Jadavpur University Kolkata Biotech/Life Sciences Faculty Jobs

JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY

KOLKATA-700032
EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION NO : A2/C/1/2010
The University invites applications from Indian Nationals in the prescribed form for the following posts :
READER :
Life Science & Bio-Technology- Two posts (ST – 1)
Pay : Reader * : Rs.15,600 – 39,100/- + AGP Rs.8,000/-
Essential
i) Any branch of Life Science / Biotechnology
ii) Any branch of Life Science / Biotechnology with specialization in Molecular Bio-Physics / Structural Biology.
* Designation likely to be changed.
LAST DATE OF RECEIVING APPLICATION IS “26th February, 2010”
The application form be downloaded from www.jadavpur.edu, and the complete application form have to be submitted along with a demand draft of Rs.500/- drawn in favour of “The Registrar, Jadavpur University”. No downloaded application form without demand draft will be considered.
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LECTURE NOTES ON INTRODUCTION TO BIOENGINEERING

Bioengineering Science – Prof. Douglas Lauffenburger (PDF)
Biology Science – Prof. Paul Matsudaira Chemistry Science – Prof. Angela Belcher (PDF)
Biological Engineering – Prof. Linda Griffith (PDF)
BioMechanical Engineering – Prof. Roger D. Kamm (PDF)
BioMEMS – Prof. Joel Voldman (PDF)
Bioengineering in Aero/Astro – Prof. Dava Newman Bioengineering in Chemical Engineering – Prof. Patrick S. Doyle (PDF)
Bioengineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering – Prof. Martin Polz (PDF)
Bioengineering in Computer Science – Prof. David Gifford (PDF)

GOVERNMENT JOBS IN ISRO/BMRC/UPSC/BHABHA ATOMIC ENERGY/POWER GRID CORPORATION

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ., invites Applications from Engineering Graduates for Indian Engineering Services Examination.Total No. of posts =434 (around) . Last date: March 2nd 2010 . Age Limit for GM: 30 Years Click here for Details

State Bank of India (SBI) ., invites Applications from graduates.Total No. of posts =4500. Last date: March 2nd 2010 . Age Limit for GM: 30 Years Click here for Details
Department of Atomic Energy ., invites Applications from B.E/B.Tech/Equiv., graduates. Screening for Engineering disciplines : on the basis of valid GATE Score or a Written Test (WT) to be conducted on Sunday May 23, 2010. Last date: April 21st 2010 . Age Limit for GM: 26 Years Click here for Details
Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)., invites Applications from B.E/B.Tech graduates of Electronics/Mechanical Streams.,. Last date: February 26th 2010 . Age Limit for GM: 35 Years Click here for Details
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., invites Applications from B.E/B.Tech/Equiv., graduates of Electrical Engineering.,. Total No. of posts = 63 . Last date: February 25th 2010 . Age Limit for GM: 28 Years Click here for Details
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.,(BMRC) invites Applications from B.E/B.Tech graduates of EEE/ECE/TCE/IN/Civil/CSE or Equiv.,. Total No. of posts = 391 . Last date: March 3rd 2010 . Age Limit for GM: 28 Years Click here for Details

ICRISAT Hyderabad Genomics RA Vacancy

ICRISAT
Patancheru 502324 Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh
Research Associate – Legumes Pathology (Biotechnology)
ICRISAT invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Research Associate to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh , India . This is a nationally recruited staff (NRS) position under a special project funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
Responsibilities:
Performing scientific services related to molecular, morphological, and pathogenic characterization of fungal pathogens of legumes, data analysis, marker genotyping.
Carrying out tasks such as preparation of media, isolations and purification of target pathogens, maintenance of their pure and viable cultures, maintaining inventories and following norms of bio-safety.
Provide help and support to various phenotyping activities in the glasshouse and field environment experiments.
Providing scientific support to scientists in writing project reports, research articles and other related jobs from time to time.
Requirements:
Master's degree in Plant Pathology/ Life sciences with 2-3 years of experience in fungal genomics. Candidates enrolled for PhD in recognized university can also apply.
Good proficiency in English communication skills (both written and spoken) and an aptitude for research in Biotechnology applied in Plant Pathology with knowledge in using latest biotechnological tools in molecular characterization of plant pathogens is required.
Period and Remuneration:
The position is on a fixed term contract basis for 3 years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute's continuing need for the position. Compensation would be as per Government of India-DBT's norms.
How to Apply: The application should include an up-to-date resume, a recent passport size photograph, names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees. Please send in your applications by clearly stating the job title in the subject line, to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org or to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324 , latest by 28 Feb, 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants sending in the hard copy of their applications must mention the position applied for on the envelope.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing participation of women on its staff.
Further Info : http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Research-Associate%E2%80%93Legumes-Pathology-Biotechnology.htm

TNAU Coimbatore Cornell USA MTech Biotech and Business Management Admissions 2010

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)
Coimbatore - 641 003
Tamilnadu
2 'in' 2 TNAU-Cornell Masters Program 

MTech Biotechnology and Business ManagementMinimum Residential Requirement
MTech – Three semesters in TNAU : January 2011 to April 2012
Eligibility
Final year students of TNAU and other Indian State Agricultural Universities including Veterinary Sciences who are currently undergoing (Eighth semester) or completed the following degree programs are eligible to apply.
B.Tech. (Food Process Engineering)
B.Sc. (Agri)
B.Sc. (Hort.)
B.Tech (Hort.)
B.Tech (Biotech.)
B.Sc. (Home Science)
B.Tech (Ag. Engg.)
B.S. (ABM)
B.Tech. (Energy and Environmental Engineering)
B.V.Sc.
B.Sc.(Dairy Sciences) / B.Sc.(Sericulture)
A candidate who has an Over All Grade Point Average (OGPA) of 7.00 out of 10.00 or 70% aggregate alone is eligible.
Candidates should have written TOEFL with score above 80 and GRE tests with score above 1100 for MPS program at Cornell University.
Method of selection For TNAU
Indian Nationals
I. Candidates are required to be present on the specified date for a written test in TNAU, Coimbatore at their own expenses. Request for change in the date/time will not be granted.
II. Attach all true copies of necessary documents with application and originals of the same should be produced for verification at the time of written test.
III. The distribution of marks/grade for selection is as follows:
S.No. - Particulars - Marks
1 OGPA 60
2 Written Test 35
3 Medals/Awards Extra curricular activity 5
4 Total 100
IV. Candidates will be ranked according to the marks/points obtained and a list will be sent to Cornell university. Cornell University will select the candidates by conducting video conference interviews and based on their TOEFL /GRE scores.
International Students including NRIs  

Candidates will be selected based on the over all grade point average obtained in the degree program undergone.
Admission Procedure
Selected candidates will receive an acceptance letter by e-mail / post. At which time they are required to pay the prescribed fees on or before the date specified by the Dean, School of Post graduate Studies. Candidates who fail to follow procedures will be deleted from the selection list and vacancies will be filled up from the waiting list.
Selected candidates must join the MPS program at Cornel university on 1st June 2010 and M.Tech program at TNAU in January 2011.
Fee Structure
Indian Nationals
M.Tech. Program (at TNAU)
Selected candidates should pay a special fee of Rs. 20,000/-per semester in addition to the regular semester fees - I Sem 15,300 INR , II Sem 5,560 INR, III Sem 6,450 INR.
TNAU Fee Structure for International Students
Sl.No. - Particulars of fee - Amount in (US $)
1. Institutional economic fee per year 4000
2. Admission fee (non refundable) one time payment to be paid at the time of admission 150
3. Semester fee, Tuition fees, examination fees, thesis evaluation fee per year (Two semesters) 450
4. Electricity and water charges for labs, computer centre and classrooms per year (Two semesters) 100
5. Hostel deposit (refundable) one time payment to be paid at the time of admission 150
6. Rent to the flat per year @ US $ 40/month 480
7. Electricity and water charges etc. for quartersActuals to be paid by the student
Mode of payment through the Bank as detailed below:
Account No. : 10663188450
Name of the Account : Dean(SPGS) Main
Name of the Bank : State Bank of India, TNAU Branch
Place : TNAU Branch, Coimbatore-641 003 India
The following original documents are required at the time of admission and failure to provide these original documents will make the candidates ineligible for admission.
i. Provisional / Degree certificate
ii. Transfer /Migration certificate (for Indian nationals only)
iii. Conduct certificate one from the Institution and two from the Professors of the Institution where the candidate last studied (for Indian nationals only)
iv. Mark list/transcript
v. Copy of Passport
Selected candidates who pay the fees on the notified date but fail to register on the specified date or fail to inform within seven working days from the date specified for registration are liable to forfeit all fees paid.
Candidates who discontinue after admission (or) registering the courses are not eligible for refund of any other fees
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NIPER MS Pharma Biotech Admissions 2010 | NIPER-JEE 2010

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (NIPER)
Ahmedabad; Guwahati; Hajipur; Hyderabad; Kolkata; Rae Barelli; S.A.S. Nagar

NIPER JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION – 2010 (NIPER-JEE 2010) For admission to MS (Pharm); MPharm; MTech (Pharm); MBA (Pharm)
Institutes Available - disciplines

NIPER, Ahmedabad - Biotechnology, Natural Products, Pharmaceutics
NIPER, Guwahati - Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmacy Practice
NIPER, Hajipur Biotechnology, Pharmacoinformatics, Pharmacy Practice
NIPER, Hyderabad Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology & Toxicology
NIPER, Kolkata Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products, Pharmacoinformatics
NIPER, Rae Barelli Medicinal Chemistry , Pharmaceutics
NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology), Pharmaceutical Technology (Bulk Drugs), Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations), Pharmaceutics, Pharmacoinformatics, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmacy Practice, Regulatory Toxicology, Traditional Medicine

Eligibility- (A) M.S. (Pharm.); M.Pharm. ; M.Tech. (Pharm.)Discipline- Programme - Eligibility for Application
Biotechnology - MS (Pharm) - BPharm/M.Sc.(Biological Sciences)
Medicinal Chemistry - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry)
Natural Products - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry)
Pharmaceutical Analysis - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic/ Analytical Chemistry)
Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology) - M.Tech. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Life Sciences)
Pharmaceutical Technology (Bulk Drugs) - MTech (Pharm) - B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry)/B.Tech. (Chemical Engg. or equivalent)
Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations) - M.Pharm - B.Pharm.
Pharmaceutics - M.S.(Pharm.) - B. Pharm.
Pharmacoinformatics - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./M.Sc (Organic/Physical/Pharmaceutical Chemistry)/M.Sc./B.Tech. (Bioinformatics)/M.Sc. (Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology)
Pharmacology & Toxicology - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./B.V.Sc./M.B.B.S.
Pharmacy Practice - M.Pharm. - B. Pharm.
Regulatory Toxicology - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./B.V.Sc./M.Sc.(Pharmacology/Toxicology/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Medical Biotechnology/ Zoology)/M.B.B.S.
Traditional Medicines - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./B.A.M.S./M.Sc.(Botany)
Eligibility- (B) M.B.A. (Pharm.)

Pharmaceutical Management - MBA (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./B.Tech.(Chemical Engg. or equivalent)/ M.Sc. (Chemical / Life Sciences)

Candidates should have a minimum CGPA of 6.75 (or 60% marks) for General, 6.25 (or 55% marks) for SC/ST, 5.75 (or 50% marks) for physically handicapped (PH) candidates on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination and also have valid GPAT/GATE/NET qualification. (Percentage of marks or CGPA will be based on the norms of the concerned university/Institution or aggregate marks or CGPA scored by the candidate for all years of the qualifying degree, in case University/Institution has not prescribed any norm for calculating such percentage or CGPA). 5% of total numbers of seats are available for officially sponsored candidates from the Govt. Department /P.S.U./R&D organisation with minimum of 2 years experience. Valid GPAT/GATE/NET score (GPAT/GATE/NET score card of a candidate should be valid at the time of counselling/Group Discussion & interview) is essential qualification for all disciplines (including M.B.A.) except for the following category of candidates:- 

(i) Candidates holding B.V.Sc. /M.B.B.S./B.A.M.S. degree; (ii) Foreign nationals; (iii) NRI and their wards category (in case of M.B.A (Pharm.) only; (iv) Sponsored candidates from Public/Private Sector undertakings, Govt. Departments and Research and Development Organizations.

General Instructions of NIPER-JEE 2010: 

1. Details of eligibility, qualifications, availability of programmes, admission procedure and other relevant information are available in the Information Brochure and also on our website www.niper.gov.in/niperjee2010.html Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC/PH and Kashmiri Migrants candidates will be as per Government of India norms.
2. Candidates appearing for final qualifying examinations can also apply but they must produce final result on the day of Counselling/Interview/GD failing which their candidature shall be rejected.
3. Information Brochure containing Application form can be obtained in person or by post from the office of the Organizing Chairperson, NIPER-JEE 2010 on submission of non refundable Bank Draft of Rs. 1000/-(Rs.500/- for SC/ST) payable at S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali)/Chandigarh in favour of “NIPER-JEE 2010” along with two duly typed self-addressed Slips with name (10 cms X 6 cms). Indian nationals residing abroad and foreign nationals have to remit US$100 by bank draft payable to “NIPER-JEE 2010”. Payment by cheque/postal order will not be accepted. Candidates desirous of obtaining information brochure by post should clearly mention the name of the programme in the application and on the top of the envelope carrying the request letter.
4. The candidates will have to make their own arrangement for travel and boarding for attending test/GD/Interview/Counselling.
5. Completed applications on the prescribed OMR form should be sent to Organising Chairperson, NIPER-JEE 2010, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S.Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, 160062, (through speed post/registered post) so as to reach him on or before 21st June 2010. The Institute will not be responsible for any loss or postal delay. Applications received after the due date will not be considered. No correspondence/ inquiry in this regard will be entertained. The Institute shall not be held responsible for misplacement of any loose sheet. Therefore, all the applicants are required to submit the application form properly tied together.
The attested copy of valid GPAT/GATE/NET score card only shall be sent with the application form.
6. A common written test for all disciplines of the Masters programme will be held on Sunday, the 11th July, 2010 at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Baroda, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Trivandrum and Varanasi. The centres may be altered if sufficient numbers of candidates do not register for a particular centre.
7. Important dates to remember for NIPER-JEE 2010 

Date of commencement of issuing Information Brochure 3rd May 2010
Last date for receipt of request for issuing Information Brochure by post 5th June 2010
Last date for issuing information brochure in person at NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar 21st June 2010
Last date for receipt of completed applications forms at NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar) 21st June 2010
NIPER Joint Entrance Examination (10.00 AM to 12.00 noon) 11th July 2010
Declaration of result of JEE-2010 (website-www.niper.gov.in/niperjee2010.html) 16th July 2010
Group Discussion and Interview of M.B.A. (Pharm.) 21st -22nd July 2010
Declaration of the list of selected candidates and admission to M.B.A. (Pharm.) 23rd July 2010
Declaration of the list of waitlisted candidates and admission to M.B.A. (Pharm.) 24th July 2010
Counseling for admission to Masters programme (in Science discipline) 26th -27th July 2010
Orientation and Commencement of classes 2nd August 2010 

Organizing Chairperson, NIPER-JEE-2010 

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IICB JRF Walk In on Tumor Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals

Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB Kolkata)
4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road Kolkata-700 032 

JRF @ Rs.12,000/- pm + HDAE Project "Tyr3 Octreotide Derivatives- Synthesis, Radioloabelling and Application as Tumor Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals."
Qualification 1st Class M.Sc in Life Science/Bio-Sciences with Qualified in NET/GATE.
Desirable Experience : Development of new Radiopharmaceuticals Biodistribution and cell culture techniques.
Walk-in Interview on : 25/02/2010
Advertisement No : R&C/MM/126/2010 | Vacancy Code : 1261001
Terms & Conditions : The engagement is purely temporary and, therefore, does not confer any right / claim implicit or explicit for regularization or absorption against any IICB / CSIR post. The age and qualifications will be reckoned as on the date of interview. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC / ST / OBC / PH and women candidates as per rules. Interested and eligible candidates fulfilling all the above conditions may appear for the walk-in-interview to be held on 25-02-2010 from 2.30 PM in the Conference/Red Carpet Room.

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