Scientist – Protein Chemistry – San Francisco USA
Scientist Position in Protein Chemistry is available at Genentech, San Francisco.
A position is available in Genentech’s antibody conjugation lab for a Scientist with experience in protein and antibody conjugations. The focus of the lab is to make high quality, well-characterized antibodies with various drugs, peptides and other molecules attached for use in in vitro and in vivo projects within Research.
Who can Apply?
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Chemistry, or a closely related field, and several years experience in protein purifications and protein modifications.
- Chemical synthetic capabilities and experience with the characterization of proteins by various high resolution spectroscopic and physical methods, including mass spectrometry, CD and other pertinent techniques.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Apply Online: Nature Job Portal
Application Deadline: November 13th (Friday), 2009
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2nd Bangalore Microscopy Course – NCBS Bengaluru
2nd Bangalore Microscopy Course is organized by National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru.
The National Centre for Biological Sciences and 100X Imaging, Inc. are organizing the 2nd Bangalore Microscopy Course during February 21st (Sunday) to 28th (Sunday), 2010. This course, taught by world leaders in biological microscopy provides didactic and hands-on training in state-of-the art light microscopy for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers. Research seminars on how microscopy can be used to address biological problems will be part of the program, along with an opportunity to do independent work or a mini-project in the last two days of the program. Preliminary schedule will be posted in October. Course students will have an opportunity to present a poster on current research project.
Who can Apply?
- Senior Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers.
- Exceptions can be made for Junior Faculty and talented Undergraduates.
Course Fees:
- The tuition fee for the course is US $600/- for participants applying from institutions outside India and Rs. 7000/- for participants applying from institutions within India.
- The tuition fee includes all course materials, boarding and lodging.
- Limited number of scholarships or travel grants are available.
- Housing will be provided in comfortable rooms on the NCBS campus.
- All meals will be provided during the course.
How to Apply?
Apply by submitting the following materials to Nidhi Srivastava by email - microscopy2010@ncbs.res.in
- Curriculum Vitae
- One page description of research interest and reason for taking the course
- One or ideally two letters of recommendation
Application Deadline: November 1st (Sunday), 2009.
Contact:
Nidhi Srivastava
NCBS – 100x Imaging Microscopy Course
National Centre for Biological Sciences
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
GKVK, Bellary Road,
Bangalore 560065.
Ph: 91-80-2366 6337
Email: microscopy2010@ncbs.res.in
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Molecular Motors, Tracks & Transport – Workshop – NCBS
Workshops in Molecular Motors, Tracks & Transport, NCBS.
3rd workshop in Molecular Motors, Tracks & Transport is organized in Pondicherry during January 23rd (Saturday) to 28th (Thursday), 2010. The workshop will contain a combination of research and instructional talks. These talks are directed at Senior Researchers in the field, Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Fellows and Physicists/ Applied Mathematicians interested in Modelling aspects of Molecular Biology.
Workshop Venue: GRT Sunway Hotel in Pondicherry.
Who can Apply?
- Student and Postdoctoral Fellows in the area of research.
How to Apply?
Send Curriculum vitae and statement of interest for attending the workshop by email to m2t2@imsc.res.in.
Posters:
All participants who work in the area are encouraged to bring a poster to the meeting. Poster size is 4”x4” and please submit the abstract along with your application and indicate if you will be presenting a poster.
Application Deadline: November 1st (Sunday), 2009.
Contact:
Gautam Menon, IMSc, Chennai – menon@imsc.res.in
Sandhya Koushika, NCBS-TIFR, Bengaluru – koushika@ncbs.res.in
Neuro School 2009 – Neuroimaging Course – IISER Pune
Neuro School 2009 - Course on Neuroimaging methods organized by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune.
3rd SERC School in Neurosciences titled “Imaging the Nervous System” is organized by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research at Pune during December 7th (Monday) to 21st (Monday), 2009. Neuroimaging methods have made tremendous progress in the recent years and have opened new opportunities for investigating the nervous system – from single neurons to behaving organisms. Imaging has become an indispensable tool for the study of neural development, function, clinical diagnosis and for understanding higher brain functions. This course will introduce the principles, practice and latest advances in neural imaging. Pioneering researchers from across the globe will serve as faculty and will spend substantial time interacting with participants. The course will cover fluorescence based activity imaging, visualizing nervous system development and plasticity in live animals, PET, MRI, fMRI and related techniques. Lectures will be supplemented with laboratory experience and demonstrations.
Who can Apply?
- Senior doctoral students, Postdoctoral fellows and young Faculty keen to pursue research in Neurosciences utilizing imaging methods.
- Exceptional M.Sc. students with demonstrable interest in Neurobiology may be considered.
How to Apply?
Send completed registration form, 2 letters of recommendation (can be sent directly by email) and a statement of purpose (max. 400 words) specifying relevance of course to Applicants Research must be submitted by email as .doc file to neuroschool2009@iiserpune.ac.in. The statement should also include a brief outline of current research activities.
Application documents can also be sent by post to,
Aurnab Ghose
Third SERC School in Neurosciences
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune
Sai Trinity Bldg., Garware Circle
Sutarwadi, Pashan
Pune 411 021.
All selected participants will be provided free board and lodging.
Application Deadline: September 30th (Wednesday), 2009.
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Senior Scientist – Metahelix Life Sciences – Bengaluru
Senior Scientist at Metahelix Life Sciences at Bengaluru.
Metahelix Life Sciences is looking for Scientists with Ph.D. and 3-4 years post-doctoral experience in Plant Biology. The person must have sound knowledge and experience of all Plant Molecular Biology tools and techniques, aware of the latest advancements in the field and must have a reasonable publication record that demonstrates capability of executing fairly independent research programs in the following areas,
- Transgenic Trait Development -Rice/Maize.
- Molecular Marker Assisted Selection – Maize, Rice, Tomato, Okra.
How to Apply?
Email resume to jobs@meta-helix.com.
Contact:
Metahelix Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Plot No. 3, KIADB 4th Phase, Bommasandra,
Bommasandra, Bengaluru 560099.
Ph: +91 – 8110 – 414555
Fax: +91 – 8110- 415074
Email: info@meta-helix.com
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Job openings – BioAnalytical Technologies – Pune
Analytical and Laboratory Informatics Specialist and Application Specialist Positions available in BioAnalytical Technologies, Pune.
BioAnalytical Technologies at Pune has job openings for Post Graduates in Science and Bio Sciences.
- Analytical and Laboratory Informatics Specialists: Graduates/ Post-graduates with a degree in Science/ Engineering. Background in the Analytical/ Quality Control/ Research laboratories of Chemical, Petrochemical or Pharmaceutical corporations. At least 2 years of experience in the use of Laboratory Automation Software Applications and Information Management Systems.
- Application Specialists – Analytical Chemistry: M.Sc or Ph.D in Chemistry or Bio Sciences with exposure to LC-MS, GC-MS and/ or ICP-MS. At least 2 to 3 years hands-on experience on one of these techniques. An excellent knowledge of running scientific applications on computers in Analytical Laboratories.
How to Apply?
Email resume to careers@bioanalytical.net.
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Product Specialist – Confocal Microscope – LabIndia
Product Specialist in Confocal Microscope available in Lab India.
Product Specialist in Confocal Microscope (Leica- Confocal Microscope) is needed at Lab India. The Responsiblilities include Pre sales support, giving presentations clients, giving Technical support to Sales & Service team, after sales support to customers, helping customer in their sample analysis, helping customer in understanding the process/ function of a product, providing functional training to customer and supporting customer in operational issue.
Who to Apply?
- Ph.D. in Life Science/ Bioscience/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology.
- With 4-8 years experience as Product specialist.
- Should have handled Microscopes, especially Confocal Microscope, technically thorough functionality as well as about software.
How to Apply?
Email resume to recruit_liplth@labindia.com.
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Assistant Regional Manager – MCB Division
Assistant Regional Manager of Sales Position in Lab India.
Assistant Regional Manager of Sales Position (MCB Division) is available in Lab India. The Job profile includes the following,
- Responsible for sales activity of the company products on the regional level and identifying and developing new business opportunities.
- Responsible to call on prospective customers, provide product information and/ or organize demonstrations to generate and maintain interest among the clients, and the prospects.
- Responsible for Key Account Management in his region and focus attention in all respects on a group of customers in his region.
- Responsible for coordinating user meets, seminars and symposia in his region with the assistance from Area Manager and in coordination with Support/ Service.
- Responsible to provide market intelligence to Regional Manager.
- Location of Job posting - Thane.
Who can Apply?
- M.Sc./ Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Life sciences.
- Minimum 8 years of sales experience in Biotechnology/ Analytical or similar industry.
How to Apply?
Email resume to careers@labindia.com.
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Application Support Specialist – MCB & PSM Division – LabIndia
Application Support Specialist Position in Lab India.
Application Support Specialist Position (MCB & PSM Division) is available in Lab India. The Job profile includes the following,
- Responsible to provide application support to customers including on-site visits and / or telephonic support, web support etc.
- Responsible for on site application training to customers.
- Responsible for doing arrangements of customer training, workshops etc. which includes deciding on experiments, training material etc.
- Responsible for product demonstration.
- Location of Job posting - Gurgaon, Thane, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
Who can Apply?
- Ph.D. in Molecular biology / Biotechnology/ Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Analytical / Organic chemistry with 0-10 years of experience in Biotechnology/ Analytical or similar industry.
- Candidates having exceptional academic records in M.Sc. may also apply.
How to Apply?
Email resume to careers@labindia.com.
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Postdoctoral/ Ph.D. – Metabolomics/ Lipidomics – NCBS Bengaluru
Postdoctoral/ Ph.D. Positions Available at National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru.
National Centre for Biological Sciences and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bengaluru are looking for Postdoctoral and Ph.D. candidates with training in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Candidates must be team-oriented with good experimental and communication skills. A background in analytical techniques (HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis, LC-MS/MS, MALDI-MS, GC, GC-MS) or Lipid chemistry is useful. Applicants must have a keen interest in working in a vibrant multidisciplinary research environment and enjoy the challenge of developing Mass Spectrometry-based Metabolomics/Lipidomics approaches.
- Postdoctoral Fellow: The initial appointment is for 2 years with an extension up to 5 years.
- PhD Student: The initial appointment is for 3 years with an optional extension up to 5 years.
How to Apply?
Applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae including Publication list, a brief Statement of Research achievements not exceeding one page, and 3 academic References (two for the PhD position) to Dr. Dominik Schwudke – dominik@ncbs.res.in.
Application Deadline: September 30th (Wednesday), 2009
Interviews are scheduled between 19th to 30th October 2009 at National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru or via video conference.
About Dr. Dominik Schwudke Lab:
Our laboratory focuses on Metabolic control of development and molecular understanding of Tissue specificity and Cell differentiation. To this end, we develop and apply Mass Spectrometry-based Metabolomics/ Lipidomics approaches in conjunction with Genetic experiments (http://www.ncbs.res.in/research/dominik).
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