ICRISAT recruits@ BT2020- Genomics / Bio-info jobs for PhD's /MSc's

Dr. Rajeev Varshney, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, would like to recruit @ BT2020- invites applications for the following positions to be based at its Headquarters at Patancheru, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India for the special projects funded by National Science Foundation (NSF), USA and Generation Challenge Programme (GCP), Mexico which are time bound.

1)Post:

Scientist - Post-Doctoral (Genomics)

Number of position:

One

Requirements:

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/ Plant Genomics/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology/ Life sciences with the knowledge indicated in responsibilities and good exposure to statistical genomics/quantitative genetics.

Responsibilities:

Study nitrogen fixation in legumes at physiology as well as molecular level, marker genotyping, genetic mapping, QTL analysis, sequencing and gene expression analysis, supervise laboratory and field activities, actively associate in writing project reports and research articles, supervision of students and technicians and perform other related jobs from time to time.

Nature and duration:

This position is an international position as a part of the NSF-BREAD project entitled “Overcoming the domestication for symbiotic nitrogen fixation in legumes”. The incumbent will be working in close collaboration with University of California, Davis, USA (Professor Doug Cook). The position is tenure-based and available only for three years.

2)Post:

Scientist – Post-Doctoral (Bioinformatics)

Number of position:

One

Requirements:

Ph.D. (or M.Sc./M Tech with research experience)- in Bioinformatics or Life Sciences with the practical knowledge of bio-informatics.

Responsibilities:

Optimization of tools and development of pipelines for analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data, perl scripting, develop bioinformatic tools/ databases for sequence and gene expression analysis, actively associate in writing project reports and research articles, supervision of students and perform other related jobs from time to time. Knowledge in Java programming and database design is added advantage.

Nature and duration:

This position is a nationally recruited position under GCP sponsored project on NGS data analysis tools and pipeline (pl visit: http://www.icrisat.org/bt-publicdomain-ngs.htm). The incumbent will be working in close collaboration with Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI), UK (Dr David Marshall) and National Centre for Genome Research (NCGR), USA (Dr Greg May). This position is available only for Indian nationals for a period of one year initially, however extend-able based on performance and need.

Pay scale:

Attractive remuneration package will be offered for selected candidates for both positions. For informal queries or to know more about the above positions, please contact,

Dr. Rajeev Varshney,

Principal Scientist (Applied Genomics) and Co-ordinator/ PI

of above mentioned projects at r.k.varshney@cgiar.org

Application deadline:

25 August 2010

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application including an up-to-date resume, names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees and a cover letter indicating the reason of applying for the position.

Application can be submitted by email  with the subject line  "ICRISAT"  at  icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org / varshney.editorial@gmail.com / bt2020bt@gmail.com 

Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview at ICRISAT, Hyderabad.

Aetitea Life Sciences recruits @ BT2020 - Biotech job for B.Tech / M.Sc

Aetitea Life Sciences Research Pvt Ltd, Chennai recruits at BT2020 for the following post.



Post:
Biotech Analyst cum Business Development Executive.



Eligibility:
B.Tech or M.Sc in any field of Life sciences /Biological Sciences.



Desired skills:
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Analytical thinking capacity.
Candidates with experience is preferable.



Location:
Primarily Chennai.
Occasionally needs to travel abroad.


Pay scale:
Rs.1,66,000 per annum.


Selection process:
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test followed by an interview at ABS,Chennai.


Application deadline:
22 August 2010.



To apply:
Interested candidates may apply with the subject code "Aetitea" to bt2020bt@gmail.com

ABS-BT2020-Guest Lecture @ Lady Doak College,Madurai

ABS is  proud to associate with Lady Doak College,Madurai (www.ladydoak.org). ABS-BT2020 Guest lecture will be hosted as follows.

Title:

Job and Research opportunities in Life sciences with special emphasis to Higher education and research options.

Date:

16 August 2010
11 - 1PM.

Venue:

Lady Doak College,Madurai.

ABS is glad to meet  the students and Faculty members of Lady Doak to serve the Life sciences community in line with our Vision "Building the Future of Biology".

ABS-Bio Management trainee jobs for B.Tech & MSc

Aurobindo Bio Solutions(ABS), Chennai invites applications from across the country for the following post.


About ABS:
Aurobindo Bio Solutions was founded in January 2009 as part of the internship project for "Small Industries Management Program" sponsored by SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India). at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

Under the Bio Services wing, it offers
i)Brand promotion services for Lifescience Industries & Institutions
ii)Lifescience recruitments
iii)Competitive exam coaching (CSIR /GATE)



Position:
Management Trainee


Locations:
Chennai
Hyderabad
Bangalore


Job description:
To Plan, organize, co-ordinate, lead, control operation, development, advertisement,marketing and delivery of all ABS services.


Qualification:
B.Tech /  M.Sc in Life sciences or M.B.A Biotechnology with management knowledge and passion for management.
Management experience will be desirable.


Selection:
Written test and interview at the respective cities.

Pay scale:

Basic - Rs.78,000 per annum + TA.
Performance based incentive up to Rs.15,000 per month. 
Higher pay for candidates with experience and desired skill sets.


Application deadline:
30 August 2010


To apply:
Apply with your resume and necessary documents with the subject line "ABS-Mgmt" to
aurobindobio@gmail.com

ABS-BT2020-CSIR-JRF recruitment

Aurobindo Bio Solutions(ABS), Chennai invites applications for few  CSIR-Life sciences Coaching faculties on hourly basis.


Number of posts:
03


Location:
Hyderabad
Bangalore
Mumbai
Chennai


Duration:
Minimum of 6 days for a total of 18 hours.(3 hours each day).
Faculties have the option to extend their stay beyond 6 days depending on their availability .


Pay:
The best in the industry with free to and fro air fare (*),accommodation and food.


Qualification:
PhD’s with CSIR fellowship
Or
JRF’s doing PhD with CSIR fellowship who can afford 6 days off
Or
JRF’s who have cleared paper-II and waiting to get into PhD
Or
Candidates having coaching experience with having cleared Paper-I
Candidates having cleared multiple fellowship exams will be preferred.



To apply:
Apply to aurobindobio@gmail.com
 

IISER-Kolkatta recruits @ BT2020- Marine Biology Research job

 Dr. Punyasloke Bhadury , Indian Institute of Science Education & Research - Kolkatta would like to recruit at BT2020, invites applications of the following post.


Post:
Technical Assistant


Project area:
Study of meiobenthic community structure from Orissa coast.


Essential Qualification:
M.Sc. in Marine Biology/Zoology and the candidate should have sound knowledge of Taxonomy.


Duration:
Initially 6 months.


Pay scale:
Rs.10,000 per month


Selection:
Selected candidates will be called for interview at IISER, Kolkata in the same week. Traveling expenses for the interview will be paid for.


Application deadline:16 August 2010


To apply:
Interested candidates may apply with their CV electronically at pbhadury@gmail.com / bt2020bt@gmail.com with the subject line " IISER-TA".

Deadline extended- Admissions-IBAB- Job oriented Biotechnology / Bioinformatics PG Diploma courses ( 95% Corporate placements)

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB) (Government of Karnataka), Bangalore,invites applications for the following job oriented courses which almost has 100% Biotech/Pharma corporate placement records.


About IBAB:

• IBAB is an intiative of the Vision Group on Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka, chaired by Dr.Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon Chairman.

• DIT-Govt of India Center of Excellence for Research & training in Bioinformatics.

Courses:
1)Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics
(18 months with internship)

2)Postgraduate Diploma in Cheminformatics
(18 months with internship)

3)Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechniques
(8-14 months with/ without internship)



Eligibility:
B.Sc /B.Tech /M.Sc /M.Tech and final year students awaiting final results.


Placement records:
Some of the companies which has given placements for the courses include,
AstraZeneca, Aurigene, Biobase, Biocon, Eppendorf, GSK, Indigene Life Sciences, Invitrogen, Millipore, Metahelix, Novartis, Cellworks, Medico Labs, TCS, CTS, IBM, Accenture, Infosys ,...


Selection method:
Written test and Interview.
Scholarships and studentships available.


Important dates:
Application deadline:
16 August 2010

Online entrance test:
18,19,20 August 2010


Call IBAB:
Phone- 080-2852 8900/01/02
Mobile-090082 96547 / 096118 72946


Visit -
IBAB courses
More facts-IBAB (Student feedback's and placement records)

LIRM -Job oriented Stem Cell Technology -PG Diploma & Diploma courses (Weekend / Regular)

Lifeline Institute of Regenerative Medicine (LIRM), Lifeline Hospitals, A Unit of Rigid Health Care, Chennai invites applications for the following job oriented courses.




Courses:
1)Advanced Diploma in Stem Cell Technology (Weekend batch)
2)Advanced PG Diploma Stem Cell Technology (Regular)




Special features:

• Attain Manpower excellence in field of stem cell technology
• Special Hands On training
• Notes in the form of PPts, Animations, CDs, Articles and books
• Attractive fee package
• Inclusive of a mini project along with the course
• Special certificate and cash award for outstanding best student
• State of Art culture Laboratory and classroom facility (Centralized AC)

Outcome:
Current batch PG Diploma students outcome: Two students have got placed, One pursuing higher studies and Two students got PhD offer from 1 in UK and 1 in Chennai, 2 of them on track in getting PhD. We have referred other students for job in various places. 

Course-I
Advanced Diploma in Stem Cell Technology (Weekend batch)




Course commencement:
September 2010




Duration:
4 Months




Timing:
All Saturdays & Sundays
( 10.00 A.M – 5.00 P.M)




Syllabus overview:


THEORY & PRACTICALS:
Paper 1: Molecular Developmental Biology
Paper II: Embryonic stem cell technology
Paper III: Adult Stem cell technology
Paper IV: Practicals ( Stem cell isolation hands on and culturing technique)






Course-II
Advanced PG Diploma Stem Cell Technology (Regular)




Course commencement:
Oct 2010 to July 2011
( All days except Saturday and Sunday)




Syllabus overview:
Semester I:
Paper 1: Advanced cell and molecular Biology
Paper II: Molecular Developmental Biology
Paper III: Embryonic stem cell technology
Paper IV: Molecular Biology – Practicals


Semester II:
Paper V: Adult stem cell technology
Paper VI: Tissue Engineering
Paper VII: Stem cell techniques (Practical)
Paper VIII: Dissertation work


To Register contact:
099406 72801 / 098409 40283
Email: stemcell.lirm@gmail.com


 

LIRM- National Conference & Technical Workshop on Stem Cell Technology

Lifeline Institute of Regenerative Medicine (LIRM), Lifeline Hospitals, A Unit of Rigid Health Care, will be hosting the following National conference cum workshop.


Theme:
Stem Cell Technology - National Conference cum Technical Workshop   


Features:
   1. Lectures by Eminent scientists and professors on recent trends of stem cells.
   2. Live video telecast of stem cell techniques: protocol (By LIRM).
   3. Paper presentations, poster presentations, JAM and Quiz competitions for the students    (To create an awareness and immense knowledge on stem cells)
   4. Special Certificate and Cash award of Rs. 3000 till Rs. 1000 for top 3 students.
   5. Participation certificate for all the students.
   6. Attractive Fee package.



Tentative dates: 
23 -24 October 2010
 

Conference Fee:
Rs. 750 only.   
 

Last Date for Registration:
 01 October 2010
 

Last Date for sending abstracts for paper/ poster:
30 September 2010


Note:   
Selected Abstracts will be intimated to the students on or before 3rd Oct  2010

To Register contact:    
099406 72801 / 098409 40283    
Email: stemcell.lirm@gmail.com  

IIT-Delhi recruits @ BT2020 - Biotechnology Research jobs for BTech /MSc

Dr.Shilpi Sharma, Department of Biochemical Engineering and
Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi(IIT-D), would like to recruit for the following post.


1)Post:
Senior Project Assistant


Project:
MHRD funded project titled “Bioreactor Modeling and Simulation”.


Principal Investigator:
Prof A. K. Srivastava


Qualification
Minimum:
B.Tech. / M.Sc. Ist Class or equivalent in Biochemical
Engineering/ Biotechnology / Fermentation Technology/ Computer Science and
Engineering.

Desirable:
Extensive Experience in creating animations by Flash programming,
Development of multimedia interactive animation modules.


Fellowship:
Rs.16,000 PM or more depending on experience.


Application deadline:
26 July 2010


To apply:
Eligible candidates with the required specific skill sets and experience may apply with the subject code "IIT-Delhi Vacancy" to
ashokiitd@gmail.com / ashokks@dbeb.iitd.ac.in
bt2020bt@gmail.com.