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

Staff Scientist (Group Leader) recruitments in Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad

The CDFD is an autonomous institute supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, that uniquely blends a high-quality service facility in DNA profiling and diagnostics with basic research in the frontier areas of modern biology. The current research themes include computational and structural biology, genetics, silkworm genomics, molecular pathogenesis, and molecular and cellular biology. The Centre invites applications from Indian citizens for STAFF SCIENTIST (Group Leader) positions, for which a number of vacancies exist. For all these positions, the candidates will be expected to lead independent groups and to attract extramural research funding.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D in any branch of Natural Sciences or an M.D., and must have an outstanding track record of scientific productivity, as evident from publications in scientific journals of high impact and/or international patents. Although post-doctoral experience is desirable, exceptional candidates with a fresh Ph.D may also be considered. The level of appointment, at either Assistant or Associate Professor equivalent, will depend on the length of experience and the quality of scientific productivity.
One of the Group Leader vacancies is specifically in the area of Clinical Genetics, for which candidates must possess a degree in medicine recognized by the Medical Council of India; postgraduate qualifications such as MD/DM/DNB/MRCP/US board certification or equivalent in specialties such as medicine, pediatrics, hematology, obstetrics and gynecology, or clinical genetics; and relevant experience in DNA-based diagnosis and management of human genetic disorders.
For further details on the advertised positions and on the ongoing research and service activities, prospective applicants may visit the CDFD web site (http://www.cdfd.org.in), where the details of application procedure are also provided. There is no last date for receipt of applications, which will be evaluated periodically until all the positions are filled. Shortlisted applicants will be required either to appear before a Selection Committee or to visit the CDFD for a seminar and discussions before a decision is made.