Scientist at ESSO

dvt. No. NCPOR/46/18 

ESSO-National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research 

(An Autonomous Society under the MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES, Govt. of India) 

Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, 

Goa – 403 804. 

The National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (NCPOR) (formerly NCAOR), an Autonomous Society under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, New Delhi, is the nodal agency responsible for planning, coordinating and executing the Indian Polar and Ocean Research Programme. In addition, the Centre has a well-focused scientific mandate of basic and applied research in various disciplines and themes of polar and ocean sciences. For details about NCPOR activities are available at www.ncaor.gov.in 

Director, NCPOR invites applications from eligible and prospective candidates of Indian Nationals, for filling up of below posts under the various scientific projects on contract basis. 

Project : Indian Arctic Programme 

Name of the Post : Project Scientist B 

Post Code : 13 

Number of Post : 01 

Emoluments : Rs. 60,413/- (Consolidated) 

Age : 35 Yrs 

Eligibility Criteria : Essential: 

Qualification: 

(i) Masters Degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Marine Science or Marine Biology or its equivalent or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. : 

Desirable: Experience: 

(i) Two years of relevant experience in research & development in the fields of Marine Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry 

Job Requirement : 

(i) To play an active role in all facets of the work related to the Arctic programme, participation in research expeditions, data acquisition/water and sediment sample analysis/interpretation. 

(ii) Any other scientific/technical jobs that may be assigned from time to time.  

Project : Environmental Impact Assessment of Anthropogenic Activities at Indian Polar Stations – A local and Global Perspective 

Name of the Post : Project Scientist B 

Post Code : 14 

Number of Posts : 01 

Emoluments : Rs. 60,413/- (Consolidated) 

Age : 35 Yrs 

Eligibility Criteria : Essential: Master’s Degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/or Bachelor of Engineering /Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or its equivalent with at-least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. : 

Desirable: 

(1) Two years of Research & Development experience in the biochemical and molecular characterization of microbes. 

(2) Hands-on experience in handling instrument like GC-MS/AAS/HPLC/experience in molecular techniques.

(3) Experience in cruise/expedition participation.

Job Requirement : To play an active role in the work related to the project to work on identification and characterization of microbes in wastewater treatment system, identification of non-native species, participation in Polar expeditions, data acquisition, processing and interpretation.  

The last date of submission of online application is 27.12.2018 by 05:00pm. The last date is the cutoff date for all purposes including Age/Qualification/experience etc. 

More Info: http://www.ncaor.gov.in/upload/recruitments/AdvtNCPOR4618.PDF

Assistant Professor at CUJ

Dept. of Life Science

Central University of Jharkhand

ADVERTISEMENT  Advt. No.: CUJ/Advt./05 

Central University of Jharkhand has been granted funds by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India to establish “DBT-Boost to CUJ Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Departments for Education and Research” 

Applications are invited for the Assistant Professor on purely temporary basis. The appointments shall be for a period of one year. 

Position: Assistant Professor (Total 02) 

Remuneration: As per norms of the funding agency DBT. 

Qualifications: 

i) A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale whenever the grading system is followed) in with specialization in Biodiversity and Systematic/ Systems Biology/ Biophysics/ Bioinformatics from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. 

ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M. Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations,2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET: 

Provided, the candidates registered for Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-Laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:- 

a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode. 

b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; 

c) An open Ph.D. viva voice of the candidate has been conducted; 

d) The candidate has presented at least two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal; 

e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars 

sponsored /funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfillment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concern. 

Note: NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET. OR B) The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign University with a ranking among top 500 in the world university Ranking (at any time) by any of the following: (i) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) (ii) The Times Higher Education (THE) or (iii) The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai). 

General Guidelines: Duly filled-in applications in the prescribed format along with supporting documents should reach the Programme coordinator-DBT-BUILDER programme, Central University of Jharkhand, Brambe, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 835205 on or before 27 Nov, 2018 by Registered/Speed post only. 

More Info: http://www.cuj.ac.in/downloads/advtbuilderDLS25oct2018.pdf

Faculty Positions

Scientist Post at NIT

More Info: http://www.nitap.in/Notifications/Recruitments.htm

Technical Assistant at JNU

School of Life Sciences

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Applications are invited for one post of Technical Assistant to work in a DST-sponsored project entitled "To study the role of PICH, an ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling protein, in oxidative stress induced DNA damage repair".

Minimum qualification: Candidate should have BSc with a good academic record. The candidates should also have experience in working in a laboratory for at least one year.

Job Description: Maintaining laboratory accounts and bill payments, making media and buffer solutions, maintaining equipments.

The advertised post is only for one year and is subject to availability of funds from DST.

Total Emoluments: Rs 18,000/-

Applications on plain paper giving full details of qualification/experience should reach

Dr. Rohini Muthuswami
School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

on or before 15th November 2018

Applications received by email will not be entertained.

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Assistant Professor at CUJ

Dept. of Life Science

Central University of Jharkhand

ADVERTISEMENT  Advt. No.: CUJ/Advt./05 

Central University of Jharkhand has been granted funds by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India to establish “DBT-Boost to CUJ Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Departments for Education and Research” 

Applications are invited for the Assistant Professor on purely temporary basis. The appointments shall be for a period of one year. 

Position: Assistant Professor (Total 02) 

Remuneration: As per norms of the funding agency DBT. 

Qualifications: 

i) A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale whenever the grading system is followed) in with specialization in Biodiversity and Systematic/ Systems Biology/ Biophysics/ Bioinformatics from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. 

ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M. Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations,2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET: 

Provided, the candidates registered for Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-Laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:- 

a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode. 

b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; 

c) An open Ph.D. viva voice of the candidate has been conducted; 

d) The candidate has presented at least two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal; 

e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars 

sponsored /funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfillment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concern. 

Note: NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET. OR B) The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign University with a ranking among top 500 in the world university Ranking (at any time) by any of the following: (i) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) (ii) The Times Higher Education (THE) or (iii) The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai). 

General Guidelines: Duly filled-in applications in the prescribed format along with supporting documents should reach the Programme coordinator-DBT-BUILDER programme, Central University of Jharkhand, Brambe, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 835205 on or before 27 Nov, 2018 by Registered/Speed post only. 

More Info: http://www.cuj.ac.in/downloads/advtbuilderDLS25oct2018.pdf

Scientist Positions at iEAST

INSTITUTE FOR EMPOWERMENT BY ART SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (iEAST)

GATEWAY CAMPUS, SECTOR-11, 

SONEPAT, HARYANA 131001

APPLICATION ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITIONS AT iEAST

Institute for Empowerment by Art Science and Technology (iEAST), a nonprofit R&D institute recently established by the Savrdh Foundation, has the mandate to empower the humanity through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, and to evolve into a world-class research institute with state-of-the-art resources. The major objectives of the iEAST are to conduct cutting edge applied and translational research, and facilitate benefits of innovation to empower people and industries. The key thrust is to develop solutions for the problems of today and work ahead for the requirements of the future. Applications are invited for the following positions:

Director

The Director is expected to be highly motivated and provide dynamic leadership to the growth and development of iEAST. The applicant must have a vision and plans for addressing the large-scale societal and industrial problems through interdisciplinary research to transform ideas into reality.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

 M.D/Ph.D or equivalent degree in biomedical/engineering field.

 Minimum 12 years of research experience after Ph.D.

 Track record of high impact publications.

Principal Scientist (Neuroscience)

The candidate is expected to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for the neuronal diseases. Contribute both intellectually and experimentally from inception through preclinical and clinical development. Shall be responsible for leading and nurturing the core team and fostering collaborations.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

 M.D/Ph.D or equivalent degree in biomedical/bioengineering field.

 Minimum 4 years as an Assistant Professor or 1 year as an Associate Professor or equivalent.

 Minimum 7 years of research experience in neuroscience after Ph.D.

 Track record of high impact publications.

Staff Scientist (Plant Sciences)

Seeking a plant scientist to join a team of scientists, farmers, and engineers to develop processes, specifications, and tools to generate high-yielding disease resistant plants and pioneering production methods.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

 Ph.D. in plant sciences or Master’s degree with 3 years of laboratory experience in plant sciences in academic or biotechnology settings.

 Experience with plant tissue culture and protoplast.

 Practical knowledge of any of the following: plant propagation, production management, plant-microbe interactions, plant hybridization, soilless culture, controlled environment agriculture, integrated pest management, entomology and post-harvest processing.

Research Officer (Plant Sciences)

The candidate is expected to join a team of scientists, pioneering a transformative delivery platform for a broad range of sustainable agricultural applications.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

 Master’s degree in Botany/Biotechnology or related discipline.

 2 years of relevant laboratory experience in academic or biotechnology settings.

 Experience with plant tissue culture/micro-propagation.

Research Officer (Microbiology)

The candidate is expected to participate in developing the innovative bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizers, enzymes and other microbial products.

 Master’s degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology or related discipline.

 2 years of relevant laboratory experience, in academic or biotechnology settings.

 Experience with microbial culture/fermentation.

Bioinformatics and Administrative Officer

Besides helping in developing potential therapeutic agents utilizing bioinformatics, the candidate is expected to bring the bioinformatics approaches to the scientific administration of iEAST.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

 Ph.D. in biomedical/bioengineering field or Master’s degree with 3 years of research experience in bioinformatics.

 Evidence of scientific work in bioinformatics through research publications.

 Excellent communication skills.

Please send your application materials (a cover letter, a CV with a brief summary of past research/work accomplishments) to Email: IEASTCareer@gmail.com

Last date of application is November 12, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates based on qualification and experience will be called for the interview. Selected candidates will be offered competitive salary and benefits based on qualifications and experience.

Note: No TA & DA will be paid to the candidate for attending the interview. Please provide the duration and details of the research experience clearly in your CV/Biodata. The IEAST reserves the right to fill or not to fill the positions, depending on the qualifications/credentials of the candidates applied etc. 

Application will be accepted only through Email: IEASTCareer@gmail.com

Faculty Positions at PAU

PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, LUDHIANA

ADVERTISEMENT NO.02/2018

Applications from the eligible candidates are invited for the following posts on the prescribed form (along with detailed qualifications, experience required and other relevant information) obtainable from the respective offices mentioned below against each post on any working day from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. in cash at the counter by 4.12.2018 for these posts. The application forms can also be obtained by post from these concerned offices by sending requisite cost of the application form in the shape of bank draft in favour of the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana payable at Ludhiana along with self addressed envelope (28x12 cms) bearing postage stamps of Rs.40/- by 20.11.2018. The duly completed application forms for the posts with prescribed fee (as mentioned below against each post) in the shape of Bank Draft payable at Ludhiana in favour of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana should reach in the concerned offices by 4.12.2018.

S. No.	Name of the post	Cost of Application form	Fee to be attached with the application form	Name of office where forms are available
1.	Dean, College of Home Science	300.00	800.00	% Registrar
2.	Dean, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities	300.00	800.00	% Registrar
3.	Assistant Professor (Sociology)	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
4.	Assistant Soil Scientist	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
5.	Assistant Professor (Agrometeorology)	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
6.	Assistant Mycologist	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
7.	Assistant Vegetable Breeder	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
8.	Assistant Maize Breeder	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
9.	Assistant Professor of Mathematics	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
10.	Assistant Professor (Biochemistry)	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
11.	Assistant Professor (Chemistry)	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
12.	Assistant Professor (English)	300.00	500.00	%Registrar
13.	Assistant Entomologist	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
14.	Assistant Scientist (Veg.) (at outstation)	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
15.	Assistant Plant Physiologist (at outstation)	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
16.	Assistant Plant Breeder (at outstation)	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
17.	District Extension Specialist (Plant Pathology) (at outstation)	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
18.	District Extension Specialist (Entomology) (at outstation)	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
19.	Assistant Professor (Soil and Water Engg) (at outstation)	300.00	500.00	% Registrar
20.	Assistant Architect	300.00	500.00	% Chief Engineer
21.	Junior Draftsman	100.00	200.00	% Chief Engineer

Pay scales

Sr. No.1 & 2	Rs.37400-67000+Rs.10000 AGP + Rs.1000 p.m. as Special Allowance and rent free accommodation
Sr.No.3 to 19	Rs.15600-39100+Rs.6000 AGP
Sr. No.20	Rs.15600-39100+AGP Rs.5400/-
Sr. 22	Rs.10300-34800+AGP Rs.3200/-

Pay scales and other service conditions for the above posts wherever applicable will be governed as per Punjab Government’s notification No.7/204/2012-4FP1/60 dated 15.1.2015 and circular No.7/204/2012-4FP1/66 dated 15.1.2015 and any other instructions issued by Punjab Government from time to time in this regard.

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