Bhubaneswar 751023

Advt No. 07/2016

Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India engaged in advanced research invites applications from Indian nationals for the Ph.D. program. The main focus of the projects will be computational biology in the following areas.

S. No. Area of Research Principal investigator

1. Computational Cancer Biology Dr. Anshuman Dixit

2. Immunogenomics & Systems Biology Dr. Sunil Kumar Raghav

3. Chromatin remodeling and hematopoiesis Dr. Punit Prasad

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit ILS webpage for detailed information, regarding the research activities of the above mentioned scientists.

Essential Qualifications:

(a) Eligibility: M.Sc., M.V.Sc., M.Pharm., M.S. Pharma. (with NET/GATE/GPAT/BINC/any other equivalent national level exam) or M.Tech with minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade point). Those awaiting final result may also apply.

Applications received after the last date will not be accepted. The envelope should clearly be superscribed with “Application for Ph.D. program (computational biology)”. Short-listed candidates selected for the interview will be published in the Institute website (www.ils.res.in).

Application Fees: Applicants except SC/ST candidates are required to send a non-refundable D.D. for Rs.100/- in favour of “Director, Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar” payable at Bhubaneswar along with duly filled-in application form by the date mentioned below. Director, ILS reserves the right to withdraw the procedure without assigning any reasons thereof.

Important dates: 

Last date of receiving applications: 24th June 2016 

Date of display of short-listed candidates and instructions on the Institute website: 30th June 2016 

Date of interview: The interview will be organized on 25th July 2016

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Pay Scale : Rs. 32,500/-
How to apply
Candidates fulfilling these requirements should pre-register by sending their application in the prescribed format with recent CV and contact details of 2 referees by e-mail to ‘program.office@actrec.gov.in’ latest by 17.00 hrs on 23-06-2016. The interviews would be held on 27-06-2016 and only pre-registered candidates will be eligible to appear for interview. Candidates should report between 09.30 to 10.00 a.m. in Steno Pool, 3rd floor, Khanolkar Shodhika, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.

More at http://www.actrec.gov.in/

JRF jobs in International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Area of research: Computational analysis of protein-protein interactions and metabolic reconstruction of pathways

Qualification : Suitable candidate must have completed Masters in Computer Science/Physics/Mathematics/Bioinformatics or PG diploma in Bioinformatics with very sound programming skills shown in the form of completed project or paper. Programming Skill required: Java/perl/python or any other scripting language and working knowledge of MySQL. Candidate should have some familiarity with R statistical package.

The salary will be as per the guidelines of DBT/DST, based on qualification and experience.

How to apply

Interested candidates may send application along with CV via email to hemant@icgeb.res.in (Dr. Hemant Ritturaj Kushwaha) on or before 08/03/2016. Candidates applying through Email must mention “Application for JRF” in their subject line.

More at http://www.icgeb.org/vacancies.html

Project Assistant II Jobs opportunity in National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) on temporary basis

Project Code No. : GAP312626

Title of the Project : Microbial ecology and distribution of geochemical cycling genes in an hot spring ecosystem

No. of Post : 01

Qualifications : M.Sc./B.Tech/M.Tech in Computational biology/ Bioinformatics from recognized university with minimum 60 % marks (aggregate)

Desirable : Good knowledge of computational skills, Linux (command line and GUI) and Unix; Perl / Python / R /C-programming. Practical knowledge of analysis of Next generation sequence datasets (amplicon sequencing, whole metagenome, and complete genome sequencing) with reference to microbes. Analysis and statistical validation of NGS data generated from different chemistry platforms. Some wet-lab experience in microbial system would be an added advantage as project involves some travel.

Emoluments : Rs. 16,000/-

Age Limit : 28 years
How to apply

The application with the above information duly signed together with photo-copies of relevant certificates/testimonials should be addressed to : The Head, NCIM Resource Centre (Attn Dr. M.S. DHARNE), National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411 008, so as to reach on or before 16th November 2015.

More at http://www.ncl-india.org/files/JoinUs/JobVacancies/TemporaryJobs.aspx?menuid=ql6&childmenustripid=divSubQL6

Project Assistant-II job vacancies in National Institute of Oceanography (NIO Goa)

Project Title and Code : Biotechnology Information System. -- GAP0423

Qualification : M.Sc Bioinformatics / Zoology / Botany / Environmental Science. Desirable : Basic understanding of biodiversity concept is desirable

No. of Post : 01

Age : 28 Years

Place of Posting : Goa

Consolidated Stipend Per Month : Rs.16000/-

Job Requirement : Collection and handling of biodiversity data as assigned by the scientists and working with in-house biodiversity data management applications and software
How to apply

Candidates satisfying requirements may attend the Walk-in-interview on 12.11.2015, 10.00 AM at NIO Dona Paula, Goa-403004 along with their bio-data, attested copies of certificates & mark lists in proof of qualification (SSC onwards), age, experience and testimonials. Candidates should bring a photo identity proof at the time of registration

More at http://www.nio.org/index/option/com_vacgoa/task/show/title/Goa/tid/6/sid/28/thid/64