d(GC) - Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy

Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy
Vol. 6 (2) i-iv April 2012, ISSN 0973-8916 (Print), 2230-7303 (Online)
accommodation to selected candidates. The project
consists in the detailed analysis and characterization
of changes of gene expression in primates due to
structural variation such as duplications or inversions.
Candidates who have completed or will be completing
M. Sc. or equivalent degree (by August 31, 2012) in
Life Sciences and/or in related disciplines with
minimum 55% marks, and have cleared the CSIR-
UGC NET exam / DBT-JRF (selected through BET/
BINC) / ICMR NET exam for JRF (with a valid Junior
Research Fellowship as on September 1, 2012) are
eligible. Application should be typed on A-4 size plain
paper in the format given (Form can be downloaded
from website www.nipgr.res.in). Completed
application must be accompanied with a crossed
Demand Draft for 300/- in favor of Director, National
Institute of Plant Genome Research, payable at New
Delhi. A demand draft of 100/- is acceptable from SC/
ST candidate provided relevant documentary proof
is enclosed. Application along with Demand Draft
should be sent to “The Director, National Institute of
Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, Post
Box No. 10531, New Delhi-110 067” so as to reach
on or before May 25, 2012.
OPPORTUNITIES
Post Doctoral Applied Bioinformatics
Programme: Applications are invited for admission
to Postdoc in Applied Bioinformatics / Biostatistics
for medical research programme at Swiss Institute
of Bioinformatics, Genopode, Lausanne, Switzerland
in biomolecular data mining with high throughput data.
The candidate should have enthusiastic interest for
research at the crossroads of experimental and
computation methods and of basis and clinical
research and have excellent interpersonal skills for
working within a team of multiple disciplines
(medicine, molecular biology, modern profiling
technologies, computer sciences, statistics), strong
team attitude. He should have proficiency in the
application of bioinformatics and statistics methods,
in particular use of the R software and Bioconductor
data analysis packages and should have completed
Ph D (Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering,
Mathematics, Physics, Bioinformatics, Biology) or
equivalent title and research experience. The
application should include a cover letter, with
summary of motivation, research interests,
publications and past accomplishments; curriculum
vitae including description of skills and experiences;
names and email addresses of at least two referees.
Eligible candidates can send applications to Dr.
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Mauro Delorenzi, Head BCF, Swiss Institute of
Bioinformatics (SIB), Quartier Sorge - Batiment
Genopode, CH-1015 Lausanne Mauro.delorenzi@isb
sib.ch, http://bcf.isb-sib.ch.
Department of Biochemistry, PGIMER,
Chandigarh, India: Applications are invited from
eligible candidates for One position of Research
Assistant in the research project “Identification and
molecular characterization of cystic fibrosis
transmembrane conductance regulator mutations and
microdeletions in human Y chromosome AZF
candidate gene in male in fertility: Diagnostic and
genetic implications.” funded by ICMR, New Delhi and
One post of Junior Research Fellow in the research
project “Identification and molecular characterization
of spectrum of mutations in congenital adrenal
hyperplasia (CYP2 1) gene from CAH patients:
Diagnostic & genetic implications” funded by DST,
New Delhi on consolidated fellowship of Rs.19,482/per
month for Research Assistant and fellowship of
Rs. 16,000 pm + HRA @ 20% for JRF. Candidates
with M.Sc. Biochemistry/Biophysics/Biotechnology/
Human genetics with First Division and those who
had qualified NET/ICMR/GATE are eligible. Eligible
candidates may apply on plain paper to Dr. Rajendra
Prasad, Professor, Department of Biochemistry,
PGIMER, Chandigarh and appear for Interview on
April 16, 2012 along with the duly filled in application
form supported by Bio-data and one set of attested
photo copies of Certificates of educational
qualification, age, experience, caste (in case of SC/
ST/OBC candidates), latest passport size
photograph.
Indian Council of Medical Research, Ansari Nagar,
New Delhi – 110029, India. Applications are invited
from eligible candidates for the posts of Research
Scientists II Research Associate and SRF at the
Medicinal Plants Unit, ICMR Headquarters, New
Delhi. For the post of Research Scientists II
candidates with Ph.D. in Botany / Chemistry /
Pharmacy with three years of research experience
are eligible. For the post of Research Associate
candidates with M.D / Ph.D. in Pharmacology /
Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Botany with
are eligible. For the post of SRF candidates with M.Sc.
in Botany / Chemistry / Medicinal plants /
Pharmacology with two years of research experience
or M.Pharma are eligible. The interested candidates
possessing the above qualifications along with six
copies of biodata for each position, certificates and