Food Corporation of India, one of the largest Public Sector Undertakings, dealing with Food Grain Management and allied activities, wishes to induct young and talented Category III personnel for manning posts in its Districts/Regional/Zonal establishments in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals who fulfill the prescribed qualification, experience and age etc. for the post indicated below:

Assistant Grade III (Technical) (70 posts)

Qualifications:
Assistant Grade III (Technical) (Post Code: 53) - Degree in Science preferably in Agriculture.

Selection Process:
The selection process consists of written test, group discussion and interview. The venue & schedule of written test will be intimated to individual applicants along with the admit card.
The same will also be placed on the FCI’s website http://specialtest.in/fci. The written test will be in English only and in two parts. Part I will consist of 60 multiple choice question of the relevant technical discipline and Part II will consist of 60 multiple choice questions on general aptitude consisting of Reasoning, Data Analysis, Computer Awareness, General Awareness and Current Affairs. On qualifying the Written Test, GD & Interview will be held for short-listed candidates. It is essential to appear in every stage of the selection process.

Test Centres: The list of Test Cities along with Test City Codes is as given below:
Bangalore, code: 22, Chennai, code: 26, Hyderabad, code: 31, Thiruvananthapuram, code: 43
Management reserves the right to change or cancel any test centre.

Reservation and Relaxations:

• The prescribed qualification, experience and the age limit shall be reckoned as on 01-10-2009. The maximum age limit can be relaxed for 5 years in case of SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
• In case of departmental employees, there is no age bar.
• The age limit for PH candidates is relaxed by 10 Years (15 Years for PH candidates belonging to SC/ST and 13 Years for PH candidates belonging to OBC). Original medical certificate of the short listed candidates will be scrutinized / verified at the time of interview.
• Age is additionally relaxed by 5 Years for those applicants who had ordinarily been domiciled in the Kashmir Division of the state of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. Any applicant intending to avail the relaxation under this category shall have to submit a certificate from a) The District Magistrate Kashmir Division within whose jurisdiction she /he had ordinarily resided or (b) any other authority designated on this behalf by the Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir in the effect that She/he had ordinarily been domiciled in the Kashmir Division of the state of Jammu & Kashmir, during the period from 01.01.80 to 31.12.89.
• The aforesaid reservation is not applicable for OBC candidates falling within the creamy layer.

General Conditions:

• All the posts carry IDA pattern pay scales and usual allowances such as CCA/HRA/Leave travel facilities etc. These scales carry DA on percentage basis. Gross emoluments would vary depending upon place of posting. Pay scale is due for revision w.e.f.01.01.2007.
• Employees of the Central/State Govt./Public Undertakings should get their applications routed through proper channel to reach the Corporation on or before the last date prescribed. Direct application shall not be entertained.
• Mere submission of application and fulfilling the eligibility criteria gives no right to any person for test/interview etc.
• The numbers of vacancies mentioned above are subject to vary depending upon the administrative exigencies. Further, filling up of these vacancies would be done subject to the outcome of the Writ Petitions pending in various Courts, if any.
• Do not send any copy of the certificate along with the duly completed application form. Original certificates of the short listed candidates will be scrutinized / verified at the time of interview.
• Applications not in the prescribed Performa or incomplete, shall summarily be rejected. Care should be exercised by Departmental Candidates to forward their application through proper channel to reach the Corporation on or before the last date prescribed.
• No correspondence will be entertained about the outcome of the application, at any stage.
  
• On qualifying the Written Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview, eligible candidates will be appointed to the post applied for based on the merit obtained by them.
• All appointments will be subject to the Rules & Regulations of the Corporation in force from time to time. Other benefits like CPF, Gratuity, Leave Travel concessions, Leave encashment, Medical reimbursement, Conveyance reimbursement, Lunch subsidy etc. shall be applicable as per the rules of the Corporation as amended from time to time.
• The selected candidates against Category III are liable to be posted any where in the country but at present they will be posted in South Zone (comprising Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu). The seniority of the appointees will be maintained in the South Zone.
• No TA will be reimbursed for the Written Test. However for attending the Group Discussion/Interview, candidates will be reimbursed IInd Class sleeper Rail/Bus Fare 'To & Fro' as per entitlement by the shortest route, subject to production of railway/bus ticket.
• Candidates should satisfy themselves that they fulfill the required qualification, experience age etc. before applying for the post. In case it is found that information furnished by a candidate is defective in any manner, the candidature will be summarily rejected as and when it comes to the notice of the Management. The candidates are advised to satisfy themselves fully about the correctness of the information furnished.
• Any attempt to influence the Corporation in any manner would disqualify the candidate and reject the candidature.
• Management reserves the right to call for any additional documentary evidence in support of educational qualification of the applicants.

To Apply follow the steps given below:

• Examination fee for applying is Rs.300/-. Candidate should remit Rs 300/- by Demand Draft drawn in favor of Food Corporation of India, payable at Chennai.
• Application fee is not required for SC, ST and PH candidates.
• Employees of the Central/State Govt./Public Sector Undertakings should get their application routed through proper channel to reach on or before the last date prescribed. Direct applications shall not be entertained.
• Application on the plain paper in the form appended below (type written/printed in English) completed in all respect, is to be sent in an envelop super scribed "Applications for the post (Name of the post applied for and category)".The application should reach on or before 01-12-2009. For candidates from North Eastern states & Jammu & Kashmir, last date for receipt of application is 16-12-2009. at the address given below.
  POST BOX NO 4334
  KALKAJI HEAD POST OFFICE (HPO)
  NEW DELHI – 110 019
• The applications received after the closing date, will not be entertained.
• Candidates can apply either in Offline or Online mode on the FCI website http://specialtest.in/fci

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad had called for applications for faculty positions at the Institute vide announcement no. IITH/2009/Faculty/3 dated 11 November 2009 that appeared in national newspapers. Candidates interested in applying for the faculty positions can download the application form given below. The completed application must reach the undersigned latest by 5 pm on 30th December 2009.

Director
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Ordnance Factory Campus
Yeddumailaram 502205
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: (040) 2301 6026
e-mail: fac_applications [at] iith.ac.in

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor in all areas of the following Departments

• Engineering: Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Material Science & Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering;
  
• Sciences and Humanities: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Liberal Arts (Economics, Psychology, Social Anthropology, Linguistics, English Literature, History)

Minimum Academic Qualification (for all positions)

Assistant Professor (contract): For appointment as Assistant Professor on contractual basis, one should have a fresh Ph.D with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. The contract will be initially for three years. After three years, it will be regularized as Assistant Professor depending upon the performance. Candidates should preferable, be below 35 years of age.

Assistant Professor: For appointment as Assistant Professor, one should have a Ph.D with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least three years' teaching / research / industrial experience, excluding however, the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.

Associate Professor: For appointment as Associate Professor, one should have a Ph.D with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and a minimum of six years teaching / research / industrial experience of which at least three years should be at the level of Assistant Professors, Senior Scientific Officer/Senior Design Engineer. Professor: For appointment as Professor, one should have a Ph.D with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record and a minimum of ten years experience of which at least four years should be at the level of Associate Professor in IITs, IISc Bangalore, IIMs, NITIE Mumbai and IISERs or at an equivalent level in any such other Indian or foreign institution/institutions of comparable standards as may be so decided by the Institute.

Reservations
Reservations will be as per Government of India rules.

Pay Scales:
Assistant Professor (contract): To be appointed in PB-3 (Rs.15,600-39,100) with AGP of Rs. 6,000/- p.m. with seven non-compounded advance increments. After 1 year, the AGP will be Rs.7,000/-

Assistant Professor: To be appointed in PB-3 (Rs.15,600-39,100) with AGP of Rs. 8,000/- p.m. For direct recruits, minimum pay in the Pay Band to be fixed at Rs. 30,000/-

Assistant Professors in IITs, IISc Bangalore, IIMs, NITIE Mumbai and IISERs, on completion of three years of service shall move to Pay Band 4 (Rs.37,400-67,000) with AGP of Rs. 9,000/- and will, however, continue to be designated as Assistant Professor.

Associate Professor: To be appointed in PB-4 (Rs.37,400-67,000) with AGP of Rs. 9,500/- p.m. For direct recruits, minimum pay in the Pay Band to be fixed at Rs. 42,800/-

Professor: To be appointed in PB-4 (Rs.37,400-67,000) with AGP of Rs. 10,500/- p.m. For direct recruits, minimum pay in the Pay Band to be fixed at Rs. 48,000/-

Application
Application form can be downloaded
PDF Format : http://www.iith.ac.in/faculty/2009FacultyAnnounncement_Form.pdf
Microsoft Word Format : http://www.iith.ac.in/faculty/2009FacultyAnnounncement_Form.doc

Hays Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical and biotech staffing business that provides mid to upper level staff involved in drug discovery, clinical development, post-approval services and commercial activities.

Our client portfolio spans the world's leading life sciences companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generics, CRO and medical device industries. These organisations have come to depend on our professional service, innovative solutions and global reach.

With 24 offices around the world and over 350 people working through Hays Pharma and a global database of pharmaceutical professionals, we will successfully search and place over 2,000 pharmaceutical & biotech professionals this year. Hays Pharma provide the staff that help maximise returns on R&D investments and accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics to patients.

Position Title: Data Management Group Head
Work Location: India - Hyderabad

Job Description:

• Select, recruit, develop, manage, motivate, coach and appraise the performance of direct reports and ensure high quality performance management across Data Management Group.
  
• Establish a partner and customer-orientated Data Management Group.
  
• Ensure provision of timely, efficient, high quality Data Management deliverable for clinical projects and trials within the Group.
  
• Coordinate the activities of the Group in the management and documentation of databases from clinical trials.
  
• Track and assign appropriate resources within the Group in line with Company priorities in order to meet timelines for Data Management deliverables.
  
• Provide input to and undertake the implementation and maintenance of global working practices and standards.
  
• Contribute to the development of the Data Management organization through his/her global leadership role on the management team.
  
• Represent Data Management as well as other EDM partners at the CD&MA operations meetings and provide timely feedback to partners.
  
• Lead and support clinical & non-clinical special projects.
  
• Support the establishment of training programs (technical and professional skills) for DM staff and ensure staff training is conducted and properly documented.

Minimum requirements:

• University or college degree in life science, computer science, pharmacy, nursing or equivalent relevant degree.
  
• Ideally 8 or more years of experience in drug development with at least 6 years in Data Management activities.
  
• At least 3 years line management or project team leadership experience.
  
• Fluent English (oral and written).
  
• Strong technical and problem solving skills, and ability to evaluate computer systems for Data Management.
  
• Excellent understanding of clinical trials methodology, GCP and medical terminology.
  
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, demonstrating initiative and flexibility through effective and innovative leadership ability.
  
• Excellent organizational, planning, resource and global project management skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to operate effectively in an international environment.
  
• Ability to mentor, coach within DM and cross functionally, and train internal and external training.
  
• Excellent people management skills with positive leadership, innovative, and collaborative behaviors.

For further information please contact:

Poonam Bagul
Email: poonam.bagul@hays.in

Services advertised by Hays Pharma are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business

Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) is the lead Centre in the area of Liquid Propulsion for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft programmes. Research and development of Earth Storable and Cryogenic and Semi Cryogenic propulsion and delivery of Engines, Stages, Associated Control Systems and Components for Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft programmes of ISRO are the main responsibilities of the Centre with its Units at Valiamala near Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Bangalore in Karnataka and Mahendragiri in Tamilnadu.

The Headquarters located at Valiamala has the responsibilities of R&D in Earth Storable, Cryogenic and Semi Cryogenic Propulsion Systems for Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft Propulsion. System design and architecture, Management of system projects, Earth Storable & Cryogenic Engine and Stage Systems and Integration of Launch Vehicle Propulsion Control System packages and Modules are carried out at LPSC, Valiamala. Activities like assembly, integration and testing of Earth Storable, Semi Cryogenic and Cryogenic Liquid Rocket Engines and stages are carried out at LPSC, Mahendragiri. LPSC at Bangalore is responsible for design and realization of Mono propellant thrusters and Components, Launch base support and orbit operation for Spacecrafts etc.

In addition, LPSC has Work Centres at variousplaces to liaise/co-ordinate with the companies/industries participating in the space programme. The following posts are available in the Work Centres. Applications are invited to the posts for posting at different locations.

The details of posts available in each Work Centres are mentioned below. Selected candidates will be posted to any of the Work Centres after a brief period of training at LPSC, Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram.

• Technical Assistant (Mechanical), Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with First Class, LPSC Work Centres at Hyderabad & Coimbatore
• Technician ‘A’ (Fitter), SSLC/SSC pass + NTC in the relevant discipline, LPSC Work Centres at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai & Coimbatore

General conditions:

• The posts are temporary but likely to continue indefinitely.
  
• Age limit as on 31.10.09 is 35 years, but relaxable by 5 years in the case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and 3 years in the case of OBC candidates. Ex-servicemen and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are eligible for upper age relaxation as per Rules.
• Government strives to have a workforce, which reflects gender tolerance, and women candidates are encouraged to apply
• Career advancement for Technical Assistant and Technician `A’ in ISRO is based on Merit Promotion Scheme where the employees are reviewed and promoted to next grade on merit after a prescribed residency period without reference to vacancies.
• Attractive benefits such as good Medical Facilities for self and dependents, Subsidized Canteen, House Building Advance, LTC, New Pension Scheme and other social security measures are also provided to ISRO employees.
  
• Candidates applying for the posts reserved for SC/ST/OBC must submit attested copies of certificates issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format applicable for reservation in jobs under Government of India.
• In respect of OBC candidates, reservation will be available only to candidates, who do not fall in the Creamy Layer. OBC certificates must specifically include the clause regarding exclusion from Creamy Layer and should be updated/valid at the relevant point of time, i.e, at the time of submission of application for the above posts.
  
• Candidates working in Central/State Govt./Public Sector undertakings/ Autonomous Organisation should apply through proper channel. In case they anticipate any delay in forwarding their application, they may submit advance copies before the due date. They will be interviewed on production of No Objection Certificate from the respective offices.
• Applications without the requisite information, not accompanied by attested true copies of certificates, mark list, without signature, without photograph, not furnished in the prescribed format and those received after the due date will not be considered. Candidates will have to produce original documents in proof of the details furnished in their application at the time of Test/Interview for verification. Those who fail to produce the said documents will not be allowed to attend the Test/Interview.
• Selected candidates may have to join the post immediately on being found FIT by a medical authority.
• Outstation SC/ST candidates called for interview will be paid to and fro Second Class Railway Fare by the shortest route on production of Railway ticket or bus fare on production of bus ticket in case they are not availing the free concession offered by Indian Railways for the purpose.
• Applications received against this advertisement will be short-listed and those short listed candidates alone be called for further selection process.
• No interim correspondence will be entertained
• Only Indian Nationals need apply
• The Centre reserves the right not to fill-up any of the posts, if it so decides.
  
• Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification
• Those intending to apply for more than one post should send separate applications for each post.
• Application should be sent in plain paper in the format enclosed (to be neatly typed or handwritten in A4 size paper) giving the requisite information along with attested true copies of certificates, mark-list, age, qualification, experience, caste, Category etc and a recent passport size photograph affixed on the space provided in the application. Application without photograph & other details as mentioned above will be rejected.
  Application complete in all respects with all enclosures properly tagged/stappled should reach the following address within 20 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.
  

SR. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (RECRUITMENT)
LIQUID PROPULSION SYSTEMS CENTRE
VALIAMALA P.O.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 547

More details of LPSC Jobs :
http://www.lpsc.gov.in/advt3.pdf