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Associateship for young scientists

Department of Biotechnology has initiated a programme on specialised training in niche areas of biotechnology, such as (i) medical genetics (ii) stem cell research (iii) nanobiotechnology (iv) transgenic animal models (v) agriculture biotechnology (vi) bioengineering: Tissue engineering, biosensors, biomatenals, medical devices, and implants (vii) seribiotechnology. The duration of the award would be for a period of two months to one year. The associates would be entitled to monthly associateship of US$ 2,400 or its equivalent in the country of study and preparatory allowance of Rs 12,000 (one time grant) as also cost of air passage in economy class by Air India for joining the overseas laboratory and back. Selected candidates may receive salary and continuance of other service benefits by the institutions to which they belong.

Requirements: Young Indian nationals, below 40 years of age as on October 15,2006, with a Ph D/ MD degree in the area related to life sciences/ biotechnology or medicine with an excellent record of research contribution in his/ her field of research. They should hold regular/ permanent positions in government-recognised research and academic institutions/ universities and should be actively engaged in research in the above areas.

To apply: Submit application through email (only one hard copy typed on plain paper) complete with enclosures in the format given below through proper channel to the International Collaboration Division, Specialised Training In Niche Areas Of Biotechnology: 2006-07 (Attention: Dr Shailja Vaidya Gupta, Principal Scientific Officer), Department Of Biotechnofogy, Block-2, Sixth Floor, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003, Refer Times of India, July 31, 2006 (Mumbai edition) for format of application.

Submission; On or before October 15,2006.

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