Ph.D in IIT Guwahati

IIT Guwahati called for Ph.D in various disciplines

Important Dates:

Date of Issue of Application Forms: 24-09-2009 onwards

Last Date for issuing Application Forms : 

By Ordinary Post – 16-10-2009, 

In Person – 20-10-2009

Last Date for receiving Application Forms : 30-10-2009

Note: For appearing in the PhD interview under regular category of candidates, to-and-fro sleeper class railway fare or equivalent will be paid by the shortest route from the communication address to the Institute.

For more details visit:http://www.iitg.ernet.in/acad/PhDAdvtDec09/web_announcementDec2009.htm

Ph.D, M.S in IIT Madras

IIT Madras called for Ph.D, M.S, in various disciplines

Important Dates:

Registration of Application forms will be open on :27.09.09

Last Date for Registration of application through online : 23.10.09

Interview and or Test : 16.11.09-21.11.09

Selected Candidate to join on:18.12.09

For more details visit http://www.msphdapplication.iitm.ac.in/

Ph.D in IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay called for Ph.D in various disciplines

IMPORTANT DATES :(for Spring Semester) (Tentative)

1 Online Application Forms August 17 ,2009.

2 Counter/Download Application Forms October 01 ,2009.

3 Last Date of receipt of completed application forms by post and at counter of Academic Office, IIT Bombay is October 30 ,2009

4 Declaretion of shortlisted candidates called for Written test and/or Interview November 18,2009.

5Date of Written Test and/or Interview (for all categories)

a) Departments: December 07,2009.

b) School of Biosciences & Bioengineering December 07 & 08 ,2009.

c) Interdisciplinary Groups/Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management/Centres December 08 ,2009.

6 Declaration of Result December 18 ,2009.

7 Payment of fees on or before December 31 ,2009.

8 Registration and Orientation Programme January 01 ,2010.

9 Instructions begins January 04 ,2010.

*Application forms for Ph.D. Programme are being issued round the year .However, completed forms received after October 30, 2009 will be considered in the next semester 

For more details visit: http://www.iitb.ac.in/academic/rsrchprgm.html

Ph.D, M.Tech, M.S (Research), M.Des in IIT Delhi

IIT Delhi called for Ph.D, M.Tech, M.S (Research), M.Des in various disciplines


IMPORTANT DATES



Issue of application form and submission of online application commences on : 09.03.2009
Last date for issue of Application forms by Post and closure of website for submission of online application : 08.04.2009
In Person : 14.04.2009
Last date for receipt of completed application forms both offline and online (hard copy) : 14.04.2009
(Only for M.Des.program the last date will be 27.4.2009)


For candidates offered admission : 
Orientation (Dogra Hall) : 24.07.2009
Registration : 25.07.2009
Commencement of Classes : 27.07.2009



For moree details visit http://www.iitm.ac.in/msphdadmission

Summer Training / Project Work (PW) / Dissertation Work (DW) in Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata

Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata invites application for Summer Training / Project Work (PW) / Dissertation Work (DW) - 2010



Period of training: March to August 2010 (minimum 2 months maximum 6 months)


Eligibility :

• The Student must be pursuing Postgraduate course from a recognized University/ institute /college in the relevant area.
• He/ She must have secured at least 60% marks throughout his/ her academic career (From High School onwards).
• Training should be essential for the candidate’s course curriculum. [Those who are pursuing undergraduate courses including four years B.Tech programmes are NOT eligible for this Summer Training Programme.]

Guidelines for students
How to apply

• Application in plain paper mentioning applicant’s name, address for correspondence, email
• address, phone number are required to be indicated.
• BioData and academic records of the Student mentioning percentage of marks obtained in different examinations from school final onwards indicating name of the college/University/Institute where studied. (Do not send photo copy of the results)
• Marks obtained in grade point, if any, is required to be calculated in terms of percentage.
• Only hard copy of the documents will be accepted.
• Original Copy of the Recommendation Letter of the Principal/Registrar /Head of the Institution /University, mentioning the training programme sought is essential for the candidate’s course curriculum.
• Area(s) in which training is requested is to be mentioned. [Different areas of ongoing Research work can be available at IICB website www.iicb.res.in].
• Date & Period of ST /PW /DW applied for [Recommendation letter from HOD/Principal must indicate the period of training]
• Applications are to be sent by post in the following address or may be delivered to the Receiving & Dispatch Section, IICB. The envelope containing the above documents is to be super scribed as SUMMER TRAINING2010.

Dates to be remember
When To Apply 


Applications for the above training programme2010 will be received onlyduring the period from 17th September to 18 th November 2009. 


Selection / Result 


After screening the valid applications and subject to availability of accommodation in different scientist’s laboratory, name of the selected candidates will be posted in IICB web site www.iicb.res.in tentatively in the 3rd week of January 2010. 


Training Fees & Accommodation 

• There are no fees or tuition costs associated with participation in the summer training /project work or dissertation. 
• The students have to make their own arrangements for accommodation in Kolkata, if selected. 

NOTE: 

• Incomplete and invalid applications in any respect will be summarily rejected & no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. 
• Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained on any ground including postal delay. The decisions about the selection will be final and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard. 
• Application through Email will not be accepted.

Information For any further information [except enquiry about results/selection or status of the application] email to: Dr.Siddhartha Majumdar .


Source:http://www.iicb.res.in/1st_2010.pdf

VACANCIES IN CENTRE FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS

1. Name of the post :STAFF SCIENTIST (SCIENCE COMMUNICATION)

Vacancy : one

Responsibility: Providing assistance to the Director and the Centre in various science administration matters including inter alia: preparation and dissemination of the Annual Report and other scientific reports; organising meetings and symposia; looking after arrangements for visitors (ranging from distinguished scientists to school students) to the Centre; interacting with the press and other media; liaising with agencies that provide grants-in-aid for Centre activities; maintaining and updating the Centre’s web ages; and serving as the co-ordinator for activities related to R & D consultancies, contracts or services as well as to intellectual property matters.

Qualification: A Ph.D. in any branch of modern biology, preferably not older than 40 years, with demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (including use of computers), who possesses a sound training in and understanding of modern biology.

Vacancy for this appointment exists at the level of Staff Scientist – IV in the (pre-revised scale of Rs. 12000-375-16500) revised Scale of Pay of Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 7600/- in the PB–3 Pay Band plus emoluments as admissible to Central Government employees stationed in Hyderabad (at present amounting to Rs. 48744/-inclusive of HRA at the minimum of the scale). However, an appointment could also be considered at the level of Staff Scientist – III in the (pre-revised scale of Rs. 10000-325-15200) revised Scale of Pay of Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- in the PB–3 Pay Band (minimum total emoluments of Rs. 42436/-) depending on the recommendations of the Selection Committee.

Note: Reservations as per the Government of India norms in respect of SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-servicemen etc. will apply.

The Application Form and the General Conditions governing the advertisement may be downloaded from the CDFD website http://www.cdfd.org.in. Alternatively, blank application forms and General Conditions can also be obtained by sending a self addressed stamped envelope from the O/o the Head – Administration, CDFD, Office Block : 2nd Floor, Block No. 7, Gruhakalpa Complex, M J Road, Nampally, Hyderabad – 500 001.

The detailed advertisement has appeared in the Employment News dated 05.09.2009. The last date for receiving filled in applications is 4 weeks from the date of publication in the Employment News i.e. 05.10.2009.

2. Name of the Post: SCIENTIST - B (Code No. 1)

Age limit: 35 years

Pre-revised Pay Scale Rs. 8000-275-13500

Revised Pay Band Rs. 15600-39100 Plus Grade Pay Rs. 5400 (PB-3)

Educational Qualifications and Experience :

Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in any branch of Life Science; or M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences with three years’ research experience and with experience in basic molecular biology techniques.

Desirable qualifications: Experience in protein purification or cell signalling etc. with experience in research bioinformatics softwares as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed Journals.

3. Name of the Post: SCIENTIST – B (Code No. 2)

Age limit: 35 years

Pre-revised Pay Scale Rs. 8000-275-13500

Revised Pay Band Rs. 15600-39100 Plus Grade Pay Rs. 5400 (PB-3)

Educational Qualifications and Experience :

Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics or any branch of Life Sciences; or M.Sc. in Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / any branch of Life Science with three years’ research experience. Sound knowledge of different Operating Systems including Linux, programming with C, PERL.

Desirable qualifications : Working knowledge of different bioinformatics softwares, MATLAB etc., with experience in research as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed Journals.

Note: Reservations as per the Government of India norms in respect of SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-servicemen etc. will apply.

The Application Form and the General Conditions governing the advertisement may be downloaded from the CDFD website http://www.cdfd.org.in. Alternatively, blank application forms and General Conditions can also be obtained by sending a self addressed stamped envelope from the O/o. the Head – Administration, CDFD, Office Block : 2nd Floor, Block No. 7, Gruhakalpa Complex, M J Road, Nampally, Hyderabad – 500 001.

The detailed advertisement has appeared in the Employment News dated 22.08.2009. The last date for receiving filled in applications is 4 weeks from the date of publication in the Employment News i.e. 21st September 2009.

Source: http://www.cdfd.org.in/inside%20htmls/careers.html

Hands-On Training Program In Bioinformatics, Indian Institute of Advanced Research (IIAR)

Bioinformatics Department of Indian Institute of Advanced Research (IIAR) is holding a hands-on-training program on various bioinformatics techniques from November 25-27, 2009 for post-graduate students, faculty members and Industry representatives. The training shall cover major topics like homology search, modeling, docking, phylogeny, comparative genomics. Participants will also be allowed to solve live problems. Few lectures will be delivered by eminent faculties. The fees for the program is Rs. 3000/- per head which cover lunch, tea, etc. Participants will have to make their own arrangements for stay. 

Application form can be download from Program details 

program detail can be download from Application form.

For further information send email at bioinfo.training@iiar.res.in or call at 079-30514150/154

Coordinator:
Dr. Desh Deepak Singh
IIAR, Koba Institutional Area,
Gandhinagar, 382007

Eighth CSIR Diamond Jubilee Invention Award(CDJIA) for School Children-2009

On the occasion of the World Intellectual Property Day which is celebrated through out the world on 26th April, CSIR invites applications for the ‘Eighth CSIR Diamond Jubilee Invention Award(CDJIA) for School Children-2009’. The first prize winner would also become eligible for WIPO’s Young Inventor’s Award carrying a medal and a certificate.

Applicant must provide the details of the invention submitted for the award in not more than 5000 words in English/Hindi including an abstract (in not more than 100 words), authenticated (by giving seal and date) and sent through the Principal/ Head of the School where the student is enrolled and personal details on a separate page as follows:

Name, date of birth, school and residential address, class, telephone no. (residence/school), email address.

Typed applications to be sent by Registered Post/Courier to: Head, Intellectual Property Management Division, CSIR, NISCAIR Building, 14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Special Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110 067 with the envelope marked on top left hand corner 'CDJIA-2009'. You may also send application through email addressed to head.ipmd@niscair.res.in. However, a hard copy should also follow through post with Principal’s authentication.

Applications received on or before 31st October 2009 will be considered for the Award.

Prizes : There are in all 60 prizes. Besides a certificate, the cash awards are:

First Prize (1 No.) Rs. 50,000/-

Second Prize (2 Nos.) Rs. 25,000/- each

Third Prize (3 Nos.) Rs. 15,000/- each

Fourth Prize (4 Nos.) Rs. 10,000/- each

Fifth Prize (50 nos.) Rs. 5,000/- each

The awardees will be selected by a high level Awards Selection Committee. If required, the short listed candidates may be called for Interview at Delhi or at any other appropriate place. The decision of the Awards

Selection Committee / CSIR will be final and binding on the applicants and no enquiries/ correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

The Awards will be announced on January 1, 2010, at New Delhi and would be communicated to the

Awardees only.

For more details visit: http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/ad09.pdf

Research Opportunities at CSIR Labs for Young Scientists as Senior Research Associates under Scientists’ Pool Scheme in the area of HEALTHCARE, DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS

The Senior Research Associateship (SRAship) is primarily meant to provide temporary placement to highly qualified Indian scientists, engineers, technologists, and medical personnel returning from foreign countries who are not holding any employment in India.  Persons, who have not been abroad and possess outstanding academic record and have not been able to secure regular employment, are also eligible for selection.

The other eligibility criteria such as minimum academic score, publications etc, required for applying for Senior Research Associateship are mentioned In the information booklet-cum-application proforma which may be downloadable from Human Resource Development Group (CSIR) web site (www.csirhrdg.res.in).

The programmes covered under this sector include a broad-spectrum of diverse areas.  The priorities relating to diseases/health risks cover a mission programme on Asthma and programmes principally concerned with reproductive health (antifertility agents), tropical infections (antimalarials, antitubercular, antimicrobial agents), ageing-related disorders (antiosteoporotic, antidementia, anti-stress, antidiabetic, antidyslipidemic agents), environmental and industrial health hazards, cataract, tumors and cancers.  The other programmes relate to: antifilarials, hepatoprotectives, antiulcer, anti-inflamatory, antihypertensives, anti-arthritic, biocompatible materials etc.  CSIR has also geared itself in recent advances in biology such as genome sequencing of man and opened up unlimited opportunities in medicine.

The details of expertise in various labs/institute can be obtained from http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/sranew.htm 

NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (NET), Joint CSIR-UGC Test For Junior Research Fellowship And Eligibility for Lectureship – 20th December, 2009

CSIR will hold the Joint CSIR-UGC Test on Sunday, the 20th December 2009 for determining the eligibility of the Indian national candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) NET and for determining eligibility for appointment of Lecturers (NET) in certain subject areas falling under the faculty of Science. The award of Junior Research Fellowship (NET) to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding admission/placement in a university/ national laboratory/ institution of higher learning and research, as applicable.

SUBJECTS OF THE TEST

The Test will be held in the subjects as given under:

1. Chemical Sciences,

2. Earth Atmospheric Ocean and Planetary Sciences

3. Life Sciences

4. Mathematical Sciences

5. Physical Sciences

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

M.Sc. or Equivalent degree under the subjects mentioned in para 2.1 above, with minimum 55% marks for General & OBC candidates; 50% for SC/ST candidates, Physically and Visually Handicapped candidates and Ph.D. degree holders who had passed Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991.

A candidate can also apply for the Test under RA (Result Awaited) category, if he/she is appearing or has appeared in his/her final year (III/IV Semester where Semester system is there) of M.Sc. OR equivalent Degree Examination in subjects mentioned in para 2.1 above during the academic Session 2009-2010. Such candidates will have to submit the attestation format (given at the reverse of the application form) duly certified by the Head of the Deptt./Institute over his/her signature and rubber stamp (with address and name) from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared in the final year M.Sc. or equivalent degree examination. However, such candidates shall be admitted to the Test provisionally. They shall only be considered eligible for JRF-(NET)/LS-(NET), if they are able to produce the proof of having passed the Master’s Degree examination in the relevant or related subject with the requisite percentage of marks and within the stipulated time frame.

SYLLABUS OF THE TEST

Syllabus of Paper I (Section A), subject-wise syllabus of Paper I (Section B) and Paper II is given in the Information Bulletin for this test and may also be seen at CSIR website: www.csirhrdg.res.in.

EXAMINATION CENTRES

The test will be held at 25 Centres spread all over India, as specified below:

Bangalore, Bhavnagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Karaikudi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Nagpur, Pilani, Pune, Raipur Roorkee, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur and Varanasi.

IMPORTANT DATES

A. Date of Examination 20.12.2009

B. Schedule for sale of Information Bulletin through Bank

(i) Start of sale of Information Bulletin - 25.08.2009

(ii)Date of close of sale of Information Bulletin by post only - 16.09.2009

(iii)Date of close of sale of Information Bulletin by cash at all branches/ stations - 23.09.2009 

C. Schedule for On-Line Application

(i)Start of On-Line Submission of Application Form and Fee deposit through Bank Challan - 25.08.2009

(ii) Date of close of On-Line submission and deposit of fee (at All stations) - 23.09.2009

D. Last date of receipt of completed application forms (including duly completed hard

copy of on line application in the Examination Unit - 29.09.2009

E. Last date for receipt of (both kind of) Completed application forms (from remote areas) - 06.10.2009

F. Last Date for receipt of written request for change of Examination Centre only on merit basis - 20.10.2009

G. Publication of list of candidates registered for test on CSIR, HRDG website - 20.11. 2009

H. Last date for entertainment of any representation about non-registration for this test - 27.11.2009

I. Start of dispatch of Admission Certificate to eligible candidates First week of Dec. 2009

More Details can be downloaded from http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/NetExam_NotificationD09.pdf