BIOINFORMATICS

Careers in Bioinformatics

2011-08-29T08:58:00.000-07:00

Biology is no longer restricted to its qualitative quests. The huge amount of data being generated from the Genomics and proteomics research and other associated techniques has transformed biology into an increasingly quantitative science. There is a growing need for Bioinformatics skill to deal with this explosion of data. For many, especially those who are very little acquainted with the subject, Bioinformatics deals with research, development, or application of computational tools and approaches for expanding the use of biological, medical, behavioral or health data, including those to acquire, store, organize, archive, analyze, or visualize such data. It involves the creation and advancement of algorithms, computational and statistical techniques, and theory to solve formal and practical problems posed by or inspired from the management and analysis of biological data. To put it in simpler terms, Bioinformatics is where the domain of fundamental biolog y meets with those of mathematics, statistics and computational sciences to analyze the data generated by large number of individual experimental data.

The Bioinformatics domain is expanding fast and wide and this has already been stimulated to a significant extent by the completion of the human DNA sequence in the spring of 2003. The world bioinformatics market value is expected to be around $7 billion dollars by the year 2007. Considering the current spending in the biotechnology sector towards informatics and relevant hardware, software and services and the growth of the biotech industry around the world, there would be a substantial amount of spending on bioinformatics. Though India has still a small space among the world bioinformatics leaders, the opportunities for growth are huge. With revenues reaching around $19 million dollars in the year 2005, India is all set to touch an expected mark of $3 billion dollars by the end of year 2010.

Since the domain of Bioinformatics is rooted in life sciences as well as computer and information sciences and technologies, an enormous need has emerged for people skill ed in not only the fundamentals of biological science but with a sound grasp of computational science as well. People with formal training, or experience in bioinformatics are not finding it hard to search for employment. There is a great need for bioinformaticists in both the industrial and academic spheres. In fact, job opportunities in the field are so good that, at the moment, potential employers are finding it difficult to meet their requirement of skilled bioinformatics talent. This is an even greater concern for academic institutes as the flow of skilled manpower is always biased towards the industries, attributed to lucrative salaries and long term employment benefits.

The rise in opportunities in this field has led to an increase in the number of bioinformatics academic programs around the country. There are far more academic training programs available now than they were a few years ago, with more universities planning to roll out their programs. The De partment of Biotechnology, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, India had established the Biotechnology Information System (BTIS) network way back in 1987 to create an infrastructure that enables it to harness, biotechnology through the application of Bioinformatics. BTIS is today recognized as one of the major scientific network in the world dedicated to provide the-state-of-the-art infrastructure, education, manpower and tools in bioinformatics. Under BTIS, there are Ten Distributed Information Centers. The Apex Center is located at the Department of Biotechnology. There are 46 Sub-Distributed Information Centers, located in various universities and research institutes of national importance. Long term courses at the level of post MSc Diploma in Bioinformatics are being offered at Pune University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Calcutta University and Madurai Kamaraj University, in this inter-disciplinary area. More information about the Distributed Information Cent ers and Sub-Centers scattered across the various states of India could be obtained from the BTIS official website. Major institutes/universities in India, offering a specialized course in this line are Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bangalore, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Indian Institute of Technolog,Kharagpur, Center of Cellular and Molecular Biology (Hyderabad), National Institute of Immunology (New Delhi), Institute of Microbial Technology (Chandigarh). Madurai Kamaraj University in Madurai claims to have been the first in the country to initiate a bioinformatics programme and advanced diploma in bioinformatics at its School of Biotechnology. There is an Advanced (Graduate) Diploma in Bioinformatics offered by the Bioinformatics Center at the Jawaharlal Nehru University. An Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics is being offered at the Bioinformatics Center at The University of Pune. Bioinformatics Institute of India is conducting a one year correspondence course on Industry Program in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics, Clinical Trial and Clinical Research, Pharma Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology. BII is also offering various online programs through their web site.

When it comes to tapping a career in bioinformatics, what one may essentially require is: fundamental knowledge of biology along with some exposure to computational techniques and concepts. However, there is good scope for even those with Computer Science, Physical Chemistry and Physics background. In fact according to experts, in certain niches of the bioinformatics workshop like developing and applying numerical algorithms and data mining, computer programmers, Physical Chemists and Physicists tend to be more skilled as compared to their biological counterparts. The growing field of bioinformatics has made good room for people with IT background with keen interest in biology, especially molecular biology. The skills that are usually sought from an aspirant with an IT background are - (a) Simple and basic understanding of mo lecular entities like DNA, RNA, Proteins and molecular processes such as Transcription and Translation, which is for most part taken care by the training provided by the company. (b) Proficiency in using and administering databases like Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Sybase. (c) Programming skills in JAVA, C, C++, PERL, web scripting etc. (c) Good understanding (in certain cases) of operating system platforms like UNIX and LINUX. (d) Informatics related problem solving skills.

When it comes to tapping a career in bioinformatics, what one may essentially require is a strong fundamental knowledge of biology along with some exposure to computational techniques and concepts. However, there are opportunities even for graduates in Statistics, Physical Chemistry and Physics. According to experts, in certain niches of the bioinformatics such as developing and applying numerical algorithms and data mining, Physical Chemists and Physicists tend to be more skilled when compared to their biological counterparts. There are ample opportunities for those with an IT background with strong interest or knowledge in the biological sciences, especially molecular biology. People with just a biological sciences or computer sciences degree along with a Master's degree in bioinformatics or computational biology is one best profile to get going with the bioinformatics careers. People with a master's degree are usually looked on favorably by recruiters as it provides the basic foundation along with some practical experience which is usually lacking at a graduate level. A bit of working experience in IT may add a feather to your cap. However an undergraduate degree in bioinformatics is also an option that can be considered.

The major employer of bioinformatics talent is currently the drug designing industry and the bioinformatics software and solution based companies. Others including biotechnology companies, especially those involved in personal care p roducts, industrial organisms and agriculture have also shown great promise. Some prominent areas within bioinformatics where opportunities are arising are Proteomics, Pharmacogenomics, Functional Genomics, Sequence Mapping and Analysis, Data Mining and Management etc. While hunting for jobs related to bioinformatics, these days, some usual titles to consider would be:

For Biologists: Bioinformatician, Geneticist, Computational Biologist, Biostatistician etc.

For an IT professionals: Applications Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Object Modeler, Quality Assurance Engineer, Software development Engineer, Bioinformatics programmer / Analyst / Developer etc.

Apticraft Systems (P) Ltd, a software company based company in Indore employs biologists and software experts to develop software for use in life science research. Founded in 2001, Apticraft Systems is the vision of a few computer savvy technocrats, who have been actively involved in this field for the last 10 yrs. At Apticraft Systems, the goal is to create top quality software using the best software development practices. Apticraft has successfully offered its software development expertise and value added services to contractual clients who cater to renowned academic research institutions, government agencies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, around the worl d.

Bioinformatics Jobs

2011-08-28T10:01:00.001-07:00

Bioinformatics is the scientific field dealing with the application of statistics and computer science on microbiology. Within past few decades, a lot of research has been done in the field of microbiology. Therefore, data analysis has become a big problem. The application of computer programs and statistics has resolved this problem up to the greater extent. Now it is possible to analyze data related to the micro-organisms, their DNA, and other biological information.

Bioinformatics possesses a lot advantages and it is applied for various purposes. In these days, bioinformatics jobs have been created on a vast scale on account of the demand of experts and skilled individuals. People are employed in various sectors of bioinformatics in order to perform different functions. The major fields in which the services of experts are required include, data mining, visualization, algorithms and pattern recognitions.

Bioinformatics has also made it easier to perform research in this field. Therefore, the people in the discipline of microbiological research are now being hired on a large scale. The combination of computer technology and the microbiology has attained tremendous advancement, and therefore, people are also taking interest in this subject since they feel they can acquire bright career if they use to adopt this field.

If you are interested to pursue your career in the field of bioinformatics, you have to complete the course and the degree program from any reputable university in USA. There are several bioinformatics jobs in USA which are opened for highly qualified and skilled individuals. The salary scale is good and attractive, and that would be the most important motivational factor for the greater influx of admissions in this university department by the students.

You can find bioinformatics jobs on the internet easily. There are various websites, which advertise these jobs on a regular interval. However, before going to find any job you should perform research and then apply with full confidence and determination.

Bioinformatics jobs which you can search online provide you the feasible way to search your destiny. You can save a lot of hours in this way, and can approach to more organizations, which is not possible in case if you are going to apply manually. Bioinformatics job website could be your prime guide in this search, which is not only user-friendly, but also possess a remarkable tract record.

Majority of individuals who get enrollment become successful in finding these jobs. All is required to enter some of your information for registration purpose. Once you will be registered, you will become able to apply on any advertised post. You have to upload your CV, which will be delivered to the employer. Expect the call of interview within a couple of weeks, and then start earning handsome amount of money from this marvelous field.

What's Hot on Bioinformatics: Interview

2011-08-27T06:52:00.000-07:00

What's Hot on Bioinformatics: Interview

Bioinformatics/Biostatistics Jobs In Leading Organizations

2011-05-10T08:01:00.000-07:00

Author: JhanakiRaghuram

There are many groups that belong to the major pharmaceutical clients who have a vision to play an important role in the development of personalized medicine. They facilitate the combination of therapeutics with diagnostics and thus improve the applications of biomarkers in drug discovery and development in cancer, cardiovascular & central nervous system.

Currently a large number of companies with varying technical backgrounds are involved in biomarkers and a massive growth of these markets are estimated from 2008 to 2018 in drug discovery, clinical trials, and bioinformatics. Your aspiration to become a part of Biostatistics would definitely come true with hard work, intensive study, intelligence and analytical synthesis at various levels in Oncology Biomarker Group.

As a key member of the Bioinformatics biostatistics group your scope of involvement will be broad, like mentoring junior Biomarker Analysts, follow timeliness and adequate quality of all deliverables for assigned trials and provide expertise in statistics, data mining and bioinformatics and their applications to clinical trials.

The number of people looking forward for a good career as a biostaticians is increasing vastly; this is because of the awareness that the job opportunities are good with best pay scale. Choosing such stream is really worthy and helps to fly high in the career with in a short span of time. The opportunities for biostaticians are very good all around the world, one can get their desired job without any risk just by applying their efforts in a proper and planned way. Wish you success in all your endeavors.

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2011-05-10T07:55:00.000-07:00

Bioinformatics Jobs – Procedure for Online Search

Author: Akhill Mehra’s

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Bioinformatics jobs aggregate bioinformatics jobs from around the web. Bioinformatics Jobs we are your one shot shop for all bioinformatic jobs. We aim to remove the hassle of having to search a number of different job boards for bioinformatic jobs.For More Information Please Visit: Bioinformatics Jobs in USA

Escape analysis and lock coarsening in JAVA 6.0

2010-10-16T00:37:00.000-07:00

The popularity of the Java programming language has made escape analysis a target of interest. Java's combination of heap-only object allocation, built-in threading, and the Sun HotSpot dynamic compiler creates a candidate platform for escape analysis related optimizations. Escape analysis is implemented in Java Standard Edition 6.

Example (Java)

class A {
  final int finalValue;
 
  public A( B b ) {
    super();
    b.doSomething( this ); // this escapes!
    finalValue = 23;
  }
 
  int getTheValue() {
    return finalValue;
  }
}
 
class B {
  void doSomething( A a ) {
    System.out.println( a.getTheValue() );
  }
}

In this example, the constructor for class A passes the new instance of A to B.doSomething. As a result, the instance of A—and all of its fields—escapes the scope of the constructor.

Java is able to manage multithreading at the language level. Multithreading is a technique that allows programs to operate faster on computer system that have multiple CPUs. Also, a multithreaded application has the ability to remain responsive to input, even when it is performing long running tasks.

However, programs that use multithreading need to take extra care of objects shared between threads, locking access to shared methods or blocks when they are used by one of the threads. Locking a block or an object is a time-consuming operation due to the nature of the underlying operating system-level operation involved .

As the Java library does not know which methods will be used by more than one thread, the standard library always locks blocks when necessary in a multithreaded environment.

Prior to Java 6, the virtual machine always locked objects and blocks when asked to by the program even if there was no risk of an object being modified by two different threads at the same time. For example, in this case, a local Vector was locked before each of the add operations to ensure that it would not be modified by other threads (Vector is synchronized), but because it is strictly local to the method this is not necessary:

public String getNames() {
     Vector v = new Vector();
     v.add("Me");
     v.add("You");
     v.add("Her");
     return v.toString();
}

Starting with Java 6, code blocks and objects are locked only when necessary , so in the above case, the virtual machine would not lock the Vector object at all

Life Science Candidates can become Study Programmer's at Accenture, Chennai

2010-04-10T04:35:00.001-07:00

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With approximately 177,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$21.58 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2009.
Position: Study Builder/Study ProgrammerQualification: Any Graduates Preferabaly Life Science BackgroundDesirable: 1 to 4 years experienceJob Description
Maintenance of Case Report Forms, Database (Oracle Clinical) objects,

Libraries of standard modules and objects, data mapping and transfer to an Internal reporting and analysis data repository (eDAD).

Electronic edit checks and data review reports using Integrated Review.

Provide user support, troubleshooting and maintenance of the tools and documentation related to these activities.

Assembly in Quark software of paper CRF booklets from libraries of objects and/or objects created by the Client Central Group, Quality testing of paper CRF modules.

Assembly of Oracle Clinical databases from standard or pre-built objects,

Creation of both internal and FDA annotations of CRFs,

Quality testing of Oracle Clinical database objects.

Interested Candidates Can send their resume to chandrani.x.ghosh@accenture.com

100 positions vacant for Executive-Coding @ Dell Perot Systems, Chennai & Coimbatore

2010-04-10T04:32:00.000-07:00

At Perot Systems, we provide solutions that support global corporations helping them achieve business-building results. Perot Systems is a Fortune 1000 corporation with over 23,000 associates across 135 locations and revenues of $2.6 billion in 2007. Our Insurance and Business Process Solutions team, based in Chennai, Coimbatore and Manila, is a leader in providing BPO services to some of the leading healthcare administrative service providers, insurance companies, financial services corporations and other Fortune 500 organizations. Dedicated to the highest standards of quality, we provide thorough training and continuous professional development opportunities to prepare our associates for rewarding assignments and exciting career.

Position: Executive - CodingQualification: M.Sc (Bio Medical Science , Bio-Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental science, Home Science, Life Sciences, Micro Biology, Nursing, Nutrition, Zoology)Job Description

Maintain a working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding principles, governmental regulations, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing and billing documentation
Assure that all services documented in the patient's chart are coded with appropriate CPT-4 and ICD-9 codes. When services are not documented appropriately, seek to attain proper documentation in a timely manner
Achieve and maintain a high level of accuracy in professional fee coding while maintaining a high level of productivity. Accuracy will be monitored by periodic reviews by Manager
Conduct a review of patient hospital charts to insure compliance with coding and documentation guidelines and governmental requirements Provide written reports to Manager with results of these audits
Maintain a working knowledge of required billing system, the registration process and charge entry

Interested Candidates can send their resume to v_palanisamy@dell.com

Andrew Dalke's Slides for Introduction to Python

2010-01-29T09:53:00.000-08:00

I came across a nice set of slides from a course that Andrew Dalke taught a few years ago. They give a great introduction to Python for people interested in Bioinformatics. Here is a link (scroll to the very bottom of the page).

Andrew has a blog, and a company with a presence on the web (where the slides are hosted), and he's on Stack Overflow as dalke.

Thanks, Andrew.

B.Tech/M.Sc/M.Tech's can apply for Scientist Post @ Biocon, Bangalore

2010-01-12T21:50:00.000-08:00

Biocon is an integrated biotechnology enterprise focused on the development of biopharmaceuticals. With successful initiatives in drug discovery and development, bioprocessing and global marketing, we deliver products and solutions to partners and customers in over 50 countries. We are confident that we have the defining science, world class capabilities and a focused vision to deliver the promise of new medicine to a waiting world. Today, Biocon together with group companies employs more than 2500 employees with approxmimately Rs 1,000 crore turnover and is expected to grow further during the current financial year.

Position: Scientist
Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. - Bio-Chemistry/Bio-Technology / M.Sc - Any Specialization,M.Tech - Any Specialization, Bio-Chemistry/Bio-Technology

Job Description
1) Process development and optimization for biopharmaceutical proteins produced using mammalian cells.
2) Work will include optimizing media, nutrients and process conditions for improving cell growth, productivity and quality of proteins expressed using flasks, lab bioreactors and analytical equipments like HPLCs
3) Scale-up of the processes from lab to pilot and manufacturing scale.
4) Coordinating activities between various groups of R&D, Quality and manufacturing

Desirable
1) Excellent consistent academic performance and in depth theoretical knowledge of fundamentals in the subject.
2) Good analytical skills and troubleshooting ability

Interested Candidates can send their application to careers@biocon.com

Multiple Posts vacant at CIFA, Orissa | B.Sc/M.Sc's can walk in for interview

2010-01-12T02:44:00.000-08:00

Applications are invited for the post of Walk-In-Interview for the following posts under the National Fisheries Development Board funded project named " Quality seed production and stock up gradation of carps through use of cryopreservation technology in the selected hatcheries of India ”

Position: Junior Research Fellow
Qualification: M.Sc Biotechnology
Desirable: 1 year work experience.
Age limit: 30 years for men and 35 years for women as on the date of interview. Relaxation will be applicable to the SC/ST/OBC and PH candidates as per rule.
Date Of Interview: 15. Jan. 2010(Saturday) at 1100 Hrs. at CIFA, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar. Candidates are requested to report by 1000 Hrs. for verification etc.
Salary: Rs.10, 000/-

Position: Field Assistant
Qualification: B.Sc Biotechnology
Desirable: 1 year work experience.
Age limit: 30 years for men and 35 years for women as on the date of interview. Relaxation will be applicable to the SC/ST/OBC and PH candidates as per rule.
Date Of Interview: 16. Jan. 2010 (Saturday) at 1100 Hrs. at CIFA, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar. Candidates are requested to report by 1000 Hrs. for verification etc.
Salary: Rs.6,000/-

Interested candidates should bring 5 sets of Bio-data along with two passport size photographs and one set of attested copies of all the certificates/mark-sheets/experience certificate. The proof of age to be produced at the time of interview. Original Certificates may be produced for verification. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The interested candidates may visit in our website:http://www.cifa.in for details

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Bioeconomy: A Introduction

2010-01-07T22:57:00.000-08:00

Bioeconomy refers to all economic activity derived from scientific and research activity focused on understanding mechanisms and processes at the genetic and molecular levels and its application to industrial process. It is often use interchangeably with biotechonomy.
The term is widely used by regional development agencies, international organizations, biotechnology companies. It is closely linked to the evolution of the biotechnology industry. The ability to study, understand and manipulate genetic material has been possible due to scientific breakthroughs and technological progress.
The evolution of the biotechnology industry and its application to agriculture, health, chemical or energy industries is a classic example of bioeconomic activity.

UC San Diego Undergraduates Forge New Area of Bioinformatics

2010-01-07T22:44:00.000-08:00

Data Analysis Using R Functions As Objects

2010-01-07T22:28:00.000-08:00

What Is the HapMap?

2010-01-07T22:24:00.000-08:00

What Is the HapMap?

This is an article that recently appeared on The International HapMap project, http://www.hapmap.org/.

The HapMap is a catalog of common genetic variants that occur in human beings. It describes what these variants are, where they occur in our DNA, and how they are distributed among people within populations and among populations in different parts of the world. The International HapMap Project is not using the information in the HapMap to establish connections between particular genetic variants and diseases. Rather, the Project is designed to provide information that other researchers can use to link genetic variants to the risk for specific illnesses, which will lead to new methods of preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease.
Figure 1: When DNA sequences on a part of chromosome 7 from two random individuals are compared, two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) occur in about 2,200 nucleotides.
The DNA in our cells contains long chains of four chemical building blocks -- adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine, abbreviated A, T, C, and G. More than 6 billion of these chemical bases, strung together in 23 pairs of chromosomes, exist in a human cell. (Seehttp://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/ for basic information about genetics.) These genetic sequences contain information that influences our physical traits, our likelihood of suffering from disease, and the responses of our bodies to substances that we encounter in the environment.
The genetic sequences of different people are remarkably similar. When the chromosomes of two humans are compared, their DNA sequences can be identical for hundreds of bases. But at about one in every 1,200 bases, on average, the sequences will differ (Figure 1). One person might have an A at that location, while another person has a G, or a person might have extra bases at a given location or a missing segment of DNA. Each distinct "spelling" of a chromosomal region is called an allele, and a collection of alleles in a person's chromosomes is known as a genotype.

Differences in individual bases are by far the most common type of genetic variation. These genetic differences are known as single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs (pronounced "snips"). By identifying most of the approximately 10 million SNPs estimated to occur commonly in the human genome, the International HapMap Project is identifying the basis for a large fraction of the genetic diversity in the human species.

For geneticists, SNPs act as markers to locate genes in DNA sequences. Say that a spelling change in a gene increases the risk of suffering from high blood pressure, but researchers do not know where in our chromosomes that gene is located. They could compare the SNPs in people who have high blood pressure with the SNPs of people who do not. If a particular SNP is more common among people with hypertension, that SNP could be used as a pointer to locate and identify the gene involved in the disease.

However, testing all of the 10 million common SNPs in a person's chromosomes would be extremely expensive. The development of the HapMap will enable geneticists to take advantage of how SNPs and other genetic variants are organized on chromosomes. Genetic variants that are near each other tend to be inherited together. For example, all of the people who have an A rather than a G at a particular location in a chromosome can have identical genetic variants at other SNPs in the chromosomal region surrounding the A. These regions of linked variants are known as haplotypes (Figure 2).

In many parts of our chromosomes, just a handful of haplotypes are found in humans. [See The Origins of Haplotypes.] In a given population, 55 percent of people may have one version of a haplotype, 30 percent may have another, 8 percent may have a third, and the rest may have a variety of less common haplotypes. The International HapMap Project is identifying these common haplotypes in four populations from different parts of the world. It also is identifying "tag" SNPs that uniquely identify these haplotypes. By testing an individual's tag SNPs (a process known as genotyping), researchers will be able to identify the collection of haplotypes in a person's DNA. The number of tag SNPs that contain most of the information about the patterns of genetic variation is estimated to be about 300,000 to 600,000, which is far fewer than the 10 million common SNPs.

Once the information on tag SNPs from the HapMap is available, researchers will be able to use them to locate genes involved in medically important traits. Consider the researcher trying to find genetic variants associated with high blood pressure. Instead of determining the identity of all SNPs in a person's DNA, the researcher would genotype a much smaller number of tag SNPs to determine the collection of haplotypes present in each subject. The researcher could focus on specific candidate genes that may be associated with a disease, or even look across the entire genome to find chromosomal regions that may be associated with a disease. If people with high blood pressure tend to share a particular haplotype, variants contributing to the disease might be somewhere within or near that haplotype.

BioXseed India Launches Biotech Finishing School

2010-01-07T22:18:00.000-08:00

Certified Advanced Program in Genomics and Proteomics

The program aims at providing to students a best in class finishing school that would help them enhance employability and offer a pedestal to reach out to the industry.

Aristogene Biosciences is known in the industry for most authentic and practical training in the field of Biosciences. It has a well equipped 8000 sq.ft lab with the required infrastructure to support Research & Training activities. Aristogene also has an
independent R & D and process development wing, which is involved in the development of many products.

BioXseed is the Life Sciences wing of 64 Squares Consulting, a leading HR Services company with various top notch clients.

Course Content:

Tools in Genetic Engineering & Microbiology- Pure culture techniques, Working with phages, Cloning fundamentals, PCR
Cloning & Expression of Gene and Bioinformatics -Know how of complete cloning process, Important Bioinformatics tools, Knowledge ofvector host systems, DNA manipulation techniques, Expression and analysis of clones

Immunotechnology- Immunoprecipitaion and Agglutination techniques, Use of immunotechniques in diagnosis, ELISA, Blotting techniques
Protein Purification Techniques-Various chromatography techniques, Protein analysis by SDS-PAGE and western blotting, Enzymology.
Polymerase chain reaction & Hybridization techniques-A strong foundation for PCR based experiments - Gene amplification, RAPD analysis and related experiments, PCR - RFLP and related experiments, Southern hybridization.

Tools and techniques for success at workplace - Acquire the skills required for your all-round effectiveness like

o Understanding corporate environment,
o Getting your strengths noticed,
o Creative problem solving skills
o Business Etiquettes and personal grooming and the like.

Faculty for the Program:

Sudha with 19 years of experience specializing in Protein and nucleic acid purification, process improvement, product development, Phages, Plasmids, Restriction enzymes, and recombinant technology, and cancer cell biology.

Vasudha with 20 years of experience specializing in Cloning and Expression of restriction and modifying enzymes
Dr CR Subhashini with 15 years of experience specializing in Molecular Diagnostics & Immunology.
Ruskinn D with 11 years of experience specializing in Microbiology, Manufacturing & Instrumentation.
Shuchi Shukla with 9 years Corporate HR experience in high-end niche technology sectors.
Visiting Faculty from Industry.

Unique Features of this Advanced Program in Genomics and Proteomics:

Unique opportunity to enhance employability.
Advanced course that matches industry requirements with contents generally not covered in regular courses at college.
Student-Industry-Academia Interface. Industry Leaders will be invited to share real life experience with students.
A strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory training.
Training under the guidance of scientists with more than two decades of industry experience.
Proven track record in Industry Integration Program.
Limited enrollments with an individualized industrial learning environment.
Counseling services to students.
Curriculum and experienced speakers carefully selected to emphasize practical approaches.
Special Placement assistance program including Resume writing, Interview tips, Mock Interviews etc

Key Dates for the Program:

Travel & accommodation assistance can be provided for outstation students.

For more information Please fill out this Contact form or email at info@bioxseedindia.com ; shuchi@64sqs.com ; lifesc@64sqs.com Or
Call at +91-9845215711 (Bangalore)/ +91-9953100729 (Delhi).

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ICMR to launch low-cost swine flu diagnostic kit

2010-01-07T22:14:00.000-08:00

A low-cost diagnostic tool kit that can detect the swine flu virus in just five minutes is being developed by the Indian Council for Medical Research, a top official has said

The tool based on polynial chain reaction method is a simple kit to detect the virus that has so far claimed over 700 lives across the country. It will be released in a month or two, Deputy Director General of ICMR M Rajamani said here.

"It is a simple kit and can detect the virus in five minutes. It can be sent to villages for spot tests also," he told reporters yesterday.

The price would range from Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,000 while the existing imported ones cost Rs 7,000, Rajamani, who was here to participate in a conference of Medical Anthropology, said.

Join Accenture as a Clinical Data Manager | UG/PG's can send E - Resume

2010-01-07T22:10:00.000-08:00

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With approximately 177,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$21.58 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2009. Its home page is www.accenture.com.

Position: Clinical data manager
Qualification:B.Tech/M.Sc/M.Tech Life Science graduates with 3 to 7 years experience in Clinical data management.
Desirable

Certification in one or more database management tools.
Prior experiences of interpreting edit checks/Validations in clinical data management.
Prior experience in creating clinical reports.
Knowledge of Business objects, to build report. And understanding the limitations of the tool to build reports.
Knowledge of SQL Developer.
In depth knowledge of Clinical Data management.
Knowing Responsibilities of each role involved in Clinical Trials Management.
Good knowledge of office tools – MS Word and MS Excel.
Good communication skills.
Analytical and Reasoning skills.
Has worked as a project lead in any of the processes.

Interested Candidates can send their resume to adarsh.pb@accenture.com

Attend and Present Your Research Work @ ICPEP - 4 held at NBRI, Lucknow

2010-01-07T01:54:00.000-08:00

Most of the environmental concerns faced by the developed countries following industrial revolution and resultant economic boom and consumerism in the past are now spreading to the developing countries as well. Among the scourges faced by mankind today, environmental pollution is in the forefront. In the greater part of the last century, it was the fast pace of industrialization, galloping demand for energy and reckless exploitation of natural resources, in developed countries, that were mainly responsible for creating the problem of environmental pollution.
Disciplines of Conference
1. Bioindication & Bioremediation
2. Environment & Biotechnology
3. Environmental education, Mass awareness and Legislation
4. Environmental Impact Assessment and Eco-auditing
5. Environment and Biodiversity
6. Plant Responses to Environmental Pollution
7. Climate change - Plant productivity and food Security
8. Contemporary environmental issues;
Palaeo-Environment
Environmental impact on cultural heritage
Environmental systems and Disaster management
Bio-pollutants
Indoor pollutants
Bio-energy
Sustainable agriculture
Human settlements
Abstract of Paper:
The Abstract not exceeding one A-4 page is to be typed in “Times New Roman” 12 pt normal font, single line spacing and should include:
Title of Paper in BLOCK letter
Name of author(s) in italics with an asterisk (*) marked against the name of the presenting author,
5 to 6 key words
Main body
Author(s)’ primary institutional affiliations using superscript numerals including full address of all the authors (s) up to town and country and their E-mail IDs.
Last date for submission of abstract is 31st July 2010.
Registration Details
Students - Rs. 1500/-
Accompanying Person - Rs.1500/-
Member ISEB - Rs.2500/-
Non Member - Rs. 3000/-
Registration Form
Accomodation
Lucknow has several 3-5 star hotels of international standards as well as many good economy/budget hotels. Delegates may arrange their own accommodation.
Correspondence
All correspondence should be addressed to;
The Organizing Secretaries (ICPEP-4),
International Society of Environmental Botanists
National Botanical Research Institute
Rana Pratap Marg
Lucknow-226001, India.
E.mail - isebnbrilko@sify.com / isebmail@gmail.com
Ph Nos - +91-522-2297821 (Direct) +91-522-2205831 to 2205835 (PBX) Extn. 821
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25 posts vacant at IMTECH, Chandigarh | Fresh B.Tech/M.Sc's can attend Interview

2010-01-07T01:50:00.000-08:00

The Institute of Microbial Technology, a constituent establishment of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, wishes to recruit Project Assistants Level-II and III on temporary basis to work in various sponsored/networked projects in this Institute as per details given below. Apart from the candidate selected in the project, a panel will be made, which will be operative for a maximum period of one year from the date of interview or another interview is conducted by the Institute for recruitment of similar positions in future, whichever is earlier.

Position: Project Assistant Level-II (20 Positions)
Qualification: M.Sc (first class) in the area of Environmental Sciences/ Life Science/ Chemistry/ Bio-Chemistry/Bio-Physics/Bio-Technology/Molecular Biology & Microbiology.
Desirable: Practical research experience in the areas mentioned above.

Position: Project Assistant Level-II (02 Positions)
Qualification: B.Tech (first class) in Bio-Chemical Engineering/ Bio-technology.

Position: Project Assistant Level-III (03 positions)
Qualification: 1st Class M.Sc in any area of Life Sciences/Bio-technology, Chemistry with minimum of 2 years research experience.
Desirable: Practical 2 years research experience in the areas mentioned above.

Stipend:
For Level – II - Rs.10,000/- (fixed) per month
For Level – III - Rs. 12,000/- (fixed) per month

Age limit: For Level – II & III - 28 Years & 32 Years respectively as on 18.01.2010
(Relaxation in case of SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/woman will be as per GOI Rules).

The engagement as a Project Assistant in the projects is purely on temporary basis maximum for the period of duration of the project. However, appointment will initially be offered for a period of one year and will be extended yearly basis till the duration of the project depending on the satisfactory performance of the incumbent. The appointment can be terminated by either side by giving one month’s notice. Total duration of project assistantship in CSIR Laboratories is maximum of 5 years. Therefore, if an incumbent switches between the projects, the appointment will terminate on the day he/she completes 05 years as a Project Assistant. Please note that it is not an IMTECH/CSIR appointment and will not confer any right of the incumbent to any claim implicit or explicit or any position. Number of positions may vary.
Such of the candidates who fulfils the eligibility conditions may please Walk-in-interview on 18.01.2010 (Monday) at 09.30 A.M. (Sharp) in the Seminar Hall of this Institute along with complete bio-data duly signed and Original certificates together with latest passport size photograph affixed on it and also enclosing photocopies of certificates/testimonials in support of date of birth, qualification/ experience etc. No TA will be paid for attending the interview.

Note: Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.

INSTITUTE OF MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Sector 39-A, Chandigarh – 160 036
(Web add: http://imtech .res.in
http://imtech.res.in/post)

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Apply For Research Associate jobs @ NIPGR, New Delhi | Work: Bioinformatics Related

2010-01-05T20:48:00.000-08:00

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up one position of Research Associate in the DBT sub-project entitled ‘Chickpea genome sequence analysis and its alignment to genetic map’ of ‘Next Generation Challenge programme on Chickpea Genomics’ at NIPGR under the guidance of Dr. Debasis Chattopadhyay, NIPGR, New Delhi.

Position: Research Associate
Qualification: Ph.D. degree (Ph.D. thesis submitted or going to submit within a month) in bioinformatics.
Desirable: Candidates having experience in the analysis of nucleic acid sequences will be preferred. Working experience in Linux systems and knowledge in BioPERL, Python and Java scripts are essential requirements.

NIPGR may select candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate and reserves the right to relax any of the qualification(s) in case the candidate is found otherwise well qualified by the Selection Committee.

Interested candidates may apply by sending a cover letter detailing experience, CV, reprints and names with complete address (including e-mail) of three references to the following address latest by January 15, 2010

Dr. Debasis Chattopadhyay
Scientist
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
New Delhi – 110 067
E-mail: debasis_chattopadhyay@nipgr.res.in
chattod@yahoo.co.in
Tel. No.: 011-26735189

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JRF posts vacant at SGPGIMS, Lucknow | M.Sc's can attend the interview

2010-01-05T20:45:00.000-08:00

Applications are invited for the following posts in a DST project “Immunopathogenesis of neurocysticercosis in naturally infected swine” under Prof. K. N. Prasad, Department of Microbiology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow.

Position: Junior Research Fellow
Qualification: M.Sc Biotechnology, Life Sciences or Microbiology
Desirable: Adequate knowledge in molecular biology techniques.
Pay- Rs.12000+15% H.R.A. p.m.

Applicants will directly report for selection on 12th January 2010 (10.00 A.M.) in the department of Microbiology. Above posts are entirely temporary and can be terminated with one month’s notice. No TA/DA will be paid. Director reserves the right to cancel the advertisement/selection without assigning any reason.

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Cambridge Technology Enterprises, Bangalore invites Bioinformatics Writer | M.Sc's can apply

2010-01-05T20:44:00.000-08:00

Cambridge Technology Enterprises (CTE), a CMMi Level 5 Company is a next-generation business solutions provider, offering transformational efforts and related IT services in the areas of Horizontal Information Sharing, Business Activity Monitoring (BAM), Human Capital Management (HCM), Life Sciences & Healthcare,Mobile Enterprise Applications.

CTE seeks a sharp, diligent, and energetic mind to help with the gathering, processing, and analysis of data on human health and genetic variation seeks an exceptional, scientifically literate writer to help convey detailed insights about human health and genetic variation to English-speaking consumers.

Position: Bioinformatics Writer
Qualification: M.Sc Bioinformatics
Desirable

Applicant should have a strong grasp of fundamental concepts and terminology in genomics and medicine
Should have a proven ability to artfully translate complicated jargon and ideas into simple, everyday English (international standard style)
Fast, meticulous scientific writing and comprehension skills
Fluency in the use of PubMed, and an avid, critically minded interest in new discoveries in genetic medicine, are essential
Familiarity with online biomedical data sources/tools (such as HGMD, SNPedia, HuGeNet etc.)
Previous experience in scientific writing (academic, corporate, or journalistic) or web design/content creation, are ideal.
Strong spoken and written English communication skills

Interested Candidates can send their resume to pchakrabarti@ctepl.com

One JRF opening for M.Sc's at IIT Kharagpur | NET/GATE not required

2010-01-05T04:21:00.000-08:00

Applications are invited on plain paper for the following assignment on a purely time bound Project undertaken in the School of Medical Science and Technology under the title "To investigate the role of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) and Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in follicular fluid of women with endometriosis undergoing IVF/ICSI: correlation with pregnancy outcome".

Position : Junior Research Fellow
Reference Number :IIT/SRIC/R/CPO/2009/253, DATED 29th December, 2009
Number of vacancies : 1
Consolidated Compensation : Rs. 12,000/- p.m.
Coordinator / PI : Dr. Koel Chaudhury, School of Medical Sc. & Technology
Qualifications & Experience : The candidate must be 1st Class in M.Sc / M. Tech in Life Sciences / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry. Candidates having some practical knowledge related to oxidative stress measurements will be given preference.
Last Date : 01 Feb 2010

Interested eligible persons may apply (quote SRIC Reference on the top of the Application) on plain paper giving full bio-data along with attested copies of testimonials and a demand draft of the application fee drawn in favour of IIT Kharagpur payable at Kharagpur on or before last date mentioned against each. Applications may be submitted to:

Administrative Officer (Projects)
Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy
Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur 721302

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1st International Conference on Bioinformatics and Systems Biology @ Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu

2010-01-04T22:13:00.000-08:00

The Annamalai University is a unitary, teaching and residential university.The Department of Zoology, Anna University with sponsership from ICMR, DSt, DBT ir organizing a 3-day International Conference on Bioinformatics and Systems Biology in the month of February 2010.

Scope of the Conference
The genome – sequencing and structural genomics efforts worldwide have contributed to huge data on protein sequences and novel protein folds. The conference will deal to protein fold prediction, comparative protein modelling, secondary structure prediction, protein dynamics and simulations, ab-initio prediction and the validation of protein models and various aspects of structure determination and analysis by X – ray crystallography.

Themes of the Conference

Papers are solicited on, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Agricultural bioinformatics
• Bioinformatics databases & Bioinformatics of diseases
• Chemoinformatics
• Computational genomics and proteomics
• DNA Assembly, clustering and mapping
• DNA Bar coding and Bioinformatics
• Drug discovery & Data mining, Database ontologies
• Gene expression and microarrays, Gene identification
• Hidden Markov models
• Immunoinformatics of diseases, Molecular sequence analysis
• Neuroinformatics
• Phylogeny reconstruction algorithms
• Protein structure prediction and modelling
• Parallel algorithms for biological analysis , Simulation and system dynamics

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology 2010 invites high-quality original full papers on any topic related to Bioinformatics and System Biology. The submitted papers must have not been published or under the consideration for publication in any other journal or conference with formal proceedings. All accepted papers will have to be presented by one on the authors at the conference.
The online submission system will be open from December 2, 2009 to January 20, 2010.

Registration
All the participants and their accompanying members are requested to register by paying the necessary registration fees. Participants are requested to fill the enclosed registration form (Photo copy may be used) and mail it to the Organizing Secretary along with the copies of abstract and registration fees payable by DD from a Nationalized bank in favour of “The Registrar, Annamalai University” Payable at Annamalainagar (or) Chidambaram.

Accomodation
Limited accommodation will be arranged by the organizers in the University guest house / Hostel etc. (First come first serve basis).

Important Dates
Paper submission open December 2, 2009
Paper submission deadline January 20, 2010
Paper acceptance decision January 28, 2010
Poster submission open December 30, 2009
Poster submission deadline January 28, 2010
Poster acceptance decision January 30, 2010
Registration open December 2, 2009
Early-bird registration upto January 30, 2010
Conference Feb 19 - 21, 2010

Organizing Secretary
Dr.SABESAN, Ph.D.
Prof. & Wing Head, Dept. of Zoology, D.D.E.
Annamalai University,Annamalainagar-608 002, Tamil Nadu,India
E-mail : sabesan1956@gmail.com, sabesan_muthukumar@yahoo.com
sabesan_in@redifmail.com, Mobile : 09994932234

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