Opening for Junior Scientist at Centre for Bioinformatics, Sankara Nethralaya

Centre for Bioinformatics focuses on to develop core competencies employing high performance computational systems with the ultimate goal of elucidating differences between health and disease. Candidates with passion towards Scientific Research and attitude to work in a multidisciplinary team are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae along with 2 references.

The selected candidate will also have higher chance of being recruited as research fellows in future grants, which shall also lead to Ph.D, registration. This will be solely based on the performance review of the candidates after one year of service completion.

Name of the Post : Junior Scientist
Salary : Rs.10, 000/-
Qualification : M.Sc/B.Tech in Bioinformatics / LifeSciences Post Graduates with Skills mentioned below will also be considered
Skills required : Hands on Experience in Molecular Modelling, Docking, Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Cheminformatics Tools (OpenSource) in Linux Platform. Knowledge on Systems Biology and Scripting Languages (Perl/awk/python etc) will be an added advantage
* The selected candidate should be prepared to join within seven days after interview.

Dr.V.Umashankar
HOD & Reader,
Centre for Bioinformatics
Vision Research Foundation,
Sankara Nethralaya,
No 41, College Road, Nungambakkam
Chennai- 600006, India

Send your CV with confidence to drvus@snmail.org with subject as “JSBI APPLICATON”

Last Date of Application : 28-01-2012

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Workshop on "Recent Trends in Structural Bioinformatics and Computer Aided Drug Design" at Algappa University

4th National Symposium cum Workshop on"Recent Trends in Structural Bioinformatics and Computer Aided Drug Design"[SBCADD'2012]20th –23rd February, 2012Organized byAlagappa University

Alagappa University was founded by the great Philanthropist and Educationist Padma Bhushan Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar in 1985 at Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, India. Alagappa University is recognized by the UGC, Government of India and was accredited with “A” grade by NAAC. Wide shredded 420 acres green campus with all potential academic activities. University is in collaboration with various prestigious Universities/Institutions located at Europe, Africa, America and Asia, in countries like UK, USA, Canada, Australia,  China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, West Indies and Korea. The post graduate and research departments in Science, Humanities  and other disciplines in the Alagappa University offers more novel and innovative programmes through regular, distance participation and e-learning.Alagappa University educates nearly 0.1 million students/people every year especially in the rural and backward areas of Tamil  Nadu. The motto of AlagappaUniversity is to develop leadership in various disciplines through  EXCELLENCE IN ACTION. 

It is our enormous delight to announce that we are organizing our "4th National Symposium cum Workshop on Recent Trends in Structural Bioinformatics and Computer Aided Drug Design [SBCADD'2012]" to be held in Department of Bioinformatics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi from February 20th to 23rd , 2012. The drive of the symposium cum workshop is to provide hypothetical and realistic exposure to Pharmacogenomics and Computer Aided Drug Design amidst the academicians and technocrats in order to cater the industrial and academic needs.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our privilege and great pleasure to invite you to the meeting. We trust that SBCADD'2012 delegates can get hands-on training on structural bioinformatics and computer aided drug designing and can acquire more knowledge on recent spotlight on Structural Bioinformatics, Pharmacogenomics and Drug discovery from the lectures of eminent personalities. It would be a memorable experience for you both on personal and professional grounds and  and we are looking forward your presence to make this Symposium a big success

SCIENTIFIC TOPICS :

• Small and Macromolecule X-ray Crystallography
• Protein Modeling and Molecular Docking
• Molecular Mechanics & Dynamics
• Pharmacophore Modeling & 3D-QSAR
• Free Energy Calculation Methods
• De Novo Drug Design
• Quantum Chemistry
• Functional Genomics
• Pharmacogenomics
• Database Creation and Development
• Text and Data mining 

REGISTRATION :The participants are requested to send the filled in registration form along with registration fee on or before 10th February, 2012. The DD should be drawn in favour of Organizing Secretary, payable at Karaikudi.

• Students : Rs. 500
• Research scholars : Rs.  750
• Faculties from Academic Institution : Rs. 1000
• Faculties from Non Academic Institution / Industry : Rs. 1500

CONTACT :Dr. M. Karthikeyan
Organizing Secretary, SBCADD'2012
Department of Bioinformatics
Science Block, 4th Floor
Alagappa University
Karaikudi - 630 004
Tamil Nadu, India

Deadline : 10.02.12

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Parexel International has opening in Imaging Research wing for Biology candidates

Opportunity to work in Imaging Research job at Parexel International, Hyderabad

Description : Manager, Imaging Research

Essential Function :1. Manages and ensures adequate resourcing of a team comprised of Imaging Research Associates, Imaging Assistants and Project Assistants to meet project deliverables.
2. Develops and reviews processes and corresponding guidelines to streamline and
harmonize procedures across different imaging locations.
3. Supervises IRA/IA/PA to ensure high quality output and adherence to project timelines.
4. Guides ongoing training and career development for IRA/IA/PA 

Key Accountabilities :a. Maintains effective partnership with Project Managers to ensure harmonized and efficient efforts across studies
b. Provide general and if applicable project specific trainings to new hire and existing employees, including direct training to the IRA/IA/PA, group based on area of specialization.
c. Maintains project specific access control to applications and corporate systems.
d. Functions independently to perform monitoring tasks needed to meet project deadlines, including but not limited to the monitoring of project backlogs.
e. Takes a leadership role to focus project team on meeting project-specific goals.
f. Assists with managing projects under the guidance of the Program Directors and Project Managers.
g. Maintains an intimate knowledge of the daily tasks performed by their staff (IA/IRA/PA,).
h. Ensures appropriate local and global resourcing assigned to projects by monitoring deliverables and backlog reports. 

Education : BA/BS in a biological science, health science or pharmacy or equivalent degree or experience

Minimum Work Experience :1. Previous experience in the healthcare industry (Pharmaceutical, biotech, device, or CRO).
2. Clinical trial experience preferred.
3. Imaging experience strongly preferred.
4. Management experience preferred.

Note : Experienced Professionals with matching criterias listed above and with Strong Line Management Skills can directly send in their CVs to kirloskar.das@parexel.com

Deadline : 23.02.12

“Intelligent Computing in Biological Sciences (ICIBS ‘12)” - 2 Day National Seminar and A Five Day National Workshop

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Project Assistant required in (molecular bio/bioinformatics/plant biotech) at RCIBSD

The Regional Centre of Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (RCIBSD) is established under the aegis of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India in order to utilize the rich bioresources including plants, animals and microbial resources of the Sikkim Himalayas through scientific interventions for economic benefit of the region. 

The following ad-hoc positions are available under the different research program of RCIBSD, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. Dully filled in application on prescribed format available at the Institute’s website (www.ibsd.gov.in) and at the office of RCIBSD, Gangtok may be submitted along with attested copies of certificate/testimonials in support of age and educational qualifications with a passport size photograph to The Officer on Special Duty, Regional Centre of IBSD, 5th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok- 737102 during Office hour on or before 3rd February, 2012. Application to be superscript  “Application for the post of ……” The short listed candidates will be intimated for interview. The selection procedure will be strictly adhered to Govt. of India norms.

Sl no : 1
Post : Project Assistant – [Molecular Biology Lab](01)
Emoluments : 12,000/- per month
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Botany/ Biochemistry
Desirable : 
1. Working experience in Molecular Biology techniques.  
2. Knowledge of Computer Application
Nature of Duty : 
1. Survey and collection of specimen
2.To assist lab work related to molecular biology
Age : 28 years

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Sl no : 2
Post : Project Assistant – [Plant Biotech Lab] (01)
Emoluments : 12,000/- per month
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Agriculture
Desirable : Working experience in Plant tissue Culture
Nature of Duty : 
1. Survey and collection of specimen
2. To assist in laboratory work
Age : 28 years

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Sl no : 3
Post : Project Assistant – [Bioinformatics] (01)
Emoluments : 12,000/- per month
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Environmental Science/Life Science/Computer Science.
Desirable :
1. Working experience on bioinformatics tools.
2. Knowledge on computer languages C, HTML, Java, Perl, mySQL, PHP, Oracle, VB, WebServer.
Nature of Duty :
1. Documentation of biodiversity data  
2. Survey and collection of specimen
3 To assist in computer related work
Age : 28 years

The above positions are purely on temporary basis.  The selected candidates should not claim for regular appointment either to IBSD, RCIBSD, Sikkim or DBT, New Delhi. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The age of the candidates shall be considered as on 3rd February, 2012. The competent authority reserves all right to cancel the appointment at any stage without specifying any reason. The Institute reserves the right to engage any person for any position, if found suitable, even if he/she has not applied for the position. Merely fulfilling of the minimum prescribed qualifications and experience will not vest any right on a candidate for being called for interview.

Deadline : 03.02.12

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TERI University advertising for Research Associate (Trainee) in Environmental & Industrial Biotechnology unit

TERI University advertising for Research Associate (Trainee) in Environmental & Industrial Biotechnology unit

Applications are invited for the position of one Junior Research Fellows to work in a DBT, Government of India, sponsored project in Microbial Biotechnology Area, Environmental & Industrial Biotechnology Division, at TERI

Post : Junior Research Fellows

• No of Post : One
• Qualifications : First class M.Sc in Microbiology/ Biotechnology and related subject
• Skills : Research experience of 1-2 years in microbiology and related area is desired.

APPLY FOR POST

Deadline : 10.02.12

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