Ph. D fellowship in Drug lead identification at University of Copenhagen

The University of Copenhagen  actively influences current and future generations through excellent research, education and co-operation. UCPH is one of the highest ranked universities in Europe and is Denmark´s oldest university, founded in 1479. Today, the University has 37,000 students and 9,000 employees affiliated across six faculties: humanities, law, natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences and theology. ku.dk/english.

The Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen is pleased to announce that a PhD fellowship will be available from 1 August 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. The PhD fellowship is part of the interdisciplinary research programme "Plants for a Changing World" funded by the UCPH Excellence Programme for Interdisciplinary Research. The application deadline is 26 May 2014.

Applications are invited for the three-year fellowship from applicants who hold or expect to hold a master´s degree in a field relevant to the project.

Background
The programme undertakes research in the societal acceptance, economic, legal and ethical aspects of using genetically modified plants and chemical agents for cultivating plants in environments becoming increasingly hostile due to e.g. climate changes. The programme also includes research in and development of genetically modified plants and chemical agents enabling cultivation of crops in such environments. The project consists of six work packages (WP), WP1: Economic preferences, decisions and willingness to change, WP2: The precautionary principle and the principle of benefit sharing, WP3: Legitimate policy choices, WP4: Biofortification, WP5: Abiotic stress: Soil salinity, and WP6: Biotic stress: Combating microbial infections.

The offered fellowship is part of WP6.

Study description
The key tasks of the PhD study include: Synthesis, isolation and characterization of small molecules for antifungal activity in plants and for the ability of the molecules to close stomatal pores in the presence of pathogens. Templates for the synthetic work will include small molecules with some activity for fungal or plant membrane H+-ATPase or natural products isolated from extracts of media showing some pump inhibitory activity.

Required Qualifications
The applicant must have:
obtained a Master´s degree in a relevant subject area prior to the starting date fluency in English and excellent communication skills

The successful applicant must have a good training in modern methods in synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry and spectroscopy including an advanced knowledge of modern NMR spectroscopic methods.

Preferred qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with practical experience in modern synthetic organic chemistry and experience in advanced NMR spectroscopic methods. In addition solid knowledge to natural products chemistry is preferential.

General job description
Your key tasks as a PhD fellow at the Faculty are to:

·         manage and carry through your research project
·         take PhD courses
·         write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
·         participate in national and international congresses and scientific meetings
·         stay at an external research institution, preferably abroad
·         teach and disseminate your research
·         participate in the undergraduate teaching of students in pharmaceutical sciences

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants

·         Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD programme
·         Relevant work experience
·         Previous publications
·         The grade point average achieved
·         Other professional activities
·         Language skills
·         The successful applicant is also required to be enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skills

How to apply
Applicants are requested to submit their application electronically below including (in word or pdf):
Cover letter: Letter stating the interest and qualifications for the project (max. one page)

Full CV Diploma and transcripts of records: Master´s degree diploma (including grade transcripts for bachelor´s and master´s degrees). Applicants with a Master´s degree from abroad should also enclose a short description of the grading scale used Possible publication list Other information to consider: Possible references and recommendations

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Deadline for applications: 26 May 2014. Please note that only online applications will be accepted.

Applications will be handled and processed by the supervisors and by a committee. An answer as to the granting of the fellowship can be expected approx. 3-4 weeks after application deadline.

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Defence Research Laboratory is looking for meritorious young researchers as Junior Research Fellow - M. Pharma

Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), Tezpur, under the aegis of Defence Research and development Organisation (DRDO) is engaged in R & D work in the field of management of vectors and vector-borne diseases, biodegradation of organic waste, biotechnology, water quality improvement and utilization of natural resources of northeast India.

DRL is looking for meritorious young researchers having their own fellowship from CSIR/UGC/DST/ICMR/ICAR/any other govt agency for pursuing research in the frontier areas at DRL. Applications are invited from deserving Indian nationals who are creative, have passion and desire to pursue R&D in frontier areas.

Post: Junior Research Fellow

(Maximum tenure Five Years: 2yrs as JRF and 3 Years as SRF(as per rules of funding agency)

No. of Posts: Flexible

Essential Qualification: a.) A First Class master’s degree in Biological sciences/ Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical sciences/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Entomology

b.) Candidate must have a valid junior research fellowship from CSIR/UGC/DST/ICMR/ICAR/any other govt agency

Age Limit: 28 Yrs

General conditions:

a) Application form can be downloaded from the website www.drdo.gov.in. Duly Filled-in application form must be sent to “Director, Defence Research Laboratory, Solmara cantt, Tezpur-784001” through speed post only. The last date of receipt of application at DRL is 18 April  2014. Applications received after due date, for whatsoever reasons, shall not be entertained.

b) Candidate must enclose attested copies of all the certificates/testimonials/valid proof of fellowship from the funding agency, with the application form.

c) Candidate having a valid junior research fellowship from CSIR/UGC/DST/ICMR/ICAR/ any other govt agency only needs to apply.

d) The upper age limit is as on the last date for receipt of application (5years relaxation to SC/ST candidates 3 years to OBC candidates and other entitled categories as per Govt rules).

e) Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.

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Work for M. Pharma, M. Sc as Executive - Quality Control @ Hospira

Hospira is the world's leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies. Through our broad, integrated portfolio, we are uniquely positioned to Advance Wellness™ by improving patient and caregiver safety while reducing healthcare costs.
Through our offering of high-quality, lower-cost generic medications, we continue to help reduce the overall costs of healthcare — to improve both the affordability of care for patients and the financial strength of the global healthcare system.

Post: Executive - Quality Control

Candidate Profile:
M. Sc. or M. Pharma, with specialisation in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry. Around 1 to 3 years of experience in the Quality Control functions in a reputed pharmaceutical Company dealing with regulated markets. Should have hands on exposure in handling sophisticated analytical like HPLC, GC, FTIR, TOC etc

Additional Information:
Experience: 1-3 Years
Auto req ID: 11386BR
Qualification: M. Pharma, M. Sc.
Location: Tamil Naidu
Functional Area: QC
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Type: Regular
End Date: 30^th April, 2014

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Vacancies for Pharmacist (6 posts), In charge Medical Stores (1 post) @ KVAFSU - Govt job

Realizing the loss of two decades of prime development in the growth of animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries under Agricultural Universities set up, the Government of Karnataka took bold steps in establishing the new University called Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University on the floor of the Legislative Assembly. The KVAFSU was formed as per the Karnataka Act No. 9 of 2004 called The Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries University Act 2004 and published in the Karnataka Gazette Extra-Ordinary on the 23rd day of February, 2004. The University was established exclusively for the development of education and learning; conduct of research and extension education and transfer the rural oriented technologies in the areas of Veterinary, Animal, Dairy and Fisheries Sciences in Karnataka.

Post: Pharmacist (6 posts), In charge Medical Stores (1 post)

Pharmacist/Compounder (Pay Scale: 16,000-29,600)
No. of post: Back log OBC posts carried from earlier Notification (01): Cat-I-01
Current Vacancies (02): 2A-01 GM(PD)-01

LOCAL CADRE (H-K REGION):
SC- 01

Backlog Posts: 
SC-01: SC(G)-01
ST-01 : ST(G)-01

Qualification: a) Must possess diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized University with minimum of 03 years experience in a recognized Nursing Home/Hospital.
b) Must have a record of good service
c) B. Pharma degree is desirable.

In charge Medical Stores (Pay Scale:16,000-29,600)
No. of post: SC- 01
Qualification: a) Bachelors degree in Pharmacy from a recognized University established by Law in India or equivalent qualification.
OR
b) Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized organization established by law in India with experience of not less than five years in a Medical/Veterinary hospital/ recognized pharmacy.

GUIDELINES FOR THE CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR THE POSTS OF SERVICE PERSONNEL IN KARNATAKA VETERINARY, ANIMAL & FISHERIES SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, BIDAR.

Filled-in applications together with attested copies of testimonials and prescribed fees in the form of requisite Indian Postal Order/Demand Draft (Rs.250/- for SC/ST/Cat-I candidates and Rs.500/- for other candidates) drawn in favour of The Comptroller, KVAFSU, Bidar within the period From 04.03.2014 to 30.04.2014 should be sent in envelope, superscribing on it, APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF__________ to “THE REGISTRAR, KVAFSU, PB. No.6,  Nandinagar, Bidar” so as to reach on or before 30.04.2014 at 5.00PM.

Working hours of the University: 9.30AM to 5.00PM from Monday to Friday and on Saturday: 9.30AM to 1.00PM.

No. R/Rectt-T(DR)-3-Corrigendum-03/2014-15

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Join as Research Scholar (3 posts) in Manipal University | M. Pharma only

Manipal, today, is a knowledge powerhouse and a brand name in higher education. Over five and half decades ago, one man, Dr Tonse Madhava Anantha Pai, had a vision which ensured that everything he did then, was consigned to posterity, making sure that generation after generation of students enjoy the fruits of his labour till eternity on this lateritic plateau. And the students will, forever, have one name on their lips, that of Manipal.

There are three vacancies of Research Scholars positions to work under the guidance of Dr N Udupa, Director – Research (Health Sciences) Manipal University, Manipal for the proposal of Dr TMA Pai Endowment Chair, ICMR and other projects sponsored by various funding agencies, in Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal for a period one year with a fellowship of approximately Rs. 15,000/per month.

The selected candidates can register for PhD programme in Manipal University. The fellowship can be extended subsequently depends upon the performance of the candidates.

Interested candidates with M Pharma (First Class) qualification may appear for an interview on 25^th April 2014 at 10.00 am in Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal. Candidates are requested to bring all the documents in original, in support of their qualification and experience.

Please note that No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. Application along with CV may be sent to the undersigned.

Dr N Udupa Director – Research (Health Sciences)
Manipal University
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Manipal-576104, Karnataka
Email: info.mcops@manipal.edu