on the marks in the Entrance Test conducted by Madurai Kamaraj University and the short-listed candidates will be called for Seminar presentation and Interview conducted by Madurai Kamaraj University at Madurai for the following courses:

1. Integrated MSc Ph-D in Genomics
2. MSc Microbial Gene Technology
3. MSc Biochemical Technology
(B) The selection of candidates is based on the marks in the Entrance Test conducted by Madurai Kamaraj University for the following courses:
1. MSc Sub-Aqua Marine Ecology & Toxicogenomics

ENTRANCE TEST:

Entrance Test Date: 10.03.2012 & 11.03.2012

The Entrance Tests will be conducted at the following centres:

1. Madurai 5. Kolkata
2. Chennai 6. Mumbai
3. Bangalore 7. New Delhi
4. Hyderabad 8. Thiruvananthapuram

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NORTH ORISSA UNIVERSITY Biotech Faculty Jobs 2012

NORTH ORISSA UNIVERSITY
SRIRAM CHANDRA VIHAR, TAKATPUR, BARIPADA-757003, MAYURBHANJ

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North Orissa University invites applications in the prescribed form from the eligible candidates for appointment to the posts of Professors, Readers and Lecturers.

The last date of receipt of completed application is 16.01.2012.

Professor

Biotechnology – 1 Post

Reader

Biotechnology – 2 Posts

Lecturer

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Garhwal Central University Molecular Biology JRF Opening

Department of Zoology
H.N.B. Garhwal Central University
Badshahi Thaul Campus, Tehri Garhwal – 249 199, Uttarakhand

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Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow @ Rs. 12,000/- p.m. + HRA under DBT Research project entitled ‘Genetic diversity, molecular delineation and phylogenetic kinship in the declining population of four species of Channa fish from North India and Possible conservation strategies.’ sanctioned to Prof. Iqbal Parwez, Deptt. of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and Dr. N.K.Agarwal, Assoc. Prof., Deptt. of Zoology, HNB Garhwal Univ. Campus Badshahithaul, to work at Badshahithaul centre of the project.

Candidate should have M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Zoology with minimum 55% marks. NET/GATE qualified candidates will be preferred. The duration of project is three years. Application on plain paper giving full bio-data with supporting documents (High school onwards) should reach to Dr. N. K. Agarwal, DBT Project, Department of Zoology, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Badshahi Thaul Campus, Tehri Garhwal – 249 199, Uttarakhand within 20 days from the date of publication of this advertisement 9Advertised date 19th Dec. 2011).

The application can also be sent on e-mail - agarwalnareshk3@rediffmail.com. No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.

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DY Patil Biotech and Bioinformatics Institute JRF Opening on Biochemical Engineering/ Biosensors

Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute
Tathawade, Pune– 411 033

Applications are invited on plain paper from JRF as below

Junior Research Fellow

Funding Agency DST

Title of the Project “A Bioelectrochemical system for sequestration of carbon-dioxide”

Project Tenure Three years from the commencement of the Project

Qualifications / Eligibility

Essential: 1st Class M. Sc. In Microbiology /Biotechnology with NET qualification
OR
1st Class M. Tech. in Biotechnology with GATE qualification.

Desirable: Working experience in Biochemical Engineering or Biosensors.

Monthly Emoluments

Rs.16,000/- + HRA for first 2 years and Rs.18,000/- + HRA for the third year
For NET-lectureship candidate Rs.12,000/- + HRA for first 2 years and Rs.14,000/- + HRA for the third year.

Maximum Age limit 28 years relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Female candidates

Last date for submission of application 10/01/2012

Eligible Candidates may send their application along with documents to “The Director, Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Survey No.87/88, Mumbai-Pune Bypass Express Way, Tathawade, Pune – 411 033, Maharashtra, with specifically mentioning on the envelope as “Application for the post of JRF-DST Project”. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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AAU Anand SRF/RA Openings on Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms

Anand Agricultural University
Anand-388110

Walk – In –Interview

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW is arranged for selecting suitable candidates for the following posts under different projects at Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Science & AH, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat.

High throughput Exome sequence Analysis in four buffalo breeds of Gujarat to detect Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms B.H. 18472

Two SRF

MVSc/MSc

Rs. 18,000/- + HRA Per month Preference will be given to MVSc/MSc (Life Sciences/ Genetics/Biotechnology) with research experience.

Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Detection in Coding Region of Genome and its Association with Feed Conversion ratio in Broilers B.H. 18474

One RA + Two SRF

For RA: PhD/MVSc + research experience
For SRF: MVSc/MSc

For SRF: Rs.18,000 + HRA/month
For RA : Rs.22,000 + HRA/month

As above

One SRF post is exclusively for candidate with degree/experience in Bioinformatics Niche area of Excellence Project “Metagenomic Analysis of Ruminal Microbes”

Two RA + Two SRF

For RA: PhD/MVSc + research experience
For SRF : MVSc/MSc

For SRF: Rs.18,000 + HRA/month

For RA : Rs.24,000 + HRA/month Preference will be given to MVSc/MSc (Life Sciences/ Genetics/Biotechnology) with research experience.

The interested candidates are advised to remain present for WALK-IN-INTERVIEW at the Dean/Principal’s Office at Veterinary College Anand, on 5th January, 2012 at 2:00 PM. They have to bring original documents along with complete bio-data stating (1) Full name (2) Mailing address (3) Date of birth and Age (4) Sex (5) Educational qualification from H. Sc. onwards with certified copies of Mark sheets (6) List of publications along with copies of documents in support of their eligibility and experience and (7) other relevant details.

The appointment will be purely on the contractual basis and Anand Agricultural University is not bound to provide any employment after completion of the research scheme. The university may terminate the service of fellow without any notice at any time.

No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates appearing for the interview.

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Anna University SRF/Project Assistant Openings @ CENTRE FOR BIOTECH

CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY
ANNA UNIVERSITY
CHENNAI – 600025

Applications are invited on plain paper for one position of Project Assistant at the Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai – 25 for a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi sponsored project on “Recombinant Bm-33 (Brugia malayi Pepsin Inhibitor Homolog) induced modulation of human macrophage functions in vitro.” sanctioned to Professor R.B.Narayanan.

ELIGIBILITY:

Project Assistant: B.E /B.Tech degree in Biotechnology. Research experience in cell culture, gene expression and recombinant protein production is desirable.

Emoluments are Rs. 8500 per month consolidated.

Applications stating Date of Birth, Qualification, Experience and Postal address with respective certificates should reach the undersigned through post on or before 3rd January 2012.

Eligible candidates will be called for interview at Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai – 25. Interview date and time will be informed through post or e-mail.

Candidates appearing for interview should bring all original certificates in support of his/her qualifications. Candidate will have to appear for the interview at their own cost.

Dr. R.B. Narayanan
Principal Investigator
CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY
ANNA UNIVERSITY
CHENNAI – 600025

__________________________________

CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY
ANNA UNIVERSITY
CHENNAI – 600025

Applications are invited on plain paper for one position of Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai – 25 for a Department of Biotechnology, Government of India sponsored project on “Recombinant Wolbachia Surface Protein (WSP) induced modulation of human macrophage functions in vitro.” sanctioned to Professor R.B.Narayanan.

ELIGIBILITY:

SRF: First class M.Tech or M.S (by research) degree in Biotechnology. Research experience in immunobiology and molecular biology of filarial parasites is essential.

Emoluments per month are Rs. 14,000 plus HRA as admissible

Applications stating Date of Birth, Qualification, Experience and Postal address with respective certificates should reach the undersigned through post on or before 3rd January 2012.

Eligible candidates will be called for interview at Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai – 25. Interview date and time will be informed through post or e-mail.

Candidates appearing for interview should bring all original certificates in support of his/her qualifications. Candidate will have to appear for the interview at their own cost.

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Biodiversity Project Opening @ Assam University

ADVERTISEMENT FOR WALK IN INTERVIEW FOR THE POST OF PROJECT FELLOW UNDER UGC-SPONSORED MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECT

A walk in interview will be conducted for the post of a Project Fellow in the UGC
sponsored Major Research Project entitled “A Study on the Diversity of Angiosperms in Barail Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam with special reference to assessment of rare, endangered and threatened (RET) taxa” on 31.12.2011 at 11 am in the Department of Life Science & Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar.

The post is totally temporary with monthly fellowship of Rs. 8000/- (consolidated) for a period of three years and coterminous with the project.

Interested candidates may report the undersigned on 31.12.2011 at 10 am with all
original documents and testimonials in support of his/her claim regarding educational qualification, experience etc. along with a set of photocopies.

Eligibility: M.Sc. in Botany/ Life Science/ Ecology/ Forestry/ Biodiversity with 55% marks at post-graduate level.

Working experience in biodiversity will be given preference.

DR. DEBJYOTI BHATTACHARYYA
PI (UGC-MRP)
Assistant Professor
Department of Life Science & Bioinformatics
Assam University, Silchar 788 011.

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Epidemiological, Immunological and Genetic Studies in Lymphatic Filariasis | OU SRF Opening

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Applications are invited for a Walk-in-Interview for the position of a

1. Senior Research Fellow(SRF) - 1 post

to work in a ICMR Ad-hoc research project entitled "Epidemiological, Immunological and Genetic Studies in Lymphatic Filariasis". The post is purely temporary for a period of 3 months or or co-terminus with the project.

The candidate selected for the post shall have no claims in ICMR permanent positions

Pay : I. Rs.20,000/-p.m + 30% HRA

Qualifications :

1. M.Sc. Life Sciences with a minimum of55% marks in the respective subject and two years of research experience

Interested candidates, with required qualifications, may apply on prescribed application form available from Director, Osmania University Press, Osmania University, Hyderabad along with a DD of Rs 50/- in favor of Registrar, Osmania University. The duly filled in applications must reach the undersigned on or before 30th December 2011.

No T.A or D.A will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview and selection is subjected to the Osmania University rules.

The Walk-in Interview will be held on 31 st December 2011.

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IMTECH Chandigarh Project Walk Ins | January 2012

INSTITUTE OF MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Sector 39-A, Chandigarh – 160 036

http://imtech.res.in

ADVERTISEMENT NO. 20/2011

The Institute of Microbial Technology, a constituent establishment of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, wishes to recruit Research Associate and Project Assistants on temporary basis to work in various sponsored projects in this Institute as per details given below. Apart from the candidate selected in the project, a panel will be made, which will be operative for a maximum period of one year from the date of interview or another interview is conducted by the Institute for recruitment of similar positions in future, whichever is earlier.

1. Research Associate - (03 position)

Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Life Science, Immunology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Cell Biology, Bio-informatics, Ocino-biology.

Desirable: Practical research experience with techniques related to Molecular Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Cellular Immunology and Tissue culture.

Stipend: - Rs. 22,000/- to Rs.24,000/- depending upon work experience

Age limit : - 35 years as on 09.01.2012

2. Research Associate - (01 position)

Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Life Science, Immunology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Cell Biology,Molecular Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science and Chemical Science.

Desirable: Practical research experience in the areas mentioned above.

Stipend: - Rs. 16000/- + HRA@ 20%

Age limit : - 35 years as on 09.01.2012

3. Project Assistant Level-III (01 Positions)

Essential Qualification: 1st Class M.Sc in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Cell Biology with minimum of 2 years research experience.

Desirable:-Working experience with techniques related to Cellular Immunology and Tissue Culture.

Stipend: - Rs. 15,500/-

Age limit : - For RA=35 years as on 09.01.2012
- For Project Asstt,Level-III = 28 years as on 09.01.2012

(Age relaxation in case of SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/women (for RA only) will be as per GOI Rules The engagement as a Research Associate and Project Assistants in the projects is purely on temporary basis maximum for the period of duration of the project. However, appointment will initially be offered for a period of one year and will be extended yearly basis till the duration of the project depending on the satisfactory performance of the incumbent. The appointment can be terminated by either side by giving one month’s notice. Total duration of project assistantship in CSIR Laboratories is maximum of 5 years. Therefore, if an incumbent switches between the projects, the appointment will terminate on the day he/she completes 05 years as a Research Associate/Project Assistant.

Such of the candidates who fulfils the eligibility conditions may please Walk-in-interview on 09.01.2012 (Monday) at 09.30 A.M. (Sharp) in the Seminar Hall of this Institute along with complete biodata duly signed and Original certificates together with latest passport size photograph affixed on it and also enclosing photocopies of certificates/testimonials in support of date of birth, qualification/ experience etc. No TA will be paid for attending the interview.

Note: Thesis submitted candidates are not eligible for interview.

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Bioprospecting/Mycobateriology RA Openign @ NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TUBERCULOSIS

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TUBERCULOSIS
Chennai 600 031

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

The following post is to be filled purely on temporary basis in the Non-institutional ad-hoc project at the Institute.

Project Name : Study to Evaluate the baseline anti TB and anti HIV properties of novel antibiotic transitmycin (Tr) isolated from novel marine Streptomyces species R2”

Principal Investigator: Dr Vanaja Kumar, Scientist ‘F’

Research Associate

23,000/- + HRA @ 30%

Below 40 years

Essential M.Sc in Life science / Environmental Sciences with Ph.D

Desirable 5 Years experience in

1). Bioprospecting of Actinomycetes from natural resources

2). Mycobateriology / LRP assay for screening compounds

3). Knowledge of medicinal chemistry

Date of interview  6.1.2012

1 Year ICMR

 Knowledge in Tamil is a desirable qualification for the post.
 The selected candidate will be posted to work any where in India.
 The appointment will be purely temporary or on contract basis on a consolidated
salary for a period of one year only or till the completion of the study whichever is
earlier . The appointee will not have any claim for a regular post in the Institute or
in any Department of GOI, or under NIRT/ICMR or continuation of his / her
service in any other study.
 Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates will be as per Govt. of India norms.
 NIRT reserves the right not to fill the above post without assigning any reason. The
number of vacancy shown is only tentative and it may vary. No enquiry in this
regard will be entertained.
 Mere possession of the educational qualifications and requisite experience will not
entail any right for selection.
 The salary for the same post may vary depending upon on the funding Agency.
 No TA /DA will be paid for attending the interview.
 The competent authority reserves the right to select the candidate or refuse any or
all the candidates at its discretion without any reason.
 Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidates or to bring political or other
outside influence with regard to selection, recruitment shall be a disqualification .
 The Director-in-charge reserves the right to shortlist the candidates depending upon the number of applications.

Complete details of the advertisement may be seen in the website www.trc-chennai.org.& www.icmr.nic.in

Candidates fulfilling the required conditions may download the application form and submit before 10.00 A.M on the interview date and attend the tests and interview along with all original certificates from Matriculation onwards, certificates of experience, list of publications etc with a passport size photograph and attested copies of relevant certificates at National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, No.1, Sathiyamoorthy Road, Chetput, Chennai 600 031. Late entries will not be entertained.

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IARI offers Bioinformatics (4) Studentships

Unit of simulation and Informatics
Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

WALK – IN – INTERVIEW

Walk-in-interview for four (4) studentship positions in Bioinformatics (on temporary basis) will be held on 06th January, 2012 at Unit of Simulation and Informatics, LBS Building, Indian Agriculture Research  Institute, New Delhi-110012 as scheduled:

Bioinformatics Centre Studentship (Four)

For one year only.

Rs. 2500/- (consolidated)

Final Year M.Sc. (Bioinformatics) Students from a recognized university

Walk In Interview on 06-01-2012 (10.00 hrs – 13.00 hrs)

Eligible candidates are requested to attend the interview along with the Biodata in the prescribed format and original certificates/ documents (Degree, Marks sheets, Work experience certificate (if any) etc.). No TA/DA will be paid. Maximum age limit is 25 yrs. Age relaxation of 5 yrs for SC/ST and woman candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates will be given. Canvassing in any form invites disqualification.

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ANGRAU, Hyderabad Plant Breeding SRF Opening

ACHARYA N.G. RANGA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
SEED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
RAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD-500 030

Advt. No. 5 /2011

No. SRTC/MSP/RKVY/SRF& JRF/2011-12

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the below mentioned Temporary posts at Seed Research and Technology Centre, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad under “Seed Production in Agricultural Crops” and “DNA finger printing of major crop varieties /hybrids” for the year 2011-12

I. RKVY Project

Senior Research Fellow

2. Duration : Three years

3. Qualifications : M.Sc. Biotechnology/M.Sc. Micro Biology (Experience in markers) / M.Sc (Ag.) in Plant Breeding.

4. Salary : Rs. 10,000 (Fixed)

5. Experience : As desirable

6. Age : Below 35 years

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• The application on plain paper giving bio-data, name & addresses of the two reference and affixing a latest photograph along with the photo copies of marks memos of M.Sc (Ag.) and other examination passed, proof of age, experience and No Objections Certificate (if employed) and other documents.
• Walk-in Interview will be held on 06.01.2012 at 10.00 AM at office of the Director (Seeds), Seed Research and Technology Centre, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-30. No interview cards will be separately sent. The applicants can directly attend the interview on the said date with all the originals of certificates and other documents.
• The age limit is 35 years for the posts.
• The above post is purely temporary one year.
• The initial offer in Mega Seed Project will be for a period of one year, extendable in future based on budget allotment during 12th plan.
• No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.
• The decision of the University will be final and binding in all aspects.

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AGHARKAR INSTITUTE Pune Biochemistry RA Opening on DBT Project

MACS-AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE

(An Autonomous Institute of Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)

G.G.AGARKAR ROAD, PUNE - 411004

Advt./Rec/01/2012

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW ON 19.01.2012 AT 10.30 A.M.

FOR TEMPORARY POSITION OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

1. Position & No. Research Associate (One)

2. Funding Agency, title of the Project & Post Code

DBT, `Resistant starch enriched prebiotic supplement for inflammatory bowel disorders’ [RA/SP-196]

3. Project No. & period (SP-196, period up to 14^th March 2014)

4. Group/ Division Microbial Sciences Division.

5. Qualifications

Essential: M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology.

Desirable: 3 years experience in nutritional biochemistry/ nutraceuticals with experience in cell culture/ animal experiments.

6. Monthly stipend Rs.22000/- (fixed)+ HRA

7. Age limit 35 Yeas (5 yrs. relaxation for SC/ST/OBC & female).

8. Last date for submission  of prescribed application 12.01.2012 up to 17.00 hrs.

9. List of short listed candidates on website Will be displayed on Institute website by 16.01.2012 and/ or, candidates will be informed through e-mail.

10.Date & time of  WALK-IN-INT. 19^th January 2012 at 10.30 a.m. ARI, Pune.

In case of non-availability of qualified RA, position may be filled at lower level of Extended SRF/SRF, as per CSIR norms.

Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply in the prescribed format available on the Institute’s website http://www.aripune.org., along with attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority and application fee of Rs.100/- , payable by Demand Draft only in favor of Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, up to 12.01.2012. The prescribed essential qualifications are bare minimum and mere possession of same will not entitle the candidate to be called for interview. In case number of applications received in response to the advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible for the Institute to interview all the candidates. The Institute may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Applicants are requested to refer the General Conditions available on Institute’s website, before applying.

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CSMCRI Project Assistants Opening for BSc | Rs 8000/- pm

Project Assistants Level 1 – 3 Posts

Last Date:- 2012-01-03

Advt. No. / Type:- Walk in Interview

Salary :- Rs 8000/-per month fixed

Qualification:-

B.Sc. in Chemistry / Any branch of Biological Sciences/ Environmental Science with minimum 50% marks.

General Conditions:-

Age limit: Maximum 25 years as on the date of interview, relaxable as per rules.

Job description: All the selected candidates will have to work with marine environment group of the institute for undertaking sample collection and analysis.   The job involves extensive field work.

The candidates meeting the above requirements may attend the walk-in-interview with a copy of detailed biodata, original certificates along with their photocopies on 03.01.12 at 9.30 AM at Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, G B Marg, Bhavnagar-364002.  No traveling allowances will be paid for attending the interview.

These posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.  It would, therefore, not confer any right/ claim implicit or explicit for any candidate for claiming extension or absorption in CSMCRI/CSIR.

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Field Assistants Openings (4) for BSc @ AFRI, Jodhpur | Rs.7000/- pm

ARID FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Jodhpur- 342005

Walk-in-interview

A walk-in-interview is scheduled to be held on 03-01-2012 at 10.00 A.M. in the office of the Director, Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur for engaging 04 Field Assistants (stipend Rs.7000/- p.m. fixed) for the period upto December, 2013 for the NRAA funded project “Identification of extend of forest lands in forest fringe villages”.

Interested persons having minimum qualification of Graduation in Biology/Sociology and Computer knowledge may attend the interview on the specified date and time alongwith their bio-data and original certificates of their qualifications etc.

Note :-

1. Upper age limit is 25 years as on 01-12-2011 (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates). 2. The positions are purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the projects period or fellowship duration, whichever is earlier. 3. Original certificates will be verified at the time of interview. 4. No TA/DA will be admissible for participating in the interview. 5. The above information is also available in our website http://afri.res.in/download.php?mcatname=1

Molecular Biology/Botany Project Opening @ IHBT, Palampur

CSIR-INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY PALAMPUR (HP)

Advertisement No. 5/2011 (Walk-in-Interview)

"Walk-in-Interview" is to be held on Thursday the 29th December, 2011 at 9:30 A.M. at this Institute for engagement of Junior Research Fellow and Project Fellow under the following in-house and sponsored projects on purely temporary basis (co-terminus with the projects) :

(i) "Evaluating of effect of Arabidopsis ROSI overexpression on epigenetic regulation of flavonoid biosynthetic and antioxidative systems during salt stress in Nicotiana tabacum" (GAP-0153).
(ii) "Promotion and utilization of Bamboos. (RSP-0023).

1.Junior Research Fellow-(CSIR-UGC-NET-Qualified)

(Rs.16,000/-P.M. Consolidated)

Position (under the Project No.:GAP-0153)

Educational Qualifications: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology with 55% marks.

Age: 28 Years as on 29.12.2011.

2. Project Fellow (Rs.12,000/-P.M. Consolidated)-Qne Position-(under the Project No.: RSP-0023)

Educational Qualifications: M.Sc. in Botany/Agriculture with 55% marks.
Desirable: Working experience in Tissue Culture.

Age: 28 Years as on 29.12.2011.

Date & Time of Walk-in-Interview: Thursday the 29th December, 2011 at 9:30
A.M., Place :CSIR-IHBT,Palampur (H.P.).

(Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST,3 years for OBC 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.

Eligible candidates may appear for "Walk-in-Interview" on the date, time and place mentioned above. Candidates appearing for "Walk-in-Interview" have to submit an application on the prescribed proforma available at the IHBT, website alongwith attested photocopies of testimonials at the time of interview. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the projects. Candidates must also bring with them original certificates at the time of the appearing for interview failing which he/she will not be allowed to appear for interview. No TA will be paid for attending the interview.

Note: Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.

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Answers with Explanation | CSIR JRF/NET December 2011 Paper - Download

Here is the CSIR JRF/NET Life Sciences December 2011 Answers Key with Explanation for Booklet – A.

 

Answers 
 

PART-A 
 
1-1, 2-2, 3-4, 4-4, 5-4, 6-1, 7-3, 8-3, 9-1, 10-4, 11-4, 12-1, 13-1, 14-3, 15-4, 16-4, 17-2, 18-1, 19-2, 20-1.

PART-B 
 

21-4, 22-1, 23-2, 24-1, 25-4, 26-2, 27-3, 28-3, 29-4, 30-2, 31-2, 32-1, 33-4, 34-1, 35-2, 36-1, 37-2, 38-3, 39-1, 40-4, 41-1, 42-1, 43-2, 44-2, 45-2, 46-4, 47-4, 48-2, 49-3, 50-4, 51-4, 52-2, 53-1, 54-2, 55-2, 56-4, 57-4, 58-4, 59-1, 60-1, 61-3, 62-2, 63-2, 64-4, 65-2, 66-2, 67-1, 68-, 69-2, 70-2.

PART-C 


71-2, 72-4, 73-4, 74-3, 75-3, 76-1, 77-2, 78-3, 79-2, 80-4, 81- may be 2, 82-2, 83-2, 84-1, 85-1, 86-1, 87-2, 88-4, 89-2, 90-3, 91-1, 92-3, 93-1, 94-3, 95-2, 96-4, 97-1, 98-3, 99-3, 100-1, 101-3, 102-2, 103-1, 104-4, 105-2, 106-, 107-1, 108-1, 109-1, 110-2, 111-3, 112-3, 113-3, 114-1, 115-2, 116-3, 117-2, 118-1, 119-2, 120-2, 121-1, 122-2, 123-2, 124-1, 125-1, 126-4, 127-2, 128-3, 129-, 130-3, 131-1, 132-4, 133-1, 134-3, 135-3, 136-3, 137-2 or 3, 138-2, 139-1, 140-3, 141-3, 142-may be 2, 143-1, 144-1, 145-.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012.

 

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VIT International Conference on Molecular Medicine | MOLMED 2012 | February 19-22, 2012

International Conference on Molecular Medicine | MolMED 2012

February 19-22, 2012

Organized by 

Centre for Bio-Separation Technology (CBST) at VIT University, Vellore, in collaboration with SUNY Buffalo (USA), IIT Madras, Swinburne University (Australia), CHARUSAT University (India) and an industrial partner Laila Pharma, India.

Main focus on "Genes, Genomics & Chronic Diseases" and a mini-symposium on "Nutraceuticals and their role in disease prevention."

About the Conference

The Centre for Bio-Separation Technology (CBST) at VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu was established by Prof. M. A. Vijayalakshmi, with the support of Department of Science and Technology under the Intensification of Research in High Priority Areas programme, in 2005. It has strong links with Université de Technologie Compiègne, France where Prof. Vijayalakshmi has more than thirty five years of service dedicated to biotechnology and bioengineering teaching. CBST has a vision to be a World Class Centre dedicated to Separation Science and Technology for biopharmaceuticals of high therapeutic value and for application in biomedical technologies.

This centre, in association with University at Buffalo (The State University of New York, Buffalo, USA), Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia), Indian Institute of Technology – Madras (IITM, Chennai, India), Charotar University of Science & Technology (CHARUSAT, Changa, India), and Laila Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (Chennai, India) is organizing this three day international conference on Molecular Medicine “MOLMED-2012” to expose Technology and Networking to the research community.

Molecular medicine is a broad field, where physical, chemical, biological and medical techniques are used to describe molecular structures and mechanisms, to identify fundamental molecular and genetic errors of disease, and to develop molecular interventions to correct them. The molecular medicine perspective emphasizes cellular and molecular phenomena and interventions rather than the previous conceptual and observational focus on patients and their organs. Therefore, it propagates a systematic understanding of the biological structures and functions at the molecular level through specified tools like proteomics, genomics, metabolomics and other basic researches which form the backbone to a sound Drug discovery and development program. Molecular medicine has thus led to the identification of several newer targets for drug delivery, making the drugs more effective. Nevertheless, with a better knowledge of the underlying mechanism of the diseases, several interventions could be effectively planned to combat them and to prevent further progression. This conference will thus look into various aspects of molecular medicine and cover topics related to genetic analysis of diseases, identification of novel targets and its mechanism.

The concept of nutraceuticals has evolved from the recognition of the link between food and health. These (often referred to as phytochemicals or functional foods) are natural bioactive, chemical compounds that have health promoting, disease preventing or medicinal properties. Rapid advances in science and technology, increasing health care costs, an aging population and rising interest in attaining wellness through diet are among the factors fuelling interest in nutraceuticals. The use of nutraceuticals, as an attempt to accomplish desirable therapeutic outcomes with reduced side effects, as compared with other therapeutic agents has met with great monetary success. Current research on the use of nutraceuticals as potential cancer chemo preventive agents has been limited largely to the study of their antiproliferative and apoptotic effects in human cancer cells. Therefore, it is very important that nutraceuticals be discussed and debated for analyzing its significance in disease prevention.

Eminent experts in these multidisciplinary fields from within India and abroad will deliver plenary lectures. Short communications from young scientists, poster sessions, etc. will be organized to encourage young scientists and innovative initiatives in these emerging fields, and to promote exchanges and interactions between scientists from these diversified fields.

In a congenial atmosphere, a good opportunity will be provided for Industries, Academia and Young Scientists to interact through exhibitions, demonstrations and discussions, featuring the latest equipment available for studies in these fields.

Further Info http://www.vit.ac.in/molmed2012/

Hyderabad BIOVISION-2011-12 | PERSPECTIVES IN MODERN CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY | 20th & 21st January 2012

BIOVISION-2011-12

PERSPECTIVES IN MODERN CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY

20^th & 21^st January 2012

AT

MEKASTER AUDITORIUM, Osmania University, Hyderabad

Organised by

Department of Life Sciences, Aurora Degree College, Hyderabad

BIOVISION is an annual event which was envisioned to bring together all the eminent scientists, professors and aspiring young students who are passionate about science. The first Biovision programme was started in 2000 and ever since the programme was appreciated by all the eminent outstanding scientists, professors faculty members and young students. The programme has helped students to nurture their talent and nascent passion for science.

Modern biology and bio-technology is growing in leaps and bounds with new discoveries happening almost every moment. The main purpose of this programme is to bring all these latest developments to the students and make them aware the great happenings in life science as well as to know all about bio-technology industry at Hyderabad and also to tell them about great opportunities that awaits young, hard working and talented students.  There is also a session about career opportunities in life sciences.

Poster

Event Schedule

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium PhD Positions in Biomedical Sciences (18 Positions) Belgium

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will perform doctoral research under the supervision of a promoter who is affiliated to one of the doctoral school programmes. In addition, the doctoral training includes thematic education and encourages PhD students to develop transferable skills. PhD students are expected to finalize the doctoral training and research within a period of four years.

For 2012 we can offer up to 18 fully-funded PhD positions in the following doctoral school programmes:

Cancer: 2 fellowships
Cell Signaling and Therapeutics: 3 fellowships
Cognitive and Molecular Neurosciences: 5 fellowships
Drug Design and Development: From Target to Market: 1 fellowships
Exercise and Physical Activity in Health and Disease: 2 fellowships
Emerging Concepts in Cardiovascular Medicine: 3 fellowships
Mechanisms of Human Disease: 1 fellowship
Molecular and Developmental Genetics:1 fellowship

Applications are invited from enthusiastic (under)graduates in any relevant biomedical area with an excellent study track record.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: January 31, 2012

Further Info: http://phd.kuleuven.be/biomed/v_bio.php?group=50000598&bron=International%20Call

Molecular biology/ Genetics JRF Opening @ MNNIT, Allahabad

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MECHANICS
MOTILAL NEHRU NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ALLAHABAD

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Applications on plain paper with complete bio-data along with self-attested photocopies of candidate’s professional certificates are invited from Indian nationals for the post of Junior Research Fellow ( on contract) to work in research project entitled “Fictionalization of wheat grains for enhancement of bioavailable micronutrients through reduction of phytic acid food inhibitor” sanction order No. SR/FT/LS-107/2009 (G ) by Government of India, Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Science &Technology, New Delhi . The application completed in all respects should reach to: Dean (R&C), Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad-211004 on or before January 10, 2012. The envelope should be superscribed as “Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow (on contract) in the Project “Functionalization of wheat grains for enhancement of bioavailable micronutrients through reduction of phytic acid food inhibitor”. A soft copy of the application should also be sent to the email address of the singhnand@gmail.com, nksingh@mnnit.ac.in (Principal Investigator/ Coordinator).

Short listed applicants are requested to present themselves for the interview with updated CV and original mark sheets/ certificates in support of their academic qualifications. The position is purely temporary and will be governed by the Administrative rules/service conditions of Research & Consultancy Cell, MNNIT.

Qualifications: Post Graduation degree (M.Tech./M.Sc or equivalent) in Biotechnology/Genetics/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry with NET / GATE and research experience in the field of Molecular biology/ Genetics/ Microbiology/Biochemistry or in the relevant area.

Fellowship :Rs. 16000/- per month+ HRA for two years and Rs. 18000 per month +HRA in third year.

Other Benefits : Accommodation may be available as per the availability and Institutes norms in lieu of HRA.

Eligible candidate may be entitled to register for Ph.D./M. Tech Program of the Institute.

Facility of yearly leave, carryover leave, medical benefits etc. may be available as per the applicable rules for project staff.

Age Limit : 28 years (age in all cases relaxable by five years for SC/ST, OBC, Women and Physically handicapped candidates).

Project Duration: Appointment will be made on contract basis for a period of one year initially, which may be extended depending on the performance evaluation on yearly basis till the end of project.

Note:

(i) No TA/DA will be paid for their appearing in the interview.
(ii) Candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview date. So, candidate must provide valid email IDs and contact number in their applications.
(iii) Mere, possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate would be called for interview.
(iv)The Institute reserves the right to accept application at any time, and consider candidates of exceptional credentials without applications. Qualification and experience may be relaxed by the Institute at any point of time for otherwise exceptional candidates.
(v) The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents and photographs submitted.
(vi)Applicants in employment (private, government or any other organization) are required to submit a

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