MACS-AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE

(An Autonomous Institute of Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)

G.G.AGARKAR ROAD, PUNE  - 411004

E-mail:arilib@pn2.vsnl.net.in.

Advt./Rec/5/2008

Applications are invited for temporary positions being filled in through walk-in-interview, as under:-

 

(1) Research Scientist (One) For Botany Group, initially for a period of one year on a consolidated monthly emoluments of Rs.25000/-. Qualifications: Essential: (1) 1st class M.Sc./ M.Pharm. in Pharmacology/ Biochemistry. (2) 2 years experience and publication in the field of pre-clinical/ toxicological studies in lab animals in reputed journals. Desirable: Ph.D. in Pharmacology/ toxicology, knowledge of toxicity/ pharmacological screening of plant drugs, new chemical entities well versed with GLP norms for animal-house facility. Walk-in-interview on 27.05.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 22.05.2008. [Code:RES.SC/BOT]

       

(2) Research Scientist (One) For Microbial Sciences Division, initially for a period of one year on a consolidated monthly emoluments of Rs.25000/-. Qualifications: Essential: (1)Ph.D. in Microbiology. (2) Minimum 5 years experience on anaerobic environmental processes. Desirable: Experience on Anaerobic bacteria. Walk-in-interview on 30.05.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 26.05.2008. [Code:RES.SC/MSD]

 

(3) Research Associate (one) for Genetics Group under DBT Project `Use of molecular marker technology – Approach in wheat quality breeding’. (SP/115, period up to 16.08.2009).  Qualifications: Essential: 1st Class M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Botany/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding. Desirable: Research experience in handling molecular biology techniques, wheat quality and conducting field trials. Walk-in-interview on 16.06.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 11.06.2008. [Code: RA/GEN/SP-115]

 

(4) Research Associate (one) for Geology Group under ARI Project `Ichnofauna and paleoenvironment of the Jaisalmer formation (Bathonian-Callovian), Rajasthan. (GEO-17)  Period up to March 2011.  Qualifications: Essential: 1st Class M.Sc.(Geology) and Ph.D. in Geology with Palaeontology/ Stratigraphy/ Sedimentology as specialization. Desirable: Publication in related field, ability to do field work independently. Walk-in-interview on 06.06.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 02.06.2008. [Code: RA/GEO-17]

 

(5) Research Associate (one) for Mycology Group under ARI Project `Studies on Forest Fungi’ (MYC-03)  Period up to March 2010.  Qualifications: Essential: 1st Class M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Botany/ Mycology & Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology/ Life Science Desirable: (i) In-vitro culture of fungi from natural sources and preservation. (ii) Morphological and molecular characterization of fungi and (iii) 2-3 years experience in handling of PCR, Gel. DOC, Electrophoresis etc.  Walk-in-interview on 05.06.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 02.06.2008. [Code:RA/MYC-03]

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(6) Research Associate (two) for Zoology Group under ARI Project (i) `In vitro culture of cells from developing chick embryo’ (ZOO-10) Period up to May 2009. (ii) ARI `Differential proteomics to understand regeneration, pattern formation and stem cell biology in hydra’ (ZOO-12, period up to March 2009). Qualifications: Essential: 1st Class M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry. Desirable: Experience in Animal Tissue Culture/ protein biochemistry. Walk-in-interview on 04.06.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 30.05.2008.  [Code:RA/ZOO-10/12]

 

(7) Senior or Junior Research Fellow (one) in Palaeobiology Group under CSIR Project `Ichnologic events in the palaeogene formations of Kachchh, Gujarat’ (SP/162, period up to 14.04.2011). Stipend: SRF-Rs.14000/- + HRA, JRF-Rs.12000/- + HRA. Qualifications: Essentioal: JRF – 1st class M.Sc. in Geology & NET/GATE qualified, SRF- as JRF 2 years research experience after M.Sc. OR 2 years exp. with research publication. Desirable: Biology as subsidiary subject at B.Sc. Walk-in-interview on 06.06.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 02.06.2008. [Code:SRF-JRF/GEO/SP/162]

 

(8) Research Students (three) for Biometry Group one each under Project (i) `Understanding early origins of blood pressure among young rural adults (Cohort study)’ (BIO-19 period up to March 2009), (ii) `Copper exchange reaction between copper-albumin and L-Histidine’ (BIO-21 period up to March 2009) & (iii) `Studies in health and nutritional quality of Sorghum varieties and hybrids’ Project (period 1 year, NRCS/SP/164). Qualifications: for BIO-19: Essential: 1st class M.Sc. in Nutrition/ Health Science. Desirable: Two years working experience on community nutrition and health related project. For BIO-21: Essential: 1st class M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Zoology/ Chemistry. Desirable: One year experience in areas such as protein chemistry, enzyme assays, analytical methods, metal estimations and method developments. For NRCS: Essential: 1st class M.Sc. in Biochemistry.  Desirable: experience in analysis of food or herbs for micronutrients and antioxidants. Fresh M.Sc. candidates with good academic records will also be considered. Walk-in-interview on 02.06.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 29.05.2008. [Code: RS/BIO-19/21/NRCS]

 

(9) Research Students (one) for Botany Group under ARI Project `Pharmacognostic authentication of crude drugs’ (BOT-14 period up to March 2009). Qualifications: Essential: 1st class M.Sc. in Botany. Walk-in-interview on 27.05.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 22.05.2008. [Code: RS/BOT-14]

 

(10) Research Students (one) for Chemistry Group under ARI Project `Environmental Friendly synthesis of biomolecules’ (CHEM-09 period up to March 2009). Qualifications: Essential: 1st class M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry. Desirable: with background good background in biology/ biochemistry. Walk-in-interview on 28.05.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 23.05.2008. [Code: RS/CHEM-09]

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(11) Research Students (two) for Genetics Group under ARI Project `Development of new varieties and hybrids of sesame’ (GEN-11 period up to March 2009) & `Evaluation of plant extracts/oils as botanical pesticides against major insect pests of soybean’ (GEN-New, period up to March 2011). Qualifications: for GEN-11: Essential: 1st class M.Sc. (Agri)/ M.Sc. Botany. Desirable: One year research experience. For GEN-New: Essential: 1st class M.Sc.(Agri) with Agricultural Entomology/ 1st class M.Sc. (Zoology) with specialization in entomology. Desirable: One year research experience. Walk-in-interview on 29.05.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 23.05.2008. [Code: RS/GEN-11 & New]

 

(12) Research Students (two) for Geology Group under ARI Project (i) `Forminifera from the Savitri Esturay and its impact on the sea level fluctuations, west coast’ (GEO-13 period up to March 2010) & (ii) `Studies on the phylogeny of juvenile palms and fructifictions from the Deccan Intertrappean beds of India. Qualifications: for GEO-13: Essential: (i) 1st class M.Sc. in Geology & (ii) B.Sc. with Zoology as one of the subject. For GEO-14: Essential: 1st Class M.Sc. Botany.  Desirable: Research in Taxonomy, Anatomy, Palaeobotany. Walk-in-interview on 06.06.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 02.06.2008. [Code: RS/GEO-13/14]

 

(13) Junior Research Fellow or Research Student (three) in Microbial Sciences Division under Projects (i) ARI `MACS Collection of Microoganisms AICOPTAX’ (MIC-10, period 3 years). (ii) `Biological (microbial) Hydrogen Production’ (MIC-26, period up to March 2009) & (iii) CSIR-NMITLI on Leather, Phase II (SP/130, period up to December 2008). Qualifications: Essential: (i) 1st Class M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Environmental Science/ Biochemistry & (ii) clearance of CSIR-UGC/ NET/GATE above 90 score. Desirable: Knowledge of taxonomy, preservation, molecular taxonomy, knowledge about leather processing, enzymes in leather processing.  Walk-in-interview on 10.06.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 05.06.2008.  [Code:JRF-RS/MIC-10, 26/SP-130]

 

(14) Research Students (one) for Mycology Group under ARI Project `Fungus Identification Service & Culture Collection’ (MYC-02 period up to March 2011). Qualifications: Essential: 1st class M.Sc. in Botany/ Mycology/ Biotechnology. Desirable: (i) experience in isolation and purification of fungal cultures & (ii) knowledge of techniques used for long term maintenance and preservation of fungal cultures, media preparation etc. Walk-in-interview on 05.06.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 02.06.2008. [Code: RS/MYC-02]

 

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(15) Junior Research Fellow or Research Student (one) in Centre for Nanobioscience under ARI Project `Bacterial molecular recognition elements (MRE) tagged magnetic nanoparticles as a tool for rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing’ (NBS-01, Period up to March 2011). Qualifications: Essential: (i) 1st Class M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Science & (ii) clearance of CSIR-UGC/ NET.  Walk-in-interview on 19.06.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 13.06.2008.  [Code:JRF-RS/NBS-01]

 

(16) Junior Research Fellow or Research Student (four) in Zoology Group under Projects (i) DST `Molecular mechanism of action of ultraviolet radiation and lithium during regeneration and pattern formation in Hydra’  [SP/159, period up to 20.02.2011], (ii) ARI `Differential proteomics to understand regeneration, pattern formation and stem cell biology in hydra’ (ZOO-12, period up to March 2009) & (iii) ARI `To study the molecular players in insulin-mediated enhancement of vertebrate embryonic development’ (ZOO-13, period up to March 2009).  Qualifications: Essential: (i) 1st Class M.Sc. in Zoology/ Biotechnology/ any area of Life Sciences & (ii) clearance of CSIR-UGC/ NET. Desirable: Experience in Animal Tissue Culture/ protein biochemistry.  Walk-in-interview on 03.06.2008 at 10.00 a.m.  Last date for receipt of application is 29.05.2008 [Code:JRF-RS/ZOO/SP/159, ZOO-12,13]

 

Rates of monthly emoluments/ stipend : Research Scientist- Rs.25000/- (fixed),  Research Associate- Rs.16000/- + HRA,  SRF- Rs.14000/- + HRA, JRF- Rs.12000/- + HRA, Research Student- Rs.11000/- (fixed).

 

Age limit: Res. Sc. & Res. Associate 35 years, SRF 30 yrs, JRF & Research Student 28 years.  In case of non availability of qualified JRF, candidates having 1st Class M.Sc. degree (with subjects applicable) may be considered for Research Studentship on stipend @ Rs.11000/- (fixed) p.m.   Those candidates who have appeared for final exam of M.Sc. may also apply for Research Studentship 

 

Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply in the prescribed format available on the Institute’s website http://www.aripune.org., along with attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Passport size photograph, and application fee of Rs.100/- for Res.Scientist/ R.A.. & Rs.50/- for SRF/JRF/RS, payable by Demand Draft in favor of Director, ARI, Pune, by the last date as per schedule below and directly appear for walk-in-interview. Candidates willing to apply for more than one position/ Group/ Division, should apply separately quoting code nos. No separate call letters will be issued and no TA/DA is applicable for attending interview. Applicants are requested to refer the General Conditions available on Institute’s website.  Location of the Institute is between BMC College & Balbharati.

                                                                                                                 DIRECTOR. ARI

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MACS-AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE

(An Autonomous Institute of Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)

G.G.AGARKAR ROAD, PUNE  - 411004

E-mail:arilib@pn2.vsnl.net.in.

Advt./Rec/5/2008

 

 

TIME SCHEDULE FOR WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

 

 

Sr.

No.

Position & Code

 Group/Division

Date of walk-in-interview at 10.00 a.m.

Last date for receipt of Application

01

Research Scientist [RES.SC/BOT] & Research Student [RS/BOT-14]

Botany

27.05.2008

22.05.2008

02

Research Scientist [RES.SC/MSD]

Microb. Sc.Div.

30.05.2008

26.05.2008

03

Research Associate

[RA/GEN/SP/115]

Genetics

16.06.2008

11.06.2008

04

Research Associate [RA/GEO-17] &

Research Student [RS/GEO-13,14]

Geology

06.06.2008

02.06.2008

05

Research Associate [RA/MYC-03] & Research Student [RS/MYC-2]

Mycology

05.06.2008

02.06.2008

06

Research Associate [RA/ZOO-10,12]

Zoology

04.06.2008

30.05.2008

07

Sr./Jr. Res. Fellow

[SRF-JRF/GEO/SP/162]

Geology

06.06.2008

02.06.2008

08

Research Student

[RS/BIO-19,21,NRCS]

Biometry

02.06.2008

29.05.2008

09

Research Student [RS/CHEM-9]

Chemistry

28.05.2008

23.05.2008

10

Research Student [RS/GEN-11, New]

Genetics

29.05.2008

23.05.2008

11

JRF/ Res. Student [JRF-RS/MIC-10, 26/ SP-130]

MSD

10.06.2008

05.06.2008

12

Jr.Res.Fellow/ R.Student

[JRF-RS/NBS-01]

Nanobio-science Centre

19.06.2008

13.06.2008

13

Jr.Res.Fellow/ R.Student

[JRF/ZOO-12,13/SP-159]

Zoology 

03.06.2008

29.05.2008