Understanding DNA-protein interactions, genome engineering
Computational Genomics and Bioinformatics
Secondary metabolite biosynthesis, metabolic engineering

Ongoing Projects:

"Betraying the parasite’s redox system: Studies on spermidine synthase of Leishmania donovani "

"Towards modifying nature's DNA-recognition system"

"Yield enhancement strategies for production of therapeutic compounds by cell and tissue cultures of Tinospora cordifolia (willd.) Miers ex Hook. F. & Thoms"

"Program support for Computational Genomics"

More at http://web.iitd.ac.in/~sundar/

Phone No. 0495 2731 410

WALK -IN- TEST CUM INTERVIEW
Walk- in- Test cum Interview (based on test) for the selection of Research Associate (Bioinformatics) & Bioinformatic Trainees under the scheme ‘Distributed Information Sub Centre- DISC’ will be held at this Institute as per details indicated below.

Research Associate
Date of Interview : 21 -01-2014 at 10.00 A.M
Qualifications :
a) Essential: Doctorate degree in Bioinformatics or Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Biochemistry with expertise in Bioinformatics as evidenced by publications.
OR Three years research experience after MVSc/MPharm/ME/MTech with Bioinformatics Specialization.
b Desirable: Experience in handling NGS data Programming skills in Python/Bioperl
Emoluments : Rs:22000/- per month + HRA (higher pay upto Rs.24000/- can be paid depending on the qualifications and experience.
Upper age limit : 40 years for Men & 45 years for Women as on date of Interview (Upper Age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms (at present 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC)
Duration of Project : Till the closure of the project.

General Terms and conditions
1. The above positions are purely on temporary basis and is co-terminus with the closure of the project. There is no provision of re-employment after termination of project.
The selected candidate will not have any right for claiming pay scale or absorption
against any regular post being vacant on a later date at this Institute.
2 . No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Interview.
3. Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidate.
4. The decision of Director, IISR would be final and binding in all aspects.
5. Candidates will not be permitted to enter the Examination Hall after 10.00 A.M.
6. Candidates who secure the minimum marks prescribed by the Institute in written test only will be eligible for calling for the interview. The number of candidates to be called for the interview will be decided by the Director of the Institute.
7 Those who do not possess original Degree/PG certificate or Provisional certificate will not be allowed to attend the Test/Interview.

Note: All relevant certificates (in original) and bio data, No objection certificate in case he/she is employed elsewhere and experience certificate in original (if any) need to be produced at the time of interview.
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Lab page @ http://krishna.gs.washington.edu/index.html

(A) Regulatory System Analysis with respect to microRNAs

(B) Computational Epigenomics & Regulomics:

(C) Computational issues with Next Generation Sequencing:

Department of Biotechnology,
Institute of Himalyan Bioresources Technology
CSIR, Palampur(Himachal Pradesh), India.
Email: ravishihbt.res.in; ravish9gmail.com

More @ http://scbb.ihbt.res.in/SCBB_dept/Lab_Member.php

More @ http://www.bioinf.manchester.ac.uk/dbbrowser/index.php

1. Project Junior Research Fellow / Project Assistant

Last Date: 11th Nov 2013

Qualification B.Tech (Comp. Sci.), B.Tech/M.Tech (Bioinformatics), MCA, M.Sc. (Mathematics/Statistics)

Desirable Qualifications: Programming in FORTRAN/ C /PERL, Web application technologies

Upper Age limit 28

Rs.12000 / Rs.16000 (as sanctioned by the funding agency)

General terms and conditions:

Positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

HRDG (CSIR) prevailing guidelines are applicable these positions.

All categories of applicants are required to submit online application.

Enhancement of stipend to Project JRF to Project SRF will be with the due recommendation of Principal Investigator and approval of the Director on the evaluation of the 3 member Standing Committee consisting of Chairperson at the level of Chief Scientist, Coordinator of the JRFs/RAs/PDFs and the Principal Investigator of the Project.

The age relaxation as per HRDG (CSIR) norms: SC/ST/OBC/Women/Physically Handicapped persons – five years.

The Stipend normally be fixed at Rs.22000/- for Research Associates/Post Doc. Fellows. However, a selected RA/PDF may be placed in the higher start of stipend if there is ample justification and such recommendation is made by the Selection Committee. Based on the recommendation with justification by the PI and approval of the Director, person getting stipend at lower rate may be elevated to higher rate subject to availability of the funds in the project.

Recruitment will be based on initial screening based on qualifications and experience criteria and also based on suitability of the candidates to the nature of research project. This screening will be followed by written test followed / interview. After completing this process, candidates will be shortlisted and appointed in specific project subjects as and when appropriate positions become available. The pool of selected candidates will be valid for six months.

Remunerations indicate are maximum admissible and will depend upon the availability of funds and subject to conditions applicable to projects from different funding agencies at the time of recruitment.

Apply : http://www.ccmb.res.in/positions/projects/temp_positions.php

Form download : http://www.ccmb.res.in/positions/projects/oct-2013/pdf_download.php

Lab page: http://www.oeb.harvard.edu/faculty/edwards/index.html

Last Date for Submitting Application: 25th November 2013

1. Senior Scientist: (01 position)
Pay Scale: Rs.40, 000/-
Qualifications: PhD/ Post Doctoral with Experience in CADD

2. Junior Scientist (10 positions)
Pay Scale: Rs. 22,000/-
Qualifications: MPhil / Masters Degree in Bioinformatics / Computational Biology / CADD / Ayurveda

3. Technical Assistant (01+01 positions)
Pay Scale: Rs.12,000/-
Qualifications: 1. BSc Computer Science/ MCA
Qualifications: 2. MSc Biotechnology / MSc Microbiology

4. Programmer (01 position)
Pay Scale: Rs.20,000/-
Qualifications: MSc Computer Science/ MCA / B Tech (Experience in MATLAB, C, C++) Industrial experience is desirable

5. Teaching Assistant (03 positions)
Pay Scale: Rs.10,000/-
Qualifications: MSc in Bioinformatics

6. Administration Assistant (02 positions)
Pay Scale: Rs.8,000/-
Qualifications: Degree + PGDCA

The Selection process comprises of written test and interview. Positions are purely temporary (initially for the period of one year) and co-terminus with the project. For more details mail to: cbi.uok [at] gmail.com

More detail @ https://sites.google.com/site/centreforbioinformatics/announcements/applicationsinvitedforapplicationforai-caddproject

Our Research: Our lab conduct research at the cutting edge of computational biology and bioinformatics. We aim to understand human genome variation and evolution across different genomic regions by developing interpretable and efficient methods in comparative pan-genomics, leveraging machine learning methods and statistical analysis.

More at https://cgrlab.github.io/

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

The following vacancies shall be filled purely on adhoc basis under Non-Institutional adhoc project “Bioinformatics in ICMR Institutes” funded by Indian Council of Medical Research at Vector Control Research Centre, Puducherry, to be renewed annually and filled through Walk-in-Interview as indicated below. Candidates who wish to appear for the Walk-in-Interview can download the application format given in the website of Vector Control Research Centre (www.vcrc.res.in). Duly filled in application along with attested copies of certificate should be submitted at time of interview.

Date & Time : 05.12.2013 at 9.00 AM – Scientist-C (Non-Medical)

05.12.2013 at 1.30 PM – Scientist-B (Non-Medical)
06.12.2013 at 9.00 AM – Technical Assistant (Research Assistant)
06.12.2013 at 1.30 PM – Multi Tasking Staff (General)

Place : Vector Control Research Centre, Puducherry

Project entitled : Biomedical Informatics Centres of ICMR

1. Scientist - C (Non-Medical) Number of post – ONE

Essential qualification

B.E./ B. Tech. Degree in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology from a recognized University with 6 years experience in the relevant field OR

First class Master’s Degree and Ph.D. Degree in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology from a recognized University OR

First class Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology from a recognized University with 4 years R & D experience in the related subjects as mentioned above OR

Second class Master’s Degree + Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology from a recognized University with 4 years research experience in bio-medical subjects

Age: Not exceeding 40 years Consolidated Salary – Rs.39,960/- p.m. + HRA as
admissible

Desirable qualification (i) Post-doctorate in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology or M.E. / M. Tech. Degree in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology from a recognized University for candidates with First Class relevant degree.

(ii) Additional post-doctoral research / teaching experience in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology in recognized Institute(s).

(iii) Knowledge of computer applications or data management

Job requirements i) To apply Bioinformatics / Computational Biology tools in understanding interactions between vectors and parasites/ pathogens and target based development of drug / insecticides.

ii) To assist the investigators to carry out genomic studies on parasites/pathogens/vectors of vector borne diseases

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