Friday, August 30, 2024

Manager at NCBS

Advt No.26/2024 : Appointment of a Program Manager on fixed term basis

19th August 2024: Advt No.26/2024 - Appointment of a Program Manager on fixed term basis  
                                                                         
The Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) is an exciting new scientific venture of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the National Institute for Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), supported by the Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. The CBM will undertake cutting edge research in the area of human mental illness with a goal to discovering novel and better methods for the diagnosis and clinical management of mental illness in humans.
 
The CBM invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Program Manager on a fixed term basis. The position is based at NCBS and is available immediately for a period of up to five years. Appointments will be for one year and renewable annually subject to the outcome of a performance assessment. Remuneration will be based on qualifications and accomplishments, subject to institutional guidelines.

The successful candidate will be expected to help in the management, facilitation and monitoring of the activities of the CBM. The role requires the ability to work both independently and in teams, especially coordination and working between the teams at the participating institutions.

Key duties of the Program Manager will include:

•    Project co-ordination, communicating with scientists and clinicians at the participating institutions
•    Organizing meetings of the scientific advisory board, steering committee and other administrative structures of CBM.
•    Assisting with organizing and curating scientific meetings relevant for CBM.
•    Working with administrative teams and other departments at NCBS as required for efficient management of the program, including (but not limited to):
◦    Monitoring project expenditure in coordination with the financial and administrative teams at NCBS. 
◦    Managing HR matters relating to project staff hired at NCBS, working with NCBS administration as required. 
◦    Managing procurement matters for the project at NCBS, working with NCBS administration as required. 
◦    Facilitating regulatory matters related to the CBM.
◦    Coordinating with the NCBS Communications team as required for the program. 
•    Working across administrative teams at NCBS and other collaborating institutions as required, for example for managing seed grant and other initiatives. 
•    Assist with donor relations management, including organization of meetings, generation of project reports and related documentation for the program.
•    Outreach to external stakeholders on behalf of the program.
•    Undertaking any other duties that may be required from time to time to assist with the work of the CBM

Essential Qualification:

•    Ph.D in a scientific discipline. 
•    Significant prior administrative experience. 
•    Proven communication ability both written and oral.
•    The ability to analyse, summarize and communicate information.
•    The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
•    Strong time-management and interpersonal skills.
•    Initiative, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to work.

Desirable Experience:

•    A background in molecular and cell biology or neuroscience.
•    Prior experience of working with Philanthropic donors.
•    Prior experience of working at a Government organization.

Age Limit for the above position: 45 years as on 01.07.2024

Consolidated SalarySalary will commensurate with experience and qualification.

Last date for receipt of Online application: 9th September 2024.

The position is available immediately following the completion of the recruitment process 

How to Apply:

An application package, consisting of the following should be uploaded via the NCBS job portal
•    Up-to-date CV  
•    A one-page description of why you believe you are an appropriate candidate for the role 
•    Names and contact details of two referees who can speak to your qualifications as relevant for this position
•    Educational and Experience Certificates
Step 1: Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.
Step 2: You will receive a user ID and password on your registered email ID.
Step 3: Using your ID and password you can fill in the application by clicking on “Submit Application”
Step 4: Once you fill in the application you can SAVE or PREVIEW the application. Please Note: Any corrections should be made before you SAVE the application.
Step 5: After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking “SUBMIT”.
Step 6: All essential certificate is proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the Online application.

General Instructions:
1.    The institute reserves the right not to fill the above posts herein advertised in case suitable candidates are not found. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.
2.    Incomplete applications and online applications without uploading the supporting documents in support of their Educational qualification with marks, Date of Birth, Caste Certificate, Experience certificate along with pay drawn, etc. shall not be considered.
3.     Candidates who are eligible for further age relaxation as per the extant rules of TIFR or GoI are required to submit applications by POST, along with a copy of the relevant certificate in support of age relaxation (for example ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities, etc.).
4.    The Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the no. of posts to be filled or not to make any recruitment to any post(s), or not to offer the appointment without assigning any reason. 
5.    The Institute strives to have a workplace where there is equality of diversity and candidates of all classes, caste, gender and religion are encouraged to apply for the position. 
6.    Applications from the candidates will be accepted ONLY ON-LINE, except for those who are seeking age relaxation as per extant GoI & TIFR rules are required to submit applications in the prescribed format by post must reach to Head, (A&F), National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, GKVK Post, Bellary Road, Bangalore: 560065 by 11th September 2024. The Applications by post must super scribe the post applied for, Advertisement No. & Serial Number of the post on the envelope. Institute will not be responsible for any postal delay.
7.    The decision of the competent authority will be final in the matter of selection.
8.     Any legal dispute concerning the Selection/ Recruitment process will be subject to courts having jurisdiction over Bangalore.
9.    Please visit the website regularly since all subsequent Corrigendum/Addendum/Updates will be uploaded to the website only.
10.    No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding postal delay, conduct and result of test/interview and reasons for not being called for test/interview. Interim correspondence will not be entertained and replied to.
11. Prescribed format for an offline application can be downloaded here: (https://www.ncbs.res.in/jobportal/sites/default/files/pdf/job_applicatio...)

https://www.ncbs.res.in/jobportal/online/262024/102407 (https://www.ncbs.res.in/jobportal/sites/default/files/pdf/job_applicatio...)

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Reader/Assistant Professor/Assistant Investigator at iBRIC-inStem

 Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (iBRIC-inStem)

(An AI under Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India) 
GKVK Campus, Bellary Road, 
Bangalore-560065 

Advertisement No. inStem/01/2024 

 The Institute for Stem Cell Science & Regenerative Medicine (www.instem.res.in), Bangalore is an autonomous institute under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. inStem’s mandate is to establish collaborative research programs in the field of stem cell biology, regeneration, and repair in development and disease, with translational emphasis. In order to develop strengths in focused areas, research at inStem is driven through collaborative interdisciplinary themes, addressing questions that are beyond the scope of a single laboratory. inStem shares a campus and research facilities with the Bangalore Life Sciences Cluster (BLiSC). The institute invites online applications from eligible and interested candidates in the scientific cadre on Direct Recruitment failing which by Deputation/ Absorption basis:- 

Position Details: Applications must include a CV and a well-articulated research plan that synergizes with inStem’s mandate. (https://www.instem.res.in/research). In particular, applicants interested in working collaboratively towards developing and/or applying new approaches and cutting-edge technologies that would lead to insight into fundamental aspects of stem cell biology and/or translation towards regenerative medicine, are preferred. In addition, the cover letter and research proposal should clearly articulate how the applicant’s research program will synergize with the research focus of inStem (https://www.instem.res.in/research). Applicants may write to instemheadres@instem.res.in. with any questions in this regard. 

Additional information: inStem has modern, well-equipped laboratories operating at international standards with excellent infrastructure support, geared to facilitate frontier stem cell science. In recognition of its scientific rigor and ethical integrity, inStem has been invited to the prestigious "Circle of Stem Cell Institutes & Centers" of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) (https://www.isscr.org/circle-of-stem-cell-institutescenters ). State-of-the-art facilities are easily accessible and are shared with BLiSc members NCBS, CCAMP, and TIGS. inStem promotes translational efforts through encouraging entrepreneurship activities by inStem investigators. Scientists/Researchers can benefit from the ecosystem, which has well-established mechanisms for interaction with industry, venture capitalists, and other professional bodies. inStem also provides international quality stem cell training (https://www.iscbi.org/post/instem-iscbi-training-workshop). Investigators are expected to undertake high-quality research and contribute to the mandate of the institute. Investigators are also expected to mentor Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows and contribute to the teaching and outreach activities of inStem. inStem Investigators are expected to apply for extramural grant funding but in the first instance, generous start-up support is provided. inStem Investigators have an excellent track record of securing prestigious fellowships and substantial extramural funding, which is encouraged. 

Compensation/ Pay Details: The post carries the Pay Levels as mentioned against each in the pay structure of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Entry Level) and other benefits which include Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance (in lieu of accommodation), Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, Medical Facilities applicable to the institute from time to time. The selected candidate will be covered under the National Pension System (NPS) 

Eligibility Criteria: 

Essential Educational Qualifications and Experience required for the post are as under: 

01/24 Reader/Assistant Professor/Assistant Investigator (Scientist-E) (Pay Level-13) 

Essential Qualification & Experience Ph.D. in life sciences or other Allied Sciences or equivalent with 8 years R & D experience including Ph.D, demonstrated by strong publications and successful funding of competitive extramural grants. Should be an outstanding scientist with a strong and exceptional research record with independent discovery research of a high quality. Should have a strong research record with a promise to contribute to the focused research at the institute and /or carry out their own discovery-driven research. 

Experience for Deputation: Scientists from Central/State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies, etc. 
(i) Holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent Department or 
(ii) With 4 years’ service in Level 12 or equivalent in the parent cadre/ Department and possess the essential qualification & experience as mentioned above. 

02/24 & 03/24 Fellow-E/ Scientist-D (Pay Level 12) 

Essential Qualification & Experience Masters in Life Sciences/Engineering or Medicine or equivalent, with 5 years’ experience. Desirable: Ph.D. in Life Sciences or other Allied Sciences/ Should be an outstanding scientist with a strong and exceptional research record and intentions of collaborative/thematic research. Should have a strong research record with promise to contribute to the focused research themes at the institute and/or carry out their own discovery-driven research experience in the relevant field with the ability to foster interactions among basic scientists and clinicians 

Experience for Deputation: Scientists from Central/State Governments, Research Institutes Autonomous Bodies etc. 
(i) Holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent Department or 
(ii) With 4 years’ service in Level- 11 or equivalent in the parent cadre/ Department and possess the essential qualification & experience as mentioned above. 

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Senior Research Scientist at JIPMER, Puducherry.

 AWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (JIPMER) 

Puducherry-6 

Applications are invited from eligible candidates to work on the following post on a contract basis in a research project funded by an external agency at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, as per the details below. 

Name of post (number) Senior Research Scientist 

Likely duration One Year (extendable based upon the satisfactory performance of the subject; till completion of the project) 

Consolidated remuneration INR 1,25,000/- per month (Consolidated) 

Project title High performance host immune biomarker-based rapid tests for diagnosis and treatment monitoring of tuberculosis 

Funding Agency United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) 

Project investigator (PI) Dr. Noyal Mariya Joseph PI’s department Department of Microbiology 

Nature of work/responsibilities and expectations 

 Coordinate with field team for sample collection from Tuberculosis (TB) patients. 
 Willing to travel with field team at the time of sample collection – Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu 
 Overall responsible for sample collection, -transport, -processing and -storage 
 Perform Mycobacterium culture, DST 1 st and 2nd line drugs, GeneXpert and Line probe assay 
 Perform molecular and immunological assays for detection of human blood immune biomarkers (mRNA and protein signatures) for diagnosis of pulmonary TB (PTB) and extrapulmonary TB (EPTB)  Should be involved in pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures 
 Data collection & analysis, preparation of annual progress report and publications Eligibility criteria (Qualifications and experience) 

A. Essential: 

 PhD in Microbiology  Five years of post-PhD experience in Tuberculosis (TB) 
 The candidate should have demonstrated work experience (minimum one publication in PubMed indexed journal) in human blood based biomarkers for the diagnosis of PTB & EPTB. 
 Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in Tamil B. 

Desirable: 
● Demonstrated experience (Publications in PubMed indexed journals) in non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) and drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis 
● Demonstrated experience (Publications in PubMed indexed journals) in MGIT, GeneXpert, Line probe assay, real-time PCR and ELISA for TB diagnosis and research 
● Experience in handling Indian-foreign collaboration projects in TB. 
● Field experience in TB research C. Maximum Age Limit: 40 years (as on last date of receipt of applications) 

Eligible and interested candidates may email the filled application form (attached), along with CV and supporting documents (scanned in one pdf) to the Email ID: jipmermicrotb@gmail.com 

Notes: 
1. Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted. 
2. Please mention the name of the post applied for in the email subject line. 
3. The PDF file should be named as: “Candidate name_Post-name_year_application”. e.g. “James_SRS_2024_application”. 4. The last date for sending complete applications by email up to 4:30 PM on 23.08.2024. Applicants will be shortlisted based on the details furnished in the application, CV, and the documentary proof provided. The list of eligible candidates will also be displayed on the JIPMER website on 24.04.2024. The final selection will be based on CV, application, and written test/interview. 

Monday, August 12, 2024

National Institute of Animal Biotechnology Scientist

  National Institute of Animal Biotechnology 

(An Autonomous Institute of Dept. of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)
Survey No. 37, Opp. Journalist colony, Extended Q City Road, 
Near Gowlidoddi, Gachibowli, 
Hyderabad-500 032 

NIAB, an autonomous institute under the aegis of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, is aimed to harness novel and emerging biotechnologies and create knowledge in the cutting edge areas for improving animal health and productivity. The Institute’s research focus is on animal health and production with an special emphasis on Reproductive Biotechnology, infectious biology, Genomics, transgenesis, stem cell biology, nutrition, nanobiology and bioinformatics. 

The Institute aims at translational research leading to genetic enhancement of Indian Livestock species and basic research towards development of novel vaccines, diagnostics various organoids and improved therapeutic molecules for farm animals. 

NIAB invites applications from suitably qualified, dynamic, result oriented and dedicated Indian citizens for filling up the following positions:

Scientist-G – One post (reserved for OBC)

Essential Qualification Ph.D in Veterinary / Animal Sciences/Modern Biology/Life Sciences equivalent from a recognised university with a strong track record of research and academic accomplishment in terms of publications and patents and attracting generous research funding. (ii) Evidence of leadership with 10 years of R&D experience in any one of the NIAB Thrust areas. 

Job Description The selected candidates are supposed to work on the health improvement of livestock using modern biotechnological tools and address issues related to infertility linked with animal productivity. In addition to their own research programme, he/she is expected to provide support to other research projects at NIAB and put efforts towards institute building. 

The selected candidates are also expected to lead the HRD programme of the Institute. In addition, candidates have to attract extra-mural funding to establish and lead research programs in upstream mandated areas.

Areas in which applications are invited 

(i) Reprogenomics 
(ii) Transgenic & disease animal model generation 
(iii) Computational & Functional genomics 
(iv) Regenerative biology & Therapeutics

Last date for submitting online applications: 23 Aug 2024

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