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Applications are invited from Indian citizens for adhoc appointments as per details mentioned below for a maximum period of six months or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier

Project title: Platform development for design, characterization and implementation of process analytical technology (PAT) based process control schemes for downstream biotech processes (RP02393)

• Duration : Upto 07.09.13
• Post : Research Associateship
• Pay : Rs 22000/- pm + HRA @ 30% 
• Essential Qualification : PhD in the area of Life Science with First class or equivalent in the proceeding degree in appropriate discipline or 1st class M.Tech or equivalent in appropriate discipline with 3 years of research, teaching, design and development experience after M.Tech or equivalent degree. 3 years experience in downstream processing

The candidates who fulfill the above qualifications/experience should appear for interview. Kindly bring your formal application through proper channel along with bio-data with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks, photograph, along with photocopies certificates addressed  to the Assistant Registrar (IRD), IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 on the date of interview.

Walk in Interview: 15.03.12

For more details: http://www.iitd.ac.in/sites/default/files/jobs/project/IITDIRDRP023931457.pdf

Excellent vacancy for two positions of Manager, Field research operations at ICRISAT

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for two positions of Manager, Field Research Operations, as part of a continuing expansion in the institute’s commitment to using genetic resources and modern approaches to crop improvement to benefit the smallholder farmers in the dry tropics globally.  These positions will be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh. ICRISAT is one of the members of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).  CGIAR is a global partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for sustainable development with the funders of this work. The funders include developing and industrialized country governments, foundations, and international and regional organizations. The work they support is carried out by 15 members of the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers, in close collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector. (www.cgiar.org - www.consortium.cgiar.org).

Post: Manager, Field Research Operations

No of Post: Two

Responsibilities : Plan and coordinate chickpea/pigeonpea breeding field research operations, including field layout and all other field operations (seed preparation, sowing, integrated crop management, data recording, selections, harvest, post-harvest data management, and seed storage), data analysis, data management and preparing project reports, and drafts for research papers. Liaise with farmers, farmer cooperatives and public and private seed companies for seed production and distribution.

Desired Candidate’s Profile: The candidate should be Graduate in Agriculture or Biological Sciences with a minimum 20 years’ experience of managing on-station and on-farm research operations in crop breeding programs, including field layouts, experimental designs for plant breeding trials, participatory varietal selection, multi-location international nurseries and trials, etc. He/she should have experience in pedigree and data management of breeding trials/ programs, and knowledge of Agro-base software is desirable. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multi-cultural environment of the institute is essential.

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 applications to Director, Human Resources and Operations, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India  by E-mail to icrisatjobs@cgiar.org,  latest by 15 March 2012, clearly stating the job title in the subject column. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 15.03.12

For more details: http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Manager-Field-Research-Operations.htm

National conference on "Current Trends in Medicinal, Aromatic plants and Plant Products” organized by Osmania University

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY- A BRIEF PROFILE:
Osmania University established in the year 1918, is the seventh oldest university in the country, third oldest in the South India and oldest in the state of Andhra Pradesh.  It was founded by His exalted Highness Mir Osman Ali Khan, the Seventh Nizam of Hyderabad State. It was the first University to impart higher education through Urdu as the medium of instruction. It is the largest affiliating university in Asia with close to 800 affiliated colleges spread over 3 districts of Telangana (Hyderabad ), Ranga Reddy and Medak) providing academic and research facilities for nearly five lakhs students.  It was accredited with a ‘FIVE STAR’ rating by the NAAC in the year 2001 and reaccredited with the highest grade ‘A’ in 2008.  It has been ranked 7th among

BOTANY DEPARTMENT, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY:
The department of botany, Osmania University is one of the oldest and pioneering department in the country with decades of academic contributions of excellence.  The department has excellent infrastructural facilities and is carrying out research in cutting edge areas of pant sciences.  The department has received grants from several national funding agencies like UGC in the form of SAP & COSIST, CSIR, DBT, DST, MoENF and APNL.  DST identified the department under FIST programme.    

The department is offering following specializations of contemporary relevance at M.Sc., level:
1. Applied Mycology and Molecular Plant pathology
2. Applied Physiology and Molecular Biology
3. Biodiversity of Angiosperms, Phytochemistry and  Biodiversity of Medicinal Plants.
4. Cytogenetics, Genetics and Molecular Genetics.
5. Applied Palynology and Palaeophytology.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE :
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants have been used in different ways and methods in overcoming various health problems. Phytochemicals derived from medicinal Plants are been used in different systems of Medicine like Aurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy, Folklore and Allopathy. Majority of the Drugs used in Allopathy are derived from Medicinal Plants. Many of the Pharmaceutical and Agrochemical Industries are currently engaged actively in Research and Development of Eco-Friendly,organisms, Phytochemicals, and plant products like biofertilizers,biopesticides nutraceuticals,and dietary suppliments. Nearly 70-80 % of Population of Developing Countries are relining on Products which are of plant origin. This trend indicates the demanding position of Medicinal and Aromatic plants in the present market. Therefore this Conference reviews, discuseses,deliberate and share their Research experience for the benefit of students, teachers and researchers and common man.

TECHNICAL PROGRAMME :
Theme of the Seminar will Review, Discuss and Deliberate on the following areas.
1. BIODERVISITY AND CONSERVATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS
2. PHYTOCHEMISTRY,SECONDARY METABOLITES AND NATURAL PRODUCTS
3. CULTIVATION,  MICROPROPAGATION AND BIOTECHNOLOGY OF  MEDICINAL PLANTS
4. PHARMACOLOGY,  PHARMOCOGNOSY AND ETHANOBOTANY
5. HERBAL PRODUCTS, EFFECT OF BOTANICALS ON MICROBES AND INSECTS
6. MEDICINAL PLANTS AND MICROBIAL INTERACTIONS

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS :
The official language of the conference will be English.  There will be Oral and Poster presentations.  Oral presentation will be by invitations through respective technical session, Conveners. Contributed papers will be presented as posters. Abstracts of both invited and contributed papers will be printed and distributed to registered participants.  Abstracts should be electronically typed on A4 size papers with 3cm margins on all sides, should not exceeded 300 words.  Those interested to participate in the conference are requested to fill in the enclosed registration form and send it on or before 7th March, 2012

REGISTRATION FEES :
For participants : Rs 600.  For students:300
PosterSize : 4ft×3ft

Please send with registration fees and abstract on or before 7th March2012 Positively to following address

Prof. G. Bagyanarayana              
Convener                                              
Department of Botany, Department of Botany                                              
Osmania university , Hyderabad-500007      
Email:  gbagyan@gmail.com                          

Prof. S. Gangadhar Rao
Organizing secretary                              
Osmania university, Hyderabad 500007
Email: gangadharrao53@gmail.com

Deadline : 07.03.12

For more details: http://www.osmania.ac.in/Medicinal_Plants_Conference_Brochure.pdf

Advertisement for Senior Research Fellow at Centre for Molecular Medicine at JNU

Applications are invited for One (1) post of Senior Research Fellow funded by the DBT to work on the project entitled “Studies on the mechanism of activation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 in Leishmania donovani infected macrophages and its role on intracellular growth of the parasite”. The project may need rigorous work on mammalian cells and in the areas of gene expression and signalling pathways as well as parasite culture. The preference will be given to the candidate who has excellent experience on techniques on molecular/cell biology related to RNA/ immunofluorescence detection of proteins. The duration of the project is up to June, 2014.

Post: Senior Research Fellow

• Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. or equivalent in any branch of biological sciences with experience (more than 2 yrs) in the area of mammalian gene expression, host-parasite interaction in related area.
• Desirable : At least one publication OR proof of submitted manuscript (revised) in the related area in peer reviewed journal
• Fellowship : Rs. 14000/- per month +30% HRA

·         The qualified candidates should apply with their recent resumes to the following address on or before 12thMarch, 2012. The application may be submitted either by person or by registered post.

·         Dr. C.K. Mukhopadhyay
Special Centre for molecular Medicine
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

·         Deadline : 12.03.12

For more details: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/currentjobs.htm