Brief description: We are looking for suitable candidates in the area o computational biology/bioinformatics/genomics or related field for next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis for small-RNAs, RNA-Seq and targeted resequencing of plants and associated organisms. We are an interdisciplinary group where projects 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.

Essential qualification: MSc/BTech/MTech/PhD (or other suitable qualification) in disciplines preferable to bioinformatics, computational biology, computer application (or equivalent)/ ‘Advance Post-Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics’. Proficiency in programming languages (such as Perl, C++) and/or statistics (proficient in R for example) is compulsory.

Desirable qualification: Experience in the field of genomics e.g. microarray analysis, NGS, genome annotation, database development and management, software development, systems and network biology (or related fields) will be preferred.

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 e-mail to Shree Prakash Pandey, Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur Campus, WB, India within 14 days of this advertisement.

E-mail: sppiiserkol@gmail.com, sppandey@iiserkol.ac.in

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Walk in interview for guest faculty in Pondicherry University, India. For more information please visit http://www.bicpu.edu.in/bioinfor140814.pdf

Qualification: Highly motivated M.Sc. (Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Agriculture) students are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in Bioinformatics/Plant tissue culture work is preferable. Preferences would be given to DBT/ CSIR / UGC NET qualified students.

Application Procedure: A detailed CV indicating name, date of birth, address, contact number, e-mail address, educational qualifications, NET qualified or not, research experiences if any, should be e-mailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before 24th December 2014.

Important Note: Only short listed candidates will be called for interview at Akbar Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. SAU Selection Committee reserves the rights to relax any of the qualifications in case the candidate is found otherwise well qualified. The above- mentioned post is temporary and will be initially offered for a period of one year, which can be extended to one more year.

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PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST

Pay Band: Minimum pay of `43,000 in the PB-4 of `37400-67000/- + RGP of `10,000/-.

Age: The candidates must not have attained the age of 52 years as on 19.01.2015. There shall be no age limit for the Council’s employees.

ICAR-Indian Institute for Agricultural Biotechnology, (IIAB) Ranchi (Jharkhand)

151. Principal Scientist (Bioinformatics) (One post)

SENIOR SCIENTIST/PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Pay Band: PB-4 of ` 37400-67000/- + RGP of ` 9,000/-.

Age: The candidates must not have attained the age of 47 years as on 19.01.2015. There shall be no age limit for the Council’s employees.

National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur (Chhattishgarh)

166. Senior Scientist (Bioinformatics) (One post)

IMPORTANT NOTE
I. (i) CLOSING DATE

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD IS 19.01.2015 (For applications posted from abroad and in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshdweep, Minicoy and Amindivi islands, States/ Union Territories in the North-Eastern Region, Ladakh Division of J & K State, Sikkim, Pangi, Sub-division of Chamba, Lahul and Spiti Districts of Himachal Pradesh, the last date for receipt of application will be 02.02.2015). Non receipt of the application by the closing date will result in rejection of the application.

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Research Associate – one post

Date & Time of Interview 18th Feb 2015 at 10.00 a.m.

Essential Qualification Ph.d / M.Sc./ M.Phil (Bioinformatics) With 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average with at least two years of research experience in the relevant subject.

Desirable qualification: Experience in Java/ C++/ PHP/ PERL/ Python etc. based application development using Linux, Apache and MySQL/Oracle.

Emoluments Rs.24000/- p.m. + 30% HRA for Ph.D holders / Rs.23000/- p.m. + 30% HRA for Master Degree holders A consolidated pay Rs.25000/- per month.

Age Limit Maximum 40 years for men and 45 years for women as on date of interview. Age limits are relaxable for SC / ST / OBC candidates as per rules. Maximum 40 years for men and 45 years for women as on date of interview. Age limits are relaxable for SC / ST / OBC candidates as per rules.

Eligible Candidates may appear for the Walk-in-interview with original Certificate of Ph.D. / Master’s / relevant degree, passport size photograph and bio-data enclosing attested copies of educational qualification & experience certificates. TA / DA will not be paid for attending the interview.

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Bioinformatics Centre (DIC) invites applications for the following posts:

Job Number: 01
Job Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Vacancy: 02 (Two)
Educational Qualification:
M.Tech/M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Botany/Zoology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics.
Desirable Qualification:
Aptitude for Bioinformatics and Computer Programming/Next generation sequencing data analysis.

Job Number: 02
Job Designation: Project Assistant
Number of Vacancy: 01 (One)
Educational Qualification:
Graduation in Science.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience of working in a Life Science/Plant Biotechnology Lab.

Place of Work: Shillong

How To Apply For Opening:
The applications through email bicnehu@gmail.com or post must reach the undersigned within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.

Last Date To Apply: 15th February,2015

Contact Address: Bioinformatics Centre (DIC),Shillong-793022

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Young Professional II (Computer Science/Applications)
Master degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/B.Tech (Computer Science) or equivalent.
Desirable: 1. Knowledge of Statistical and Computational Genomics/ Proteomics/ Bioinformatics/Data mining tools. 2. Experience in handling HPC, programming languages and database management packages.
A consolidated salary of Rs.25,000/- per month.
21 to 45 year

Young Professional II (Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics)
Master degree in Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ B. Tech(Biotech) or equivalent. Desirable: 1. Knowledge of Computational Genomics/Proteomics/Bioinformatics. 2. Expertise in NGS data analysis and knowledge of allied software and tools.
A consolidated salary of Rs.25,000/- per month.

Senior Research Fellow
1. Bachelors degree with Zoology, Fisheries and 2. Master's degree in Fishery science/ Zoology with Fisheries/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences with specialization in Fisheries/ Molecular Biology. 3. 1 st Division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average.
Desirable: Work experience in Fisheries, molecular research techniques, bioinformatics and Computer skills. NET qualified
Note: The project involves extensive exploration tours and sampling from water bodies all over India
Rs.16,000/- p.m. for 1st & 2nd year and `18,000/- p.m. for 3rd and subsequent years +HRA (as per rules) 35 years for male and 40 years for female candidate

How to apply

A walk-in-interview will be held on 04th March, 2015 at 10:00 hrs at National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow. Eligible and desirous candidates fulfilling all the requirements may appear for the interview with duly filled in application giving full details of academic records and experience(s) along with attested photocopy as well as original copy of the relevant documents and a passport size photograph on the attached proforma.

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No of post : 01
Essential qualifications: i) Ph. D degree in Bioinformatics/computers/Bio-technology. OR ii) Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics/computers/Bio-technology with 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average with at least two years of research experience as evidenced from fellowship/Associateship/training/other engagements.
Desirable qualifications: i) Working Knowledge and Published Research papers in Bio-informatics.
Monthly emoluments : Rs. 23,000/- + HRA . for M.Sc degree holder Rs. 24,000/- + HRA for Ph.D degree holder
Maximum Age limit : Research Associate – Males- 40 years & Women 45 years.
SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR CENTRAL POTATO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CPRI) – RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POST:

Written Test on 20/03/2015.
Shortlisted candidates will undertake face to face interview.
Dates are yet to be announced for the final selection
WALK-IN PROCEDURE FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE VACANCY IN CENTRAL POTATO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CPRI):

Interested/eligible candidates should submit their application along with the attested copies of educational qualification (provisional degree of Masters and Ph.D is mandatory )/experience certificates and one passport size photograph to the Asstt. Admn. Officer(E-I), CPRI, Shimla-171001 at 9.30 AM on the date of interview. The candidates appearing for interview must bring original certificate with them and only those candidates possessing essential qualification as per advertisement will be interviewed. The Director, CPRI, Shimla reserves the right either to fill up the post or cancel the interview without assigning any reasons thereof. Application form is available in the website ( website: http//cpri.ernet.in). No TA/DA will be given by the Institute to the candidates. The Institute is located at Bemloe which is about 2 Kms from Main Bus Stand(Old)/3 Kms. from the Railway Station and about 5 Kms. from ISBT (Tutikandi).

No of Post: 01
How To Apply: Walk-in interview will be held on 24-03-2015 at 10:00 AM at NRCPB, New Delhi for filling Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow positions as mentioned below. The positions are temporary and are initially offered for a period of one year. Details such as emoluments, qualifications, application format etc., are given below. Desirous candidates should report for interview latest by 10:30 AM with the application in the prescribed format, copies and originals of certificates, thesis and documents. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview
General Instructions: The positions are purely temporary, on a contractual basis and are initially offered for one year. The period and duration of the scheme is tentative and the same may change. The person employed will have no right to claim employment or engagement in ICAR at the end of the contract period. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview. Persons already in employment should bring “No Objection Certificate” from their present employer. The candidates must bring with them five copies of the CV in the format given below along with original documents such as t h e s i s , degree certificates, marks sheets, publications, experience certificate etc. for verification and one set of self attested copy of all certificates. The decision of the Project Director of this Institute will be final and binding in all aspects. In case of any disputes, it will be resolved within the jurisdiction of New Delhi Court only.
Detail of Interview: 24-03-2015
Age Limit: 35 Years
Contact Details: Ph: 011-25848783; Fax: 25843984