ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAM: WALK IN INTERVIEW - Institute of Microbial Technology

Institute of Microbial Technology
Sector 39-A, Chandigarh - 160036 (INDIA)
PH: +91-172-2695215, 2695225,
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ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAM: WALK IN INTERVIEW

Director, Institute of Microbial Technology, invites exceptionally motivated candidates who have passed M.Sc. and cleared CSIR/UGC NET, DBT JRF examination (A Category), or ICMR JRF examination (NOT THE NET LECTURESHIP OR THOSE SELECTED FOR WORKING IN ICMR PROJECTS ONLY) to appear for a walk-in interview on July 29, 2009, (Reporting Time 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon; kindly confirm your presence by e-mail at phd@imtech.res.in) for pursuing doctoral research at IMTECH under the aegis of the Ph. D degree program being jointly run by IMTECH and the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. IMTECH is a multidisciplinary institute with excellent research facilities, state of the art computer and library facilities, and faculty with interests in many different areas of modern biology and biotechnology. During this intake, openings may be available in the subjects illustratively mentioned below. Further details will be available to those appearing for the walk-in interview(s), which will be conducted, for each candidate, subject to the fulfillment of the required essential qualifications. Candidates may be required to identify their preferred areas/sub-areas for research before being interviewed (see below).

Molecular Biology: Molecular biology of pathogens, gene silencing, stress tolerance, signal transduction, gene expression, genome-wide analysis. Cell Biology & Immunology: Host- pathogen interactions, TB vaccine development, T- and B-cell activation, infectious agents & vaccine targets, protein trafficking. Protein Science & Engineering: Structure-function relationships, design, folding, engineering, stability, expression, structural analysis and modeling, crystallization, structure determination and structure- based drug designing Applied & Environmental Microbiology: Microbial diversity, environmental biotechnology, biotransformations, extremophiles and their metabolites. Bioinformatics: Computer-aided vaccine and drug development, genome annotations, protein structure prediction, molecular simulations. Bioorganic Chemistry: Enzymes and abzymes in organic synthesis, biocatalysis and bioactive molecules. Peptide Chemistry: Peptide synthesis, conformational characterization and modelling. Biochemical Engineering: Fermentation & downstream processing, process development, bioreactor modelling and control. Biosensors: Immunodiagnostics of pesticides and other environmental pollutants based on bioprobe-electronic interfacing.

Eligibility and Selection:

Candidates with Master's Degree or equivalent in any branch of science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Pharmacy) or in chemical/biochemical engineering who have qualified to be eligible to receive a doctoral junior research fellowship (JRF) after passing any of the following examinations are eligible to be interviewed: CSIR/UGC NET, DBT JRF examination ('A' Category), or ICMR JRF examination. Those coming for interview must be prepared to be present in Chandigarh for three days, which is the approximate time required to finalize the admission of successful candidates. No TA/DA or any other expenses will be paid for appearing in the interview. Only those candidates will be allowed to appear in the interview that produce a valid proof of having passed the qualifying masters' level examination (e.g. a letter from the relevant Head of Department). Candidates must also state their present occupation, if any, before the interview; any concealment may result in cancellation of admission at any stage. Age limit: 28 years (age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India rules). The decision of the Director, IMTECH, regarding selection/admission of the candidates shall be final.


THOSE WHO ARE SELECTED WILL BE ASSIGNED LABS AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY RS.3000/- IN CASH TOWARDS REGISTRATION WHICH WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DONE AFTER SELECTION/ADMISSION. Reservation as per rules will be applicable to SC/ST candidates.

For more details visit the web site URL: http://www.imtech.res.in/phd or email to phd@imtech.res.in

Residential Accommodation:

Separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls in the campus may be provided to admitted candidates, when available. Please note that this year we won't be able to provide any hostel accommodation immediately after admission.

How to apply:

Prepare and bring with yourself attested photograph and 3 copies of a write-up in the prescribed format (downloaded from the website), stating: 1. Name 2. Full address for correspondence, telephone/fax/mobile numbers, e-mail address 3. Region (North/South/East/West); 4. Male/Female; 5. Date of Birth 6. Which category do you belong: SC/ST/OBC/General. 7. NET (CSIR/UGC) or Junior Research Fellowship Examination (ICMR/DBT) Passed: Yes/No. 8. Roll No and date of passing of NET or equivalent examination. 9. Present occupation. 10. Marks obtained in M.Sc. Part I and II, name of Institute, date of passing and subjects studied. Kindly bring original and attested copies of (a) All certificates (school leaving, B.Sc., M.Sc., etc.), (b) Proof of passing NET (a copy of certificate or roll number along with newspaper clipping showing result with roll number highlighted).