Thursday, December 11, 2014

Research Professor


Job Location: Yeungnam University, South Korea
Job Description and Candidate Requirement:
A competent candidate for research professor position is being sought at School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk province, South Korea.
The position starts with two years contract and can be extended one year basis.
The candidate must have backgrounds and experience on evolutionary genetics such as phylogeny analysis using high density SNP chips, quantitative & population genetics to perform genome-wide association study using high density SNP chips in cattle or pigs. Programming skills such as Linux, C, Perl, with experience on Livestock molecular & phenotype data analysis are very desirable.
Also, the candidate must have PhD degree and atleat three publications at SCI(E) papers as the first or corresponding author for the last three years (2012~2014).
Annual salary is 24,000,000 Korean won (1 US dollar is 1,110 KWN), and 450,000 KWN is supported for housing, whose amount is enough for one person to live in one bedroom unit. Extra bonus is 4,000,000 KWN, going to the bank account of the candidate for each SCI(E) publication, up to five papers per year.
One requirement is: the candidate needs to teach one graduate course (3 credit) such as evolutionary genetics for graduate students.
Preferred Resume Format: MS-Word
Contact Person: Professor Jong-Joo Kim
Department of Biotechnology,
Yeungnam University
Gyeongsan, South Korea
Please email resume and publication list at kimjj@ynu.ac.kr
The application deadline is at the end of this December, 2014.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Scientist


Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of $17 billion, we have approximately 50,000 employees in 50 countries and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through three premier brands, Thermo Scientific, Fisher Scientific and Unity™ Lab Services, which offer a unique combination of innovative technologies, convenient purchasing options and a single solution for laboratory operations management. Our products and services help our customers solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity.
Job Description:
  • Requires a minimum of 2 year laboratory experience in a working environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to carry out scientific procedures and make recommendations for improvement required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of scientific laboratory techniques, equipment and materials relating to one or more of the following: high throughput assays, ELISA's, 96-well plate handling, Automation, Protein purification, mammalian tissue culture, and protein analysis strongly preferred.
  • ​Good problem solving skills necessary, ability to work on collaborations.
  • Strong knowledge in high through put data generation and data analysis, multiplex assays.
Minimum Qualifications (must have)
MSc with 2 years of laboratory experience - Immunofluorescence, Mammalian cell culture, Western Blotting, Flow Cytometry, Immunohistochemistry
Preferred Qualifications (nice to have)
Additional skill set - nice to have would be experience with focus on Immunohistochemistry

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Scientist


Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of $17 billion, we have approximately 50,000 employees in 50 countries and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through three premier brands, Thermo Scientific, Fisher Scientific and Unity™ Lab Services, which offer a unique combination of innovative technologies, convenient purchasing options and a single solution for laboratory operations management. Our products and services help our customers solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity.
Job Description:
  • Requires a minimum of 2 year laboratory experience in a working environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to carry out scientific procedures and make recommendations for improvement required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of scientific laboratory techniques, equipment and materials relating to one or more of the following: high throughput assays, ELISA's, 96-well plate handling, Automation, Protein purification, mammalian tissue culture, and protein analysis strongly preferred.
  • ​Good problem solving skills necessary, ability to work on collaborations.
  • Strong knowledge in high through put data generation and data analysis, multiplex assays.
Minimum Qualifications (must have)
MSc with 2 years of laboratory experience - Immunofluorescence, Mammalian cell culture, Western Blotting, Flow Cytometry, Immunohistochemistry
Preferred Qualifications (nice to have)
Additional skill set - nice to have would be experience with focus on Immunohistochemistry

Friday, December 5, 2014

Project Scientists


Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission invite applications [Online Only] under various projects.
Eligible candidates can Apply through online application portal.
Candidates can Apply only for one position from below posts.
1. Healthcare Biotechnology Projects
Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission is a state nodal agency for promoting Biotechnology in the state, spanning its applications across sectors. Biotechnology has key role to play in healthcare segment. GSBTM through its visionary approach is planning to establish network of Genetic Diagnostic’s Center, Stem Cell Research and Training Center and Biobanking facilities on a project mode for five years initially. Following positions are invited for the same.
Healthcare Biotechnology Projects (Biotechnology for Healthcare: Network of Genetic Diagnostics Center, Biobanking facility and Stem Cell Researcg and Training Institute)
1 Joint Director 1
37400-67000 [Grade Pay 8900/-] 75,000/-
Age limit: not exceeding 50 years
M. Sc. in Life sciences or Biosciences or Biotechnology or Microbiology and Ph. D. from a recognized University in any of above subjects.
Minimum 12 years. of experience after M. Sc. or 9 years of experience after Ph.D. in responsible position of work in R& D in the area of genomics/ Human Genetics Diagnostics/Healthcare Biotechnology/Stem Cells/Tissue Banking/Planning/Scientific Administration in Science and technology organization or 5 years of experience in equivalent capacity.Highly qualified in the area of modern biology, as evidenced through research experience and proven ability to carry out work in the area of Healthcare biotechnology.
2 Scientist C 3
15600-39100 [Grade Pay 6600/-] 45,000/-
Age limit: not exceeding 35 years
1. M. Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology/ Life Sciences, Biosciences from a recognized university.
2. Ph.D.in of the above subjects from a recognized University shall be preffered.
Minimum 4 years of experience after M.Sc. in responsible position of work in R & D in the area of Genomics/ Human Genetics Diagnostics/ Healthcare Biotechnology/ Stem Cells/ Tissue Banking/ Planning/ Scientific Administration in Science and technology organization. Highly qualified in the area of modern biology, as evidenced through research experience and proven ability to carry out work in the area of conservation biotechnology.
3 Scientist B 2
15600-39100 [Grade Pay 5400/-] 40,000/-
Age limit: not exceeding 35 years
1. M. Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology/ Life Sciences, Biosciences from a recognized university.
2. Ph.D.in of the above subjects from a recognized University shall be preffered.
Minimum 3 years of experience after M.Sc or Nil after Ph.D. in responsible position of work in R & D in the area of Genomics/ Human Genetic Diagnostics/ Healthcare biotechnology/ Stem Cells/ Tissue banking planning/ Scientific Administration in Science and Technology Organization. High qualified in the area of evidence through research experience and proven ability to carry out work in area of conservation biotechnology.
5 Genetic Counsellor 1
15600-39100 [Grade Pay 6600/-] 45,000/-
Age limit: not exceeding 35 years
M.Sc in Biotechnology / Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Human Genetics from a recognized University or Ph.D in above subject from a recognized University and certificate in the Genetic Counselling shall be preferred.
Minimum 5 Years of experience after M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling or related work. Person having training in genetic counselling shall be given preference.
2. Training, Research Awareness & Entrepreneurship Cell
GSBTM is doing many activities like HRD, Entrepreneurship development, Business development, Research & Innovation Support, Policy intervention, infrastructure development, information awareness. All these activities are done in four different cells with temporary manpower. Looking to the achievements, workload, long term continuation and smooth management, this office proposes these cells merged in one permanent cell called “Training, Research, Awareness & Entrepreneurship Cell”
Training, Research Awareness & Entrepreneurship Cell
1 Scientist C 2
15600-39100 [Grade Pay 6600/-] 45,000/-
Age limit: not exceeding 35 years
1. M. Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology / Life Sciences, Plant Sciences / Biotech MBA and Allied Biology Stream from a recognized University.
2. Ph.D. in any of the above subject from a recognized University shall be preferred.
Minimum 4 years of experience after M. Sc. Possess the basic knowledge of computer application.
2 Scientist B 2
15600-39100 [Grade Pay 5400/-] 40,000/-
Age limit: not exceeding 35 years
1. M. Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology / Life Sciences, Plant Sciences / Biotech MBA and Allied Biology Stream from a recognized University.
2. Ph.D. in any of the above subject from a recognized University shall be preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience after M.Sc or Nil after Ph.D. in responsible position of work in R & D in the area of Genomics/ Human Genetic Diagnostics/ Healthcare biotechnology/ Stem Cells/ Tissue banking planning/ Scientific Administration in Science and Technology Organization. High qualified in the area of evidence through research experience and proven ability to carry out work in area of conservation biotechnology. Must possess the basic knowledge of computer application.
3. Biotechnology knowledge complex
Department of science & technology is looking forward to establish a Biotechnology knowledge complex. This knowledge complex can be the place where in phases several centres / institute, dedicated to biotechnology and life science can be established, over a period of time. This knowledge complex, housing different institutes, will provide ecosystem for biotechnology & life science growth. It will help faculty, researchers, industries, entrepreneurs. Apart from this, it will create Dissertation laboratory, Hands on training laboratory, Facilities for developing Proof of concept, Overseas scientists’ laboratory facility, Biotech incubator and Innovation support system as a core part of "Biotechnology Knowledge Complex"
Biotechnology knowledge complex 1


Scientist C 1


15600-39100 [Grade Pay 6600/-]


45,000/-


Age limit: not exceeding 35 years


1. M. Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology / Life Sciences, Biosciences from a recognized University.


2. Ph.D. in any of the above subject from a recognized University shall be preferred.


Minimum 4 years of experience after M. Sc. In responsible positon of work in R & D in the area of Genomics / Human Genetic Diagnostics / Healthcare Biotechnology / Stem cells / Tissue Banking Planning / Scientific Administration in Science and Technology organiztion. Highly qualified in the area of modern biology, as evidence through research experience and proven ability to carry out work in the area of Conservation Biotechnology.


The projects are for 5 years duration, subject to extension by State Govenment. The positions are purely on contractual basis initially for 11 months and extendable to 5 years subject to satisfactory performace and annual review. The last date of applying is one month from the date of Advertisement. The date of advertisement is 19-11-2014 .


Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted in any other format except online prescribed performa will be rejected.


Candidates in service must apply through proper channel. Candidates will be required to provide original documents along with duly filled and signed application Performa, as and when called for interview.


For more details please visit the website URL:http://gujaratgenomics.in/recruit/

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Scientist F


Advertisement for Scientists and Non-Scientists personnel  to be engaged under NGRBA Program (Likely to be continued upto 2019-20)
Note: Those who have already applied earlier against the advertisement dated 19-25 July, 2014 are required to apply afresh.
S.No. 1 Scientist F (Chief project Co-ordinator) Position Available 01
Type of appointments On deputation /contractual basis for a period of three years extendable as per requirement
Monthly Emoluments In the pay scale Rs.37,400-67,000/- in pay band 4, Grade pay Rs 8900/-in case of deputation. Or consolidated remuneration ranges Rs. 2,00,000 - 2,25,000/-in case of contract
Educational Qualifications Doctorate degree in natural sciences (or) post graduate in engineering/ technology (or) doctorate degree in Engineering/technology
Experience Twenty five years practical experience. 

S.No.2 Scientist E (Project Co-ordinator) Position Available 02
Type of appointments On deputation /contractual basis for a period of three years extendable as per requirement Monthly Emoluments On contract in the pay scale Rs.37,400-67,000/- in pay band 4, Grade pay Rs 8700/-in case of deputation. Or consolidated remuneration ranges Rs. 2,00,000 - 2,25,000/- in case of contract
Educational Qualifications Master’s /doctorate in engineering/ technology (Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Energy and Environment and Biotechnology)/ Master’s degree Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences and allied discipline, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Microbiology)
S.No.3 Scientist D (Water Quality Analyst)
Position Available 01
Type of appointments On deputation /contractual basis for a period of three years extendable as per requirement
Educational Qualifications Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences/ Life Sciences and allied discipline/ Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Microbiology.
OR Master’s degree in engineering/ technology (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental engineering)
Experience Five years practical experience
Monthly Emoluments In the pay scale Rs.15600-39100/- in pay band 3, Grade pay: Rs.7600/-in case of deputation.
Or consolidated remuneration ranges Rs.1,25,000 - 1,50,000/- in case of contract
S.No. 5 Scientist D (Officer Pollution Inventory)
Position Available 04
Type of appointments On deputation /contractual basis for a period of three years extendable as per requirement
Educational Qualifications Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences/ Life Sciences and allied discipline Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Microbiology.
OR Master’s degree in engineering/ technology (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental engineering)
Experience Five years practical experience
Monthly Emoluments To be appointed on contract in the pay scale Rs.15600-39100/- in pay band 3, Grade pay: Rs 7600/-in case of deputation.
Or consolidated remuneration ranges Rs. 1,25,000 - 1,50,000/- in case of contract
S.No.6 Scientist C
Position Available 08
Type of appointments On deputation /contractual basis for a period of three years extendable as per requirement
Educational Qualifications Master’s degree in Life-Sciences and allied discipline, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Microbiology OR Master’s degree in engineering/ technology (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Biotechnology, Environmental engineering)
Experience Three years practical experience
Monthly Emoluments In the pay scale Rs. 15600-39100/- in pay band 3, Grade pay: Rs 6600/-in case of deputation.
Or consolidated remuneration ranges Rs.1,00,000 - 1,25,000/- in case of contract
S.No.7 Scientist B
Position Available 05
Type of appointments On deputation /contractual basis for a period of three years extendable as per requirement
Educational Qualifications Master’s degree in Life-Sciences and allied discipline, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Microbiology OR Master’s degree in engineering/ technology (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Biotechnology, Environmental engineering)
Experience Not Essential
Monthly Emoluments In the pay scale Rs. 15600-39100/- in pay band 3, Grade pay: Rs 5400/-in case of deputation. Or consolidated remuneration ranges Rs.1,00,000 - 1,25,000/- in case of contract
S.NO. 14 Taxonomist
Position Available 02
Type of appointments On contractual basis for a period of three years extendable as per requirement
Educational Qualifications M.Sc in Botany or Zoology
Experience - Monthly Emoluments Consolidated remuneration will be in the range Rs.25,000 - 30,000/-
General Conditions:
Only Indian national need to apply
The number of post likely to increase or decrease
The Board reserves the right not to fill up the post, if so decides, No correspondences/representations will be entertained in regard to the call for interview and/or selection. The project driven employment/engagement shall be purely temporary and only restricted to the project period and will not guarantee any claim for employment by the CPCB/NMCG/Government.
The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from the candidates in India
Apply through proper channel, if in service.
Mode of Selection Interview of the short listed candidates. If required written test can also be conducted depend upon number of applications
Place of Posting Any office of CPCB at Delhi, Lucknow & Kolkata or anywhere in India.
Enclosures with the application
Self- attested copies of the following be submitted; 1. Date of Birth, 2. Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates for Educational Qualifications & 3. Experience  Certificate(s) from the employer (if applicable)  TA/DA for interview Only for SC/ST candidates as per rules
Last date of receipt of complete application 17th December, 2014.
Last date for the applicants from Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, division of J& K state, Lahaul and Spiti district and Pangi Subdivision of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, the Andaman & Nicobar Island or Lakhwadeep 1st January, 2015
More Info:

Monday, December 1, 2014

PROJECT SCIENTISTS, PROJECT ASSOCIATES, PROJECT FELLOWS, PROJECT ASSISSTANTS, AND PROJECT INTERNS


Wild Life Institute of India 
(An Autonomous Institution of Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change,
Government of India)
Chandrabani, Dehra Dun - 248 001
EPBAX: 0135-2640111 to 2640112, FAX: 2640117
Web site: www.wii.gov.in  E-MAIL: wii@wii.gov.in
Advt. No.WII/DSST-CC/2014/REC
RECRUITMENT OF PROJECT SCIENTISTS, PROJECT ASSOCIATES, PROJECT FELLOWS, PROJECT ASSISSTANTS, AND PROJECT INTERNS
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier national institution working towards strengthening Wildlife Conservation and Management through research, training and education.  The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is implementing the National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) programme through national institutions which are nodal agencies for different Task Forces.  WII has been identified as the nodal agency for the Task Force on Fauna and Micro Flora and will be implementing a 5 year project (2014-15 to 2019-2020) ‘Assessment and Monitoring of Climate Change Effects on Wildlife Species and Ecosystems for Developing Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies in the Indian Himalayan Region’ under NMSHE.
WII is looking for bright candidates from Biological & Environmental Sciences / Physical Sciences/ Statistics/ Geo-informatics/ Social Sciences/ Engineering backgrounds for filling up of Project Scientists 03 (three) posts on contractual basis (Scientist-C level), Project Associates 04 (four) posts, Project Fellows 08 (eight) posts, and Project Assistants 08 (eight) posts for the project duration. In addition to the above, Project Interns (up to 10 positions /year) for periods ranging from 03 to 06 months will also be engaged.  Applications are invited from the citizens of India who are willing to contribute innovative ideas and undertake research to address the emerging challenges of climate change impacts on biodiversity as per details given below.
Project Scientist (C level) - 3 (Three) positions
Rs. 57,500/month consolidated
M.Sc./M.Tech. in Life Sciences / Forestry/ Geoinformatics/ Geology/ Environmental Sciences/ Soil Science/ Computer Application/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Hydrology/ Earth and Atmospheric Sciences or related fields with THREE YEARS experience.
OR
Ph.D. in any of the above fields
Expertise/knowledge in (a) climatic change analysis and multi-scale modelling involving earth and atmospheric sciences;
(b) experience in spatial analysis and ecological modelling involving advance statistical and visualization tools; demonstrated computational skills
(c) Experience in anthropogenic/ climate change impacts on wildlife species and their habitats in the Himalaya or stream ecology and hydrology modelling.
Research publications in peer-reviewed national/international journals
Project Associate* - 4 (Four) positions
Rs. 24,000 pm +  HRA
Ph.D.  in Life Sciences / Forestry/ Geoinformatics/ Geography/ Geology/ Environmental Sciences/ Soil Science/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Computer Application/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Hydrology/ Earth and Atmospheric Sciences/Architecture /Mass Communication or related fields.
OR
Three years of research, teaching, design and development experience after M.Tech./M.E.
Expertise/aptitude in (a) project design and coordination of multi-disciplinary project team;  OR Field data collection for plant, fish, herpetofauna, insect, bird, and mammal taxa, soil and statistical analyses; (b) Management of spatial database, Remote Sensing and GIS analysis; (c) Advance computer application and visualization; Computational ecology and predictive modelling;
(d) Design and data collection for analyzing anthropogenic drivers; and Popular science writing and communication skills.
At least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal.
Project Fellow** (Research Fellow) - 8 (Eight) positions
Rs. 16,000/month + HRA (JRF-2 years)
Rs/ 18,000/month + HRA (SRF-3 years)
(After two years & fulfilling requirements)
Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences / Fisheries Science/Forestry/ Geoinformatics/ Geography/ Geology/ Environmental Sciences/ Soil Science/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Computer Application/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Hydrology/ Earth and Atmospheric Sciences/Architecture /Mass Communication or related fields with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University and NET/GATE/WII-NET qualified.
OR
Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses relevant to the above subjects
Prior experience and interest in (a) field data collection for plant including micro flora, fish, herpetofauna, insect, bird, and mammal taxa; (b) Vegetation /habitat quantification in the Himalayan system; (c) Camera trap based sampling and analysis;  (d) Riverine ecology and fish sampling; (e) Remote Sensing and GIS; (f) Interoperable spatial database and spatial statistics (g) Hydrology and climate modelling; (h) Environmental Impact Assessment of developmental projects on wildlife values
Science writing and communication skills
Project Assistant* - 8 (Eight) positions
(Five for field and Three for Lab/Office)
Rs. 8,000/month + HRA
Post Graduate Degree (Life Sciences/ Forestry/ Geoinformatics/ Environmental Sciences/ Sociology/ Computer Application/ Economics/ Business Administration/ Mass Communication)
OR
Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses relevant to above subjects.
Experience/interest in field data collection for biological taxa and socioeconomic survey;
Computer applications and account management;
Communication strategies.
Project Interns* # - 10 (Ten) positions/ Year of 3 to 6 months
duration
Bachelor/Master degree/Diploma in Biological/ Physical/Engieering/Social Sciences)
Aptitude and interest in undertaking field or lab based studies on various topics pertaining to this project for dissertation, attachment or experience gaining
* The emoluments indicated above for Project Associates, Project Fellows and Project Assistants are pre-revised and are likely to be amended as per DST rules.  Project Interns will be provided with local travel and a basic allowance to cover meals.
** NET/GATE/WII-NET or equivalent qualified candidates would be awarded Junior Research Fellowship in line with DST norms, while otherwise competent/suitable candidates would be provided stipend of Rs. 12,000/month and likely to be amended as per WII norms. Only Project Fellows (JRF/SRF) would be encouraged to pursue higher academic degrees as per WII rules.
^ Candidates with knowledge or aptitude for working on multi-taxa, experience or interest for working in multidisciplinary research projects, experience or ability for working in a team or independently  in remote high altitude areas and in arduous field conditions would be preferred.
# Candidates interested in gaining field/lab experience are encouraged to apply.  Only those candidates interested in availing the internship for the period January 2015 to December 2015 may apply.  The selection will be based on application submitted in prescribed format.

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