AIIMS Electron Microscopy Training Program 2010 for Scientists/Lab Technicians

All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS)
Ansari Nagar
New Delhi-110 029

Training in Biological Electron Microscopy for (1) Scientific Investigators and (2) Laboratory Technicians - (2010-2011)

1. Scientific Investigators’ Training Programme

The training course offers comprehensive laboratory training on the specimen preparation, imaging and analysis techniques related to SEM, TEM and IEM. The course offers a unique curriculum of classroom lectures by experienced scientists and laboratory practical in a small group setting with opportunity to interact with and discuss daily topics with instructors in a relaxed atmosphere.

Eligibility: Ph.D/MD or M.Sc. Degree in Life Sciences with 2-3 years of research experience. The applicant should state clearly the nature of the research project in which he/she is involved (in 200 words) and why training in Electron Microscopy is necessary for pursuing further research. Candidates seeking direct admission to Advanced Course should have 2-3 years of research experience in Electron Microscopy [supported by publication(s)]. However, all candidates seeking admission to Basic Course will be considered eligible for the Advanced Course. The advanced course will consist of (a) Immunoelectron microscopic techniques (b) Cryo-technique (c) Stereology and image analysis.

2. Laboratory Technicians’ Training Programme

In this short course, training is imparted in the basic maintenance and operation of electron microscopes and other ancillary equipments.

Candidates are also exposed to techniques of sample preparation, ultrathin sectioning and grid preparation for TEM and sample preparation, critical point drying and sputter coating for SEM.

Eligibility: B.Sc. Degree and/or Diploma in MLT with minimum of 2 years experience in light microscopy.

Dates for Training Programmes

Scientific Investigators Training Programme: 8th – 20th November, 2010 (Course fee Rs.5,000/-)
Laboratory Technicians’ Training Programme: 7th – 17th February, 2011 (Course fee Rs.2000/-)

NOTE : COURSE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE BOARDING & LODGING. IT IS REQUIRED TO BE ARRANGED BY THE CANDIDATES THEMSELVES

Those interested may apply as per the details given below:

Application on plain paper with attested passport size photograph giving the following: (1) Name (2) Age (3) Postal Address with Email ID (Fax Number, if available) (4) Sex (5) Whether SC/ST/OBC (6) Educational Qualification (7) Year of passing (8) Marks obtained (9) Whether in permanent/temporary job (10) Letter of recommendation from the present employer, should reach the Officer-in-Charge, Electron Microscope Facility, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi-110 029 (Fax : 26588663; 26588995) on or before 31st August, 2010.

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