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SRF Positions in the Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics at GADVASU, India: Reproductive Biology, Ecology and Management of Birds and Mammals

Applications are invited on the prescribed form for one position of Senior Research Fellow at fixed salary of Rs. 16,000/- P.M. (fixed) + HRA for post graduate in subject other than veterinary science and Rs. 18,000/- P.M. (fixed) +HRA for post graduate in veterinary science from the candidates possessing the following qualifications. arry out research on reproductive biology of Farm animals,   Any other duties that may be assigned. The post is provided in the project entitled “Reproductive biology, ecology and management of birds and mammals” NPV-53. The post is purely temporary and appointment will be made on six monthly basis. The application form can be had from this office on any working day on payment of Rs.100/- through Demand Draft drawn in the favour of Comptroller, GADVASU, Ludhiana. The applications duly complete in all respect alongwith attested copies of the certificates should reach this office by 25th March, 2011. The incomplete applications and not supported with requisite documents will not be entertained. The candidates should appear for interview on 28th March 2011 at 11.00 A.M. in the office of the undersigned. No separate intimation for interview will be sent. No TA/DA etc. will be paid for attending the interview. The candidates should bring all the original certificates with them at the time of interview.
Eligibility: 1. B.Sc. (Medical)/B.Sc. in Agriculture/B.V.Sc. & A.H./B. Sc (Hons.) in Zoology with minimum OGPA OF 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks. 2.    M.V.Sc. in Vety Physiology/Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, M.Sc. in Zoology/M.Sc. (Hons.) with minimum OGPA/OCPA of 3/40/4.00 basis or 6.5/10 basis or 65%. 3. For candidates holding Ph.D degree in Zoology/Vety. Physiology/ Animal Reproduction /Gynaecology & Obstetrics with minimum OGPA/OCPA should be 3.4/4.00 basis or 6.5/10/ 65% marks. 4. Knowledge of Punjabi upto Matric level.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 March 2011

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Research Fellow in Biology, University of St Andrews, UK

This position contributes towards the “Coastal Zone” Joint Research Theme of MASTS, specifically to examine the interactions between coastal biodiversity and ecosystem function, assess how these might be better linked to goods and services, and examine their relevance to the valuation of coastal ecosystems.

You will be statistically literate, highly motivated, with good communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of the biodiversity-ecosystem function debate, and an interest in the application of science to policy. You will join the Sediment Ecology Research Group at the Scottish Oceans Institute but will work closely with partner institutes.
This position is available for 4 years, funded by Marine Alliance for Science & Technology for Scotland (MASTS).

Scholarship Application Deadline:28 March 2011

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JRF Positions in Chemistry at Indian Institute of Petroleum, India

Director, Indian Institute of Petroleum invites interested and eligible Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), who have been declared qualified as NET-JRF (Chemistry) or NET-LS (Chemistry) jointly conducted by UGCCSIR and interested to work with Emeritus Scientist in the project “ Studies on Chemical Recycling of Waste Plastics to Produce Waxes, Olefin & Lobs”. The terms and conditions of appointment as JRF will be governed by Emeritus Scientist Scheme of CSIR. The tenure of the selected candidate is co-terminus with the project for NETLS category candidate. The project is for three years which may be extended for another two years. The fellowship will be paid as applicable in CSIR under the scheme. The upper age limit is 28 years as on 21/02/2011. The upper age limit is
relaxable upto 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Woman/PWD. Candidate must have passed M.Sc (Chemistry) with minimum 55% marks. Candidate should bring the duly filled in application form supported by one set of attested copies of certificates of educational qualification, age, category (in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates), one latest passport size photograph etc. Original certificates are required for verification, which would be returned immediately on the same day after verification. Candidates have option to reply in Hindi in interview. No travelling allowance is admissible for attending interview.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 21 Feb 2011

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