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Universal Cancer Biomarker Discovered That Detects Cancer In 10 Mins

Home Health Testing Made Easy By EverlyWell – Biotecnika Podcast 9

Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship 2018-19

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Voice of Biotecnika

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229+ CSIR NET Toppers Qualify CSIR June 2018 Exam With BioTecNika

UNIVERSITY OF OULU INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS 2019-2020

●● The official notification for the University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarships 2019-2020 has been announced. Interested and eligible candidates can check out all of the details on the ...

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ADMISSION PHD PROGRAMME ADMISSIONS 2019 @ COLOGNE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF AGEING RESEARCH

●● PhD Programme Admissions 2019 at Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research. Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research PhD Programme Admissions 2019. Cologne Graduate School of Ageing...

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WE CANNOT DESCRIBE IN WORDS HOW HAPPY & OVERWHELMED WE ARE TODAY! THERE CANNOT BE A BETTER GIFT FOR THE NEW YEAR THAN SEEING OUR BELOVED STUDENTS TAKE THAT NEXT BIG LEAP IN THEIR RESEARCH BY QUALIFYING THE CSIR NET EXAM.

EXCLUSIVE GOVT JOBS BARC HIRING BIOTECH CANDIDATES FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE FELLOWSHIP

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NEWS WORLD’S LARGEST GENE SEQUENCING PROJECT COMPLETED BY UK RESEARCHERS ●● In a remarkable achievement, Genomics England Researchers in partnership with NHS England have successfully completed sequencing 100,000 Human Genomes. This is the World’s Largest Gene...

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●● Research Associate fellowships are available at institute like BARC – Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Candidates with a background in biotechnology and plant molecular biology are encouraged to apply for...

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229+ CSIR NET Toppers Qualify CSIR June 2018 Exam With BioTecNika There cannot be a better gift for the new year than seeing our beloved students take that next big leap in their research by qualifying the CSIR NET exam.

WE CANNOT DESCRIBE IN WORDS HOW HAPPY & OVERWHELMED WE ARE TODAY!

By Preety Suman

Yes, it’s official! 229+ Biotecnikans have qualified CSIR NET June 2018 Exam with extraordinary results with most them among Top 100 rank.

A hearty congratulations to all the students who qualified the exam with flying colors. Their effort and dedication throughout were commendable. But this could not have been possible without all our Teachers, Counsellors and our Non-teaching staffs who worked hard tirelessly in the past few months just to make sure our students get all the support they need to qualify the exam. A Big Thank you to all of you. Also, we would like to thank our critics who kept us on our toes to innovate further and become better & better.

Effort + Motivation & Direction = Success. If you are ready to put in the effort to achieve your research career dream by putting in the right effort, then Biotecnika 229 CSIR NET Toppers qualify CSIR NET June 2018 with help of BioTecNika will be at your side like a supporting wall, guiding & mentoring you to throughout your journey towards qualifying CSIR NET Exam.

Take a look at the success stories of our CSIR NET June 2018 toppers. You must be wondering now why we post video success stories every time? Why not just publish the photos and roll numbers who qualified the exam. The answer to this question is very simple. We focus on Quality & not Quantity. Via these short videos, you can have a first-hand experience on how the students qualified the exam, what was their preparation strategy, their mindset and what all the difficulties they faced. We want you to learn from them and implement the same.

NB: Lot of our students are busy preparing for the CSIR NET Dec 2018 Exam, their success stories are awaited and will be published soon.

Nivetha Mala secures Rank 27 CSIR NET & Shares her experience with BioTecNika

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Unmesh Adkar secures CSIR NET JRF 56th Rank & Shares his experience

Sumanta Chowdhury – Biotecnika CSIR NET Chemical Science Topper Rank 31 Shares His Success Story

Monica Samra CSIR JRF Rank 118 shares her Preparation Strategy & Experience @ Biotecnika

Debdatta Talukdar, CSIR NET JRF rank 64 shares her preparation experience & Strategy

Prakshi Aneja CSIR JRF Rank 30 shares her preparation Strategy & Experience

Subashree Swain CSIR NET Rank 89 shares her preparation experience with BioTecNika

Sonali Singh CSIR NET Rank 22 shares her review of Biotecnika’s Coaching

Surojit Karmakar CSIR NET JRF Rank 65 shares his Strategy & Experience with Biotecnika

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Soumyajit CSIR NET Rank 41 shares his review about Biotecnika’s Coaching

Debajyoti Chakraborty CSIR NET JRF Rank 40 explains his preparation Strategy

Tanima Choudhury CSIR NET Rank 30 shares her feedback of BioTecNika

Manisha Nayak CSIR NET Rank 42 shares her preparation experience with BioTecNika

Prasenjit CSIR NET Rank 23 shares his preparation experience with BioTecNika

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Universal Cancer Biomarker Discovered That Detects Cancer In 10 Mins A single test to diagnose if one is suffering from Cancer. This has been made possible by researchers from the University of Queensland’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN).

THE RESEARCHERS HAVE IDENTIFIED A UNIQUE DNA EPIGENETIC PATTERN THAT APPEARS TO BE COMMON IN ALL TYPES OF CANCER.

By Preety Suman

The test works on circulating free DNA fragments that can be easily obtained in affected persons body fluids. Via this simple diagnostic test results can be obtained in just 10 minutes and is visible to naked eyes in the form of a color change or an electrochemical signal.

This groundbreaking discovery was led by Matt Trau, Ph.D., professor of chemistry at the University of Queensland and deputy director and co-founder of AIBN. A comparison was made between the epigenetic patterns on the genomes of cancer cells and healthy cells, specifically looking for the presence of methyl groups in the DNA. These methyl groups play an important role in the cell function as they act as signals that control which of the several genes should be turned on & off at a specific time, based on the requirement.

as in cancer cells these areas were devoid of the methyl groups, except for dense clusters of methyl groups spotted at very specific locations.

These unique DNA signatures are termed “methylscape” by the researchers and it appeared in every type of breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and lymphoma that were examined. Every cancerous cell examined by the scientists has this highly predictable methylscape marker pattern.

The results of the result are published in a paper titled “Epigenetically reprogrammed methylation It was noticed that healthy cells landscape drives the DNA self-asshowed the presence of methyl sembly and serves as a universal group all over the genome, where-

cancer biomarker,” in the journal Nature Communications.

In simple terms upon placing cancerous cells DNA fragments with circular motions in the water, it folded into 3D shapes that differ completely to that of healthy cells.

The 3D folds were of methyl groups that were found cluttered at a certain location only in tumor cells.

These clustered methyl groups were then separated by sticking them to bare gold surfaces.

This revolutionary one-step, highly sensitive, selective electrochemical or colorimetric cancer diagnosis test was designed by exploiting the difference in the methylscape present in the healthy and tumor cells.

As per reports till now this test has been performed on 200 samples across different types of tumor & healthy cells from humans, out of which the accuracy of cancer detection is as high as 90%.

The researchers are currently in talks with University of Queensland’s commercialization company, UniQuest, to develop and license the technology. This revolutionary discovery can be a game-changer in the field of cancer diagnostics. The team acknowledged that the test still needs improvisations and its accuracy will be 100% incoming time.

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World’s Largest Gene Sequencing Project Completed

By UK Researchers In a remarkable achievement, Genomics England Researchers in partnership with NHS England have successfully completed sequencing 100,000 Human Genomes.

THIS IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST GENE SEQUENCING PROJECT IN HEALTHCARE EVER EXECUTED AND HAS OPEN NEW DOORS FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF RARE & GENETIC DISEASES FOR WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE A CURE YET.

By Preety Suman

Earlier in 2012, Ex-Prime Minister David Cameron announced the launch of the 100,000 In this historic project that nobody had ever tried before, witnessed the participation of numerous families & patients with rare genetic disorders and Cancer. Via this project, thousands of families received an effective diagnosis for the first time. Potential findings in up to half of the cancer patients were tabulated, leading to an opportunity for a clinical trial or a targeted therapy.

This humongous initiative was accomplished by Genomics England & NHS England by creating 13 NHS Genomic Medicine Centres to run the project. Illumina further assisted by providing a state-of-theart sequencing center to run the genome sequencing.

Jessica is one of the first children to receive a diagnosis from the

100,000 Genomes Project. Watch her family share their story below on how the treatment helped them change their world.

deliver genomic medicine, lack of effective bioinformatics pipeline to ensure processing at a large scale all were adding to the trouble to kickstart the project. In short, the enPrecisely 85,000 participants, tire infrastructure was set up from 1,500 NHS staff and over 3,000 scratch. researchers were a part of the project, Genomics England and NHS The UK has now become the first have expressed their extreme grate- nation in the world, to use whole-gefulness to them. Also, the National nome sequencing at a large scale Institute for Health Research and in direct healthcare. As an outthe UK Government played a very come of the project, NHS Genomic important role in the successful ex- Medicine Service has been estabecution of this project. lished which will provide access to genomic testing to patients across In the initial stages of the project, NHS from 2019. Well, they are not the team had to face a lot of hur- going to end here. In oct, 2018 the dles. The absence of technology to U.K. Govt announced new plans of

sequencing 1 million genomes over the next five years.

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Cure For HIV Moves A Step Closer In A Breakthrough Discovery In a breakthrough discovery, Researchers from the University of Illinois, Chicago have successfully figured out a way to manipulate TAT Gene circuit, a genetic switch that helps the hidden HIV virus under the cells to replicate.

BY MANIPULATING THIS GENETIC SWITCH LATENT HIV VIRUS CAN BE COMPLETELY ERADICATED FROM THE BODY.

By Preety Suman

While a human body gets infected with an HIV virus, the DNA of the virus penetrates deep into the nucleus of the host genome. As per reports published in National Academy of Sciences Journal, the HIV DNA has the Tat gene circuit as a key component, which controls the transcription and activation of the virus in the host body. Upon activation, the complete cellular mechanism of the host is taken over by the HIV virus to produce its replicas, simultaneously infecting the neighboring cell.

As per a research, only when the Tat gene circuit is on, and the cells are being used to produce more of the virus, the HIV-specific immune effector cells can kill the virus-infected cells. Whereas the Tat gene circuit is off in cells that are latently infected, thus the cell goes about its normal business all the while harboring quiescent HIV.

Professor Jie Liang at the University of Illinois said that if we target the Tat gene circuit with a drug molecule to activate it, the latently-infected cells then can be modified to produce more of virus which can be further destroyed by the host’s immune system. But as of now, there are no drug molecule studies to attack the circuit.

The HIV virus has the tendency to hide inside the host cells in an inactivated state, thus making it extremely difficult to flush out the latently-infected cells out of their

latency. Currently, Lifetime antiretroviral therapy is the only option for HIV infected patients.

As per Liang, the reactivation of the Tat gene circuit in HIV infected cells is a very rare phenomenon. It has a random probability of being active or inactive. Advanced computational algorithms are being developed by researchers to study the functionality of the Tat gene circuit under different conditions.

Researchers identified ways to manipulate the Tat gene circuit to make the “shock and kill” technique

more effective. They also studied the “block and lock” strategy, where latent viral particles are locked into latency by permanently blocking activation of the Tat gene circuit.

The scientists concluded that by controlling HIV latency via Tat gene circuit manipulation, an effective therapeutic strategy can be chalked out which could cure HIV completely.

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Human Skin Cells Reprogrammed To Fight Cancer T-cells in combination with immune system sentinels – dendritic cells are like Superman for Human beings, protecting us from being easily vulnerable to diseases.

FOR THE FIRST TIME, RESEARCHERS FROM LUND UNIVERSITY IN SWEDEN HAVE DEVELOPED A MECHANISM TO CONVERT THE HUMAN SKIN CELLS INTO IMMUNE SYSTEM SENTINELS CALLED DENDRITIC CELLS, WHICH CAN COMMAND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM – T CELLS TO FIGHT TUMOR CELLS.

By Preety Suman

This will lead to the development of better and much more effective cancer immunotherapies.

This latest study was published in a journal called Science Immunology. Via this new mechanism called as direct reprogramming, the researchers could convert the cells of the skin – fibroblasts into immune – dendritic cells. Dendritic cells play a very important role in cancer immunotherapy by commanding the T-Cells target the cancerous cells.

Since the dendritic cells are hard to produce in a large quality and are

rare, this research can prove to be a useful alternative source.

In words of Filipe Pereira, research team leader, the entire process of reprogramming millions of cells derived from human tissue section into dendritic cells took only 9 days. He further added that these modified fibroblasts can be used to develop cancer gene therapy.

Different transcription factor genes

were screened using transgenic mice as a medium to that could trigger the transformation process. As a result, they could find a combination of three transcription factors sufficient to complete the reprogramming of fibroblasts into dendritic cells. The transformed fibroblasts cells could engulf antigens and also interacted with T cells, similar to that of the dendritic cells.

A company called Asgard Therapeutics has been formed by Filipe Pereira in order to explore the clinical potential of this new technology. This research will open up newer avenues in the area of cellular immunotherapy for cancer treatments in the future.

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Glaucoma Eye Pressure Sensors Implanted In First Human Clinical Trial Implandata Ophthalmic Products has successfully implanted a new version of its detector for measuring intraocular pressure in its first patient in a first-in-human clinical trial.

THE DEVICE IS A THIN, FLEXIBLE, AUGMENTATION AND CAN HELP GLAUCOMA PATIENTS TO COLLECT PRESSURE READINGS AT HOME, IT ALSO ALLOWS OPHTHALMOLOGISTS TO TRACK AND ADAPT TREATMENT REGIMENS.

By Preety Suman

The Eyemate-IO, A previous version, obtained a CE mark for use in glaucoma patients. The suprachoroidally placed Eyemate-SC implant is made for patients not indicated for operation and is powered by a handheld reader when taking a measure- ment. The study is expected to be ment, positioned over the eye. completed by 2020.

The successful addition of the first ARGOS-SC01 study patient is a pivotal milestone for Implandata towards broadening using our Eyemate system, eventually allowing also standalone implantation of our proprietary eye pressure sensing apparatus, Implandata CEO Max Ostermeier said in an announce-

Current pressure readings require a procedure carried out only at labs and are obtained only a few times in a year, whereas eye pressure can change drastically throughout affected by many factors.

Principal investigator, Professor Peter Szurman who performed the

implantation of the EYEMATE device said that the new Implandata sensor is small in size, easy to handle and implant while performing the surgery. He further added that most of the glaucoma patients undergoing surgery are likely to be eligible for implanting such a sensor.

For the first time ever this product will enable glaucoma patients to monitor their own eye pressure at any point in time, which is a major

breakthrough. The business expects the device will enhance adherence in addition to reducing the number of clinic visits a glaucoma patient has to do. In addition, it might be used to gather data on the progression of glaucoma and help in the development of interventions.

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Home Health Testing Made Easy

By EverlyWell – Biotecnika Podcast 9

Episode 9

By Preety Suman

Today’s exclusive Voice of Biotecnika Podcast features Ms. Julia Cheeks, the CEO & Co-Founder of a very successful startup making home-based health testing easy – EverlyWell. Listen to it now to know how she started up the company, the idea behind it and how she managed to make it disrupt the healthcare industry.

Voice of Biotecnika by Dr. Pallavi Rungta

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Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship 2018-19 The official notification for the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship 2018-19 has been released.

• RAMALINGASWAMI RE-ENTRY FELLOWSHIP • MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY • DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY • GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2018-2019

By Diluxi Arya

Applications are solicited from Indian Nationals working in International research institutions for the “Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship”, a Re-entry scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

AIM OF THE FELLOWSHIP: The scheme is conceptualized with the Purpose of attracting highly skilled researchers (Indian Nationals) working overseas in different cutting-edge areas of Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bio-engineering/ Health Care, Agriculture/ Veterinary Sciences and other allied areas by providing them with an attractive avenue to pursue their own R&D interests in Indian institutions SCHEME:

• The applicant must have a PhD/ MD degree or equivalent in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bio-engineering/Health Care, Agriculture/ Veterinary Sciences and other allied areas with a minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral research experience of which at least last two years have to be from overseas research labs.

• People who have already returned to India within a year of the closing date of the advertisement will also be eligible to apply.

• Candidates need to have a proven/ outstanding track record as evident from research publications and recognition.

• If fellow is offered a permanent position, he/she can only avail either fellowship or wages at a given time.

• The upper age limit for applying will be 45 years as on closing date of application.

The Department of Biotechnology has instituted a scheme called”Ramalingaswami Reentry Fellowship” for Indian Nationals that are working abroad in a variety of fields of Biotechnology, Life sciences & all other allied areas and would love to return to India to pursue their research interests. Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellows can work in any of the Scientific Institutions/Universities/ relevant Indus- DURATION AND NUMBER OF try in the nation and therefore are FELLOWSHIPS: qualified for regular research grant via extramural and other research • The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of Five Years. schemes of various S&T agencies In extraordinary situations, the of the Government of India. length of the award could be extended by another 2 years on a WHO’S ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? fresh appraisal. But during extension the period fellow is qual• Scientists working in almost any ified only for Fellowship and area of Life Sciences/BiotechHouse Rent Allowance (HRA) nology/Bio-engineering/Health and no research/contingency Care, Agriculture/ Veterinary grant will probably be provided.

Sciences and all other allied are• As much as 75 fellowships will as will be eligible to apply. be granted each year.

NATURE OF SUPPORT: • The amount of the fellowship is going to be of Rs.1, 00, 000/(consolidated) per month.

• HRA @ Rs. 18,500 p.m. consolidated.

• Every awardee will, in addition, receive a research /contingency grant of Rs. 10, 00,000 for 1st& 2nd year, Rs. 7, 50,000 per annum for 3rd& 4th year and Rs.5, 00,000 per annum for 5th year for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, domestic and international travel, engaging project staff and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in relation to the implementation of this project.

• Rs. 50,000/annum will be provided within an institutional overhead.

• Awardees will be qualified for routine research grant/s via extramural and other research schemes of different S&T agencies of the Government of India, provided a Co-PI is a regular faculty member.

WHERE WORK:

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AWARDEES

• Awardees can opt to work at any S&T institution such as University/Academic institution/ National R &D Laboratory or appropriate Industry in India, provided the Institution where they would like to pursue research is prepared to provide the

necessary R&D, administrative, basic infrastructural support to facilitate research and necessary, related support.

• The applications need to be duly forwarded from the host institutions against an advertisement.

• Selection will be made by Expert Committee/s specially appointed for the purpose.

MODE OF SELECTION: (i) DBT will advertise the Fellowship once in a year on its Site (www. dbtindia.nic.in), National Newspapers and Scientific Journals (Nature, Science, Current Science, Bio-spectrum etc.).

HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be transmitted as per proforma downloadable from DBT Site (www.dbtindia.nic.in) duly forwarded by the competent authority to Dr. Meenakshi Munshi, Adviser/Scientist ‘G’, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, 7th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110 003, both as a hard copy as well as Soft copy (as a single PDF file only). The applications not forwarded by the host institution won’t be considered. Soft copy to be Mailed at Email:- rlsfellowship.dbt@nic.in latest by 31st January 2019.

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Vienna Biocenter Summer School Undergraduate Fellowships 2019 Vienna Biocenter Summer School Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2019 official notification has been released. International candidates who want to pursue research in the area of life sciences are encooouraged to check out all of the details on the Research Area, Programme Description and application procedure below: THE VIENNA BIOCENTER SUMMER SCHOOL PROVIDES A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR APPROX. 28 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TO WORK SIDE

BY SIDE WITH TOP RESEARCHERS AT A DYNAMIC SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENT

By Diluxi Arya

Our programme aims to attract gifted students from all over the world, developing a vibrant and diverse atmosphere. It’s the perfect prep for those students that are interested in graduate study in the life sciences arena. Applicants that are successful are provided with accommodation, a travel allowance and a stipend for the duration of the scholarship. The programme begins on the last Friday in June and finishes on the last Friday of August every year.

The school is a collaboration between five of Europe’s leading research institutes: Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Gregor Mendel Institute, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Institute of Molecular Pathology and the Max F. Perutz Laboratories and is generously sponsored by the Max Birnstiel Foundation.

School includes a series of lectures given by faculty members on current discoveries and state-of-the-art techniques in their respective field.

Covering a wide range of topics the lectures will include the latest on small regulatory RNAs, the cell division apparatus and neuronal circuitry. These exclusive lectures will be held in an informal atmosphere to encourage interaction between faculty and scholars.

Scientific Symposium

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School concludes with a scientifPROGRAMME DESCRIPic symposium. In a short talk, each TION: scholar will present her/his findings to faculty and students. Prizes are Research Project given to the students that give the Each fellow will be allocated a fac- best presentations. ulty member, together with whom they’ll work closely. A wide range Summer at Vienna of research projects is available in Molecular biology, neuroscience, Vienna provides a rich cultural herimmunology, bioinformatics, RNA itage, splendid museums, a plethora biology, stem cells, and biochemis- of art galleries, and a lively nighttry. The research project will focus life. With over 120,000 students, on a current topic from the allocated and hosting several international laboratory. Supported by a member organisations the city is equally diof this laboratory, that the scholar verse and eclectic. With its low rate will be expected to perform experi- of crime, superb public transport, ments, analyze data, generate ideas, and access to beautiful surrounding and talk about their results. Besides regions it’s not hard to see why Vipractical lab work, the scholar may enna is frequently ranked among the even take part in lab meetings and world’s most liveable cities.

Learn more about Vienna here: journal clubs. http://www.wien.info/en Lecture Series The Vienna Biocenter Summer

Social Programme Applicants will be very happy to

hear that the scientific program is complemented by an energetic social calendar. Including An opening dinner, visits to famous sites in Vienna, a visit to a heurigen, a final Summer School celebration and also our regular Friday evening social hours and other campus activities.

How to Apply: We encourage applications from students (BA, Master, MSc) from all over the globe That Is undergraduates/master pupils, and have finished at least two years of university study To apply you Have to Have the following: • Completed a minimum of two years of a University study (eg.

2/3 years of a Bachelor study or at least 1 year of a Master study – by 30 June) • Some previous research experience • Great academic record • High level of English language • Proof of enrolment at a University programme for the current academic year and the next year (if possible) Have a look at our FAQs for additional info here.

When applying applicants will be requested to specify the names of three laboratory heads in their order of preference. While we can’t

guarantee that a candidate will be assigned to one of those labs, we’ll make our best attempts to achieve that.

Arrangements will be made for applicants from abroad to guarantee the required visas. Applicants must know that the working language of these institutes is English.

The website opens for applications at the beginning of December and closes on 31 January every year.

Successful applicants will be notified in the first week of March.

Call Now Open!

Please be aware that the call is now open to apply Deadline 31 January 2019 (2359 CET – Vienna time) In case you have questions concerning the application please take a look at the Application FAQs prior to contacting the administrator.

Attendance Dates The summer school begins on the last Friday in June and finishes on 31 August every year.

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University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarships 2019-2020 The official notification for the University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarships 2019-2020 has been announced. Interested and eligible candidates can check out all of the details on the same below: THE UNIVERSITY OF OULU INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (IM SCHOLARSHIP) PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO ACADEMICALLY TALENTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDYING FOR A MASTER’S DEGREE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OULU TWO-YEAR INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAMMES.

By Diluxi Arya

The scholarships will be granted in the form of a tuition fee waiver covering 75% of the full tuition fee.

Applicants can apply for the tuition scholarship as part of the admissions process. University of Oulu IM Scholarships does not cover living costs.

In order to retain the scholarship in the following year of study, a student must have completed 55 ECTS by the end of the previous academic year. If a student does not achieve this requirement during the first year of studies, they will be liable to pay the full international tuition fee for the second year if they wish to complete their Master’s degree programme. An exception to this rule can be made if a student has been granted approved leave from studies (e.g. due to serious illness).

Eligibility Requirements to Apply for International Master’s Scholarship Applicants are eligible to apply for a University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2019-20 if they meet the admissions criteria and are liable to pay the tuition fee. The scholarship application will be processed in the selection procedure only if the applicant meets the admissions criteria.

Application for International Mas-

ter’s Scholarship 2019-20 There is no separate application system for the International Master’s Scholarship. Applications for the International Master’s Scholarship are submitted together with the application for the preferred study option in Studyinfo portal.

Citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland Citizens of European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) countries or Switzerland studying in an international Master’s Programme at the University of Oulu are not required to pay tuition fees.

Selection criteria for University of Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries Oulu IM Scholarship 2019-2020 Students who are not citizens of an Admissions and scholarships deci- EU/EEA member state or Switzersions will be taken at the same time. land are liable to pay the tuition fee.

Those students successful in obtaining an International Master’s Scholar- Exceptions to this general rule are ship will be notified at the same time students who as their offer of admission to their International Master’s programme is • are equivalent to an EU citizen (i.e. a citizen of Switzerland) confirmed. The selection criteria for the University of Oulu IM Scholar- • have a continuous or permanent residence permit card in Finland ship are based on previous academic (type A or P permit) performance and academic potential.

• have an EU residence permit for third-country citizens with longTuition Fees at the University of term residence permit card in FinOulu for 2019 land (type P-EU permit) The fees will concern degree stu- • are a family member (spouse or child) of an EU/EEA citizen (have dents who start their studies in Enga residence card for non-EU familish-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s ly members of EU citizens) degree programmes on or later than • have an EU blue card in Finland 1st August 2018.

For more information, please see also Am I required to pay tuition fees? at the StudyInfo.fi site.

The tuition fee has to be paid by 31.5.2019. Failure to pay will result in the cancelling of the student’s acceptance and revoking of the study right. Applicants eligible to full tuition scholarships are exempted from paying the tuition fee.

The tuition fee is an academic fee and thus covers the costs of tuition. The tuition fee does not cover the living costs such as accommodation, meals, and transportation. All students are required to finance their living costs by themselves.

The following fees apply for the academic year 2019-2020. Amounts will vary depending on the International Master’s programme and are subject to annual change.

The application period for the University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarships is 1.11.2018-23.1.2019.

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University International PhD Research Studentships 2019 International PhD studentships at University of Reading. University International PhD Research Studentships 2019 at University of Reading. Interested and eligible candidates can check out all of the details on the eligibility, how to apply, deadline and important links below: THE UNIVERSITY IS VERY HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE A RANGE OF INTERNATIONAL PHD STUDENTSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR OCTOBER 2019 START.

By Diluxi Arya

These are available for exceptionally qualified applicants for research in science, life sciences, social science and arts and humanities.

What’s available?

A combination of fee and full only awards will be available. Full studentships provide: • A subsistence grant (stipend) to match the 2019/20 UK Research Council rate (the 2018/19 rate is £14,777) • tuition fees at the International rate • a £1,000 p.a. training and development allowance Fees-only studentships, every 1 offering: • Tuition fees at the International rate • a £1,000 p.a. training and development allowance All awards are for up to three years in duration. A maximum of seven studentships will be available in total.

Eligibility: Funding is only open to international (non-EU) candidates. Candidates will have to meet with the language requirements specified by their department upon entry.

Because of the nature of this studentship where support and training will be directly available through the university, we only invite applications for students wishing to study in one of the University of Reading campuses. Unfortunately, we can’t support other modes of study, such as by distance.

plication will usually require a research proposal be uploaded; requirements vary by School.

1. Make contact with your department. As a first step, you 3. Prepare a 700 word research proposal. The international stumust check with the Director of dentship competition needs a rePostgraduate Research Studies in search proposal with a maximum your School or Department that length of 700 words, excluding your proposed research could be references and title. (In case you supervised by the Department. uploaded a lengthier research Directors will also have the abilproposal for your admissions apity to match you with a potential plication, this can be shortened supervisor. for the funding competition.) The 2. Apply for a place of admission. proposal can be emailed to your Then you’ll need to submit an apSchool Director of Postgraduate plication for admission to a PhD Research Studies and prospective programme in your chosen subsupervisor. The research proposject via our online admissions al is a significant element of this portal. If you aren’t sure which financing decision; it is advisable programme you need to apply to seek advice from the Graduate to, consult with your Director of School’s guidance on writing a Postgraduate Research Studies. research proposal along with your The admissions application must proposed supervisor. The research be for admission in October 2019. proposal should be your work but In case you have an existing apyour supervisor may guide and plication for a different start date advise you on improving and deyou’ll be able to request the start veloping the proposal. date be changed by emailing pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk. In the ‘Scholarships applied for’ box Results: which appears within the Funding Section of your online applica- Successful applicants will be notified tion, quote’International Research via a formal studentship award letter Studentship Competition’ in order in May 2019. Please be aware that for your application to be consid- this is provided separately from any ered in this competition. In case offer of admission and will be subject you’ve already applied and didn’t to standard evaluations for eligibility quote the competition, you ought and other standards. to email your name and application number to your School Di- We regret that, because of the very rector of Postgraduate Research large volume of applications, we Studies to ensure they are aware cannot undertake to contact all unof your wish to be considered for successful candidates; in case you this funding. The admissions ap- haven’t received a formal studentship How to Apply:

financing offer by 17th May 2019 this will indicate that you have yet to be successful in this competition.

Further Enquiries: Trica Burgess trica.burgess@reading.ac.uk Deadline: The deadline for applications is Thursday 31st January 2019.

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Admission Announcement 2019-20 @ IIPS – 200 Fellowships Available International Institute for Population Sciences IIPS Admission Announcement 2019-2020.

INTERESTED AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES CAN CHECK OUT ALL OF THE DETAILS ON THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POPULATION SCIENCES IIPS ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT 2019-20 BELOW:

By Diluxi Arya

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS A) TEACHING PROGRAMS The Institute offers the following academic programs: Full Time Course and duration of courses 1. Master of Arts/ Master of Science in Population Studies (M.A./M.Sc.) – two years 2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biostatistics and Demography – two years 3. Master of Population Studies (MPS) – one year 4. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Population Studies / Biostatistics & Demography – one year 5. Integrated M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Population Studies / Biostatistics & Demography – four to seven years 6. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Population Studies – four to six years 7. Post-Doctoral Fellowship (P.D.F.) – one Year 8. Diploma in Health Promotion Education (D.H.P.E) [Offered by the Family Welfare Training and Research Centre (FWTRC), Mumbai in affiliation with IIPS] Distance Education Courses 9. Master of Arts in Population Studies (MA) – two to four years Short-Term Training Courses Institute also conducts short-term training courses and workshops on population and related issues and charges nominal fee.

B) COURSE DETAILS MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) IN BIO-STATISTICS AND DE-

MOGRAPHY The two years (full-time) Master degree course is designed to provide a high level of understanding in Biostatistics and Demography including an in-depth knowledge of the linkages between statistics and various socio-economic, health and environmental factors. This course provides a foundation to graduate students and prepare them to apply the concept of bio-statistics in various aspects related to population.

nal result by 30th September on the year of admission.

The upper age limit of the applicant is 25 years as on 30th June. Marks and age will be relaxed for candidates belonging to reserved categories and female candidates as per GOI rule only.

Eligibility for admission can be relaxed by the admission committee in exemplary conditions. The Institute reserves the right to decide the number of seats to be filled in.

The Institute also reserves the right 2.1. Eligibility Criteria for Admis- to change/alter certain rules at any time. sion Admission to this course is open to all candidates having B.A./B. Sc. Degree (passed/appearing) in Biostatistics or Health Statistics or Mathematics or Statistics or having B.A./B.Sc. degree with two full papers on Mathematics or Statistics from a recognized university in India or abroad with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks/equivalent grade in all subjects. Eligible foreign candidates can also apply for admission provided they secure financial support from any outside agency.

2.2. Selection Criteria for M.Sc. Biostatistics and Demography Course

The selection is made on the basis of an Online Test. The Online Entrance Test comprises objective type questions of multiple choices. The syllabus of Entrance Test consists of basic general knowledge, logical reasoning, English grammar, population, health and statistics/mathematics. The test venue is notified in the Admit Card. Admission test is not conducted for the foreign candidates and the admission is offered Candidates who have already directly if the foreign candidates passed the qualifying degree ex- fulfill the eligibility criteria of the aminations and those who have al- Institute. ready appeared/ shall be appearing in the final qualifying examinations MASTER OF POPULATION are eligible to apply. However, the STUDIES (MPS) admission of the candidate will be cancelled, if s/he fails to furnish fi- The one years (full-time) Master

degree course is designed to provide high level of understanding of population sciences including an in-depth knowledge of the linkages between population and various socio-economic, health and environmental factors. This course provides foundation to Post-Graduate students in population studies/ demographic issues and provides a comprehensive idea to conduct future research in various aspects related to population.

3.1. Eligibility Criteria Admission to this course is open to all candidates having M.A./M.Sc. degree (passed/appearing) in Anthropology, Bio-statistics, Economics, Geography, Health Statistics, Mathematics, Political Science, Population Education, Psychology, Rural Development, Social Work, Sociology, and Statistics from a recognized university in India or abroad with a minimum of 55% of aggregate marks/equivalent grade.

Candidates having Master degree, other than subjects specified above and having at least two years of experience in Population and Health related field are also eligible to apply. Eligible foreign candidates can also apply for admission provided if they secure financial support from any outside agency.

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Candidates who have already passed the qualifying degree examinations and those who have already appeared/ shall be appearing in the final qualifying examinations are eligible to apply. However, the admission of the candidate will be cancelled, if s/he fails to furnish final result by 30th September on the year of admission.

The upper age limit of the applicant is 28 years as on 30th June. Marks and age will be relaxed for candidates belonging to reserved categories and female candidates as per GOI rule only.

English grammar, basic mathematics, population, health and social science issues. The test venue is notified in the Admit Card. Based on the performance in the Online Test, shortlisted candidates are called for personal interview at IPS. Final selection is based on the weighted average of scores of Online Test and personal interview.

Shortlisted candidates appearing for admission test are entitled to claim sleeper class train fare by the shortest route on production of original tickets and in case of road journey normal fare will be paid only for travel by public transport run by a Eligibility for admission can be re- Government body. laxed by the admission committee in exemplary conditions. The In- MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M. stitute reserves the right to decide Phil.) IN POPULATION STUDthe number of seats to be filled in. IES/ BIOSTATISTICS & The Institute also reserves the right DEMOGRAPHY to change/alter certain rules at any time.

The M.Phil. degree program is designed to provide high level of un3.2. Selection Criteria for MPS derstanding of research methods Course and specialization in prospective research area. This course provides The admission to MPS course is comprehensive idea to conduct futhrough a two-stage process: (i) On- ture research in various aspects reline Test, (ii) a Personal Interview. lated to population.

The Online Entrance Test comprises objective type questions of 4.1. Eligibility Criteria multiple choices. The syllabus of Entrance Test consists of basic gen- Admission to this course is open to eral knowledge, logical reasoning, all candidates having Master’s de-

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gree in Population Studies/Demography/Bio-statistics and Demography/Bio-statistics and Epidemiology (passed/appearing) with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. Eligible foreign candidates can also apply for admission provided they secure financial support from outside agency.

Candidates who have already passed the qualifying degree examinations and those who have already appeared/ shall be appearing in the final qualifying examinations are eligible to apply. However, the admission of the candidate will be cancelled, if s/he fails to furnish final result by 30th September on the year of admission.

is through a two-stage process; on line test and personal interview.

The online Entrance Test consists of objective type questions of multiple choices. The syllabus of Entrance Test consists of questions on English, logical reasoning, Statistics, Mathematics, Bio-statistics, research methodology, Population Studies, Demography, and Epidemiology. The test venue is notified in the Admit Card. Based on the performance in the Online Test, shortlisted candidates are called for personal interview at IIPS. Final selection is based on the weighted average of scores of Online Test and personal interview. The Institute does not bear any travel expense of the candidates called for the test/personal interview.

The upper age limit of applicant is 30 years as on 330th June Marks and age will be relaxed for candi- How to Apply: dates belonging to reserved categories and female candidates as per The admission test shall be conducted GOI rule only. online at different designated centres in India.

The Institute reserves the right to The portal for submitting the apdecide the number of seats to be plication will remain open from 26 filled in. The Institute also reserves November 2018 to 4 January 2019. the right to change/alter certain Please visit the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website rules at any time. <http://www.iipsindia.org> for detailed admission notification and up4.2. Selection Criteria for M.Phil. dates.

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PhD Programme Admissions 2019 @ Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research PhD Programme Admissions 2019 at Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research. Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research PhD Programme Admissions 2019.

COLOGNE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF AGEING RESEARCH PHD ADMISSIONS 2019. INTERESTED AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES CAN CHECK OUT ALL OF THE DETAILS ON THE SAME BELOW:

By Diluxi Arya

We offer an international research environment, characterized by outstanding ageing research, excellent supervision, early independence in research and state-of-the-art facilities. We are dedicated to providing first-class conditions for young scientists in a cutting edge and inspiring environment. Our competitive PhD programme provides a worldclass starting platform for a successful career in science.

The programme is highly selective and invites outstanding university graduates wishing to work towards a PhD in the fields of ageing and age-related diseases to become part of the vibrant and international research scene in the Cologne/Bonn area.

Eligibility:

Our international and interdisciplinary faculty offers positions in the areas of cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, bioengineering, pharmacology, neuroscience medical biology, translated medicine or related fields. We invite applicants with a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or equivalent degree of the above mentioned or related fields.

Applicants with a degree in medicine are equally welcome to apply provided they have sufficient relevant research experience. Furthermore, candidates require excellent written and spoken English skills

(C1 level).

Application Period:

Selection Procedure:

Our next application call for classes starting between July and October 2019 is available between November 1, 2018 and January 7, 2019.

Candidates are selected based on their academic qualifications and research accomplishments. 25 candidates will be invited to an on-site selection week. Selected candidates can start their PhD position between July and October 2019. All accepted students will be enrolled through the University of Cologne.

Please check our FAQ for further information!

The online application platform for PhD positions is now opened.

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BARC Hiring Biotech Candidates For Research Associate Fellowship

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esearch Associate fellowships are available at institute like BARC – Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Candidates with a background in biotechnology and plant molecular biology are encouraged to apply for research associate fellowships at BARC, Mumbai. Interested candidates, check your eligibility and application procedure below: Post Name: Research Associate (RA) No. of Posts: 01 Project Name: “Exploring chemical ‘de-priming’ and quantitative genetics to improve growth and yield of soybean under abiotic stress” Project Duration: up to 05/09/2021 Field: Plant Molecular Biology/Biotechnology Nature of Work: Research work in Plant Molecular Biology/Biotechnology Essential Qualifications: PhD in Plant Molecular Biology/Biotechnol-

ogy.

Desirable Experience: High-throughput phenotyping, transformation, agronomy based fieldwork in soybean or other crop plants.

Fellowship: (i) RA-1 : Rs. 36,000/- per month + Contingency Grant of Rs. 32,000/- per annum + 30% HRA [wherever hostel accommodation is not available]. (ii) RA-2 : Rs. 38,000/- per month + Contingency Grant of Rs. 32,000/per annum + 30% HRA [wherever hostel accommodation is not available]. (iii) RA-3 : Rs. 40,000/- per month + Contingency Grant of Rs. 32,000/per annum + 30% HRA [wherever hostel accommodation is not available].

How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply according to the proforma with complete bio-data, 1 set of photocopies of all mark-sheets, degree certificates (from SSC to M.Sc. /M.Tech. / PhD), other academic qualifications and work experience. RAs will be

postdoctoral fellows of BARC under fellow will be placed will be decided HBNI. The Fellows recruited will by the interview committee in the levpossess the opportunity to carry out el of this Unit, based on the following; research under the plan projects/other research projects of BARC under the i) Quality of PhD thesis; guidance of senior scientists. ii) Post-Ph. D. research expertise as Notes: The candidates joining RA evidenced by the quality of the publiwith a provisional PhD.. Certificate cations and/or products/processes deis going to be paid 32,000/- a month veloped and designed and called Bridging fellowship until they get a final degree. The Postdoctor- iii) Performance in the Selection inal Fellows/RAs may be fixed at one terview. of the three fellowships as suggested above depending on experience and Deadline: 31st December 2018. qualifications. The level at which a

Ministry of Commerce & Industry Hiring Biotech & Biochemistry With Rs. 2.18 Lakh Pay Level

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overnment of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry is recruiting biotechnology, biochemistry candidates for multiple director vacancies. High paying government jobs available for eligible candidates.

Check out all of the details on the same below: No. A-12011/1/2017-Admn.

Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (Tariff Commission) 7th Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi Post I Name of the Job: Deputy Director (S & T) No. of Posts: 02

Pay Scale 4th CPC Rs. 3000-1003500-125-4500/-5th CPC Rs. 1000325-15200/-6th CPC Pay Band-3 + Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- 7th CPC level-11, Rs. 67700-208700/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Essential: (i) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical/Metallurgy or Chemical) Electronics/Industrial Engineering/Technology Or Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry/ Bio-Chemistry/Bio-Technology/ Pharmacy from a recognised University or equivalent.

Eligibility & Experience:

(A)

Officers under the Central/State (i) holding analogous posts on reguGovernment/ Universities/Public lar basis; or Sector Undertakings/ Recognised (ii) with five years regular service (ii) 5 years’ experience in technolResearch institutions/Semi-Govern- in posts in the Pay Matrix level-10 or ogy audit/techno-economic studies/ ment/Autonomous or Statutory Or- equivalent; or research and development/policy ganisations. formulation in any area of industry/ industrial development out of which 2 year’s Next Page>>>>

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(B) Possessing the educational qualifications

No. of Posts: 01

Pay Scale 4th CPC Rs. 5900-2006700/- 5th CPC Rs. 18400-500Pay Scale 4th CPC Rs. 4500-100- 22400/-6th CPC Pay Band-4 + Grade 5700/- 5th CPC Rs. 14300-400- Pay of Rs. 10000/- 7th CPC level-14, Post II 18300/-6th CPC Pay Band-4 + Grade Rs. 144200-218200/Pay of Rs. 8700/- 7th CPC level-13, Name of the Job: Director (S & T) Rs. 123100-215900/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: No. of Posts: 01 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Essential: Pay Scale 4th CPC Rs. 3700-125-4 700-150-5000/-5th CPC Rs. 12750- Essential: (i) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 375-16500/-6th CPC Pay Band-3 + (Electrical, Mech-nical, Metallurgy Grade Pay of Rs. 7600/- 7th CPC lev- (i) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Chemical)/Electronics/lndustrial el-12, Rs. 78800-209200/(Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgy Engineering Technology Or Masor Chemical) Electronics/Industrial ter’s degree in Organic Chemistry/ QUALIFICATION REQUIRE- Engineering Technology Or Mas- Bio-Chemistry/Bio-technology, PharMENT: ter’s degree in Organic Chemistry/ macy from a recognised University or Bio-Chemistry/Bio-Technology/ equivalent.

Essential: Pharmacy from a recognised University or equivalent. (ii) 15 years’ Experience in technoli) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering ogy audit,- tech no-economic stud(Electrical, Mechanical / Metallurgy (ii) 12 years’ experience in technol- ies/research and development/policy or Chemical) Electronics/Industrial ogy audit techno-economic studies/ formulation in any area of industry/ Engineering Technology Or Mas- research and development/policy industrial development out of which ter’s degree in Organic Chemistry/ formulation in any area of industry/ 8 year’s should be in industrial proBio-Chemistry/Bio-Technology/ industrial development out of which duction/efficiency and technological Pharmacy from a recognised Univer- 6 year’s should be in industrial pro- upgradation. sity or equivalent. duction/efficiency and technological upgradation.

Desirable: (ii) 10 years’ experience in technology audit/techno-economic studies/ Desirable: Post Doctorate degree in relevant research and development/policy science subject or Master’s degree in formulation in any area of industry/ Post Doctorate degree in relevant Engineering or Technology of a recindustrial development out of which science subject or Master’s degree in ognised University or equivalent.

4 year’s should be in industrial pro- Engineering or Technology of a recduction/efficiency and technological ognised University or equivalent.

Eligibility & Experience: upgradation.

Eligibility & Experience: Officers under the Central/State Desirable: Government/ Universities/Public Officers under the Central/State Sector Undertakings/ Recognised Doctorate degree in relevant science Government/ Universities/Public Research institutions/Semi-Governsubject or Master’s degree in Engi- Sector Undertakings/ Recognised ment/Autonomous or Statutory Orneering or Technology of a recog- Research institutions/Semi-Govern- ganisations. nised University or equivalent. ment/Autonomous or Statutory Organisations.

(A) Eligibility & Experience: (A) (i) holding analogous posts on reguOfficers under the Central/State lar basis; or Government/ Universities/Public (i) holding analogous posts on regu- (ii) with three years regular service Sector Undertakings/ Recognised lar basis; or in posts in the Pay Matrix level-13 or Research institutions/Semi-Govern- (ii) with three years regular service equivalent; or ment/Autonomous or Statutory Or- in posts in the Pay Matrix level-13 or (B): Possessing the educational ganisations. equivalent; or qualifications and experience given (iii) with five years regular service in col 4.

(A) in posts in the pay matrix level-12 or equivalent; and How to Apply: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (B) The applications of the eligible (ii) with five years regular service and willing officers and who can be in posts in the Pay Matrix level-11 or Possessing the educational qualifi- spared immediately may be forwardequivalent; and (B): Possessing the cations and experience prescribed for ed through proper channel in the educational qualifications and expe- direct recruits under col 4. prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) rience prescribed for direct recruits along with attested copies of ACR/ under col 4.

Post IV APAR (Attested on each page) for the last five years, cadre clearance Post III Name of the Job: Chief Adviser (S certificate, vigilance clearance certif& T) icate, Integrity certificate, details of Name of the Job: Industrial Admajor/minor penalty imposed during viser (S & T) No. of Posts: 01 last ten years in the given proforma (Annexure-III), and self-attested cop-

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ies of all educational qualification and experiences within a period of 45 days from the date of publication of advertisement in The Employment News, to the Secretary, Tariff Commission, Room No.708, 7th Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110511. Applications received after the due date or without the confidential/Annual Performance Appraisal Reports, Integrity Certificate or Major or Minor Penalty statement or otherwise found incomplete will not be considered.

The candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their application after appointment unless they complete the deputation period.

The Departmental Officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. (Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed 5 years).

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TNPSC MSc Biosciences District Educational Officer Recruitment 2018

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amil Nadu Public Service Commission is recruiting msc biosciences candidates for District Education Officer vacancies. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) jobs for msc biosciences candidates. Interested and eligible candidates can check out all of the details on the same below: Name of Job: District Educational Officer (2014-2015)(2015- 2016) (2016-2017 (Code No. 2062) Name of the Service: Tamil Nadu School Educational Service (Code No. 055) Scale of Pay: Rs.56900 -180500 (Level 23) As per the Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules, 2017 Educational Qualification (as on 10.12.2018): Applicants should possess the following or its equivalent qualification awarded by any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission:

For both, Open Market candidates and Teachers employed in recognised Aided Secondary Schools and Higher Secondary Schools: • Master’s Degree of any University recognised by the UGC in the State or a Degree of equivalent standard in any one of the following subjects with not less than 50% of Marks in the Master’s Degree Examination in any one of the following subjects:Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry , Botany , Zoology, Economics , Geography , History ,Commerce, Tamil and English, (Provided that a candidate possessing a Degree of M.A or M.Sc. or an equivalent degree awarded under the grading system shall not be considered eligible for appointment unless he has obtained the said degree with “ O” or “A” or “B” Grade.)

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AND • Must have studied Tamil under Part-I or Part-II of the Intermediate or Pre-University course or Higher Secondary Course.

How to Apply:

• B.T. or B.Ed. Degree of any recIt is mandatory for applicants to regognized university in the State or ister their basic particulars through a degree of equivalent standard. one – time online registration system

on payment of Rs. 150/- (Rupees One hundred and fifty only) towards registration fee and then they should apply online for this recruitment. [The onetime registration will be valid for five years from the date of registration.

Thereafter, the registration should be renewed by paying the prescribed fee.] One Time Registration will not be considered as an application for any post.

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GoI, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises BSc Biosciences Recruitment

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overnment of India, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises is recruiting bsc microbiology candidates for the vacancies for Skilled Worker vacancies. Interested and eligible candidates that are interested in a rewarding government career then check out all of the details on the same below: Government of India Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises MSME-DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE 65/1, G.S. T.Road, Guindy, Chennai-600032 E-mail: dcdi-chennai@dcmsme.gov.in Phone: 225011/12/13,Tele Fax: 22501014

Name of the Post: Skilled Worker No. of Posts: 04 Age: 18-28 years (Relaxable to Central Govt. Employees as per rules) Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200 (Pay band-I) Grade Pay Rs.1900/-(Level-2) Place of Posting: In the State of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Essential Qualifications: a).Matriculation (or) Equivalent b) ITI/NCVT in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) or 10+2 Pass try/Microbiology) with Science stream. c) Two years experience in ChemiHow to Apply: cal testing field Desirable Qualifications: Diploma Other details and application can in Chemical Engg. Or BSc. (Chemis- be downloaded from our website:w-

ww.msmedi-chennai.gov.in Last date for submission of application: Thirty days from the date of publication of this advertisement.

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