We are looking for highly motivated and bright individuals interested in high-throughput cutting-edge data analyses methods in genomics (computational positions). Available positions:

Applications are invited from suitable candidates in both, the Max Planck India Partner Program and the CRP Wheat Program for openings at the levels:

Minimum qualification Salary scale (per month)

Project assistant Bachelor’s / Master’s Rs. 10000 / Rs. 14000

Project fellow (junior data analyst) Masters + research experience Rs. 16000

Research fellow (senior data analyst) Masters + adequate research experience/desirable skill sets Rs. 22000

Research Associated PhD (<1yr) / > 1 yr experience Rs. 28000 / Rs. 32000

Condition to satisfactory performance, availability of funds and requirements of the project, the positions could be available upto a period of ~2 years (or funding of the project).

Essential qualification: MSc/BTech/MTech/PhD (or other suitable qualification) in discipline related to bioinformatics, computational biology, computer application (or equivalent)/ ‘Advance PostGraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics’. Proficiency in one of the programming languages or statistics (proficient in R for example) is compulsory.

Desirable qualification:

1. Programming experiences in at least one low level language such as C/C++ and one scripting language such as Perl/Python/PHP and knowledge of SQL/MySQL.

2. Substantial experience in the linux or other unix environments.

Application process: Applications should contain CV along with brief description (maximum 1 page) of research conducted (highlighting skills and experience) till now. Applications should be sent by email to Shree P. Pandey, Department of Biological Sciences, IISER-Kolkata, Mohanpur Campus, West Bengal within 2 weeks (Feb 19th 2015). E-mail: sppiiserkol@gmail.com, sppandey@iiserkol.ac.in Brief description of the group: We are an interdisciplinary group focusing on small-RNA (miRNA, siRNA) mediated regulation of signaling and defense. Project equally involve bioinformatics and systems biology (specially microarrays and next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis and its use), along with plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, field biology, and analytical plant chemistry for understanding response of plants to biotic stresses. For more details visit: http://www.iiserkol.ac.in/~sppandey/

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Name of the Post: Research Associate
No. of the Post: 01 One
Age Limit: Max. 35 years
Salary: Rs. 22000/- per month plus HRA

Required Job Profile:
Candidate must possess M.Sc. in bioinformatics or biotechnology from recognized university or institute.
Desired Job Profile;
Candidate having Ph.D. or pursuing Ph.D. in the related subject or equivalent published work in reputed peer reviewed journals or advance PG dipoma in bioinformatics course.

How to apply:
Eligible and interested candidates should need to send the bio-data and bring all related documents in original and set of attested copies of the same in the time of interview.

Last date: 16.02.2015
Refer to http://www.nehu.ac.in/Advertisements/BIFTuraAdvt_221214.pdf

Summary
Employer Address: Dr.B.K. Mishra Coordinator BIF, RDAP Department, North Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Tura, Meghalaya
Email: drbkm1972@yahoo.co.in;birendramishra14@gmail.com
URL: http://www.nehu.ac.in/Advertisements/BIFTuraAdvt_221214.pdf
Phone: 03651-223107
Required Skills: not mentioned / required for this post
Required Experience: not mentioned / required for this job post
Required Education: M.Sc. in bioinformatics or biotechnology from recognized university or institute.
Job Location: Tura, Meghalaya, India

Name of the Scheme : Distributed Information Sub Centre – DISC

Qualifications : M.Sc/ B Tech in Bioinformatics with NET/GATE or M Tech in Bioinformatics

Number of posts : One

Emoluments : Rs. 25,000/-

Upper age limit : 35 years for Men & 40 years for Women as on date of Interview
How to apply

Date of Interview : 12-03-2015 at 10.00 AM. 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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Qualification : Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/ Agricultural Statistics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Computer Application/ Life Science/ Biotechnology/ Agricultural Science or equivalent. Desirable: Knowledge of Statistical and Computational Genomics/ Proteomics/ Bioinformatics OR Post-Graduation in Bioinformatics/ Agricultural Statistics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Computer Application/ Life Science/ Biotechnology/ Agricultural Science or equivalent with 1st Division or 60% marks or equivalent with at least two years of research experience. Desirable:Expertise on use of various software/ tool.

No.of Post: 2

Emoluments for RA: Consolidated Rs. 24000/- per month + 30% HRA for Ph.D holders and consolidated Rs. 23000/- per month + 30% HRA for Master Degree.

Age Limit : Age should not be more than 40 years for the post of Research associate (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/ women candidates) and 3 years for OBC candidates as on date of interview.
How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to appear for Walk-In interview at Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi -110012, along with filled in application form , all the original certificates from matriculation onwards, Ph.D. or M.Sc. certificate (as the case may be) must be produced at the time of interview in either original or provisional, Bio-Data, attested copies of all experience certificates, testimonials etc., one passport size photograph and one set of the self-attested photocopies of all the required certificates from matriculation onwards and an attested copy of recent passport size photograph pasted onto the application form. Walk-in interview will be held on 16th April, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.

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Job Description

• Work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment with small project teams working on a variety of tasks ranging from new product development to DNA data processing
• Collaborate with Centrillion research scientists in order to bridge the gap between the laboratory and the digital world
• Develop tools to enable research projects to cope with the enormous amounts of data produced by modern DNA sequencing experiments
• Build simulation algorithms to help guide and analyze research done in the lab
• Solve challenging engineering problems that require the development of innovative algorithms

Requirements

• Strong background in mathematics/statistics with a degree in a related field
• Strong analytical, coding, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with algorithm development, simulations, and data analysis
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (like Python or Perl)
• Experience analyzing genetic and biological data sets (e.g., DNA data analysis and image analysis)
• Experience with machine learning and pattern recognition is preferred

Please submit your resume at https://www.centrillionbio.com/career/ to apply for this position.

IIHR Vacancy Details:
Total No. of Posts: 14
Name of the Post:
1. Senior Research Fellow: 12 Posts
2. Project Assistant: 01 Post
3. Research Associate: 01 Post

Age Limit: Candidates age limit is 40 years for men & 45 years for women for RA post, 35 years for men & 40 years for women for SRF post, 30 years for men & 35 years for women for JRF post and 21 to 40 years for Other as on closing date of receipt of applications. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess M.Sc (Ag) Plant Pathology or Microbiology or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or M.Tech (Ag) or Bioinformatics for SRF Posts, 10th class with experience in workshop (welding fitting) for Project Asst Post and M.Sc (Ag) Plant Pathology or M.Sc (Ag) Biotechnology or Ph.D in Plant Pathology or Agricultural Biotechnology for RA Post.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on their performance in interview.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may send their application in the prescribed format along with attested copies of relevant certificates and should mention name of PI/ Co-PI, Item No. of the Post & name of the post clearly on the application as well as on the cover to the Concerned PI/ Co-PI, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru-560089 on or before 15-05-2015 and attend the interview along with originals, two passport size photographs on 26 & 27-05-2015 from 10:00 AM Onwards.

Important Dates:
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 15-05-2015.
Date & Time of Interview: 26 & 27-05-2015 from 10:00 AM Onwards.
Venue: IIHR Campus.

More at http://www.iihr.ernet.in/content/srf-jrf-application-format

Name of the College: Karpagam University, Coimbatore

Date of official publication: 15th April 2015

The newspaper wherein this job advertised: The Hindu Newspaper

Name of the posts: Senior Professors, Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors

Departments:
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Qualifications/Eligibility: The candidates should have qualifications as M.E/M.Tech/M.A/M.Com/MBA/M.Sc/M.Phil/NET/SLET/Ph.D

Job Location: Coimbatore, TN

Salary: As per college norms

How to apply: Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply online at http://www.karpagamuniversity.edu.in/career

Last date: As soon as possible from 15th April 2015

Reference: The Hindu Newspaper dated 15-04-2015, Coimbatore edition on 14th page

SRF/ JRF job vacancies in National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR)

Name of Post : JRF

No. of Post : 01

Qualification : M.V.Sc or M.Tech./M.Sc. (preferably with NET qualification) in one of following disciplines. (Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Genetics/Microbiology/Bioinformatics or equivalent Life Sciences discipline). Desirable: Working Knowledge in the areas of Recombinant DNA Techniques, Cell Culture, Handling Laboratory Animals, Genomics.

Emolument : Rs.16,000/-

Age Limit : Up to 30 years

Name of Post : Project Assistant

No of Post : 01

Qualifications : First class M.Sc. /B.E/B.Tech. in one of the following disciplines Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ Microbiology or equivalent Life Sciences discipline). Desirable : Exposure of working in research environment, Good command over written/spoken English and computer applications.

Emolument : Rs.8000/-

Age Limit : Upto 28 years

Name of Post : Project Assistant

No of Post : 01

Qualification : First class M.Sc. /B.V.Sc. and A.H., B.Tech. /B.E. in Life Sciences and related areas. Desirable: Exposure of working in research environment, Good command over written/type written/spoken English and computer applications.

Emoluments : Rs. 8000/-

Age Limit : Up to 28 years
How to apply

Desirous candidates may send their applications by e-mail (techcell@hsadl.nic.in ) followed by post in the prescribed proforma latest by 11/05/2015. Walk-in-Interview will be held at NIHSAD, Kokta Road, Anand Nagar, Bhopal-462022.

http://www.nihsad.nic.in/pdf/Advt.pdf

Location : Kulu

Job Category : Govt Jobs, Research

Last Date : 20 May 2015

Job Type : Full Time

Hiring Process : Walk - In
IIT Mandi - Job Details
IIT Mandi

Project Associate Bioinformatics Job vacancies in IIT Mandi on purely temporary

Project: “Exploring the Human Microbiome: A hunt for the candidates for Pre- and Pro-biotics.”

Minimum Qualification and Experience: M.Sc. in Bioinformatics OR B.Tech / BE in Bioinformatics OR M. Sc. in Biotechnology / Life sciences or related areas with Diploma or relevant experience in Bioinformatics OR B.Tech in Biotechnology / Computer Science or MCA or B. Sc. in Life Sciences or related areas with PG diploma in Bioinformatics. Candidates with experience in NGS data handling and analysis will be preferred. Tenure: Initially for one year, extendable based upon performance.

No of Posts: 01

Salary: Rs. 12000- 18000/- per month.

How to apply

Interested candidates can come for a Walk-in-Interview on 20th May 2015 starting at 8:30 AM at the Academic Block, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, Vallabh College Campus, Near Bus Stand, Mandi, HP. The candidates should bring along their curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of educational and experience certificates. In case of any queries please contact: Dr. Tulika Prakash Srivastava (Principal Investigator), Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Near Bus Stand Mandi - 175 001, Himachal Pradesh.

More at

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Project Assistant (Level-II) job position in Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) on a temporary contractual basis in the research project (GAP 0469) funded by Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India, New Delhi tenable at the Lipidomics Centre, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, Karnataka

Name of the Position :

Qualification : First class M. Sc. in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Genetics/ Bioinformatics with good academic record and preferably with experience in molecular biology techniques and basic knowledge of molecular biology and biological chemistry

Emoluments : Rs. 12,000/- per month (Consolidated)

Age Limit : The upper age limit for applying shall be 28 years (as on 22-5-2015), which is relaxed for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Schedule Tribes, Women, Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and OBCs as per GoI norms.

How to apply

Eligible candidates may send their complete Bio-data with e-mail address/contact phone number along with attested copies of the necessary certificates through post to Prof. Ram Rajasekharan, Lipidomics Centre, Department of Lipid Science, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore-570 020, Karnataka (email: ram@cftri.res.in) on or before 22.05.2015

More at http://www.cftri.com/pa_gap0469.html