IISR Calicut Bioinformatics Trainee posts

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SPICES RESEARCH (IISR)
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Marikunnu P.O., Calicut – 673 012, Kerala
WALK IN TEST / INTERVIEW
Bioinformatics Trainee - 2 Posts
A walk in test followed by interview (based on test) for the selection of two Bioinformatics Trainees will be held on 3rd March 2010 at 10.00 AM at this Institute as given below:
Name of the Scheme : “Distributed information Subcentre”
Essential : Post graduate degree in Bioinformatics or Computer Science / Applications
Fellowship : Rs. 5,000/pm (consolidated)
Tenure : Six months
Upper age limit : 35 years for women and 30 years for men (Age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms.
The selected candidates will not have any right for claiming pay scale or absorption against any regular post being vacant on a later date at this Institute. The decision of selection committee is final and no correspondence will be entertained on this matter.
Note: All relevant certificates (in original) must be produced at the time of interview. For more details please contact: 04952731410
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JECRC Jaipur Biotech Project Dissertation/Training 2010 for BE/BSc and ME/MSc

Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre (JECRC)

Biotechnology Research and Training Cell
Sitapura, Tonk Road
Jaipur- 302022 Rajasthan
JECRC Project dissertation/training 2010 for B.E./B.Sc. and M.E./M.Sc.
Biotechnology offers significant economic and environmental opportunities, including the potential to play a key role in increasing agricultural production and improving food security. Biotechnology and technology transfer have come to the forefront of media coverage and governmental policies. These issues have clear implication on the life of every citizen around the world.
Biotechnology Research and Training Cell (BRTC), JECRC has designed and developed the Training and Dissertation Programs. Using our vast resources and experience in Biotechnology, BRTC has developed projects that will be tailored to suit individual skill levels.
The aims and objectives of the Training and Dissertation Programs are to provide hands-on training to learn and apply a wide variety techniques in problem solving exercises.
The thrust area in the BRTC are as follows:
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Environmental Biotechnology
S.No. - Eligibility - Training - duration - Fees/month in Rs. - Caution money (Refundable)
1. B.E./B.Sc. 4 months 5000 2000
2. M.E./M.Sc. 6 months 5000 2000
Last date of application: 15th March, 2010 

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

• Curriculum vitae of the students .
• Original copy of the recommendation letter of the head of the department of the institute.Contact details:
Prof. (Dr.) Mousumi Debnath
Department of Biotechnology
Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre
Sitapura, Tonk road, Jaipur (Rajasthan) 302022
Email- mousumi.debnath@gmail.com
Phone: 09414607377
Note:- Total fee is to be paid at the time of registration in the form of bank draft drawn in favour of “Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre” payable at Jaipur
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IISER Mohali Summer Research Training Program 2010

IISER Mohali
Transit Campus: MGSIPAP Complex
Sector 26
Chandigarh 160 019
Applications are invited for Summer Research Program 2010 at IISER Mohali.
Students completing first year of their MSc program or those completing 2nd year/3rd year of BSc, will be able to spend 2 months at IISER Mohali during the summer, in order to work on specific research projects with IISER faculty.
The principle objective of the program is to provide exposure to research methodology and a research environment to bright students. This exposure to excitement in different scientific fields is expected to motivate them to take up careers in science.
Guide lines for the the Summer Research Program
a) Dates: The summer program will run between 15th May, 2010 and 15th July, 2010. The exact starting dates are flexible to some extent. Selected students are advised to contact their supervisors and fix up a starting date. However, a student's stay at IISER Mohali should include the period between 1st and 30th June, 2010.
b) Duration: The minimum period of summer research is one month and can be extended up to a maximum period of two months.
c) The Program: The summer program has two components-
(a) Research: which the student will carry out in consultation with his/her supervisor and
(b) Interdisciplinary Course Work: which will involve a series of lectures to be delivered by scientists working in various fields. The course is scheduled for the period of 1st and 30th June 2010 and all the students selected for summer program are required to attend it.At the end of the summer program, students are required to submit a report about their research. All students who successfully complete the summer program will receive a certificate from IISER Mohali. Students who perform very well during the summer program will receive additional Merit Certificates.
d) Fellowship: Students will receive a fellowship of Rs. 5000.00 (Rupees Five Thousand only) per month. Students will also be paid second class train fare for their journey to IISER Mohali and return.
e) Accommodation and food: If necessary, IISER Mohali can provide accommodation and food at IISER Mohali student hostels on payment basis
The application can be completed through a online form. While filling the form you should be careful and provide all information correctly. To fill the application form please click here ..... 

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

Summer students will be paid a stipend of Rs 5000/- per month and hostel accommodation (if required) will be provided on payment basis. Each summer student is required to submit a formal written report upon completion of the project.
If you have any serious difficulties or questions you can email to : prasad@iisermohali.ac.in

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 Management

Minimum 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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CSMCRI Biotech/Life Sciences 10 JRF Posts

Discipline of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology
CSMCRI
Bhavnagar 364002

JRF - 10 Posts GEN
Salary :- (for first two years): Rs. 12,000/-PM + HRA; Subsequent years: Rs. 14,000/- PM +HRA; For PA (level-II)- Rs. 12000/ PM consolidated.
Qualification:-
M.Sc. first class in Botany/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Environmental Science with DBT- JRF, CSIR-UGC NET including NET (LS) or valid GATE score. The selected JRF will be allowed to register for Ph.D. Non NET/GATE qualified candidates may also be considered for Project Assistant (PA, level-II) if found suitable.
General Conditions:-
The Discipline of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology of CSMCRI, Bhavnagar is actively engaged in multidisciplinary research in frontier areas of modern biology and biotechnology. Some of the ongoing/new projects (sponsored by CSIR, DBT, etc) of the Discipline for which we wish to recruit 10 Junior Research Fellows and 2 Project Assistants (level –IV) are:
· Cloning and characterization of stress-responsive genes, promoter isolation and development of transgenic crop plants
· Climate change and adaptation- Phenology and population dynamics of halophytes
· Environmental monitoring (sea, sediments and inland areas)
· Mapping of marine biodiversity (seaweeds and marine microbes) using molecular tools and techniques.
Age: Not more than 28 years as on interview date (relaxation as per CSIR rules).

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

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

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

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Free MKU Summer on PCR APPLICATIONS

UGC-NETWORKING RESOURCE CENTRE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (NRCBS) School of Biological Sciences
Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU)
Madurai - 625 021
APPLICATION FORM FOR THE SUMMER SCHOOL ON PCR APPLICATIONS
March 17th – 31st, 2010
The candidates will be selected based on the qualification and research interests.
No Registration fee.
Last date for the submission of completed form: 5th March, 2010MKU PCR Summar School on "PCR Applications" Brochure
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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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