Thursday, 11 August 2016

M.sc Life Science / Biotech Candidates Apply @ Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi For Research Fellow Post



WALK-IN-INTERVIEW
POST FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW IN ICMR-PROJECT

Project Title : Differential Protein Expression in Renal Amyloidosis

Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Saima Wajid, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi-110062.

Post: Junior Research Fellow

Essential qualifications :
First class master’s degree in any field of Life Sciences/Biotechnology from a recognized University.
Qualified NET – JRF/LS examination of CSIR/UGC/ICMR.

Stipend : Rs. 25,000 PM + HRA@ 30%

Duration of project : One Year (Extendable for another one year depending on the performance)

Walk-In Details :

Note: The applicant should bring one set of attested copy of documents along with all the original documents.

Date: 19th August, 2016
Time: 11:00AM
Venue: Department of Biotechnology

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Ministry of Science & Technology Latest Scientist Vacancy Notification 2016-2017



Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology has issued a latest (sarkari naukari) vacancy notification and invited applications from the eligible candidates for making the recruitment of Scientist-D and Project Scientist-C posts on temporary basis. Eligible candidates those who are possessing all the requisite qualifications for these posts can apply in the prescribed application format within 60 days from the date of publication of advertisement and for Remote Areas within 75 days. More details regarding these posts such as educational qualifications, age limit, selection procedure, application fee, how to apply etc for Ministry of Science & Technology Recruitment 2016 are mentioned below:-

Vacancy Details of Ministry of Science & Technology Recruitment 2016:

Total No.of Posts: 04 posts

Name of the Posts:
1. Scientist-D: 01 post
2. Project Scientist-C: 03 posts

Educational Qualification:
Candidates those who are applying for these posts should have Master Degree in Natural/ Agricultural Science or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent with relevant experience.

Age Limit:
Candidates those who want to apply for post no. 1 their upper age should be 40 years and for post no. 2 should be 35 years as on the closing date of application.


Selection Procedure:
Candidates' selection will be made on the basis of their performance in interview.

Important Dates:
Date of Publication of Advertisement: 06-08-2016 to 12-08-2016
Last date of Application: Within 60 days from the date of publication of advertisement and for Remote Areas within 75 days.

How to Apply:
All eligible and interested candidates those who possess all the requisite qualifications/ conditions can send their duly filled in application in the prescribed format along with photocopies of all relevant certificates/documents by superscribing on top of the envelop with "Application for the post of " to Under Secretary (Rectt.), Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016, by Registered Post or through Speed Post within 60 days from the date of publication of advertisement and for Remote Areas within 75 days.


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Wednesday, 10 August 2016

IGIB Project Walk Ins 2016 August




POSITIONS OPEN FOR TEMPORARY RESEARCH PROJECT POSTS (Date of interview – 30th Aug., 2016 at 10:30 AM)
 
CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), desires to engage qualified incumbents on purely temporary basis as detailed below:

(Project Code – BSC0123) “Genome dynamics in Cellular Organization, Differentiation and Enantiostasis (GENCODE)”
One Post Code-1 Research Associate-I
Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Biology/Life Sciences
Desirable:- Experience in Mass spectrometry
35 years
Rs. 36,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-03-17 

(Project Code – BSC0303) “Effective Application of Community Health Efforts through New Age, IT Based Modes (EACH-IT)”
One Post Code-2 Project Assistant-II
M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences/ Biotechnology with at least 55% marks
Desirable:- Experience in Molecular Biology/ Immunology and Biochemistry.
30 years
Rs. 25,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-03-17 

(Project Code – GAP0102) “Elucidating The Structural And Biochemical Mechanism Of Azole Transport By Cacdr1, Cacdr2, And Scpdr5p Efflux Pumps To Combat Multidrug Resistance In Candida Albicans”
One Post Code-3 JRF(Project)
M.Sc./B.Tech. in any branch of Life Sciences /Biotechnology/ with at least 55% marks
Desirable:- Hands on experience in basic molecular biology techniques, membrane and soluble protein expression and protein purification
28 years
Rs. 25,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
02-09-17 

(Project Code BSC0302) “Towards Understanding Skin Cell Homeostasis (TOUCH)”
One Post Code-4 Project Assistant-II
M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics with at least 55% marks
Desirable:- Research experience in Microbiology, Fungi or Genome Sequence Analysis.
30 years
Rs. 25,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-03-17 

(Project Code GAP0097) “Investigation of factors regulating cell polarity and adhesion in epidermis: Impact on skin homeostasis and manifestation of vitiligo”
One Post Code-5 JRF (Project)
M.Sc./B.Tech in any branch of Life Sciences
28 years
Rs. 25,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
09-09-17 

(Project Code – GAP0119) “Physiological regulations under hypobaric hypoxia environment of high altitude”
One Post Code-6 Research Associate-I
PhD/PhD submitted in Biotechnology/ Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics
35 Years
Rs. 36,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
01-11-17 

(Project Code MLP1203) “Genetic determinants of drug resistance in lung and pancreatic cancer from gene signatures of clinical samples (clinomic studies)”
Two Post Code-7 Research Associate-I
Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal
Desirable:- Biochemistry, Structural Biology, NGS data analysis
35 years
Rs. 36,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-03-17 

(Project Code MLP1204) “Synthesis of natural products Meridianin, Discorhabdin and Corynoxenine and analogues for GSK3 inhibitory studies”
One Post Code-8 Project Assistant-II
M.Sc./B.Tech. in any branch of Life Sciences/ Biochemistry /Microbiology with at least 55% marks
30 years
Rs. 25,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-03-17 

(Project Code – MLP901) "Setting up of CSIR(unit)- TRISUTRA(Transl ational research and Innovative Science through Ayurgenomics)" 

One Post Code-9 Project Scientist (Information Technology)
PhD/ PhD submitted in Computer Science/ Computational Biology/ Bioinformatics with outstanding academic records and publication(s) in reputed SCI journals with proven ability for high quality R&D work.
Desirable: Experience in Database designing and complex data visualization.
40 years Rs.48200/ 50600/ 53000/55400/ 57800 + 30 % HRA Range
Two Post Code-10 Project Assistant – III (Bioinformatics)
M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech in Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/Computer Science/ Information Technology with at least 55% marks and minimum two years of relevant experience. OR M. Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology with at least 55% marks
Desirable : Experience in MySQL/PERL
35 years
Rs. 28,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-03-17 

Two Post Code-11 Project Assistant – II (Biology)
M.Sc./B.Tech in any branch of Life Sciences/Biotechnology with at least 55% marks
Desirable : Research experience in Molecular Biology/Immunology and Biochemistry
30 years
Rs. 25,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-03-17 

Post Code-12 Project Assistant – III (Biology)
M.Sc./B.Tech in Biotechnology with at least 55% marks and minimum two years of relevant research experience in Molecular Biology/Immunology and Biochemistry OR M. Tech in any branch of Biological Sciences/Biotechnology with at least 55% marks
35 years
Rs. 28,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-03-17 

Post Code-16 Project Assistant – III
B.Pharm with at least 55% marks and minimum two years of relevant experience in Molecular Biology/ Immunology and Biochemistry OR M. Pharm with at least 55% marks Desirable : Research experience in animal handling for the mouse models or other animal models
35 years
Rs. 28,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-03-17

(Project Code GAP0093) “J.C. Bose Fellowship”
Two Post Code-17 Project Assistant – I
B.Sc. in Biology with at least 55% marks
Desirable : One year experience/Diploma in computer application. Hons. In Biological Sciences, capable of handling computer data bases, M.S. Office, Photoshop, Scientific communication and good command in English writing.
28 years
Rs. 15,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-07-17 

Post Code-18 Project Assistant – II
M.Sc./B.E. in any branch of Life Sciences with at least 55% marks
Desirable : 1 year experience/Diploma in computer application. Hons. In Biological sciences, capable of handling computer data bases, M.S. Office, Photoshop, Scientific communication and good command in English writing.
30 years
Rs. 25,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-07-17 

One Post Code-19 Research Associate-I
Ph.D./Ph.D. Thesis submitted in Biomedical Sciences/Life Sciences with research experience in Genomics or Genome informatics.
Desirable:- Research experience of 4 years in Genomics data, strong aptitude in scientific writing, strong command in English language.
35 years
Rs. 36,000/- + 30 % HRA per month
31-07-17 

Free Research Internship @ BioLim Centre for Science and Technology, Chennai


 
Public relations notice

Call for research internship post in BioLim Centre for Science and Technology, Chennai. Apply if you are a right candidate.

BioLim Centre for Science and Technology (BCST), the research wing of BioLim Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, focuses on developing open innovations for the benefit of the Indian micro, small and medium scale industries and brings solutions to the existing problems of the society with interdisciplinary research approach.
BCST is currently moving with a two-dimensional vision towards a better society. One dimension is to develop an efficient research base for the Indian MSMEs in order to support them in developing newer products and processes in the field of microbial biotechnology, herbal technology, food technology and nanotechnology through the OPEN INNOVATION initiative of BioLim Trust. The other dimension is to make the graduates to learn research, process and product development according to the need of the growing industries, which helps them explore better placements in product research, up scaling and technology implementation or technology transfer in the life science sector.
Call for interns

We are looking for the passionate budding researchers who are willing to join our OPEN INNOVATION initiative to learn, understand, plan and perform research for the social and MSME benefits.
For further information on applying, evaluation, the number of seats, stipend, etc. visit the website and apply for the programme named “Very long-term internship”.
Visit to apply now
Application last date: Applications are called for three times a year for the long-term internship, there is no specific deadline to apply. For the current call, the applicant should submit the application on or before September 5 and the internship period starts on 15th September.

Call for MSMEs

We duly take up this opportunity to call the Indian start-ups and MSMEs to participate in the OPEN INNOVATION initiative to get benefits in terms of developing your process and products in the mentioned life science sector. BioLim Trust strongly believes that start-ups with sustainable innovations and good managerial operations can lead the contribution in the Indian GDP greatly by 2020.
For further clarifications, please write to our open innovation manager (openinnovations@biolim.org)
For updates on free internship and open innovations, subscribe here.(link to http://bcst.biolim.org/subscription/)

NITRH Jabalpur Technical Assistant Vacancy



NIRTH, Jabalpur invites online Applications up-to 13.09.2016 (online generated hard copy of the same upto 19.09.2016) for the following posts:- 

1. Technical Assistant (01): One Post (1-UR) (Pay Band-2 Rs.9,300-34,800 plus grade pay Rs.4200/-) in VI CPC Pre revised scale . 

Qualification & Experience :  
Essential :- Three years Bachelor Degree in Science subject (Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biology/Veterinary Science) from a recognized university with DMLT/Certificate of one year duration or one year experience in the lower scale from Govt. organization/reputed Institutes. 

Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications and additional laboratory/research field experience from reputed /Govt. institute.  

Additional 1 year documented experience in laboratories work. 

Age limit :- Not exceeding 30 years – Relaxation will be allowed to PWDs as per GOI rules. 

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TRIBAL HEALTH
(INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH)
(Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GOI)
NIRTH COMPLEX, NAGPUR ROAD,
GARHA PO, 
JABALPUR-482003

Tuesday, 9 August 2016

Govt. Job // NIASM Latest JRF & Young Professional Direct Interview Vacancy Notification 2016-17


ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management (NIASM) has issued a latest (sarkari naukari) Govt. vacancy notification and invited applications from the eligible candidates for making the recruitment of Junior Research Fellow, Young Professional-I & II posts on temporary & contractual basis. Eligible candidates those who are possessing all the requisite qualifications for these posts can attend for walk-in-interview on 17 & 18-08-2016 at 10:30 AM. More details regarding these posts such as educational qualifications, age limit, selection procedure, application fee, how to apply etc for NIASM Recruitment 2016 are mentioned below:-

Vacancy Details of NIAM Recruitment 2016:

Total No. of Posts: 15 posts

Name of the Post:
1. Junior Research Fellow: 01 post
2. Young Professional-II: 05 posts
3. Young Professional-I: 09 posts

Educational Qualification:
Candidates those who are applying for these posts should have M.Sc (Agri.) with specialization in Agrometeorology/ Agricultural Physics/ Agricultural Statistics/ M. Tech. (Engg. / Agril. Engg)/ M.Sc. in Remote Sensing/ Geo Informatics/ Physics or equivalent, B.Sc. (Agricultural Biotechnology)/ B. Tech. (Agricultural Biotechnology)/ B.V.Sc.& A.H/ Graduation in Fisheries Sciences/ Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry/ Allied Basic Sciences / B.Sc. (Agriculture) and candidates please refer official vacancy notification.
 
Age Limit:
Candidates those who want to apply for post no. 1 their maximum age limit should be 35 years and for posts no. 2 & 3 should be in between 21 years to 45 years as on the date of interview. However the upper age limit relaxation will be given as per the Govt. rules.

Selection Procedure:
Candidates' selection will be made on the basis of their performance in test/ interview.

Important Dates:
Date & Time of Walk-in-Interview: 17 & 18-08-2016 at 10:30 AM
Venue: ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management (NIASM), Baramati.

How to Apply:

All eligible and interested candidates those who possess all the requisite qualifications/ conditions can attend walk-in-test/ interview along with application in prescribed format complete in all respects along with latest passport size photograph and a set of self attested copies in support of date of birth proof, requisite mark-sheets, educational certificates and other supporting documents along with originals on 17 & 18-08-2016 at 10:30 AM.
 

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

lab technician at FIND \ B.Sc. biotech. Fresher can apply \ interested to work on TB \ no application fee.

Lab Technicians, Foundation for Innovation New Diagnostics (FIND), India
 
1. POSITIONS VACANT:  Lab Technicians (LT); Multiple vacancies, based at different laboratories being strengthened by FIND India.

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:
The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND), is a respected, not-for-profit foundation, recognized by the Swiss government as an “other international organization.”

Headquartered in Geneva and represented in India through a Liaison Office at Delhi, FIND facilitates the development and implementation of diagnostic tools for poverty-ridden diseases. The foundation is presently engaged in the development of new diagnostic techniques for TB, Malaria and Sleeping Sickness (HAT), across the world and specifically for MDR-TB, in India.
FIND has progressed diagnostic approaches that have been proven in principle and transformed them into effective products for identifying TB in partnership with academia, public and private research institutes and industry.
FIND recently received a grant from The Global Fund (TGF) Round 9 as a sub-recipient of the Central Tuberculosis Division (CTD), for strengthening selected laboratories engaged in the detection of MDR-TB in India, with Human Resources and their Payroll Management. A total of 43 laboratories spread over 26 States/ Union Territories are to be strengthened in a phased manner as per the schedule agreed with TGF and CTD, comprising 27 laboratories in Year 1, 12 laboratories in Year 2 and 4 laboratories in Year 3.

For more information about FIND, please visit, http://www.finddiagnostics.org.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
The LT will report administratively, on a day-to-day basis to the Director and Head of the concerned TB Lab and shall functionally be under the direct supervision of the TB Lab-in-Charge.
The LT will primarily assist the Lab- in-Charge in the implementation of WHO approved newer TB diagnostics, including diagnosis of drug resistance.
Key Responsibilities:
(1) Performance of LPA and LC tests on patient specimens at the lab, in a timely manner;
(2) Managing clinical and laboratory aspects of the lab and ensuring collection, recording and reporting of clean, quality, data;
(3) Acquiring expertise in approved newer diagnostics tests such as LPA, LC and RS;
(4) Implementing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for TB laboratories, including SOPs for specific aspects of LPA, LC and RS and specifications for equipment, infection control, etc, to ensure Good Laboratory Practices (GLP);
(5) Providing support to the Lab-in-Charge for all laboratory operations including regular MIS functioning, maintenance of all lab equipments, logistics of various lab consumables, etc.;
(6) Conducting day to day lab activities connected with the newer TB diagnostics, ensuring quality control;
(7) Assisting the lab in-charge in providing monthly / quarterly and annual reports in the prescribed formats;
(8) Urgently reporting all adverse events in laboratory functioning to the Lab in-Charge and FIND India Technical Team;
(9) Liaising and facilitating the FIND India Technical Team on all technical matters relating to laboratory functioning, in consultation with the Lab-in-Charge;
(10) Undertaking any other job assigned by state authorities and the FIND India technical team, as per project need.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Qualifications:
Applicant must meet the following qualification requirements:
(1) Bachelor Degree in Science with a specialization in Microbiology/ Biotechnology or higher qualification; OR
(2) Diploma in Medical Lab Technology.
Experience:
(1) Applicants with Diploma in Medical Lab Technology must possess a minimum of three years work experience in TB Culture and DST or Rapid TB diagnostics;
(2) Candidates with experience in Rapid TB diagnostics shall be given preference.
Skills and Attitude:
(1) Good oral and written communication skills;
(2) Strong team orientation;
(3) Ability to work independently, with minimum hand holding and supervision;
(4) Energetic, resilient and passionate;
(5) Professional, mature and confident.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:
Gross compensation budgeted for the position on a cost to organization (CTO) basis is Rs.1.80 lacs per annum. Please note that gross compensation is fully taxable.
(Note: Candidates shall be working on the payroll of SAMS, a leading HR Agency for the health and development sectors in India).

6. NATURE OF APPOINTMENT:
The selected candidate shall be initially offered till  July 31, 2016 consultancy contract, renewable annually, based on satisfactory performance.

7. LOCATION:
Vacancies for LTs exist at multiple locations, details of which are available at www.sams.co.in

8. REFERENCE:
LT-FIND

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:
Senior Consultant
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
B-372 New Friends Colony
New Delhi 110 025
Email: lt-find@sams.co.in

10. LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to courier or email their applications to the above address or email id. Applicants are urged to fill the ‘online’ application form provided at http://www.sams.co.in/forms/onlineapplicationfind.htm. Candidates who are unable to fill the ‘online’ form may alternately download the standard form available at http://sams.co.in/JAF-FIND-LabStaff.doc  and mail it to the email id mentioned above, on completion

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Tea Board Entomology/Biotech Project Assistant Walk IN

 
 
QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY
 
TEA BOARD
 
Employment Notice for “Walk-in-interview” Tea Board of India, Govt. of India, requires a qualified and experienced Project Assistant for National Tea Research Foundation (NTRF) Funded Research Project entitled “Studies on Residues of Certain New Generic Molecules in Tea”.
 
The eligible candidates may appear for the walk-in-interview on 18th June, 2016 (Saturday) at 10:00 AM along with their complete bio-data.
 
Project assistant (One post)
Not more than 32 years as on 01.01.2016
Purely on temporary basis. Initially for one year which may be extended based on performance
Rs. 20,000/- p.m. (consolidated)
 
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Entomology/ Biotechnology
 
Desirable: Experience on field trial experiment related to pest and pesticides. The candidate has to discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Competent Authority Tea Board & NTRF.
 
18th June, 2016 (Saturday) at 10:00 AM
 
Quality Control Laboratory, Tea Board of India, Tea Park, Bhola More (Behind NJP Rly. Stn.), P.O.: Sahudangi hat, Siliguri- 735135 Phone: +91- 3532695016
 
No TA DA will be paid for the interview.
 

Monday, 16 May 2016

Freshers Job : Join as a QC Trainee Biotechnologist @ J.Mitra and Co. Pvt. Ltd

 
A Leading WHO-GMP, ISO Certified Company in the field of specialised Medical Equipments, Diagnostic Kits & Reagents as well as Blood Bags. WHO-GMP, ISO Certified Company.
Job Title: Trainee Biotechnologist (quality Control)
Job Description:
Purpose of the Position of Trainee Biotechnologist (Quality Control) - Analysis of In­process and Finished Product samples (Immunodiagnostic Laboratory)
 
 
·         Responsible for analysis of In-process and Finished Product samples as per approved specification and standard testing procedures.
·         Responsible for analysis of Stability samples of Finished Products as per approved protocol.
·         Responsible for analysis of Stability samples of in process components as per approved protocol.
·         To maintain all logbooks in relevant section as per approved procedure.
·         Responsible for calibration/validation of instruments in Immunodiagnostic laboratory.
·         To report any non conformity/incident or failure immediate to her superior for further action.
·         To prepare analysis reports of all products on daily basis.
·         To initiate DCR/Change control for any change related to in process components/ finished product testing/Immunodiagnostic laboratory.
·         To prepare the method validations protocols and execute as per the instructions given by the supervisor
·         To prepare the testing procedures and specification related to product testing and review the same as on required.
·         Functional Reporting shall be as per Departmental organogram.
·         Any other task assigned by Reporting Manager/Seniors.
 
Qualifications: B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech Bio-Chemistry/Bio-Technology
Experience: 0-2 years
Location: Delhi , Delhi/NCR(National Capital Region)
How To Apply: Interested student can send their updated resume to hrd@jmitra.co.in  
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21 life science faculty openings with Rs. 77,000/month salary@DAVV indore / /last date extended.



 
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Thursday, 5 May 2016

Govt. Job for M.Sc chemistry OR agriculture !!! Lab analyst & Scientific officers.

Lab Analysts & Scientific Officers Required for BEDF

Date:03/05/2016

Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) requires for its Farm & state -of the -art Laboratory situated at the campus of SVP University of Agriculture & Technology, Modipuram, U.P. :

(i)                Two Lab Analysts for Chemical Testing Lab to work with GC MS/LC MS MS/ICP MS. Candidates with MSc Chemistry, preferably with Analytical Chemistry with one year experience of working with these equipments may apply.

(ii)              Two Scientific Officer for Seed Production at Demonstration and Training Farm. Candidates with MSc Agriculture (Plant Breeding/ Genetics/Agronomy/Plant Protection) with relevant experience of 1-2 years may apply.

Number of Vacancies

Number of vacancies in both the categories is 2 each. However, the final number of candidates selected may vary at the time of the selection process based on change in the requirement.

Period of Engagement

These positions are for engagement on contract basis. Intially the contract will be for a period of one year. Contract would be extended for a period 3 years on the basis of performance and conduct.

Remuneration

Remuneration offered will be commensurate with experience. It may vary between Rs.25,000/- to Rs.50,000/- per month which would a consolidated amount. Annual increment would be considered for those whose contract is extended at the end of 1 year.

Application with complete details and photograph may be sent latest by May 24, 2016 to:

A.K.Gupta, Director

Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) 4th Floor, NCUI Building, August Kranti Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi- 110016 Tel: 011 26515929 Email: bedf@apeda.gov.in

Thursday, 3 March 2016

Principal investigator Post // Women's Re-orientation Programme (Bio-CARe) // for M.Tech (biotech. / life science).




Call for Applications for Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation Programme (Bio-CARe) for Women Scientists 2015-16


In an attempt to enhance the participation of Women Scientists in Biotechnology Research, the Department of Biotechnology launched a Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation Programme (Bio-CARe) for women Scientists. The programme is mainly for Career Development of employed/ unemployed women Scientists upto 55 years of age for whom it is the first extramural research grant. The purpose is to build capacities for women Scientists employed fulltime in Universities and small research laboratories or unemployed women Scientists after a career break so as to help them undertake independent R&D projects. The scheme is open for all areas of Life Science / biology (including agriculture, veterinary science and medicine).

There are two categories under which support is provided for a period of 3 years. There is a Research Grant Opportunity (RGO), under which a research grant is provided. Under this category, the women Scientists who are unemployed will be provided a monthly emoluments ranging from Rs. 50,000/- to 60,000/- p.m. The employed women Scientists in addition to salary will get an amount of Rs.10,000/- p.m as an incentive. A research grant of upto Rs. 60.00 lakhs is provided. Under the Early Career Scientists (ECS) category, scientists having experience less than two years post PhD are eligible to apply for research grant of upto Rs.
40.00 lakhs. The unemployed women scientists will be provided a monthly emolument of Rs. 50,000/- . The employed women Scientists in addition to salary will get an amount of Rs.10,000/- p.m as an incentive. Details of the two categories of the scheme are as below:


Eligibility Criteria:

 
(i) M.D/M. Tech /Ph. D/Equivalent degree in any branch of Life Sciences.
(ii) Women Scientists who are employed or unemployed or are desirous of coming back after a break.
(iii) Women Scientists for whom it is the first grant. (Women Scientist who have already availed any grant as a Principal Investigator from any Government Funding Agency including WOS -Women Scientists Scheme (A&B) and Fast Track Scheme of DST are not eligible to apply).
(iv) Women Scientists upto 55 years of age



Fellowship/Stipend:

(i) For unemployed women Scientists there would be a provision for fellowship amount as lumpsum in the following 3 slabs under the Research Grant Opportunity (RGO). The slabs would be decided based on post Ph.D experience as mentioned below:
     (a) Grade I Rs.50, 000/- (more than 2 years research/industrial experience)
     (b) Grade II Rs.55,000/-( more than 5 years research/industrial experience)
     (c) Grade III Rs.60,000/-( more than 10 years research/industrial experience)


Candidates having less than 2years experience will be supported under Early
Career Scientists (ECS) category and get Rs.50, 000/- .


 ** The candidates are requested to mention number of years of experience post PhD and will have to provide proof of years of experience. 

**If a selected candidate is availing a Post-Doctoral or Contractual fellowship, she will have to resign from the same before accepting the project under Bio-CARe programme.
 
(ii) For employed grantees an additional amount of Rs. 10,000/- per month would be provided as an incentive. This will be in addition to the salary she is receiving from the parent institute/university.


Project Budget:

 
All research related expenses are to be booked under Equipment, Consumables, Manpower, Contingency, Travel etc. as in other ongoing R&D Schemes of the Department of Biotechnology. The budget is restricted to Rs. 60.00 lakhs for 3 years for RGO and Rs.40.00 lakhs for ECS. This includes manpower to be hired (PA/JRF/SRF/RA for RGO and PA for ECS) in the project. The budget is indicative only. Not mandatory to be funded. Equipment cost should not exceed 30 % of the total cost of the project.


Application Procedure:
 
(i) The eligible applicants should submit the project proposal online through epromis (http://dbtepromis.gov.in) as and when the program is advertised at DBT website ( www.dbtindia.gov.in). The proposal should describe the objectives and work plan through which she intends to achieve the target in the project period in detail. The applicants should ensure to fill up all the fields as all fields are mandatory.


(ii) For employed candidates, minimum one Co-Investigator is mandatory and the proposal should be duly forwarded by Head of the institute/competent authorities. For unemployed candidates, a Mentor is mandatory and a letter from the Mentor Scientist in whose lab she proposes to work and a forwarding letter of support from the Head of the institute/Competent authority should accompany the proposal.


 

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