An Autonomous National Institute under Government of India,
Ministry of Science & Technology
Department of Biotechnology

No: RGCB/ Advt./2014/1
January 24, 2014

Scientist Positions

Group Leader in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics
A highly motivated and innovative individual who will pursue basic research, solve biological problems with emphasis on computational and quantitative experimental methods and build active bridges to translational research. The scientist will also provide computational biology support to analyze complex data sets generated by RGCB scientists and collaborators.

Location: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

The above positions will be at the E-II, F or equivalent levels. For senior applicants with an outstanding track record, an option of a contract career path for research excellence at Scientist G or H equivalent level can also be discussed. All positions will initially be for 5 years. Essential and desired qualifications as well as other relevant details for all the above positions are posted on the RGCB website (http://www.rgcb.res.in). The last date for receiving applications is March 14, 2014.

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Director

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Thycaud, P.O., Poojappura,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India-695 014
Ph.: 91-471-2529400 (30 Lines), 2347975, 2348104, 2348753, 2345899
Fax: 91-471-2348096, 2346333

More at http://rgcb.res.in/jobs.html

(A) Senior Research Fellow (One Post): Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms.

Candidates having M.Sc. degree (with minimum of 55% marks) or equivalent in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/ Molecular Biology or any other related field with minimum of two years of post M.Sc. research experience are eligible to apply. The candidate having computer skill (Linux, Perl, Java, MySQL) and/or experience in advanced molecular biology, next generation sequencing data analysis and molecular markers analysis will be preferred.

The position is completely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for one year, which can be curtailed/extended on the basis of assessment of the candidate’s performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above posts depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidates. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms.

Eligible candidates may apply by sending hard copy of completed application in the given format with a cover letter showing interest and attested copies of the certificates and proof of research experience. The applications should reach at the address given below within 15 days from the date of the advertisement. The subject line on envelope must be superscribed by “Application for the Post of SRF in DST - AISRF project”.

Note: ONLY hard copy of the application in the given format will be accepted.

Last date April 03, 2014

Dr. Mukesh Jain
Staff Scientist
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box NO. 10531,
New Delhi - 110067

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Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a JRF/SRF position (sponsored by DBT/DST) at Prof. Jagan Pongubala’s laboratory, University of Hyderabad. Dr. Pongubala’s laboratory is investigating the molecular pathways that control the development of innate and adaptive immune cell types utilizing a combination of genetic, molecular and computational approaches.

JRF/SRF

Masters degree in Bioinformatics (M.Sc./M.Tech.)

Rs. 12,000+HRA
Rs. 16,000+HRA

Initial appointment is for one year and subjected to renewal up to 2 years

Candidates selected for the above position would have a choice to work on computational biology or experimental biology. Candidates interested to work on computational biology are expected to perform high-throughput sequencing (NGS) data analysis and should have a strong background in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, good programming skills particularly Perl, Python, R and work experience in Linux environment.

Candidates interested to work on experimental biology should have work experience in techniques that are routinely used in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture. A basic knowledge of bioinformatics is also desired.

Applicants for the above positions should have a Masters degree (M.Tech/M.Sc) with an aggregate marks greater than 70% or a 7.5 CGPA. Candidates having JRF-fellowship through CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT will be encouraged to enroll into Ph.D. program. The interested candidates having excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment with an aspiration to learn new techniques and explore new scientific areas are requested to generate their resume using the link https://cvmkr.com/CV/new#0 and forward to pongubalajagan@gmail.com

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Eligible candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/ DA will be paid for attending the interview or at the time of joining the post. Applicants should note that the appointment is purely temporary and subjected to renewal up to three years and there is no Right to Claim for any regular appointment with the University.

Corresponding address: Jagan Pongubala, Ph.D.
Department of Animal Sciences
School of Life Sciences, Room:S44
University of Hyderabad
Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500046

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Candidates should have a 1st class MSc/MTech/BTech degree in Bioinformatics. Please send complete CV, quoting Application for RMETH-JRF-2014, by email to Dr. Dinesh Gupta: dinesh@icgeb.res.in

Closing date for applications: 6 August 2014

More at http://www.icgeb.org/tl_files/Vacancies/JRF.pdf

August1-2, 2014

Organised By

Centre of Excellence in Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility
Department of Biochemistry
University of Lucknow
Lucknow-226007

Course Contents

Molecular Modeling
Homology Modeling
Molecular Docking
Post-structural Analyses

Molecular Dynamics (MD)
Simulation
Linux Introduction
Gromacs Installation

MD Simulation of Protein ligand complex
Analyses of MD
Trajectories
Visualization of Dynamic
complexes

Important Dates

Registration Begins June 25, 2014
Registration Closes July 25, 2014

Brochure : www.lkouniv.ac.in/conference/Brochure_August,%202014.pdf

Eligibility : MSc, M Phil / Phd, BE/B.Tech
Location : Himachal Pradesh-other
Job Category : Govt Jobs, Research, Walkin
Last Date : 20 Aug 2014

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Post : Project Fellow
Research Associate/ Project Fellow Jobs opportunity in CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/Computer Science with 55% marks and (ii) M.Sc. Bioinformatics/ Computational biology/ P.G. Diploma in Bioinformatics/B.Tech. or higher Degree in Bioinformatics with 55% marks

Date of Interview: 29.08.2014.

More at http://www.ihbt.res.in/recruit/AdvtNo6_2014.pdf

Qualified and interested candidates can send their curriculum vitae by e-mail to hr@drils.org on or before 27th October 2014 mention in the subject line of the mail the following code: AMPK-Biology.

Selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The selected candidate is expected to report within two weeks from the date of selection to start work on the project.

Junior Research Fellowship (Molecular Modeling/Biology) for two years and Senior Research fellowship for one year

Junior Research Fellowship: Rs. 15,600/- (consolidated) per month for first two years.
Senior Research Fellowship: Rs. 18,200/-(consolidated) per month for the 3rd year.

Duration: The duration of the fellowship is for three years. However, the performance of the candidate will be reviewed after the completion of every year and the fellowship will be renewed only upon satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities:

1) Literature search.
2) Design, plan and execute experiments under the supervision of the scientist.
3) Provide scientific support to the scientist in his/her research activities.
4) Book keeping and maintenance of stocks and consumables.

Essential Qualifications:

Required: M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics or any other related branch of basic Sciences from a recognized university/institute with a consistent academic record of minimum 60% aggregate in all qualifying examinations. The candidate should be NET qualified for lectureship. The candidate should be motivated to work with dedication.

Desirable: expertise/experience in both Molecular Modeling and Molecular Biology.

Experience: 0-2 years in the areas of Molecular Modeling and/or Molecular Biology and cell biology and Biochemistry.

Preferable: Relevant research experience as evident from thesis/dissertation/project work.

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This is an exciting opportunity for Master's students to train in modern methods in Bioinformatics. The duration of the training will be four to six months, starting from January 2015.

Education: Pursuing M.Sc. Bioinformatics

Essential: Post graduate applicants should have completed their first year and should be in the third semester or first half of the second year.

Only students who are willing to spend a minimum period of 4 months to a maximum of six months, without any break, would be eligible for the program.

How to Apply: Candidates interested in the above project dissertation program should apply online.

Send your CV, Scanned copy of letter of recommendation from Head of Institution along with Registration form in the given format should be sent to: info@bicpgi.org

Please mention clearly “Project dissertation & your Name” in the Subject.

The last date for application is December 31, 2014

Note: Selected candidates may please note that the program is free of cost and would not provide any financial aid for transport and stay.

Name of the selected candidates would be posted on the centre website by December 31, 2014. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

For more information visit our website: http://www.bic-pgi.org/project_dissertation.pdf

Applications in plain paper are invited for the posts of (1) Traineeship (2 Nos.) and (2) Studentship – (2 Nos.) in the DBT funded-Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF), Nagaland University, Lumami-798627, Nagaland. Details are given below. Interested candidates may submit the application along with self attested copies of certificates in support of the candidature to Prof. Chitta Ranjan Deb, Coordinator or Dr. L. N. Kakati, Deputy Coordinator, BIF Centre, Nagaland University, Lumami-798627, Nagaland on or before 15th January 2015.

The scanned application with relevant documents may be sent by email attachment to bifnulumami@gmail.com. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email if called for interview. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Traineeship (Two nos.)

Post Graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences from UGC recognized Universities

Knowledge of computers and bioinformatics

Rs.8000/- p.m. fixed.

6 months

Studentship (Two nos.)

Pursuing Post Graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences from UGC recognized Universities

Knowledge of computers and bioinformatics

Rs.8000/- p.m. fixed.

6 months

Terms and Conditions:

i) Applicants need to produce all original documents if call for interview.
ii) The posts are purely temporary and the appointment does not confer any entitlement or right over the job and will not be considered as formal service.
iii) No TA & DA will be paid for appearing in the walk-in-interview.
iv) The stipend/salary amount is subject to the sanction of DBT, New Delhi.

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Pondicherry University Puducherry has been identified as a nodal agency by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India to coordinate this examination along with nine centres namely, Pune University, Pune; Anna University, Chennai; Calcatta University (WBUT) Kolkata; Institute of Bioinformatics & Applied Biotechnology, Bangalore; North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad; University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram; Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati.

In the BINC 2013 examination,17 candidates were certified. DBT has agreed to fund Research fellowships for all the BINC qualified Indian nationals to pursue Ph.D. in Indian Institutes/Universities. Note that the candidate must possess a postgraduate degree(or equivalent) & meet the criteria of the institutes/universities in order to avail research fellowship. In addition, cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- will be awarded to the top 10 BINC qualifiers.

More at http://210.212.230.224:9999/BINC/