IISER Pune/CCMB/CDFD/TIFR Scientist/Technical Officer/RA/JRF Vacancies for Centre of Excellence on Epigenetics
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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (IISER), PUNE
900, NCL Innovation Park, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road
Pune : 411 008
ADVT. NO. : 07/2010 (Proj. Code : 30810026)
APPLY ON OR BEFORE JUNE 14, 2010
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, is a premier
autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality
science education and research in the country.
The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals having
excellent academic record and relevant work experience for the
following positions under the project “Centre of Excellence on
Epigenetics (IISER, Pune)” funded by Ministry of Science & Technology,
Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India :
A. Scientist posts at IISER, Pune
Post-1 Scientist – D (2 Posts)
Pay Band + Grade Pay Rs.15600-39100 + GP Rs. 7600
Qualification and Experience
PhD in Life sciences/ physics/ chemistry/ computational biology;
Minimum 3 year research experience after PhD; Candidate should have
published at least three first author research articles in a peer
reviewed scientific journal.
Desirable Experience in any of the following: molecular biology/
cell biology techniques, developmental biology, FISH/cytogenetics,
Stem cells, mathematical modeling, genomics and/or proteomics.
Job Requirements
The incumbent scientist is expected to develop his or her own
research projects along the theme of the Centre of Excellence in
Epigenetics and also work along with the team of senior scientists in
the various scientific research projects at the Centre.
Age Not more than 40 years as on closing date of advertisement.
Post-1 Technical Officer – C / Scientist – C (2 Posts)
Pay Band + Grade Pay Rs.15600-39100 + GP Rs. 6600
Qualification and Experience
PhD in Life sciences/ Bioinformatics/ Statistics/ Physics/
Computer science/ Computational biology (PhD awarded no earlier than
2006); Minimum 1 year research experience after PhD; Candidate should
have published at least two research articles in peer reviewed
scientific journals.
Desirable Experience with any of the following: molecular biology/
cell biology techniques, microinjection, DNA sequence analysis,
statistical tests in biological systems, mathematical modeling,
Working experience with next generation high throughput DNA
sequencing, Working experience with Zebra fish model.
Job Requirements
The incumbent officer/scientist is expected to maintain and use
stateof- the-art equipments required for the centre, and help the team
of senior scientists in analysis of data Age Not more than 35 years as
on closing date of advertisement.
B. Projects at affiliated institutions
B1. Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune
Project titles:
1. Epigenetics of regeneration in hydra (Sanjeev Galande, IISER,
Pune; Surendra Ghaskadbi, ARI)
2. Transgenic hydra facility for the study of molecular regulation
of regeneration and pattern formation (Surendra Ghaskadbi, ARI; Vidya
Patwardhan, ARI)
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (Three)
Essential qualifications: M. Sc. In any area of life sciences with
minimum 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test.
Desirable: Experience in cell and/or molecular biology lab work/
hydra biology.
The JRFs are expected to work in a team and participate in work on
regulation of regeneration, pattern formation and stem cells in wild
type and transgenic hydra.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (One)
Essential qualifications: PhD in any area of life sciences.
Desirable: Experience of working with hydra/microinjection into
cells or embryos/hands on experience in cell and molecular biology, as
evident from publications in peerreviewed journals.
The RA is expected to work in a team and take a lead into setting
up a transgenic hydra facility that will include mass culture of
hydra, microinjection into embryos, characterization of transgenic
lines and use of the transgenics to study genetic and epigenetic
regulation of regeneration, pattern formation and stem cell renewal
and differentiation.
B2. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad &
Center for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad
Project title: Epigenetic dynamics in cell types and its potential
association with environment and disease (Rakesh Mishra, CCMB; Sanjeev
Khosla, CDFD))
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (Two)
Essential qualifications: M. Sc. In any area of life sciences with
minimum 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (Two)
Essential qualifications: PhD in any area of life sciences.
B3. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad & Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
Project title: Epigenetics of neurogenesis, neural stem cells and
cancer stem cells of neural origin (Arvind Kumar, CCMB; Vidita Vaidya,
TIFR)
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (One)
Essential qualifications: M. Sc. or B Tech or MBBS
Desirable: Experience in Neurobiology, Stem cell biology
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (Two)
Essential qualifications: Ph. D.
Desirable: Experience in Neurobiology, Stem cell biology
Salary: Research Associate: Rs. 16,000/Rs. 18,000/- p.m. + HRA as
admissible.
Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 12,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible.
NOTE: If NET/GATE qualified candidates are not found suitable for the
proposed work, applicants without NET/GATE clearance will be
considered based on their experience/expertise.
General Information / details about the posts
1) The above posts are as per the pay and allowances applicable to the
said project and will be for the maximum duration of 5 years only.
Posts 1 and 2 are eligible for allowances like Dearness, House Rent
and Transport as admissible to the government employees employed at
Pune.
2) Post 1 can be absorbed as regular faculty at IISER Pune depending
upon the performance during the tenure of the project. If absorbed,
the candidates will be covered under the New Pension Scheme of Govt.
of India.
3) Posts 1 and 2 are eligible for benefits such as Medical, LTC,
Children Education etc. as per the Government / Institute norms.
4) Posts 1 and 2 may be filled on deputation basis on foreign service
terms in case of the applicants working in Govt. organization/Public
sector undertaking/ Govt. funded research agencies. Age limit may be
relaxed commensurate with relevant experience. Such applicants should
forward their application through proper channel. However, an advance
copy of application should be sent before the last date indicating
their willingness to be considered on deputation. Pay of such
incumbent will be protected as per Govt. of India rules.
5) The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from
recognized Universities / Institutions.
6) Age should not exceed the limit as on the closing date of receipt
of completed application. However, age relaxation will be considered
in case of SC/ST/OBC/Physical handicapped and Ex-servicemen applicants
as applicable.
7) The prescribed Essential Qualifications / Experience indicated are
bare minimum and mere possession of same will not entitle the
applicants to be called for interview.
Where number of applications received in response to an advertisement
is large, it may not be convenient or possible for the Institute to
interview all the applicants.
The Institute may restrict the number of applicants to be called for
selection process to a reasonable limit, on the basis of
qualifications and experience higher than that of the minimum
prescribed in the advertisement. The applicants should, therefore,
furnish details of all the qualifications and experience possessed in
the relevant field, over and above the minimum qualifications /
experience prescribed along with attested photocopies of marks
sheets / certificates.
8) Relaxation in age, educational qualification and / or experience
will be considered in case of exceptionally meritorious applicants,
with prior approval of the Competent Authority.
9) No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort
will be entertained on the matter.
10) Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political,
or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post
applied for.
11) Application not in the prescribed format, incomplete in any
respect and not accompanied by relevant certificates / documents /
photograph will be summarily rejected.
HOW TO APPLY :
Interested applicants may apply in the prescribed application format
available at IISER website www.iiserpune.ac.in
The completed Application, along with recent passport size photograph
and copies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support
of age, qualification, caste, experience etc. should be sent in a
closed cover superscribing “Application for the post of
“_____________________” to the Registrar, Indian Institute of Science
Education and Research, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building, Sutarwadi
Road, Pashan, Pune 411 021 so as to reach on or before June 14, 2010.
For Further Info on IISER Pune/CCMB/CDFD/TIFR Scientist/Technical
Officer/RA/JRF Openings for Centre of Excellence on Epigenetics
http://www.aripune.org/epgad.pdf
900, NCL Innovation Park, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road
Pune : 411 008
ADVT. NO. : 07/2010 (Proj. Code : 30810026)
APPLY ON OR BEFORE JUNE 14, 2010
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, is a premier
autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality
science education and research in the country.
The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals having
excellent academic record and relevant work experience for the
following positions under the project “Centre of Excellence on
Epigenetics (IISER, Pune)” funded by Ministry of Science & Technology,
Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India :
A. Scientist posts at IISER, Pune
Post-1 Scientist – D (2 Posts)
Pay Band + Grade Pay Rs.15600-39100 + GP Rs. 7600
Qualification and Experience
PhD in Life sciences/ physics/ chemistry/ computational biology;
Minimum 3 year research experience after PhD; Candidate should have
published at least three first author research articles in a peer
reviewed scientific journal.
Desirable Experience in any of the following: molecular biology/
cell biology techniques, developmental biology, FISH/cytogenetics,
Stem cells, mathematical modeling, genomics and/or proteomics.
Job Requirements
The incumbent scientist is expected to develop his or her own
research projects along the theme of the Centre of Excellence in
Epigenetics and also work along with the team of senior scientists in
the various scientific research projects at the Centre.
Age Not more than 40 years as on closing date of advertisement.
Post-1 Technical Officer – C / Scientist – C (2 Posts)
Pay Band + Grade Pay Rs.15600-39100 + GP Rs. 6600
Qualification and Experience
PhD in Life sciences/ Bioinformatics/ Statistics/ Physics/
Computer science/ Computational biology (PhD awarded no earlier than
2006); Minimum 1 year research experience after PhD; Candidate should
have published at least two research articles in peer reviewed
scientific journals.
Desirable Experience with any of the following: molecular biology/
cell biology techniques, microinjection, DNA sequence analysis,
statistical tests in biological systems, mathematical modeling,
Working experience with next generation high throughput DNA
sequencing, Working experience with Zebra fish model.
Job Requirements
The incumbent officer/scientist is expected to maintain and use
stateof- the-art equipments required for the centre, and help the team
of senior scientists in analysis of data Age Not more than 35 years as
on closing date of advertisement.
B. Projects at affiliated institutions
B1. Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune
Project titles:
1. Epigenetics of regeneration in hydra (Sanjeev Galande, IISER,
Pune; Surendra Ghaskadbi, ARI)
2. Transgenic hydra facility for the study of molecular regulation
of regeneration and pattern formation (Surendra Ghaskadbi, ARI; Vidya
Patwardhan, ARI)
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (Three)
Essential qualifications: M. Sc. In any area of life sciences with
minimum 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test.
Desirable: Experience in cell and/or molecular biology lab work/
hydra biology.
The JRFs are expected to work in a team and participate in work on
regulation of regeneration, pattern formation and stem cells in wild
type and transgenic hydra.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (One)
Essential qualifications: PhD in any area of life sciences.
Desirable: Experience of working with hydra/microinjection into
cells or embryos/hands on experience in cell and molecular biology, as
evident from publications in peerreviewed journals.
The RA is expected to work in a team and take a lead into setting
up a transgenic hydra facility that will include mass culture of
hydra, microinjection into embryos, characterization of transgenic
lines and use of the transgenics to study genetic and epigenetic
regulation of regeneration, pattern formation and stem cell renewal
and differentiation.
B2. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad &
Center for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad
Project title: Epigenetic dynamics in cell types and its potential
association with environment and disease (Rakesh Mishra, CCMB; Sanjeev
Khosla, CDFD))
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (Two)
Essential qualifications: M. Sc. In any area of life sciences with
minimum 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (Two)
Essential qualifications: PhD in any area of life sciences.
B3. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad & Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
Project title: Epigenetics of neurogenesis, neural stem cells and
cancer stem cells of neural origin (Arvind Kumar, CCMB; Vidita Vaidya,
TIFR)
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (One)
Essential qualifications: M. Sc. or B Tech or MBBS
Desirable: Experience in Neurobiology, Stem cell biology
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (Two)
Essential qualifications: Ph. D.
Desirable: Experience in Neurobiology, Stem cell biology
Salary: Research Associate: Rs. 16,000/Rs. 18,000/- p.m. + HRA as
admissible.
Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 12,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible.
NOTE: If NET/GATE qualified candidates are not found suitable for the
proposed work, applicants without NET/GATE clearance will be
considered based on their experience/expertise.
General Information / details about the posts
1) The above posts are as per the pay and allowances applicable to the
said project and will be for the maximum duration of 5 years only.
Posts 1 and 2 are eligible for allowances like Dearness, House Rent
and Transport as admissible to the government employees employed at
Pune.
2) Post 1 can be absorbed as regular faculty at IISER Pune depending
upon the performance during the tenure of the project. If absorbed,
the candidates will be covered under the New Pension Scheme of Govt.
of India.
3) Posts 1 and 2 are eligible for benefits such as Medical, LTC,
Children Education etc. as per the Government / Institute norms.
4) Posts 1 and 2 may be filled on deputation basis on foreign service
terms in case of the applicants working in Govt. organization/Public
sector undertaking/ Govt. funded research agencies. Age limit may be
relaxed commensurate with relevant experience. Such applicants should
forward their application through proper channel. However, an advance
copy of application should be sent before the last date indicating
their willingness to be considered on deputation. Pay of such
incumbent will be protected as per Govt. of India rules.
5) The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from
recognized Universities / Institutions.
6) Age should not exceed the limit as on the closing date of receipt
of completed application. However, age relaxation will be considered
in case of SC/ST/OBC/Physical handicapped and Ex-servicemen applicants
as applicable.
7) The prescribed Essential Qualifications / Experience indicated are
bare minimum and mere possession of same will not entitle the
applicants to be called for interview.
Where number of applications received in response to an advertisement
is large, it may not be convenient or possible for the Institute to
interview all the applicants.
The Institute may restrict the number of applicants to be called for
selection process to a reasonable limit, on the basis of
qualifications and experience higher than that of the minimum
prescribed in the advertisement. The applicants should, therefore,
furnish details of all the qualifications and experience possessed in
the relevant field, over and above the minimum qualifications /
experience prescribed along with attested photocopies of marks
sheets / certificates.
8) Relaxation in age, educational qualification and / or experience
will be considered in case of exceptionally meritorious applicants,
with prior approval of the Competent Authority.
9) No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort
will be entertained on the matter.
10) Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political,
or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post
applied for.
11) Application not in the prescribed format, incomplete in any
respect and not accompanied by relevant certificates / documents /
photograph will be summarily rejected.
HOW TO APPLY :
Interested applicants may apply in the prescribed application format
available at IISER website www.iiserpune.ac.in
The completed Application, along with recent passport size photograph
and copies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support
of age, qualification, caste, experience etc. should be sent in a
closed cover superscribing “Application for the post of
“_____________________” to the Registrar, Indian Institute of Science
Education and Research, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building, Sutarwadi
Road, Pashan, Pune 411 021 so as to reach on or before June 14, 2010.
For Further Info on IISER Pune/CCMB/CDFD/TIFR Scientist/Technical
Officer/RA/JRF Openings for Centre of Excellence on Epigenetics
http://www.aripune.org/epgad.pdf
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