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

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/martinjvickers/KAST

Address of the bookmark: https://genomes.atcc.org/

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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

• Using state of the art tools, easily extended for other viruses

• Tool and database updates for critical components via Conda

• Built using modern design patterns with Conda and Snakemake

• Extensible and easy to customize

• Submission Ready Genomes

• Customizable reporting with comprehensive visualization

https://ikim-essen.github.io/uncovar/

Github https://github.com/IKIM-Essen/uncovar

Address of the bookmark: https://ikim-essen.github.io/uncovar/

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

http://www.iitmandi.ac.in/administration/advrt/Walk-in-interview_Ad.pdf

The Power of Evo 2: AI Meets DNA

Evo 2 is the largest AI model for biology ever created, trained on an astonishing 9.3 trillion DNA "letters" (nucleotides) carefully selected from genomes spanning the entire tree of life. This massive dataset ensures that Evo 2 can recognize patterns and relationships in genetic sequences at an unparalleled scale.

For the first time, scientists can design DNA with AI, moving beyond simple sequence analysis to active DNA generation. Evo 2 enables researchers to predict, modify, and even create entire genetic sequences, opening new possibilities in medicine, agriculture, and synthetic biology.

Decoding the Dark Genome

One of the biggest challenges in genetics is understanding the non-coding regions of DNA—vast stretches of the genome that do not code for proteins but play crucial roles in regulating gene expression. These regions control when and how genes are activated, influencing everything from development to disease.

Evo 2 is designed to decode these non-coding elements, helping researchers uncover their functions and use this knowledge to develop gene-based therapies, synthetic life forms, and precision agriculture solutions.

From Reading DNA to Writing It

To put Evo 2’s impact into perspective:

• Previous AI models could "read" DNA like a book, analyzing genetic sequences and identifying patterns.
• Evo 2 can "write" entirely new DNA, designing functional genes, chromosomes, and even full genomes from scratch.

This means scientists can now engineer biological systems with AI, designing new proteins, metabolic pathways, and genetic circuits to address real-world challenges.

A Step Toward Generative Biology

The Arc Institute describes Evo 2 as a major step toward "generative biology"—a revolutionary approach where AI is used to create novel biological structures rather than just analyzing existing ones. This could lead to breakthroughs such as:

• New medicines: AI-generated enzymes and proteins tailored for targeted therapies.
• Disease-resistant crops: Genetically optimized plants for higher yield and climate resilience.
• Synthetic organisms: Custom-designed microbes for bioremediation, biofuel production, and industrial applications.

An Open-Source Revolution

Unlike many proprietary AI models, Evo 2 is open source, making its capabilities accessible to researchers worldwide. This democratization of AI-driven biology means that scientists from different disciplines can collaborate, experiment, and innovate, accelerating discoveries in genetic engineering and synthetic biology.

With Evo 2, the boundaries of what’s possible in DNA design, genetic engineering, and biological innovation are being redrawn. The future of life sciences is no longer just about understanding life’s code—it’s about writing it.

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