Opening for Microbiologists @ Kerela Agricultural University

Kerela Agricultural University focused on increasing the productivity of crops, livestock and fish currently grown in the state. This is achieved through manipulation of the genetic base responsible both for yield enhancement and overcoming biotic and abiotic stresses, improvements in the management practices, control and management of pests, diseases and parasites, increasing the efficiency of the biophysical and human resources, and inputs as well, used in production, the introduction of new crops, animals, and machines, evaluating and designing policies, programmes, institutions and infrastructure, and analysing and appraising the value systems, the gender equation which are conducive or inhibitory to the adoption of technologies and innovations evolved through research.

A walk in interview is scheduled at 10AM on 31.10.2012 for the selection of a Senior Research Fellow on a consolidated salary of Rs.14000/- per month for a period up to 31-3-2013 ( 5 months ) in the Project entitled “Studies on native strains of beneficial micro flora in pokkali for bio control and bio fertilizer production” at this centre.

Qualification: MSc.Ag (Plant Pathology) / BSc Agri / MSc Microbiology

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates may appear with all original documents and bio data.
• Please contact 9447574391 / 0484 – 2809963 for clarifications.

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Apply for International Ph.D Programme in various Research units @ EMBL

The EMBL International PhD Programme is Europe’s ‘best in class’ PhD programme for the life sciences. 200 students from over 40 countries are carrying out PhD research at EMBL at any time. Every year we admit an average of 50 new students, who belong to the top science graduates in their countries. They are carefully selected from a large multi-national pool of applicants that reached over 1700 applications in 2012.

The EMBL International PhD Programme provides comprehensive training that promotes scientific excellence, independence and creativity. We try to maintain a careful balance between theory and practice, between close mentoring and creative freedom, between collaborative teamwork and independence. A concept that works! More than 95% of our students successfully complete their PhD degree and on average they publish two first author papers based on their PhD work. These successes make the EMBL International PhD Programme a role model, which has inspired many similar programmes at science institutions throughout Europe and the world.

Research Units:
EMBL operates from five European sites. Heidelberg is home to the headquarters and the main laboratory with five Units. The Outstations are specialised units that combine scientific services, research and training activities.

• Cell Biology and Biophysics Unit
• Developmental Biology Unit
• Genome Biology Unit
• Structural and Computational Biology Unit
• Structural and Molecular Cell Biology
• Structural Biology
• European Bioinformatics Institute
• Mouse Biology

Research Topics:
Identifying your own true research interests for becoming a PhD student is a crucial step towards your future life as a scientist. When applying for the EMBL International PhD Programme you select the two research units you are most interested in to work with. In addition, feel free to indicate a maximum of four of the research areas you are most interested in.

• Cell Signalling and Cell Differentiation
• Cellular Organisation and Dynamics (nucleus, cytoskeleton, membranes, intracellular trafficking); Cell division
• Computational Genomics (Genome analysis and annotation) and Metagenomics
• Computational Modelling of Biological Systems and Processes
• Disease Mechanisms and Models, Pathogens, Molecular Medicine, Drug Design, Stem Cells
• Evolution
• Functional Genomics, Genetics, Gene Networks
• Gene regulation, Transcription, Chromatin and Epigenetics
• Macromolecular Complexes, Interaction Networks
• Neurobiology (from brain development to physiology and behaviour)
• Plant Biology
• Proteomics
• RNA metabolism, transport and processing, ncRNAs and miRNAs
• Tissue Morphogenesis, Cell Polarity and Migration

Admission:
Academic requirements and application procedure
PhD work at EMBL is challenging, intense and intellectually demanding. We welcome applications from highly qualified students of all nationalities. Applicants must hold, or anticipate receiving before enrolment, a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a PhD or equivalent programme in the country where the degree was obtained. All applications are evaluated solely on the basis of qualification and scientific potential.

Registration Deadline: 12 November 2012, 23:59 CET (GMT +1) via the Online Application Form.
Submission Deadline: 19 November 2012, 23:59 CET (GMT +1)
Reference Deadline: 21 November 2012, 23:59 CET (GMT +1)
Interview Dates:

• 04-05 February 2013, EMBL Hamburg and Grenoble
• 06-08 February 2013, EMBL-EBI Hinxton
• 07-08 February 2013, EMBL Monterotondo
• 11 -15 February 2013, EMBL Heidelberg

Full details about the interview procedure will be sent to invited candidates only.
 

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10 Job Opportunities @ Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) is an integrated global pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses - Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products - Dr. Reddy's offers a portfolio of products and services including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Custom Pharmaceutical Services (CPS), generics, biosimilars, differentiated formulations and News Chemical Entities (NCEs). 

Job Description:

Development of analytical methods by TLC/HPLC/GC for monitoring the reactions, estimation of Assay, Related substances, Genotoxic impurities, Residual solvents and Chiral purity.

• Analysis of samples by UV, IR and other wet analytical techniques and preparation of analytical reports.
• Validation of methods as per ICH guidelines
• Performing stress, hygroscopic studies and stability studies for drug substances
• Preparation of Specification based on the trend data, Method of Analysis, Validation protocols and reports.
• Method transfer to QC
• Establishing methods and data generation for cut-off studies for solvents, reagents etc. used in the synthetic process
• Development and validation of cleaning methods by TLC/UV/HPLC/GC
• Qualification of Reference standards/working standards/impurity standards.
• Periodic calibration and maintenance of analytical instruments

Technical Requirements:

• Good understanding of the basics of chromatography; column chemistry, sample preparation and method development aspects
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines such as ICH

Qualification: M.Sc Biochemistry

Recruiter Name:

Ajitabh Sinha
Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd
Ankur, Plot No. 187-A, Road No. 13, Jubilee Hills HYDERABAD,Andhra Pradesh,India 500001
Email Address: ajitabhs@drreddys.com

apply for Scientist- Bioinformatics post @ Life Technologies

Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) is a global biotechnology company with customers in more than 160 countries using its innovative solutions to solve some of today’s most difficult scientific challenges. Quality and innovation are accessible to every lab with its reliable and easy-to-use solutions spanning the biological spectrum with more than 50,000 products for translational research, molecular medicine and diagnostics, stem cell-based therapies, forensics, food safety and animal health. Its systems, reagents and consumables represent some of the most cited brands in scientific research including: Ion Torrent™, Applied Biosystems®, Invitrogen™, GIBCO®, Ambion, Molecular® Probes, Novex®, and TaqMan®.
Job ID: 11153BR
Position: Scientist II, Bioinformatics
Job Description:
This position require an individual as a key partner to the customers in the academic & research fields, in the set up of instrument and analysis systems for next generation sequencing platforms, and in the analysis and interpretation of the scientific data derived from those systems. The position is field based.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assist customers in setting up instruments and computational infrastructure, and configuration of analysis pipelines.
• Problem-solve to overcome technical challenges (including Linux and network operations, NGS and general bioinformatics pipelines).
• Assist customers in designing and conducting experiments with the use of NGS platforms in their laboratories, and analyzing the data.
• Work with other internal teams to continually improve the bioinformatics capabilities and workflows associated with next generation sequencing to support use of the platform in general and in strategic application areas.
• Train users on various application pipelines and workflows, in person and online.
• Provide technical and applications assistance in response to customer inquiries.

Desired:

• A technically savvy individual who can assess customer needs and implement IT infrastructure, experimental designs, and analytical approaches and training to ensure customer success.
• A problem solver with proven ability to overcome technical hurdles.
• Customer-minded individual with the empathy to understand customer concerns.
• Concise communicator with the ability to get to the critical few requirements that will address customer needs.
• Team player who can effectively integrate internal and field based activities across functions to support customer requirements. Individual will also need to balance and prioritize the requirements from several internal and external stakeholders in an ever-changing environment.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or Life Science.
• Intermediate level of experience in Linux systems administration.
• Demonstrated programming skills in Perl, Python, Java, C/C++ and/or shell scripting, and relational databases.
• 2-4 years of direct experience in life science informatics.
• Strong presentation and communication skills required. 

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Microbiologist post vacant @ TUV SUD group

TÜV SÜD is one of the world's leading technical service organizations. Established over 140 years ago as a steam boiler inspection association, TÜV SÜD is a globally active, future-oriented company. It is represented internationally in Europe, Americas and Asia Pacific. TÜV SÜD South Asia was established as TÜV Bayern India, branch office of TÜV Qualitats Management GmbH, in 1994. In 1999, it became a wholly owned subsidiary of TÜV SÜD Group. Today, TÜV SÜD South Asia is the leading certifying, inspection and testing agency in India.

Name of the Post: Microbiologist
Job Description:

• Responsible to maintain Quality Management System.
• Microbiological analysis as per standard methods.
• Maintaining the integrity of samples.
• Maintaining log books, calibration records.
• Calibration of equipment and glassware as per schedule.
• Maintenance of housekeeping, Environmental conditions in the laboratory.
• Timely disposal of samples.
• Preparation of standard solutions and maintaining records for the same.
• Checking validity and purity of Reference material.
• Performing Sterility checks and air sterility monitoring as per schedule.
• Maintenance of standard reference cultures.
• Maintenance of stock levels of all consumables required in the laboratory.

Desired Profile:

• Good computer and communication skills.
• Should be a good team player.
• Should have good domain knowledge backed with experience.
• Experience of working on Lab software will be an added advantage but is not mandatory.

Qualification: B.Sc / M.Sc Microbiology
Email your resume to jagriti.minhas@tuv-sud.in

B.Tech/ M.Sc can Walk-in-interview for the post of PA @ CIMFR

A walk-in-interview will be held for the appointment of Project Assistant :

Project : 

• Development of methodology for estimation of Greehouse Gas emission from mine fire areas and their mitigation through terrestraial sequestration. 
• Development of Cost Effective Mine Water Reclamation Technology for provinding Safe Drinking Water

• Position :- Project Assistant Level-II
• Number of Position :- 03 (Three)
• Qualification :- M.Sc Botany OR B.Tech in Biotechnology with minimum 55%. marks. In case of SC/ST candidates these criteria shall be relaxed by 5%. 
• Stipend :- Rs13,000 per month (Wherever possible accommodation will be provided to the Selected candidates, other wise HRA will be paid as per rule).
• Age :- Not more than 28 years as on 09-11-2012. Age will be relaxed for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged applicants etc., as per GoI rules.

In addition to above, a panel will also be prepared for engagement of Project Assistants under the aforesaid, any other ongoing and upcoming projects. Appearing candidates or those candidates whose results are awaited will not be allowed to appear in the interview . No Travelling Allowance will be paid for appearing at the interview. Hindi may be used as a medium of conversation in the interview. Dispensary facility may be provided to the Project Assistants for self only as per CSIR rules

• Date and time of interview : 09-11-2012 from 10.30 A.M onwards.
• Reporting time : between 9.00AM & 11.00 AM
• Venue :  CIMFR, Barwa Road Campus, Dhanbad-826015 (Jharkhand)

Important : Candidates should appear with all original documents and completed application form on a A-4 size plain paper, indicating Notification No. Name, Father’s name, Sex, Date of birth, Qualification (percentage of marks & year of passing from Matriculation onwards), Category (SC/ST/OBC/General), Address (Permanent & Correspondence along with contact No: viz Mobile/Landline No. & E-mail address), Experience etc. Details of relationship with CIMFR / CSIR employees and signature of applicant alongwith copies of all testimonials and certificates duly attested by a Gazetted officer and a self-attested passport size photograph .

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M.Sc/M.Tech & Ph.D can apply for JRF/SRF & RA @ University of Calcutta

 University of Calcutta
 Department of Polymer Science & Technology

Interested eligible candidates are requested to appear at a walk-in-interview for the post of RA/SRF/JRF in the project entitled “Detection and Bioremediation of Arsenic by Arsenic utilizing Bacteria” (Ref. File No. 80(0079)/12/EMR-II dated 04.05.2012) funded by CSIR, Govt. of India under the guidance of Prof. Priyabrata Sarkar in the Department of Polymer Science & Technology, University of Calcutta.

Qualification :

• RA - Persons possessing PhD or equivalent degree in Chemical/ Biological sciences.
• SRF- ME/ M. Tech in Chemical/ Biological sciences and should have completed 2 years research experience as JRF.
• JRF- M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemical/ Biological Science preferably with NET Qualification.

Remuneration :

• RA - Rs. 22,000/- per month
• SRF- Rs. 18,000/- per month
• JRF- Rs. 16,000/- per month
• Plus admissible allowances.

Venue : Room of HOD, Department of Polymer Science & Technology
Date and Time : 05.11.2012 at 11.30am

Candidates are requested to bring two sets of complete application request furnishing bio-data on a plain paper with all original testimonials and attested copies of all testimonials on the date of interview.
No. T.A. / D.A. will provided to attend the interview.  

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