NABI Student Internship For 2 Months – Biotech / Biochem / Life Sciences

National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) requires Student Interns purely on an internship basis for two months as a part of Scientific Social Responsibility:

• Position Name: Student Intern
• No. Positions Available: Six (Temporary)
• Stipend: Rs. 5000/- per month Fixed
• Duration: Two months from date of commencement of training.
• Essential Qualification: Students should be undergraduate in engineering or postgraduate in Science.
• Desirable: Candidate having chemistry/ botany/ life sciences/ biotechnology/ biochemistry background will be preferred.

The above mentioned positions are for following projects:

1. Development of Glycoconjugates based site directed fluorescent sensor for the detection of bacteria CRG
2. Genomics-guided exploration of polyketide synthases for sustainable production of long chain omega-3 fatty acid via metabolic engineering
3. Metabolic engineering of triacylglycerol (TAG) biosynthetic pathway to enhance the nutritional quality of forage sorghum and rumen protection of dietary lipids
4. Genomic approaches to reduce β-ODABP levels in Lathyras spp
5. Development of bionanoplatform-based ultrasensitive sensor for the detection of food contaminants with enhanced portability and regenerability.
6. Development of microalgae based feed supplement for enhanced bioavailability of essential micronutrients for monogastric animals

Application Procedure
All interested eligible students should send completely filled application form along with synopsis sheet (excel) available on institute website through email till 28th September,2020 on email id. recttscholarnabi@gmail.com

Application and Selection process

1. Kindly note that the information mentioned in the application form and synopsis sheet (excel) is accurate. Kindly note both application form and synopsis sheet are mandatory. Synopsis sheet should only be filled in excel format.
2. Application form and synopsis sheet should be submitted strictly as per prescribed format that can be downloaded from the NABI website.
3. Kindly send application form and synopsis sheet through email only.
4. Kindly do not send any documents with application form and synopsis sheet. Students will be provisionally shortlisted on the basis of information given in the application form and synopsis sheet. All the documents related to eligibility i.e. Age, educational qualification, etc(in-original) will be verified at later stage.
5. No application form and synopsis sheet will be accepted after due date i.e. 28th September,2020
6. Selection of the candidates will be based on academic marks starting from 10th Standard
7. Students should ensure that information mentioned in application form and synopsis sheet is accurate. Once the application form and synopsis sheet is submitted no further request regarding any changes/ information in the will be considered.
8. Any changes in last date for submission of application form and synopsis sheet, procedure for selection, important points etc shall be available only in NABI website. Interested students may kindly see the NABI website before applying for the Biotechsame.

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IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2020 – MSc/BTech Biotech Research Fellow Job

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee is currently looking for MSc/BTech Biotech research fellows. Interested Biotech candidates can check out the details given below:

Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for project position as per the details given below for the consultancy/ research project under Dr. Rajat Agrawal, Principal investigator, Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.

Title of project: Innovations for rural & societal development using Medicinal and Aromatic Plants based products North-West Himalayan Region

Sponsor of the project: Department of Biotechnology

Project position: Junior Research Fellow

No. of Vacancies: One Position

Qualifications: Ph. D/ M. Sc. In Biotech. (with NET)/ B. Tech. in Biotech. (with GATE)

Emoluments: 31000/- Per Month

Duration: 1 year

Job description: To work in the field to understand various issues related to cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in North- West Himalayan Region, and to work towards development and dissemination of MAPs, and also need to test on the samples of MAPs.

Candidates before appearing for the interview shall ensure that they are eligible for the position they intend to apply.

Candidates desiring to appear for the Interview should submit their applications with the following documents to the office of Principal Investigator through email, by post or produce at the time of Interview:

• Application in a plain paper with detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates
• Experience including research, industrial field andothers.
• Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.

Candidate shall bring along with them the original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification.

• Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications andexperience.
• Please note that no TA/DA is admissible for attending theinterview.

The last date for receiving the application through email of Principal Investigator is 25th September by 5 PM.

PGIMER Life Sciences Jobs 2020 – Junior Research Fellow Recruitment

 

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh is looking for MSc Life Science candidates for a Junior Research Fellow position under the ICMR project. Interested candidates can check out the details below:

Applications are invited on plain paper for the below-mentioned post under ICMR funded project entitled “Comparison of WHO MDT (MBR) vs Alternate Leprosy Treatment (ALT) efficacy in MB leprosy patients by assessing anti-PGL-antibodies and viable bacterial load pre and post multidrug therapy” sanctioned to Dr. Tarun Narang, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Dermatology as per details given below:

Position Name: Junior Research Fellow

Essential Qualification: Masters (1st Class) in Life Sciences.

Desirable: Preference will be given to an experienced person with NET / GATE cleared.

Upper Age limit: 25 years

(Relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women candidate as per rules).

Remuneration: As per ICMR Rules.

How to apply: Interested Candidates fulfilling the above conditions are required to submit- their complete biodata duly signed and enclosing therewith photocopies of certificates/testimonials in support of date of birth, qualification/ experience etc. & affixed with latest photograph on it by 29th Sept-2020 (Monday) by 4.00pm on ENVELOPE bearing name of the project and Post applied for, in office of Department of Dermatology, Room No. 8, 2nd Floor, F Block, Nehru Hospital, PGIMER, Sector12, Chandigarh-160012.

The engagement in the project is purely on temporary basis maximum for the period of the project.
However, appointment will initially be offered for a period of one year and will be extended on yearly basis depending upon satisfactory performance and co-terminus with the project.
The appointment can be terminated by either side by giving one month’s notice OR stipend thereof.
Please note that it is not a PGIMER and ICMR, New Delhi appointment and will not confer any right on the incumbent to any claim implicit or explicit on any position.

Selected candidates will be intimated by telephone and email regarding the interview date (personal or virtual).
No interview letters will be sent. No TA/DA will be paid.

Top Scholarships in India for MBA Students [Govt & Private]

Are you planning to pursue MBA as a student & looking for the best scholarships options in India? Check out the same here. There are numerous Government & Private organisations, that provides full time scholarships for management studies.

Be it IIMs, Central Govt or State Govt, each of them offers amazing MBA Scholarships every year to the meritorious students. From eligibility to the amount, check out full details of the Best MBA Scholarships in India here.

1. Sonu Sood’s Scholarships for Higher Education
Applications are now invited from ambitious and eligible candidates for the Prof. Saroj Sood Scholarships for Higher Education which is generously being offered by Bollywood Actor, Sonu Sood, under the Sonu Sood initiative.

Launched in the name of his late mother Prof. Saroj Sood, the initiative looks at providing underprivileged students full scholarships for higher education.

Eligibility: Student pursuing Management Studies in any streams
Application: Interested candidates can apply by sending an email to scholarships@sonusood.me.
Deadline: Last date to apply is 22 Sept

Click here for full details.

2. Aditya Birla Scholarships for IIM & XLRI
The Aditya Birla Scholarship Programme is the Group’s way of pursuing Mr. Aditya Vikram Birla’s ideals of spawning leaders with a passion to excel. Attained through fostering outstanding academic excellence and humane leadership values, in partnership with select IITs, BITS (Pilani), IIMs, XLRI and law campuses.

Eligibility: Students pursuing MBA degree from IIMs or XLRI can apply for this Scholarship program.
Amount: Rs. 1,75,000 per annum

Check out more details, here.

3. IDFC FIRST Bank Flagship MBA scholarship
IDFC FIRST Bank MBA scholarship is a need-based scholarship where INR 2,00,000 is granted for two years of full-time MBA education to students that have secured admissions in B-schools on their own merit and have a family income of less than 6 lakhs per annum.

This scholarship aims to make post-graduate education in Business studies accessible to those who are meritorious but are unable to afford it due to financial constraints.

Eligibility: Open for Indian Nationals residing in India only. Gross annual family income from all sources should be less than or equal to Rs.6 Lakhs p.a.
Amount: INR 2,00,000 is granted for two years of full-time MBA education

Full details are here.

4. OPJEMS (O. P. Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarships)
In 2007, the Group instituted the O.P. Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarships (OPJEMS). These scholarships are aimed at promoting academic and leadership excellence and are awarded to meritorious students who emulate the vision and values of Shri O. P. Jindal and have the potential to become leaders in entrepreneurial excellence and innovation. Every year, 100 students from 40 premier engineering and management institutions are awarded.

Eligibility: First ten toppers from each year of management- a. 1st year students: entrance exam ranking considered by college at the time of the admission. b. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students based on the academic performance of the previous year.
Amount: INR 1,50,000 per Student

Here are full details of OPJEMS.

Other than these mentioned Scholarships for MBA Students in India, IIM Bangalore & Other IIMs offers personal financial aid. Here are some more- Kalyan Ganguly XEF Scholarship (Rs. 1,00,000), T Thomas (Rs 1,00,000), Vasantha Sankaran Scholarship (Rs. 1,00,000) and so on.

IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2020 – MHRD-STAR Project Research Position

Indian Institute for Science Education and Research Kolkata has announced vacancy for MHRD-STAR Project Research Position. Interested candidates can check out the job details below:

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for a junior research fellow position in the Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute for Science Education and Research Kolkata in the project, “Integrating metabolic and protein engineering for the production of sustainable biofuels” a collaborative project between the labs of Supratim Datta and Rahul Das and funded by the Scheme for Transformational and Advanced Research in Sciences (STARS) by MHRD, Govt of India. Remuneration is per funding agency norms.

This project involves understanding the enzymes that catalyze the conversion of fatty acids to drop-in biofuels for combustion engines. We will mainly study how the enzymes function such that we can import them into genetically engineered microorganisms, which can then produce biofuels. The project involves the use of a combination of enzyme engineering, biochemical and biophysical characterization, structural and computational biology, high-throughput screening, and genomic and proteomic discovery to identify enzyme targets.

Duration : Initial appointment will be made for 6 months and upon satisfactory performance extendable on a yearly basis for the duration of the project.

Essential qualification : B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry etc. Ability to develop and implement plans for complex experiments, strong problem solving skills, and a commitment to excellence in research.

Desirable qualification : Experience in any of the following areas: bioinformatics, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, protein engineering, high throughput assay development . NET/ GATE qualification.

How to Apply

Applications should contain detailed CV and brief one page description of research conducted till date and a one page statement of purpose detailing the motivation for working in our laboratory. Applications should be sent by email to Supratim Datta at the following email address : hirejrf@gmail.com Applications will remain open till Oct 02 2020 or until suitable candidates are found.

CSIR-CSMCRI Recruitment 2020 – Botany / Biotechnology Intern Position

 

CSIR-CSMCRI Recruitment 2020 – Botany / Biotechnology Intern Position. CSIR – Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute is currently looking for Biotechnology or Botany Intern Students. Interested biotech students can go through the complete details given below:

Designation: Student Intern

No of posts: One

Qualification: Candidates who are presently pursuing their M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Marine Science.

Desirable: Preference will be given to the candidates having good academic record and inclination towards research.

Student Assistantship: INR 5000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) per month (Consolidated)
Job description: Selected candidate will work as a student intern under a SERB sponsored project in the Institute.

Application Procedure

Applications received by e-mail will be scrutinized based on the candidate’s academic background with a certain criteria and shortlisted candidates as eligible as per the criteria will be asked to attend the interview on 16th October 2020 (from 10.30 AM onwards) using online mode i.e. MS- TEAM due to COVID-19. The details of the interview will be sent to shortlisted candidates by e-mail only.
This assignment is purely temporary specifically for a period of 2 months for internship only. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim implicit or explicit for any candidates for claiming extension or absorption in CSMCRI/CSIR. The application may be sent by email to santlal@csmcri.res.in (Project Investigator) on or before 2nd October 2020.

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Jawaharlal Nehru University DST Funded Project JRF Job

Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals for a post in DST, India funded Project entitled: ” Invading Nucleosome: Understanding How Cells Recruit Proteins at Target DNA Sites (Reference Number: CRG/2019/001001)”. The selected candidate will be appointed purely on a temporary basis, initially for six months as a JRF that may be extended further based on the candidate’s performance.

Job Title: Junior Research Fellow(1)

Qualifications & Experience: Candidate must have a consistently good academic record and must have qualified NET/GATE.

Academic Background: M.Sc in Chemistry or allied basic and inter-disciplinary science subjects.

Desirable: Proficiency in computer programming.

Salary: Consolidated Rs. 31,000 per month for initial two years and Rs. 35,000 per month for last one year.

Interested candidates need to send an application along with CV through email to the PI with the name of the project mentioned in the subject.
Name, address, contact number and email address of at least one referee must be enclosed with the application. The last date for the application is 30th September 2020.

Dr. Arnab Bhattacharjee (Principal Investigator)
School of Computational and Integrative Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi-110067
E-mail: arnab@jnu.ac.in

Note: 1. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear for the interview at SCIS, JNU and no other communications in this regard will be entertained.
Note: 2. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in interview.

Last Date To Apply: 30th September 2020

CSIR-CCMB Research Associate Post

 

One Research Associate position available purely on temporary basis in a project/scheme entitled "Regulation of cell fate: Role of RapGEF1 in differentiation and functional characterization of mutants that cause human developmental disorders" under the CSIR Emeritus Scientist Scheme in the Lab of Dr Vegesna Radha at CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad.

Notif. No.PN-3/2020 for Research Associate Position on Temporary basis

Name of the position     : Research Associate

Essential Qualification  : Doctorate (PhD) [in Life Sciences preferably with subjects Molecular  Biology, Biochemistry and Cell Biology] as evidenced from published papers in standard refereed journals.

Desirable Qualification   : Genetic manipulation of mammalian cells in culture, fluorescence microscopy, recombinant DNA techniques and methods of studying protein properties and functions.

Upper Age Limit :   35 years as on the day on which the application is made.

Emoluments  : Rs.47,000/- p.m. consolidated + 24% HRA as applicable/ admissible.

Application closing date: Eligible candidates may apply online on or before 13.09.2020
For any query regarding the application and the status of application write to: recruitment@csirccmb.org

General terms and conditions:

• CSIR Emeritus Scientist scheme prevailing guidelines are applicable to these positions.
• This position is purely temporary & on contract basis and is co-terminus with the project’s tenure.
• Eligible candidates are required to submit applications online.
• The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, and women, and physically handicapped candidates.
• Selection of the candidates will be based on initial screening based on qualifications / experience & suitability of the candidates to the nature of research project. Shortlisted candidates will be called for online interview and based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in interview candidates will be empanelled and appointed. The pool of selected candidates will be valid for a maximum period of one year.
• Empanelment does not provide automatic guarantee of engagement.
• Candidates who have completed their degree with requisite educational qualifications only need to apply.
• The engagement under project does not confer any right/claim whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly on the appointee for regular appointment in CSIR/CCMB, against any post or otherwise under any legal conditions or precedent.
• All the communication regarding the call for interview will be only through electronic mode (through: E-mail/mobile)
• No TA/DA will be paid to the candidate for appearing for the written test/interview.
• The terms and conditions of engagement of project staff may be amended from time to time.
• The performance of project staff would be reviewed periodically so that candidates not found up to the mark, could be terminated.

Syngene Technology Transfer Associate Job – Apply Online

Candidates with a Master’s degree are encouraged to apply online at Syngene for vacancies that are available. Syngene is hiring chemistry candidates. Eligible candidates may apply online.

Job Title: Research Associate-Technology Transfer

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Chemical Development

Educational Qualification:

Master’s degree in Chemistry

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Hands-on experience on process R&D, scale-up and tech transfer.

• Understanding various analytical tools and data interpretation.

• Flexible to work in R&D lab & monitoring critical operations at the plant while scale-up

• Project report compilation.

• Good at communication

• Understanding on quality system and GMP documentation

• Awareness on lab safety & plant safety norms

• Familiar with good laboratory practices

Experience:

1-3 years post qualification

Behavioural Skills:

• Should have the capability to work in a team and ability to handle demonstrate a good team spirit.
• While possessing a good ability to follow instruction should also demonstrate innovative in his/her approach, good communication skills.
• Should be proactive while working on allotted responsibility.

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CSIR-NCL Jobs 2020 – Biotechnology & Microbiology Project Assistant

CSIR-NCL Jobs 2020 – Biotechnology & Microbiology Project Assistant. National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Pune is recruiting for the Project Assistant position in CSIR funded project. NCL Pune Recruitment 2020. CSIR-NCL Jobs 2020. Interested candidates may check out the details given below and apply accordingly.
Applications are invited in the prescribed Performa for filling up of position(s) of Project Assistant on a purely temporary basis. The detail of the Sponsored Project under which engagement is proposed to be made is as under:

Title of the Project: Techno-economic analysis of xylitol production from lignocellulosic biomass using whole-cell biocatalyst.

Name of the sponsoring agency: CSIR

Project Code No.: MLP101926

Title of the Position.: Project Assistant

No. of positions to be filled up: One

Minimum Prescribed Educational Qualifications: B. Sc. Microbiology/ Biotechnology Any branch of Life sciences Related areas from Recognized University

Desirable experience, if any: M.Sc. Degree in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology / Microbiology or Any branch of Life sciences Related areas from Recognized University. Work experience: Experience in handling and maintenance/storage of Yeast/fungal cultures, Fermentations, Fermenter handling, Analytical techniques like HPLC.

Age limit*: 50 years

Job Requirement: To carry out Yeast/fungal fermentation, handling analytical equipments like HPLC Along with research candidate is expected to co-ordinate project work such as indenting, purchase process.

Consolidated emoluments per month: Rs. 20000/- + HRA

The engagement will be initially for a period of six months which may be extended or curtailed depending on the duration of the tenure of sponsored project/ satisfactory performance or conduct of the appointee, as the case may be. The engagement will be purely on temporary basis and shall not be CSIR/NCL appointment, temporary or otherwise and shall not entitle the appointee to any right/claim whatsoever, implicit or explicit, for his/her consideration against any CSIR/NCL post/fellowship.

How to Apply:
The application in the prescribed Proforma (enclosed herewith) duly completed and signed, together with good quality and clearly readable scanned copies of relevant certificates/ testimonials, latest CV of the candidate, and photographs should be sent by email to sv.more@ncl.res.in by 5:30 pm of September 07, 2020, with the subject as: “MLP101926: Application for PA position.”.

Please combine the application and all the supporting documents in a single PDF (max size 10 MB), and send it as an attachment to the email. Emails with multiple attachments and those received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Only email applications will be accepted.

The prescribed educational qualifications are a bare minimum, and merely possessing of the same will not entitle the candidates to be called for interview. Where the number of applications received in response to this Notice of engagement is large, it may not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendation of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to reasonable limits after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum qualifications prescribed in the Notice. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.

The list of the candidates shortlisted by the Screening Committee for being interviewed would be updated online on 16th September 2020. The candidates may also ascertain the information after via email to sv.more@ncl.res.in, or through phone: 020-25902647. The interview will be conducted on 22nd Sep 2020 from 10:30 am onwards online through a suitable medium such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, etc. The meeting link will be provided only to the short-listed candidates.
No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview. The candidates recommended by the interview committee will have to join the duty immediately on receipt of the offer of engagement.