Technical Assistant Position in RGCB Thiruvanathapuram

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Technical Assistant in a KSCSTE funded research project entitled "βHCG and BRCA1 in gestational trophoblastic diseases" in the laboratory of Dr. Priya Srinivas at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.

Essential Qualifications: Candidates must have a Bachelors Degree in any field of Life Science
subjects with first class and good academic records.

Project Fellow Position in Animal Cell/ Molecular Biology at RGCB Thiruvanathapuram

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Project Fellow in a KSCSTE funded research project entitled "An in vitro investigation on the role of Estrogen and Reactive Oxygen species in the invasion of Thyroid cancer cells with emphasis on MTA-1 and TGF-β signaling" in the laboratory of Dr. Sreeja S at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.

Essential Qualification
Candidates must have M.Sc Biotechnology/Life Sciences with first class and good academic records.

Thiruvananthapuram Project Fellow Vacancy in Molecular Biology/Cloning

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Project Fellow in a KSCSTE funded research project entitled "βHCG and BRCA1 in gestational trophoblastic diseases" in the laboratory of Dr. Priya Srinivas at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have a M.Sc/M.Tech degree in any field of Life Science subjects with first class and good academic records.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

CSIR/ICMR/NET/GATE qualified candidates and those who have research experience in Molecular biology, animal cell culture techniques, RT-PCR and cloning will be given preference.

RGCB Thiruvananthapuram Ph.D Admission 2013

ADMISSION FOR Ph.D. July 2013 SESSION

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) has major research programs in Human, Animal & Plant Diseases. Applications are invited from Postgraduates in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Medical, Veterinary and Chemical Sciences for our PhD program,
currently affiliated to University of Kerala.

General category applicants must have First Class or above throughout and a valid Research Fellowship from UGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT/DST-INSPIRE and should be less than 28 years of age as on June 1, 2013

Group Leader Scientists Requirement in Cancer Vaccine and Biomarker

SCIENTIST-GROUP LEADERS WANTED FOR CANCER VACCINE AND BIOMARKER PROGRAM

Over the past several years Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) has set high standards in cancer research. To create an environment where knowledge generated through fundamental research gets translated to innovative new tools and products, RGCB seeks to create a specialized ecosystem called Interdisciplinary Innovation Center (IIC). To be developed in RGCB's second campus, this will be a unique knowledge centre and hub for mid & high level innovation and translation. Till the new laboratories and support facilities are ready, start up laboratories and support will be provided in the existing buildings. For cancer research, RGCB has a major interdisciplinary Program of Excellence in Translational Research (PETR) in collaboration with the Regional Cancer Centre, which allows RGCB to carry out leading translational and clinical cancer research.

Junior Research Fellow in Life Sciences at RGCB Thiruvananthapuram

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Junior Research Fellow in a DST funded research project entitled "Characterizing the signaling network that sustains oral cancer stem cells for developing a targeted therapy" at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.

Essential Qualification: First class in any branch of Life Science with a valid UGC/CSIR Certification.

Additional Qualification: Experience in mammalian cell culture, FACS, Immunoflourescence and immunohistochemistry is desirable.

Bioinformatics Studentship at RGCB Thiruvananthapuram

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for Studentship and Traineeship one position each in the DBT funded research program, DISC, at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in any branch of science or undergraduate degree in any branch of engineering with demonstrated experience in Bioinformatics (those who have done projects in bioinformatics or had bioinformatics as the main subject in their postgraduate curriculum). Students who are awaiting final semester results may also apply. Preference will be given for students with proficiency in advanced sequence analysis and PERL programming.

PhD Admissions 2012 at RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram affiliated to University of Kerala

ADMISSION FOR PHD CANDIDATES – 2012

Applications are invited from Postgraduates in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences for our PhD program, currently affiliated to University of Kerala. General category applicants must have First Class or above throughout and a valid Research Fellowship from UGC/CSIR/ICMR/ DBT or Eligibility for DST-INSPIRE and should be less than 28 years of age as on June 1 of 2012.

SC/ST candidates with a valid fellowship need to have only 50% marks, will be eligible for age relaxation as per rules, and are exempt from processing fees.

RGCB Thiruvananthapuram Job Vacancy for BSc Candidates

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Animal Attendant in a DBT funded research project on "Remodeling of cardiac endothelium in progressive heart failure" in the Laboratory of Professor C C Kartha.

RGCB Thiruvananthapuram Job Vacancy in Biomarkers Project

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Thiruvananthapuram

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one positions of Senior Research Fellow in a ICMR funded research project on "A Proteomic analysis of circulating cells for the discovery of biomarkers of increased risk of atheroselerosis in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" in the Laboratory of Professor C C Kartha.

Senior Research Fellow Jobs at RGCB Thiruvananthapuram

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Senior Research Fellow in a DBT funded research project on "Remodeling of cardiac endothelium in progressive heart failure" in the Laboratory of Professor C C Kartha.

Biotechnology/ Genetic Engineering/ Microbiology Vacancies in RA/JRF at RGCB Thiruvananthapuram

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Thycaud PO, Poojappura
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 014
Kerala, India

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Research Associate and one position of Junior Research Fellow in a collaborative research project with Central Coir Research Institute, Alappuzha, funded by Coir Board, Govt. of India on "Genetic Manipulation of 'Coirret' - for application on coir for quality improvement" in the Laboratories of Dr. Sabu Thomas and Dr. K Hari
Krishnan.

RGCB Thiruvananthapuram JRF Position in Human Embryonic Stem Cells

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Thycaud PO, Poojappura
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 014
Kerala, India

Junior Research Fellow
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Junior Research Fellow in a research project on " In vitro generation of cells expressing photoreceptors from human embryonic stem cells: a possible therapy for retinitis pigmentosa" under Dr. Ani V. Das.

SCTIMST and RGCB jointly organizing a One-Day Symposium on Biosafety at Thiruvananthapuram

Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST) and Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)
are jointly organizing a One-Day Symposium on Biosafety at M R Das Convention Centre, RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram.
Different aspects about safety will be covered and will range from safe handling of recombinant DNA technology
to safe handling and disposal of laboratory chemicals.The target audience for the symposium are student
researchers and faculty alike, as both will benefit from the experience of a range of speakers.
Speakers will be drawn from all over the country.

Date: November 24, 2010

Venue: M R Das Convention Centre, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

Registration charges for participation in the symposium is 100 rs /-

Last Date for Registration is Saturday, 20th November, 2010

More details @ www.rgcb.res.in%2fdownloads%2fbiosafety-symposium.pdf

RGCB Thiruvananthapuram Research Scientist/Visiting Scientist/Senior Research Associate/Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancies in Virology/Pathology/Microbiology

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Thiruvananthapuram

TEMPORARY POSITION AVAILABLE RESEARCH SCIENTIST/VISITING SCIENTIST/SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/POST -DOCTORAL FELLOW

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) is an autonomous institution fully funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (www.rgcb.res.in). RGCB has a major research program with the International Agency for Research Against Cancer (World Health Organization) on Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) including a state of the art efficacy-testing center for HPV vaccines.

RGCB invites applications for the position of Research Scientist or Visiting Scientist or Senior Research Associate or Post Doctoral Fellow from persons with a PhD in Life Sciences or MD in Virology, Pathology or Microbiology with previous experience in HPV research, diagnosis, detection methods, serology, cytology, pathobiology, etc. The job involves management of the HPV research facility, developing new HPV research programs and providing support to vaccine trials (antibody titers, genotyping, immune assays, etc).

International Cancer Research Symposium-2010 at RGCB Thiruvananthapuram

International Cancer Research Symposium-2010 on Defining and Translating Science Behind the Disease’

The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram will host an ‘International Cancer Research Symposium-2010: DEFINING AND TRANSLATING SCIENCE BEHIND THE DISEASE’. The meeting includes a wide range of topics on newer developments in Cancer Research including Cell Signalling, Apoptosis, Stem Cells, Biomarkers, Immunotherapeutics, Clinical Cancer Research, Natural Products and Chemoprevention.

Bioinformatics/Computational Biology Project Fellow Openings at RGCB Thiruvananthapuram

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

Thycaud PO, Poojappura
Thiruvananthapuram
 
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for two positions of Project Fellow for an industry funded research project on "Computational Prediction of DNA Methylation Patterns in the Cancer Genome" in the laboratory of Integrated Cancer Research Program headed by Prof. M. Radhakrishna Pillai.

Technical Assistant Vacancy in Chemistry/Biochemistry at RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram | Cancer Drug Research Project

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

Thycaud PO, Poojappura
Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala, IndiaApplications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Technical Assistant in a DBT funded research project on "A novel site specifically targeting nanoparticle based oral – drug and siRNA releasing polymer systems for colon Cancer" in the laboratory of Dr. G S Vinod Kumar.

JRF Vacancies in Chemistry/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Cancer Biology at RGCB Thiruvananthapuram

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Thycaud PO, Poojappura
Thiruvananthapuram

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for three positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a DBT funded research project on "A novel site specifically targeting nanoparticle based oral – drug and siRNA releasing polymer systems for colon Cancer” in the laboratories of Dr. G S Vinod Kumar, Dr. K Harikrishnan and Dr. S Asha Nair.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Position 1. JRF (Dr. G S Vinod Kumar)
First class in M.Sc. Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Medicinal Chemistry/ Biochemistry.

RGCB Thiruvananthapuram JRF Vacancy in Polymer Chemistry

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Thycaud PO, Poojappura
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 014
Kerala, India

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Junior Research Fellow in a DBT funded research project on "Development of a new three dimensional microporous spongy hybrid scaffold for seeding vascular cells” in the laboratory of Dr. G S Vinod Kumar.

Junior Research Fellow
M.Sc. in Chemistry with a minimum of 60% marks. Polymer Chemistry experience is desirable.
AGE : Below 35 years
EMOLUMENTS
Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 12000/- + 15% HRA (Consolidated per month)
Duration : Nine months or till termination of the project (whichever is earlier).