Scotland scholorships for Post graduate studies

Scotland government offers yearly International Scotland Scholorships for 12 months taught post graduate studies in any of the following courses in any University at Scotland especially for Indians and Chinees.

Subjects:
Biology ( Animal / Plant / Biosciences)
Science and technology (Computer, Space technology,Mathematics)
Physics /Chemistry/
Communications. Media and Culture
Fashion and Beauty
Visual Arts
Architecture
Financial Services
Music and the Performing Arts and more

Scholorship coverage:
The scholarship covers the tuition fees, return economy airfare and a living allowance.

Deadline to apply:
14 March 2008.

For more terms and conditions refer
Scotland Scholarships

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Walk-in: vacancies in Wheat research

Directorate of wheat research, Karnal,Haryana will conduct walk-ins for the following temporary (upto March 2009)positions.

Date:
03 March 2008 at 11.00 AM.

Project:
ICAR network project on "Transgenic in crops: wheat functional Genomics"

Position:
SRF

Qualification:
Essential:
M.Sc in Biotechnology / Plant physiology/ crop physiology/Agri.Botany with specialization in plant physiology.

Desirable:
Experience in molecular biology.

Pay scale:
Rs.8000/- + HRA p.m.

Surrogates from India

Project:
AP Cess project entitled "Basic and strategic research on preliminary aspects of development of wheat hybrids".

Position:
Research Associate

Qualification:
Essential:
P.hD / M.Sc Genetics & plant breeding / Agri.Botany.

Desirable:
Experience in wheat / cereal crops and knowledge in computer operation.

Pay scale:
Rs.11,500 /- + HRA for M.Sc p.m.
Rs.12,000 / - + HRA for PhD p.m.

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Project:
ACIAR project on " Molecular marker techniques for faster wheat breesing in India".


Position no:01
RA

Qualification:
Essential:
M.Sc Biotechnology / Botany with specialization in molecular biology.

Desirable:
Experience in working on molecular biology of crops or Bioinformatics.


Position:02
RA

Qualification:
Essential:
M.Sc in Plant pathology / Mycology and plant pathology / Agricultural botany with specialization in plant pathology.

Desirable:
Experience in field screening in Biotic stress.

Position no:03
RA

Qualification:
Essential:
M.Sc in plant breeding /Genetics & plant breeding / Agricultural botany with specialization in plant breeding.

Desirable:
Experience in field crops.

Pay scale:
(for all the three above positions)
Rs.9000/- + HRA p.m.

Terms&Conditions:
1) The age shold be maximum 35 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and Women)
2)The applicants should bring original documents and a brief of research work done during post gradution and pp size photos.
3)No of positions may decrease or increase
4)If employed elsewhere ,NOC should be produced
5)Experience certificate in original ,if any

Place:
Directorate of Wheat Research
Maharaja Aggarsain Marg
Karnal- 132001
Phd Research Information

National seminar on Medicinal plants: Aspects and Prospects

Department of Botany at the University of Burdwan, WestBengal is conducting a national seminar on Medicinal plants: Aspects and Prospects.

Dates:
15-16 March 2008.

Abstracts for paper presentation is accepted till 10 March 2008.

For registration and more details
visit UB.
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Conventions, Conferences,

Walk-in: vacancies in grassland and fodder research

Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, U.P will hold walk-in for the following positions.

Project:
Development of appropriate methane emission factors for different feeds / forages and feeding regimens to reduce uncertainties in methane estimation,
1)Position:
Lab /Filed assistant

Qualification: Essential:
Graduate in Science

Desirable:
Experience in laboratory work and or with animals.
Working knowledge of computers.
Payscale:
Rs.5000/- p.m.
Date of walk-in: O5 March 2008 at 2.00 PM.
2) SRF:

Qualification: Essential:
M.Sc Animal nutrition / organic chemistry with minimum 60% mark.

Desirable:
Working knowledge and handling of gas chromotography and lab equipments.
Computer knowledge.

Pay scale:
Rs.8000 /- +HRA

Date of interview: 05 March 2008 at 10.00 AM.
Agelimit:
Lab asst- Max. 30 for man and 35 for women.
SRF- Max. 35 for man and 40 for women
Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC.

Note:
Application on a plain paper indicating name, fathers name, DOB, Whether SC/ ST/ OBC ,academic qualification,experience if any, publications and address ..etc
with 2 pp photos ,attested copies of certificates and produce originals at the time of interview.

Place:
Indian Grassland and fodder Research Institute, Pahuj Dam Gwalior Road, Jhansi 284003.
http://igfri.ernet.in
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National Workshop on Scanning Electron Microscopy

University Science Instrumentation Centre,The University of Burdwan, WestBengal seeks applications for four day workshop on SEM.

Dates:
08- 11 April 2008.

Topics to be covered:
Basic instrumentation,
state of the art of various sample preparation techniques and applications on Biological and Medical Sciences.

Target partcipants:
Research fellows from Universities and colleges, Pesonnel from R&d organizations,industries and other institutions, Scientific personnel, and Teachers of Biological and medical sciences.

Deadline to register:
17 March 2008

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GMP Compliance Training

Stem cell vacancy at AIIMS

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi seeks applications for the post of SRF for the following ICMR project.

Project:
Effect of Embryonic stem cell and magnetic sti,ulation on the sensory- motor recovery of spinalised Rats.

ELIGIBILITY:
M.Sc. (Life Sciences,) with first division and two years of research experience with atleast one publication.

Preference will be given to person who knows animal handling and work on them.

Deadline to apply:
01 March 2008.

Apply to :
Mr. Sanjeev/Mr. K.P. Soti
Neurophysiology Lab
Department of Physiology
All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
Ansari Nagar
New Delhi - 110029.
Tel. No.: 26584765, 26584873, 26588900; Ext. 3229
Stem Cell Treatment

Walk in for Biochemistry SRF at IVRI

Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly( www.ivri.ac.in) would host a walk-in for the follwoing temporary post at its campus.

Project:
Standardization animal diet in zoos.

Post:
Senoir Research Fellow( 2posts).

Qualification:
M.Sc Biochemistry with experience in chemical / analtical work.
GOod knowledge in English an computer.

Emoluments:
Rs.11,500 /- month and HRA.

Date and place interview:
03 March 2008 at 11.A.M
in the
Division of medicine
IVRI,Izatnagar, Bareilly, U.P.

contact person:
Dr.D.Swarup, Division of medicine,IVRI.

candidates are advised to bring original certificates/degreed along with their bio-data and its copies.

Bio Networking & Contacts

Online & Distance mode MBA Biotech admissions

Anna University- Coimbatore invites applications for the following MBA and PG diplomo courses under its Online &Distance mode programmes.

M.B.A:
2 years
Biotechnology
Food & Agri Business management
Pharmaceutical management
Health care and Hospital management

(You also may be interested to read our last year post on MBA Biotech- please check out this link before taking up- MBA Biotech is waste..! )

No entrance..

PG Diplomo:
1 year
Bio-informatics
IPR

Deadline:
31 March 2008

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Part Time Course from IIM
IIMM Pune

B.Tech/ M.Tech admissions at PMU

Periyar Maniyammai University- Thanjaur ,Tamilnadu invites applications for the following courses,

B.Tech:
Biotechnology

M.Tech:
Nanotechnology
Renewable energy

M.B.A:
Agri Business management

Deadline:
UG- 10 April 2008
PG- 24 April 2008

PMU admissions
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Openings in IICB-Kolkatta

Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkatta invites applications for the post of "Scientist- Gr IV.

Qualification:
Ph.D. in Life Sciences .
At least 1 year post-doctoral research experience in the area of bio-informatics.

Deadline to apply:
30th March, 2008

IICB vacancy
MRes in Nanomaterials

Vacancies for Biotechnology @ ABF,Hyderabad

Agri Biotech Foundation,Hyderabad is at Achrarya NG Ranga Agricultural University campus and responsible for implmenting AP-Netherland Biotechnology programmes.It seeks applications for the following posts.

Positions:
Professors
Associate professors
Those willing to come on deputation may also apply.

Qualifications:
Doctorate in Biotechnology in Plant / Animal sciences with good academic record and research publications.

Preference to women.

Deadline:
19 March 2008

To apply:
Apply with all the particulars of educational qualifications,Experience,computer skills,with 2 references preferably of Biotechnologists to

Agri Biotech Foundation
ATIC Building,
ARI Campus
Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University
Rajendranagar
Hyderabad-500 030
Tel:+91-40-24002415
Web : www.abfindia.org
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Walk-in for Research fellow at GGSIP Univ, Delhi

School of Biotechnology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi invites applications for the position of a Project Fellow .

Project:
“Biochemical and molecular characterization of nitrate assimilation in Spirulina”,
sponsored by the UGC.
The project is tenable upto September 2010.

Qualification:
B.Tech/M.Sc. in biotechnology/life sciences or equivalent with practical training/experience
in biochemistry and molecular biology.
The candidates should be below 30 years of age and have scored at least 60 % of aggregate marks in their Masters degree.

Walk -in date and place:
Interested candidates are encouraged to email their CVs to the undersigned at the
earliest (raghuram98@hotmail.com), and be prepared to attend a walk-in interview on
29th Feb 2007 at 10:00 am in the office of the School of Biotechnology.
Phone: (91-11) 23900222, 223

PhD Scholarship

Full time/ Part time PhD / M.S Bioscience (Research) admissions at Anna Univ-Coimbatore

Anna University- Coimbatore invites applications for the following programmes.

M.S. (by research)
PhD

Those programmes are available under non-stipendiary mode from its University department, affliated/ autonomous colleges of it, recognized R&D labs, Research institutions and industries for full time and part time basis.

Deadline to apply:
17 March 2008

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BIOGOA 2008 – Entrepreneurship & Technologies in Biotechnology

Goa State Industries Association (GSIA) jointly with Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Panaji is organising BIOGOA 2008 – "Entrepreneurship & Technologies in Biotechnology".

The main aim of the seminar is to “Create Entrepreneurs in Biotechnology Sector” and to create awareness & facilitate in creating entrepreneurs.

Date and place:
Saturday, 01 March 2008 at Hotel Fidalgo, Panaji, Goa.

Areas to be covered:
Medical and Pharma Biotechnology
Marine Biotechnology
Agriculture and Food Biotechnology
Entrepreneurship

Check out more and call for assistance at
Phone: +91 832 2438395
BT2020-BioGoa contact form
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Academic vacancies at Gautam Buddha University

Gautam Buddha University, Noida invites applications for the following posts for its Biotechnology school at Greater Noida, U.P.

Proffesors
Asst.Proffesors
Associate Professors
Lecturers

in Bio/ Life sciences..

Apply here
Academic Books & Journals -Full-text scholarly books, journals

Upcoming IDP-Australian education sessions

Here are the upcoming Australian education sessions by IDP for PG , PhD studies and scholorships.

Chennai
2nd March 2008 @ Hotel Taj Coromandel

Hyderabad
4th March 2008 @ Hotel The Marriot

Contact IDP
Study in Perth, Australia
Bioinformatics at Oxford

All women M.Sc Biotech admissions

Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore invites applications for its M.Sc Biotechnology course.

Last date for issue of application:
25 April 2008

For details contact
0422 - 2441252
www.avinashilingam.edu

AROS Biotechnology

Walk-ins at IMTECH for B.Tech / M.Sc

The Institute of Microbial Technology, (IMTECH), Chandigarh wishes to recruit 10 Project Assistants (Level-II) & 3 Project Assistants (Level-I) on purely temporary basis to work in different R&D Projects.

1) Project Assistants : 10 posts,
Qualification :
Ist Class M.Sc. in any area of Modern Biology/ Life Sciences / Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biochemistry/ Biophysics/Microbiology / Molecular Biology / Botany/ Zoology or Ist Class B.E/B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering or Biotechnology (For Fermentative Science & Process Development only).

2)Project Assistants (Level-I) : 03 posts,
Qualification :
Ist Class B.Sc. with specialization in any area of Modern Biology/ Life Sciences/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Microbiology / Molecular Biology.

Walk-In :
07 March 2008 at 09.30 A.M
in the Seminar Hall of this Institute .

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Bioinformatics Projects

Vacancies@TnQ Books

TnQ Books & Journals Pvt.Ltd ,Chennai pre-press service provider to scientific,medical,technical (STM) publishers and journals. It seeks applications for the post of

Editor-Trainee

Qualification:
M.Sc /M.Phil / PhD in any Scientific discipline with good english and computer skills..

To apply:
Send your application with resume to

TnQ Books & Journals Pvt.Ltd ,
t-24, 7th avenue
Besant nagar
Chennai - 600090
044-24466172/3/4
Chennai
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Academic Journals

Wanted faculties at national and international level for distance education centres

Anna University- Coimbatore invites applications for visiting faculty positions from people residing in different states within India and different countries for its online and distance education centres to be established for its courses.

Courses:
PG Diplomo:
Bio-informatics
IPR

M.B.A:
Biotechnology
Food & Agri Business management
Pharmaceutical management

Applications can be submitted at any time..

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Academic Jobs

ICH - GCP Clinical Research Workshop

Cliniminds will be hosting a ICH-GCP workshop .
This workshop has been developed to provide overview of clinical research process with a comprehensive review of ICH GCP, USFDA CFR ,21 Schedule Y and the elements involved in coordinating a clinical trial.

Who Should Attend?
Life Sciences / Science Graduates & Post Graduates & Students

Following Sessions will be covered during the workshop by industry experts:
- Fundamentals of Clinical Research
- Ethical Concerns and Human Subject Protection
- Regulatory Issues
- Clinical Trial Documents
- Subject Recruitment & Retention
- Conduct of Clinical Trials
- Adverse Event Reporting

Dates of Workshop:
15th-16hth March 2008

Last Date of Registration:
13th March 2008.

For Registration & Information Contact
Clindmind site
BT2020-Clinmind contact form
Delhi; Mobile: 9871072560; 9873888671; 9810068241
Clinical Research Course
GMP Compliance Training

B.Tech/ M.Tech Biotechnology admissions at GGSIP

Guru Gobind Singh IndraPrastha University, New delhi invites applications for its entrance examinations to secure admissions for its following courses..

B.Tech Biotechnology
M.Tech Biotechnology- dual course

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B.Tech/ M.Tech / PhD admissions at Kalasalingam Univ

Kalasalingam University,Krishnan Koil, Tamilnadu invites applications for the following courses.

B.Tech:
Biotechnology

M.Tech:
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

PhD Biological sciences.

Deadline:
UG- 04 June 2008
PG- 26 jUNE 2008

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Phd Research Information

Bio teaching vacancies@ IIT-B

IIT- Bombay invites applications for faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor for its School of Biosciences & Bioengineering.

Qualification:
Ph.D. with First class or equivalent (in terms of Grades etc.) at the preceeding degree in the
appropriate branch, where relevant, and with a very good academic record throughout with appropriate exprience.

Deadline:
13 March 2008

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Readers Invitation: GENESIS- IITK-Festival of Biochnology

This is Mukim pathan from IIT-K.

GENESIS - The annual fest of Department of Biotechnology, IITKharagpur
will be organized from 4th to 6th of April 2008 in IIT Kharagpur
Campus.

Events:
1) BIOTECHNNOVATION - Paper and Poster Presentation competition
2) BIOSTANCE - Debate Competition
3) BIOLUMINESENCE - Panel Discussion
4) BIOSCOPE - Guest Lectures in varied fields of Biotechnology
5) BIOCASO - Case Study Competition.
6) SYMBIOTEK - well known as icebreaker (Funzone).
7) BIOQUEST - BIOQuiz Competition.
8) BIONETICS - Bioinformatics Competition.
9) BIZWIZ - Business Plan Competition.

Registration and Event submission has already started. All the
information regarding registration and events details is available at
GENESIS (Find out more).

For any query, please contact Mukim Pathan(mukim@genesisiitkgp.in)/
Suma Jaini(suma@genesisiitkgp.in).

BT2020-Genesis contact form

Thanks to
Mukim Pathan
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Hybriteck recruits at BT2020

After ABL Biotech, its now Hybritech which has choosen BT2020.

We got a email from Dr.Rakesh, MD, Hybriteck Tissue Culture & Nursery Pvt.Ltd, Gujarat to recruit lab technician in Plant tissue culture..

Hybriteck Tissue Culture & Nursery Pvt.Ltd, Gujarat is a commercial tissue culture lab producing Banana plants at present and it intends to expand its expertise in ornamental and other commercial crops in the short future.

Post:
Lab technicians- Plant Tissue Culture.

Responsibility:
The candidate should be well versed with commercial plant tissue culture.
Should be able to run the whole unit independently.
Good knowledge in tissue culture of Banana,Ornamental and other commercial crops.

To apply:
Apply with your resumes to,
sahkaragro@yahoo.com
hybriteck@gmail.com

Special Thanks to:
Dr.Rakesh Desai

Lecturer vacancies at KCT

Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore invites applications for the following posts for its Biotechnology department.

Posts:
Senior lecturer
and
Lecturer

Qualification:
1st class M.Tech /M.Sc or PhD

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CSIR programme on Technology Led Entrepreneurship

CSIR- HRD hosts its fifth fully residential programme on Technology Led Entrepreneurship.

Objective:
It is to inculcate the spirit of technological entrepreneurship amongst our Research Scholars to enable them to learn how to take knowledge based innovations through to a commercial outcome.

Place and date:
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, (IICT) Hyderabad
from June 02 - 28, 2008

Eligibility :
CSIR/UGC Research Scholars (JRF, SRF, RA from Science & Engineering Stream) working in Indian Universities and R&D organizations and having a minimum of one year of research experience are eligible to apply for this programme.

Research Scholars working in externally funded projects in CSIR Labs and having a minimum of one year of Research experience are also eligible to apply for this programme.

Deadline to apply:
31 March 2008

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Management Courses - IIM

Academic vacancies in Pharma Biotech

KMCH Institute of Health Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu invites applications for the following vacancies in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.

Posts:
Professor
Asst.Proffessor and
Lecturer

Qualification:
As per AICTE norms.

To apply:
Apply with detailed CV and copies of certificates to
The Administrator
KMCH
Avinashi road
Coimbatore- 641 014
phone: 0422- 2627196
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Marketing vacancies@Lifecare Innovations

Lifecare Innovations, Gurgaon- Haryana, manufacturer of anti-fungal pharmaceuticals invites applications for marketing positions.

Area:
Chennai,Vellore,Madurai,Coimbatore,Trichy,Salem and Pondichery

Eligibility:
B.Sc / M.Sc / B.tech

To apply contact
093-126-76459
or mail to jobs@lifecareinnovations.com

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M.S / PhD admissions @JNCASR

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research,Banglore invites applications for admission to Ph.D / M.S programme in Science and Engineering from students.

Deadline to apply:
21st March 2008.

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Doctoral Scholarship

Lecturer vacancies at NIT-Raipur

National Institute of Technology Raipur invites applications for the lecturer positions.

Post:
1)Biomedical Engineering:

Essential:
First Class Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Instrumentation /
Instrumentation OR Ph.D. holders in Biological Sciences with first class M.Sc. in Life Sciences /
Biochemistry / Microbiology.
Desirable:
Ph.D. holders in Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Instrumentation / Instrumentation
will get preference.

2)Biotechnology:
Essential:
First Class Master’s Degree in Biotechnology with M.Sc. in Biological Sciences /
B.Pharma OR Ph.D. holders in Biological Sciences with first class M.Sc. in Life Sciences /
Biochemistry / Microbiology.
Desirable:
Ph.D. holders in Chemical Engineering / Biotechnology will get preference.

Deadline to apply:
03 March 2008

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Academic Journals

Marketing vacacies@ Sun Pharma

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Mumbai invites applications for marketing vacancies.
Posts:
First line managers
Second line managers
Third line managers
Trainee reps

Qualification:
Science graduates with or without experienece in pharma selling.

To apply
Send your application with resume to
salesposition@sunpharma.com
supersubscribing the position and headquarter applied for
or
DGM-HR
Sun pharma Industries Ltd
Acme plaza
Andheri kurla road
Andheri east
Mumbai- 400 059
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Vacancies at NBRC for B.Sc / M.Sc / M.Tech, PhD

National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, Haryana invites applications for the following posts.

1) Sr. Technical Officer :

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:
Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent, preferably Ph.D. in Life Science or any Physical Science with 9 years experience.
Desirable :
Work experience in Molecular Biology Laboratory / MRI facility / Confocal Microscopy / Veterinarian, Animal House maintenance & supervision/DNA Sequencing/Microarray, FACS.


2)Technical Officer:

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:
Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent with 7 years experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Science with 12 years experience in R&D laboratories in the relevant field.

Desirable :
Work experience in Molecular Biology Laboratory / MRI facility / Confocal Microscopy / Veterinarian, Animal House maintenance & supervision/DNA Sequencing, Microarray, FACS.

biotechnology research


3) Technical Officer ‘B’:

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:
M V Sc or equivalent with 5 years experience OR M. Sc or equivalent with 6 years experience OR B V Sc or equivalent with 9 years OR BSc or equivalent with 10 years experience.

Desirable :
Work experience in Molecular Biology Laboratory / MRI facility / Confocal Microscopy / Veterinarian/Digital Library/Sequencing/Microarray/FACS.


4)Technical Officer ‘C’:

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:
M V Sc or equivalent with 3 years experience OR M. Sc or equivalent with 4 years relevant experience OR B V Sc or equivalent with 7 years OR BSc or equivalent with 8 years experience.
Desirable :
Work experience in Molecular Biology Laboratory / MRI facility / Confocal Microscopy / Veterinarian/Sequencing/Microarray/FACS.

Bioinformatics Education


5) Technician ‘B’:

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:
B.Sc. with 1 years experience in R&D laboratory .

Desirable :
Work experience in laboratory involved in Neurobiology Research and proven ability to work with laboratory animals and mammalian cell culture, operation of high tech biological equipment.


6)SCIENTIST III:

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:
PhD with four years experience in R&D.

Microbiologist Vacancies


7) SCIENTIST VII:

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:
PhD/corresponding degrees with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with about 16 years of R&D experience.


8) SCIENTIST VI:

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:
PhD/corresponding degrees with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with about 14 years experience of R&D experience.

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9)SCIENTIST V:

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:
PhD/corresponding degrees with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with about 10 years experience in R&D.


10) SCIENTIST IV :

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:
PhD/corresponding degrees with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with about 8 years experience in R&D.

Deadline to apply:
8th March 2008.

More info and application format

Research openings at JNU

School of Life Sciences ,Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi invites applications for the following posts.

1. CSIR project:

Title of the Project:
Generation of broad spectrum disease resistant transgenic plant through over-expression of Arabidopsis NPR1 gene.

Essential Qualification:
Msc. in any branch of life science, CSIR Net qualified.

Desirable:
Experience with rice tissue culture

Duration:
Position is available immediately and up to Nov 2009

2. DST project:

Title of the project:
Role of serpin, a conserved protease inhibitor in regulating rice disease defense response.

Essential qualification:
M.Sc. in any branch of life science

Desirable:
Experience in molecular biology/ tissue culture/RNAi

Duration:
Position is available immediately and up to May 2010.

Deadline to apply:
16 March 2008

Application Procedure:
Send you application letter indicating the project name in which you are applying or write both CSIR and DST incase you want to apply for both along with recent CV including the name and addresses of two referees in the address given below by post or e-mail at ashis_nandi@yahoo.com

Selection Procedure:
Based on academic achievement and experience shortlists will be made. Only short-listed candidates only will be called for interview via e-mail.

Dr. Ashis Kumar Nandi
School of Life Science, Room # 415
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 110067
Scholarship Program 2008

Research vacancy at AstraZenica

AstraZenica (India) Pvt.Ltd,Banglore seeks application for the following post.

Post:
Assistant Research Scientist.

Eligibility:

• The candidate shall hold a M.Sc. in Microbiology / Medical Microbiology / Biotechnology with 0-2 yrs experience. The person having skills in handling BSL-2 level microorganisms will be preferred. Knowledge in handling computers, instruments such as Spectrophotometers, liquid handling desirable.
• The candidate will report to the Team Leader responsible for in vitro Microbiology. S/he will work in a team and thus good interpersonal and communication skills are a prerequisite.

Responsibilities:

• The incumbent is required to carry out tasks in Microbiology that are required for different research projects. These include work such as culturing pathogenic organisms, conducting in vitro microbiology tasks such as MIC, MBCs, with knowledge in quantitation.

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M S / PhD admissions at IIT-M

Indian Institute of Technology-Madras invites applications for its research programmes .

Programmes:
M.S
PhD

Deadline for receipt of completed application :
28.03.2008.

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Phd Research Information

JNU Summer Research Fellowship-2008

School of Lifesciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New delhi invites applications for its Summer Research Fellowship-2008..

Duration:
6 week..
21 May 2008 - 27 June 2008.

Eligibility:
B.Sc., B.Tech. and M.Sc. students and high school teachers of any branch of Science..

Deadline to apply:
15 March 2008

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Summer training 2007

IC-Bio National Coference on Clinical research and Biotechnology

IC Bio, Banglore is hosting a national conference on Clinical research and Biotechnology at IISc,Banglore.

Dates:
7-8 March 2008.

In addition ,an Exhibition will be conducted at the venue to highlight Clinical research and Biotechnology industry

Fees:
Rs. 400/- for students
Rs. 800/- for faculty
Rs. 1500/- for researcher / corporate staff employee.

Deadline to register:
05 March 2008 ..Spot registration is available..

For registration contact
9900121064

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Clinical Research Course

MSc admissions@ BHU

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P. invites applications for its entrance examinations to secure admissions to its following M.Sc programmes..

Courses:
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Genetics&plant breeding
Applied microbiology
Molecular and Human genetics
Food science and technology
Plant Biotechnology

Deadline:
Last Date Receipt of Postal Requisition for Forms: 27.2.2008
Last Date for
(a) Receipt of postal requisition for Forms: 10.3.2008
(c) Receipt of Completed Forms (by hand or post): 25.3.2008

To apply -BHU
Clinical Research Course

International Workshop on Molecular Microbial Pathology

Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchy will be hosting a International Workshop on Molecular Microbial Pathology.

Dates:
12-18 March 2008.

Techniques to be taught:
Isolation and characterization of pathogenic organism
Identification of pathogenic organism via PCR
Restriction analysis of PCR product
Expressing the gene proper cloning vehicle
Transformation
Sequencing
Expression analysis by MOLDI-TOF

Deadline to register:
05 March 2008

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Training on IVF and embryo culture

Department of Animal Biotechnology , Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University,(TANUVAS) Chennai is organizing a National level
training programme on "In-Vitro fertilization and Embryo Co-Culture for one month period from August 2008.

This training programme is designed to cover brief theoretical aspects with extensive hands-on
training on the following topics on animal model.

* Collection, Screening and selection of oocytes
* In-Vitro maturation (IVM)
* Semen collection and analysis
* Sperm processing
* In-Vitro fertilization (IVF)
* Preparation and maintenance of oviduct epithelial cells,
cumulus cells etc., for embryo co-culture.
* In-Vitro culture of Embryos (IVC)
* Department lab rotation to understand advanced reproductive
techniques in the filed of Reproductive Biology. (CASA, Hamster
bioassay, Animal Cell Culture. PGD)

The training course fee is Rs. 15,000/- excluding accommodation and food. It will be arranged on
payment basis in the department hostel.

Eligibility:
Teaching/ Research staff working in Institutions / Reproductive biologists/ Jr. Clinical Embryologist and those who are engaged in similar type of Research are eligible to attend the training programme.

To apply:
Send a plain application with Name, Address, work experience in the field of embryology or any other experience in the related field, if you are working forward through Department Head
or Center Head, Selected candidates will be intimated.

More details contact :

Professor and Head
Dept. of Animal Biotechnology
Madras Veterinary College, Chennai - 600 007
India.
Fax : +91-44-25369301

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JNU M.Sc / M.Phil / PhD and Integrated PhD admission

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi invites applications for its Integrated PhD and PhD programmes in its various centres..

1)School of lifesciences:

a)M.Sc. in Life Sciences.
b)b)M.Phil / PhD in lifesciences.

2)School of Environmental science:

a)M.Sc Environmental science
b)M.Phil / PhD in Environmental sciences /Biotechnology.

3)School of Biotechnology

a)Pre PhD / PhD in Biotechnology / Bioinformatics.

4) Centre for molecular medicine:

Pre-Ph.D/Ph.D in Areas of Metobolic Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Diagnostics and Molecular Endocrinology.

and

5) Integrated Phd for B.Sc /B.Tech holders.

Deadline for submission of application forms:
17 March 2008

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Vacancies at BHU

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P. invites applications for the following posts for its DST sponsored collaborative project.

Project title:
“Establishment of facilities for identification, chemical characterization, standardization and quality control of medicinal plants found in Tribal area of central India”..

1)Post:
JRF

Essential qualification:
Post Graduate (Zoology/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/ Biomedical Engg./Immunology or other allied subjects

2)Post:
Technical assistant


Essential qualification:
Graduate in Biotechnology or other allied subject.

3)Post:
Scientist

Essential qualificatioN:
P.G. in Science in Biochemistry/Zoology/ Biomedical Engg./Biotechnology/Immunology/ Microbiology/Experimental Medicine or allied subject with or with out PhD..

Deadline to apply:
12 March 2008

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