Friday, April 8, 2011

CENTRE FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS (CDFD), Admission for Research Scholars Program - 2011

CDFD (www.cdfd.org.in)
CENTRE FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
(An autonomous Centre of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)
Office Block: 2nd floor, Block No. 7, Gruhakalpa Complex, M J Road, Nampally,
Hyderabad 500 001, India

Admission for Research Scholars Program - 2011

ADVERTISEMENT FOR RESEARCH SCHOLAR PROGRAM -2011

The CDFD (Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics) Hyderabad, is a premier institute in the country, which provides services in DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics and conducts basic research in different areas of modern molecular and cellular biology. The main themes of research at CDFD are:

Genetics

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Molecular Pathogenesis

Computational & Structural Biology

(The details are listed on our website www.cdfd.org.in).

We invite applications from highly motivated candidates, willing to take up challenges in modern biology, for admissions to our Research Scholars program. Keeping in view the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology, we especially encourage persons from diverse backgrounds to apply. Those admitted as Research Scholars would be encouraged to apply for the Ph.D. program of Manipal University or University of Hyderabad.

Eligibility: M.B.B.S. or Masters degree in any branch of Science, Technology, or Agriculture from a recognized University / Institute. Candidates (other than MBBS graduates) must have cleared the CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ICAR NET for JRF or GATE (All India Top 100 Ranks of all the streams) or JEST. MBBS candidates are exempted from any of the eligibility tests mentioned herein. Those who have appeared for their final semester examination, but are awaiting results, are also eligible to apply. However, only those candidates will be considered who produce proof of having cleared the CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ICAR NET JRF or have qualified BINC examination conducted by the DBT with fellowship or GATE (All India Top 100 Ranks) or JEST. Admission to CDFD-Research Scholars program is based on a 2-tier system involving a written / LAN based examination followed by interview of candidates who have qualified the written / LAN based examination.

In the case of candidates whose JRF examination results are announced before the written / LAN based examination of CDFD takes place, and have qualified the NET with fellowship are also eligible to appear for the CDFD examination upon furnishing the relevant details of having cleared the JRF/NET with fellowship under SPOT REGISTRATION Category.

Interested candidates should register their names for RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM - 2011 by applying in the prescribed application form online.Complete the application form online at (www.cdfd.org.in). and take the print out of the filled form. Applications may also be made on plain paper as per the format displayed on our website .The printout of the completed application form alongwith the certificates in support of Date of Birth, Educational qualifications, Caste and NET fellowship etc., should be sent to The Head - Administration, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Didagnostics (CDFD), Office Block: 2nd Floor, Bldg.7, Gruhakalpa, 5-4-399/B, M. J. Road, Nampally, Hyderabad - 500 001

The Online facility of application will open on 06.04.2011 and will be closed on 10.05.2011.

The last date for receipt of the printout of the applications is 13.05.2011 and applications received after 13.05.2011 will be rejected.

The list of eligible candidates will be displayed on our website on 19.05.2011 and Individual Admit Card / Hall Ticket with details of user name, password, venue of the examination and time will be sent through e-mail. No individual intimation letter would be sent.

Eligible candidates will be called for Computer based LAN examination at CDFD on 19.06.2011. Those who qualify the LAN based examination will be interviewed on 20.06.2011. No TA/DA will be paid. Director, CDFD reserves the right to accept / reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons whatsoever.


Click here for ONLINE APPLICATION - RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM - 2011.

Note:

The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) is an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. CDFD receives funding also from other agencies on specific collaborative projects.

In addition, DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics services provided by the centre support some of the activities. The Centre is recognized by the University of Hyderabad for pursuing Ph.D. programme in Life Sciences. The centre is equipped with world class state-of-the-art instrumentation and computing infrastructure to facilitate working in frontier areas of research in Life Sciences.



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