JRF and SRF Position, Life Sciences, University of Delhi

February 23, 2009

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Applications are invited for the following posts:

one SRF, one JRF (MSc Life Sciences/Cell biology/Microbiology/Biotechnology; NET qualified preferred); one lab attendant (Xth pass, with driving experience) for a DBT sponsored project (3years) titled “Extremophilic free living ciliated protozoa from different ecozones in the Eastern Himalayas”. Eligible candidates may send their CVs to Dr Komal Kamra, Principal Investigator, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 by 28 Feb 2009.

Walk in Interview, Junior Research Fellow, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun

February 23, 2009

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Advt. No. WII/RES/A.3.10(1) - March 2009

W a l k - i n - I n t e r v i e W

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Engage Junior Research Fellow at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier national autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoE&F), Government of India in the field of teaching, training and research. The WII wishes to engage 03 Junior Research Fellows through a Walk-in-Interview to be held on Monday, 30th March 2009. The details of the positions along with essential and desirable qualifications, terms and conditions and how to apply are given below.

Details of project and position

Project Title, details of position and duration
Study of impacts of biotic disturbances on birds in western Himalayas and development of bird-habitat monitoring protocol.

(01 - JRF)

Duration: Two years.

Essential Qualification
Masters degree in (Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/Experimental Biology/ Environment Sciences/Biological Sciences/Wildlife Sciences or any subject relevant to Wildlife Sciences) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks, from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification
Candidate should have good skills in bird identification and a decent knowledge of their vocalizations also. Familiarity with birds of Western Himalayas would be an added qualification. Candidate should be ready to spend considerably long stretches of time in difficult conditions in the forests of Western Himalayas.

Description of Work
The task in the field would primarily involve collecting bird and vegetation data, analyzing it, as given below:

Birds - To conduct point transect surveys to collect information on density and diversity of birds in different disturbance regimes in the study area of Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand and adjoining Uttar Pradesh.
Vegetation - To quantify vegetation structure and composition parameters like plant species diversity and foliage height diversity through measurements in vegetation plots.
Analysis and report writing - To analyse data and write report.

Project Title, details of position and duration
Conservation of the endangered Asiatic Wild Dog Cuon alpinus in Western Arunachal Pradesh: linking ecology, ethnics and economics to foster better coexistence.

(02 - JRF)

Duration: Three years.

Essential Qualification
Masters degree in Wildlife Science/Animal Science/Zoology/Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ Environment Management with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification
Prior experience in animal census techniques, habitat assessment techniques, radio-telemetry, community based conservation efforts, and be familiar with the conservation issues of Arunachal Pradesh and eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot.

Description of Work
To study the ecology of dholes for the first time in this geographic range and initiate conservation efforts. The results of the work will attempt to ensure long-term survival of dholes and resolving conflicts with local people in Arunachal Pradesh. The Work involves extensive surveying and field data collection in biologically and socio-culturally rich state of Arunachal Pradesh.

GENERAL:

The age of the candidate shall not be more than 28 years as on 25th March 2009. Upper age limit for JRF may be relaxed up to 5 years, as in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women and physically handicapped categories.

Selected candidate for the position of Junior Research Fellows (JRF) will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 12,000/- per month.

Research personnel may be allowed hostel accommodation at the institute, as per availability. Where the hostel accommodation is not possible, house rent allowance (HRA) will be paid as per the rules of the Institute subject to the condition that HRA payable, in no case, shall be more than the rates payable to Central Govt./WII Employee(s) in that area. Other allowances and benefits to the research personnel would be admissible as per the rules of the Institute, amended from time to time.

Engagement on the above positions will be purely on a temporary basis initially and may be extended for further period depending upon the requirement and the tenure of project.

The selection of the candidates will be based on Walk-in-Interview to be held on Monday, 30th March 2009 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun.

Canvassing in any form is liable to rejection of the candidature.

The `Walk in Interview’ will be conducted on 30th March 2009 and the registration of candidates will begin by 09:00 A.M. onwards.

Candidates should bring the duly filled-in applications with attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualifications, research experience, extra curricular activities, date of birth etc., along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations. All original documents should be produced at the time of registration.

Applications without enclosures and/or incomplete in any respect shall be liable to rejection.

Two way travel expenses will be paid to the candidates, selected for the project. The expense will be limited to actual 2nd class rail/bus fare by the shortest route from his/her place of stay/residence.

The Institute will not provide accommodation for candidates appearing for the interview.

The application form can be downloaded from the Institute’s website www.wii.gov.in.

The Director, WII reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason.

- Research Coordinator

Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun

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Two PhD-student research assistantships available:Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries, USA

February 19, 2009

Two PhD-student research assistantships available

1) Research assistantship available immediately to participate in a NOAA Sea Grant project using otolith chemistry to quantify mixed stock distribution, philopatry, and fisheries exploitation of steelhead trout in Lake Erie. This project involves joint collaboration between Jeff Miner (Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Laboratory) and John Farver (Geology) in close association with state and federal fisheries biologists and hatchery managers. Two years of research assistantship support are available to a top PhD student.

2) The primary purpose of this project is to identify characteristics necessary to classify reservoirs in terms of natural reproduction for yellow perch and reservoirs that can be stocked successfully with yellow perch fingerlings from hatcheries (up to three years of support). This project starts this summer and involves multivariate assessment of abiotic and biotic characteristics in Ohio reservoirs, including considerable field work and quantitative analyses.

Experimental spin-off research is expected by graduate students in both projects.

We seek highly motivated and collaborative individuals who desire to combine fieldwork with lab research involving typical aquatic biology and ecology approaches as well as more specialized analytical chemistry. Desired qualifications include a BS/MS in one of several relevant fields of study (e.g. biology, ecology, fisheries) with coursework in chemistry and statistics, field experience in aquatic or fish ecology, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and comfort applying interdisciplinary approaches to questions in aquatic ecology and fisheries biology. Competitive stipends (including health insurance) with tuition waivers are available. Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until qualified individuals are identified, but materials are strongly encouraged by April 1, 2009.

Applicants should send a letter that summarizes their background, educational goals, and statement of research interests, along with your transcripts and curriculum vitae (with contact information for three references) to: Dr. Jeffrey Miner (jminer@bgsu.edu) or mail to

Jeffrey Miner
Department of Biological Sciences
Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Laboratory
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403

Bowling Green State University (18,000 students) is at the western end of Lake Erie (Great Lakes research), and in close proximity to remnant oak-savanna prairies and fragmented forest-agroecosytem complexes. Recognized as one of the best cities in Ohio (http://www.ohiomagazine.com/OhioLife/report.asp?ID=3D740D273DB64D454D95C64060915007F4), Bowling Green is also within easy driving distance of Columbus, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Cleveland.

Further information about graduate studies in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology at Bowling Green State University is available at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/
http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/programs/grad/index.html

International Summer Research Scholarship Program 2009- Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland

February 19, 2009

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INTERNATIONAL SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM 2009 - School of Life Sciences - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland: 6 July - 28 August 2009 (although earlier arrivals and later departures can be envisaged).

Our School offers cutting-edge research opportunities in its four institutes, i.e. the Brain Mind Institute, the Institute for Bioengineering, the Swiss Inst. for Exp. Cancer Research ISREC, and the Global Health Institute (http://sv.epfl.ch).
The Summer Research Program will give to the participating student hands-on research experience on projects in one of the research labs and special seminars/activities every Friday afternoon.

The target group of applicants are students after approximately 3 years of university training in the life sciences in their largest sense.

We seek to attract the best candidates and thus financial compensation will be provided to cover successful candidates’ living and travel expenses. Biomedical research increasingly relies on quantitative approaches and cutting edge technology. Many would agree that the future of the life sciences lies at the crossroads of biology, hard sciences (chemistry, mathematics, computer science) and engineering. The School of Life Sciences at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland - http://sv.epfl.ch/ was created on this premise. Capitalizing on its initial development in neuroscience (under the auspices of the Brain Mind Institute) and biotechnology (led by the Institute of Bioengineering), the School of Life Sciences continues to grow; in 2005 the Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC) joined EPFL, and the Global Health Institute was launched. In all areas, integrated approaches spanning a range of disciplines from functional genomics to System Biology & high-tech bioengineering are emphasized.

Selection Criteria: Up to 25/30 summer research fellowships will be awarded on a competitive basis, taking into consideration several criteria including the student’s academic record, personal statement and letters of recommendation.

Additional information and the application are available online:
http://ssv.epfl.ch/summer-research
Deadline for application: March 1st, 2009
Contact Email: summer.sv@epfl.ch

Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2009, UK

February 16, 2009

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The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in 2009 will once again be providing funds for UK organisations to host visits from mid career professionals from the developing Commonwealth whose work is critical to the development of their home country. This will be the eighth year that the Scheme has operated with around sixty five awards now being offered each year to a variety of organisations including NGOs, professional membership bodies, local authorities, charities and voluntary organisations, as well as organisations within the central government and private sectors.

Commonwealth Professional Fellowships support programmes of professional development designed to have a catalytic effect in developing skills that will subsequently be applied in a developing Commonwealth country. Funding will be provided for programmes of typically three months duration, although requests for funding for shorter or longer programmes of up to six months will be considered in exceptional circumstances. Applications are being sought for programmes providing professional development opportunities to individuals in the broadly defined fields of education, engineering/science/technology, environment, governance, public health and agriculture/fisheries/forestry (this one is new for 2009).

Applicants should be capable of devising a coherent and relevant programme and of identifying suitable recipients through existing organisational networks. Fellowships cover the full cost of travel to the UK, living expenses, some UK travel and other approved short course and conference expenses and a contribution to host organisation costs.

The closing date for applications is 30 April 2009. Further details including our Prospectus and Application Form are available from the Commission’s website at: http://www.cscuk.org.uk/apply/professional_fellowships.asp or from the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, c/o The Association of Commonwealth Universities, Woburn House, 20 – 24 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HF, UK, tel: 020 7380 6749, fax: 020 7387 2655, email: professional.fellowships@cscuk.org.uk

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission is responsible for Britain’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan. Its work is supported through grants from the Department for International Development and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.

Fellowship on Gynecologic Oncology 2009

February 16, 2009

The Chien-Tien Hsu Research Foundation and FIGO have established a Fellowship on Gynecologic Oncology to enable young obstetricians and gynecologists who are beginning a career in gynecologic oncology to attend the FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics and to visit a gynecologic oncology centre in South Africa, where the FIGO World Congress will be held from 4 – 9 October 2009. Further details of the Fellowship and an application form can be obtained by clicking here. Please note that the deadline for submission of applications is 30 April 2009, after which applications cannot be considered

Further Fellowship Information and Application

Aga Khan University Research Fellowships 2009

February 16, 2009

The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom

INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MUSLIM CIVILISATIONS

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR 2009-10

• Social and Cultural Change in Muslim Contexts

• Knowledge Construction in Fields Related to Understanding Cultures

Programme Description

The research fellowship programme at AKU-ISMC commences in September and offers a unique opportunity to pursue research within an intellectually stimulating and supportive environment. Fellows play an active role in the intellectual life of the Institute, participating in a wide range of seminars, workshops, and conferences. They also enjoy the opportunity of interacting with distinguished faculty at the Institute and from other academic institutions in the United Kingdom. The duration of each fellowship is one year. During this time, candidates explore and shed new light on a specific dimension of one of the Institute’s two major research themes: social and cultural change in Muslim contexts or knowledge construction in the fields related to understanding cultures. These two themes are deliberately open ended and broad in their scope to enable a diverse range of research topics. One example of a research topic that has been derived from the first theme as an area of specific interest at the Institute is the idea of cities as environments for social and cultural change.

The present cohort of fellows (2008/2009) is working on various aspects of social change by examining the dynamics of networks and institutions in Muslim contexts. During the course of this academic year, the Institute will facilitate scholarly dialogue among the research fellows and senior academics who have contributed to the discourse related to civil society and social change within Muslim contexts.

The fellows are expected to produce a research paper on the theme of their fellowship topic, to a standard that is publishable by a quality academic journal, and that can be published in the Institute’s academic publications series. During the course of their fellowship they are required to participate in the educational programmes of the Institute by delivering lectures and seminars as required. Fellows will also contribute to the Institute’s various seminar and discussion series by giving lectures and presenting papers to faculty, students and staff.

Research fellows are also expected to contribute the Muslim Civilisations Abstracts (http://www.aku.edu/ismc/abp.shtml) project by writing abstracts and editing papers.

Requirements:

Candidates should have:

• A PhD in the Humanities or Social Sciences;

• A high degree of interest and competence in one of the above research areas;

• A high level of proficiency in communication skills, written and verbal;

• An International English Language Testing System (ELTS) score of at least 6.5 or equivalent is essential.

Funding:

The gross fellowship stipend is £20,000. In addition to the stipend, Fellows from outside the UK will receive a reimbursement of travel expenses for a one-way restricted economy class ticket from their home base to London and single accommodation or a contribution of £800 per month towards a rental accommodation. Other benefits and facilities include: a research grant of up to £500, office space, access to AKU-ISMC’s library and the libraries of neighbouring academic institutions, and access to computer facilities.

Application Procedure

Candidates should complete the Fellowship Application Form (available at www.aku.edu/ismc) and submit it along with an updated list of publications and result of their IELTS test.

E-mail: ismc.personnel@aku.edu (preferred)

or

Human Resources Department

Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations

4 Bedford Square

London, WC1B 3RA

United Kingdom

Closing date for applications for the 2009/10 programme is 27 March 2009.

(post-mark, fax/email date)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, to be held in May/June 2009.

Successful candidates are expected to take up their post on 14 September 2009.

By submitting an application to AKU-ISMC you agree to revoke your rights under the Data Protection Act 1998 thereby permitting ISMC to share the contents of your application with relevant colleagues at our headquarters institution AKU Karachi, and with its nominated agents for the purpose of completing this recruitment exercise. AKU-ISMC does not communicate with candidates unless they are to be short-listed for interview.

Further fellowship information and application