NIPER Vacancies 2010 : Faculty Professor

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FACULTY POSITIONS (ROLLING/OPEN ADVERTISEMENT)
REVISED ADVERTISEMENT UPLOADED ON 30-06-2010
(Advt.No. 20 /2010)

NIPER has adopted open (rolling) application system for recruitment of faculty. The candidates may
submit their applications on prescribed form along with prescribed fee.

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER) is an Institute of National
Importance established by an Act of Parliament under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry
of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India. The institute is located at S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab adjoining
Chandigarh, the City Beautiful. The main thrust area of the institute is Tuberculosis, Malaria, Leishmaniasis
and Diabetes. The Institute has excellent facilities for advanced education and research in pharmaceutical
sciences and technology and is looking for faculty of high caliber and potential, willing to face the challenge
of building this Institute into a center of excellence. The focus is on Master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral
programmes.

The Institute has openings for the following positions:
1 Assistant Professor PB-3 (Rs.15600-39100) + AGP
Rs.8000/-
45 years (Relaxable for specially qualified candidates)

2 Associate Professor PB-4 (Rs.37400-67000) + AGP
Rs.9500/-
50 years, (Relaxable for specially qualified candidates)

PB=Pay Band, AGP= Academic Grade Pay
Application should be accompanied with non-refundable fee of Rs.500/- (Rs.250/- in case of SC/ST) in
shape of Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NIPER payable at Mohali/Chandigarh.
Application duly filled in prescribed form should be sent to Director, National Institute of Pharmaceutical
Education & Research, Sector-67, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali)-160062.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR : Ph.D. with first class or equivalent grade at the preceding degree in the
appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least 5 years of
teaching/research/industrial experience with published work of high quality.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR : Ph.D. with first class or equivalent grade at the preceding degree in the
appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least 8 years of
teaching/research/industrial experience with published work of high quality and an established reputation of
having made seminal contribution to knowledge in pharmaceutical and allied areas.
Applications are invited for the following disciplines:

A DISCIPLINES OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
1. Pharmaceutical Analysis
2. Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations)
3. Pharmaceutics
B. DISCIPLINES OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES
1. Medicinal Chemistry
2. Natural Products
3. Traditional Medicines
4. Pharmacoinformatics
5. Pharmaceutical Technology (Bulk Drugs)
C. DISCIPLINES OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
1. Pharmacology & Toxicology
2. Regulatory Toxicology
3. Biotechnology
4. Pharmacy Practices
5. Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology)
D. DISCIPLINE OF MANAGEMENT

OTHER AMENITIES/ALLOWANCES
The faculty of NIPER shall be entitled to Dearness Allowance, Medical Allowance, House Rent Allowance,
Transport Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, LTC and other allowances and loans as applicable in
I.I.Ts. In addition, the faculty of the Institute shall be given the following special allowances to help them in
their professional development.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES/PROCURMENT OF JOURNALS
Every faculty member shall get 50% subsidy on the cost of membership or of the journals up to a maximum
of Rs. 5,000/- per year.
BOOK ALLOWANCE
Every faculty member shall get a book allowance upto maximum of Rs. 5,000/- per year. The books shall
ultimately form a part of the Institute’s Library accession.
CONTRACT RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY
The Institute encourages the faculty members to undertake consultancy work or work on sponsored
projects.

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Applications from prospective candidates are accepted throughout the year. Based on the
qualifications and need of the department concerned, the applications shall be processed at regular
intervals.
2. Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for interview. The Institute reserves the
right to place reasonable limit on the total number of candidates to be called for interview.
3. Institute reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post at any time without assigning any reason.
Institute also reserves the right to fill or not to fill the post and its decision in this regard shall be final.
4. Reservation policy will be followed as per Government of India rules. The SC/ST/OBC/PH
candidates are required to attach valid category certificate as per format prescribed by the
Government of India.
5. The process of selection may include presentation/seminar/interview or a combination thereof.
6. Separate application along with separate requisite fee is required to be submitted for each post.
7. Envelope containing the application form must be super scribed ’Application for the post of
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Rolling Advertisement)’ (whichever is applicable).
8. Applicants serving in Government / Semi-Government / Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous
organizations must send their application ‘Through proper channel’.
9. The age of Superannuation will be as per UGC norms.
10. Candidates shall have to produce original testimonials at the time of interview.
11. Canvassing in any form may lead to cancellation of candidature.
12. No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
13. All appointments are contractual in nature for a period of five (05) years (the contract system is likely
to be abolished soon) which can be renewed depending upon performance and mutual consent.
However, except for the consequences of being on contract, the position filled on contract shall
accrue all the benefits of permanency.
14. Incomplete advertisements or without relevant supporting enclosures (self attested copies of
degree/certificates/marks sheets/experience certificate, reprint of important publications, etc.) will be
out-rightly rejected.

NOTE: The above mentioned posts shall be filled up on urgent basis.

Faculty Positions (Rolling/Open Advertisement) (Advt.No. 12 /2010) uploaded on 01-July-2010

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SAURABH SRIVASTAVA
E-Mail : saurabh_bitspilani AT yahoo.co.in

OBJECTIVE
To make a significant contribution in pharmaceutical Research that encourages growth and career development by utilizing technical expertise, innovative, creative, novel approaches, and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Degree/Examination
Board/University Year of Study % / CGPA
Ph.D. UIPS, Panjab University, Chandigarh 2008 Onwards ---------
M. Pharm.
B.I.T.S., Pilani 2003 - 2005 7.52/10
B. Pharm.
R.I.T.Greater Noida. (C.C.S. Univ. Meerut) 1999 - 2003 73.8 %
Class XII
G.I.C. Alld. (U.P. Board) 1995 66.2 %
Class X G.I.C. Alld. (U.P. Board) 1993 66.1 %
PATENTS GRANTED : [04]
1. INTERNATIONAL PATENTS (US PATENT & WIPO) : [02]
A. PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS OF BUPROPION.
- International Application Number : PCT/IB2007/002490
- International Publication Number : WO/2008/026044
B. EXTENDED RELEASE DOSAGE FORMS OF METOPROLOL.
- International Application Number : PCT/IB2007/000776
- International Publication Number : WO/2007/110753 (WIPO)
- International Publication Number : US 2009/0208570 A1 (US PATENT)
2. NATIONAL PATENTS : [02]
A. NOVEL SUSTAINED RELEASE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION OF BUPROPION.
- Application Number : 1386/MUM/2006 Published 2008-07-18, Filed 2006-08-31.
B. EXTENDED RELEASE DOSAGE FORM OF METOPROLOL OR SALT THEREOF WITH A NON SWELLABLE INERT CORE.
- Application 1600/MUM/2006 Published 2008-09-19, Filed 2006-09-29.
AWARDS
- Awarded “Foreign Travel Grant” from “Council of Scientific and Industrial Research” (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi, INDIA in 2009, for presenting the research work in “AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition” held at Los Angeles, CA, USA. (November 8-12, 2009)
- Awarded “Senior Research Fellowship” from “Council of Scientific and Industrial Research” (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi, INDIA. (January 2008)
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Presented Poster entitled “Development of colon drug delivery system and its implication in 1, 2 DMH induced colon carcinogenesis” at 35th Annual Conference of Environmental Mutagen Society of India & International Symposium on Mutagens and Genetic Diversity for Health and Agriculture. Organized by Panjab University, Chandigarh, INDIA. (March 12-14, 2010)
- Presented Poster entitled “Micro-structured Biodegradable Polymeric Matrix System for Prolonged Release of Stavudine” at Polymer Congress (APA-2009) on “Polymer Science and Technology : Vision & Scenario” IIT Delhi, INDIA. (December 17-20, 2009)
- Presented Poster entitled “Biodegradable Polymeric Microspheres for Prolonged Release of Stavudine” at 2009 Annual Meeting and Exposition, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Organized by “American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists” (AAPS). (November 8-12, 2009), (Abstract published in AAPS Journal, 2009, Vol. 11, Supplement S2)
- Participated in “Workshop on Soft Skills”, Organized by Central Placement Cell, Panjab University, Chandigarh, INDIA. (September 19-21, 2009)
- Participated in “Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights”, Organized by IPR cell of Centre for Industry Institute Partnership Programme (CIIPP), Panjab University, Chandigarh, INDIA. (April 28, 2009)
- Presented poster entitled “Multiple Unit Particulate System (MUPS) Based Drug Delivery for Colon Targeting” at “National Conference on Innovations in Drug Discovery and Research”, Punjabi University, Patiala, INDIA. ( March 3-5, 2009)
- Delivered oral presentation entitled “Inclusion Complexation of Etodolac with Cyclodextrins : Formulation, physicochemical Characterization and Evaluation” at “National Conference on Innovations in Drug Discovery and Research”, Punjabi University, Patiala, INDIA. ( March 3-5, 2009)
- Presented poster entitled “Hydrophilic Matrix Based Controlled Drug Delivery of Duloxetine Hydrochloride” at 13th ISCB International Conference, at University of Delhi, INDIA. (February 26th - March 1st 2009)
- Presented poster entitled “Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Controlled Release (CR) Parenteral Depot Systems of Ketorolac Tromethamine in Rabbits” at 9th International Symposium of Controlled Release Society (CRS-Indian Chapter), at Mumbai, INDIA. (February 25-26, 2009)
- Participated in 60th “Indian Pharmaceutical Congress” held at New Delhi, INDIA. (December 12-14, 2008)
- Participated in the 78th “Annual Session of The National Academy of Sciences”, at Panjab University, Chandigarh, INDIA. (November 21-23, 2008)
- Attended National “Seminar for Lecturers and Senior Lecturers”, at Panjab University, Chandigarh, INDIA. (March 29th 2008)
- Participated in Second National “Chandigarh Science Congress” (CHASCON), at Panjab University, Chandigarh, INDIA. (March 14 & 15, 2008)
- Participated in National Seminar of U.S. Pharmacopeial Forum, for “Effectively Using the USP-NF & Fundamentals of Dissolutions” at Goa, INDIA. (October 3-10, 2006)
- Delivered oral presentation entitled “Novel Drug Delivery Systems” at National Symposium (TCHVYOUM-2002), SRMSCET, Bareilly, INDIA.
- Presented Poster on “Community Pharmacy” at BBDNIT, Lucknow, INDIA. (April-2002)
- Presented Paper on “Novel Drug Delivery Systems” in “A seminar for budding pharmacists” at BBDNIT, Lucknow, INDIA. (April-2002)
ACADEMIC / INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
- Design and Development of “Ayurvedic Preparations”, at “Triveni Ayurvedic Pharma”, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
July-December 2003
- Development and Evaluation of Mucoadhesive Drug Delivery Systems for the Candidate Drug “Lercanidipine”, at BITS-Pilani, Rajasthan.
January-May 2005
- Design and Development of oral solid dosage forms on Fludized bed Processor (FBP) for the drugs “Lisinopril & Furosemide”, at IPCA Labs, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
July-December2005
- Design and development of solid oral dosage form with enteric sugar coating, at IPCA Labs, Mumbai, Maharashtra. (Partial Involvement).
July-December2005
KEY AREA OF INTEREST : To Make a Significant Contribution in Pharmaceutical Research.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Preformulation Studies Has got acquainted with process of carrying out “Preformulation studies” such as solubility, stability and “Drug excipient interaction studies”.
Formulation Development Acquainted with development, optimization and stabilization of “Conventional” and “Modified release formulations”. Well versed with operation of equipments like “Rapid Mixer Granulator” (RMG), “Fluid Bed Dryer” (FBD), “Fluidized Bed Processor” (GLATT, GPCG-5), and “Gans coater”.
Analytical Techniques Experienced in handling “UV-Visible Spectrophotometer” (Perkin- Elmer), “HPLC” (Shimadzu). Experienced in handling “Dissolution test Apparatus” (Electrolab, Distek-2100 Series), Spectroflourimeter.
Regulatory Affairs Well versed with concepts like cGMP, GLP, Clinical Trials, Analytical Method Development and Validation, Process Validation, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and ICH-Guidelines.
INDUSTRIAL EXPOSURE
- Prototype Development of Oral Solid Dosage Forms Over “Fluidized bed Processor (FBP) By “Granulation” as well as “Pelletization” Techniques.
- “Bilayer Extended release” formulation of Atenolol & Metoprolol Tablets.
- “Tab in Tab” formulation of Artesunate & Amodiaquine Tablets.
- Formulation of Pen-V “Dry syrup”.
- Prototype Development of “Multiple Unit Particulate Systems” (MUPS) of Metoprolol.
- Prototype Development of “Oral Solid Modified Release Drug Delivery Systems”.
RESEARCH / ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
1. ORGANIZATION : Wockhardt Research Centre, Aurangabad (Maharashtra).
DESIGNATION : Research Associate.
TENURE : January 2006 – December 2006.
PROJECTS DONE : Worked on “Abbreviated New Drug Application” (ANDA) Projects of “Novel Drug Delivery Systems” (NDDS), for the development of extended release oral solid dosage forms.
- Prototype Development of “Metoprolol Succinate” E.R.Tablets.
- Prototype Development of “Zolpidem Tartrate” E.R. Tablets.
- Prototype Development of “Bupropion Hcl” E.R.Tablets.
- Prototype Development of “Clarithromycin” E.R. Tablets.
2. INSTITUTION : Raj kumar Goel Institute of Technology, Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh).
DESIGNATION : Lecturer (Pharmaceutics).
TENURE : January 2007 – February 2008.
SUBJECTS TAUGHT : Have expertise in teaching at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level.
Successfully performed the theory and practical sessions along with the project guidance at postgraduate level.
2.1. Under Graduate Level
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Industrial Pharmacy
2.2. Post Graduate Level
- Novel Drug Delivery Systems (NDDS).
- Dosage Form Design
KEY SKILLS
- Well versed with operation of “GLATT” (GPCG-5) machines for “Fluidized Bed Processing” and “Coating” Processes.
- Well versed with operation of different “Tablet Compression Machines” of “Cadmach” and “Kambert”.
- Well versed with operation of Gansons “Tablet Coating Machine” (Ganscoater).
- Acquainted with “Preformulation stability studies” and “Drug excipient interaction/Compatibility studies”.
- Has Command over Different “Granulation” as well as “Tableting” Processes.
- Experienced in handling “Homogenizer”, (IKA, Ultra Turrax) and “Differential Scanning Calorimeter”, (DSC-Q20, TA Instruments).
- Experienced in handling “UV-Visible Spectrophotometer” (Perkin-Elmer), “Dissolution test Apparatus” (Electrolab, Distek-2100 Series).
- Experienced in handling “High Performance Liquid Chromatography” (HPLC- Shimadzu).
- Has Command over “Windows”, “M.S.Office” and “Chemdraw”.
- Data fitting for Pharmacokinetic studies using software “WINNONLIN”.
- Well versed with concepts like “GMP”, “GLP”, “Quality Control” & “Quality Assurance”.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Member of “Editorial Board” of the International Journal Entitled “Journal of Natura Conscientia”. (ISSN No. 2229-4295).
- Life Member of “Indian Pharmacy Graduates’s Association”. Membership No : LM-3523
- Life Member of “Uttar Pradesh State Pharmacy Council”, Lucknow. Regd. No : 33673
- Student Member of “Controlled Release Society” (CRS).
- Student Member of “American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists” (AAPS). Membership ID : 190691
- Life Member of “Birla Institute of Technology and Science Alumni Association” (BITSAA).
Membership ID : 16930
PUBLICATIONS (PUBLISHED/ACCEPTED)
1. Research Paper Entitled “Stavudine Loaded Biodegradable Polymeric Microspheres as a Depot System for Parenteral Delivery”. V.R. Sinha, Saurabh Srivastava. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, Taylor and Francis Publishers. (In Press).
2. Research Paper Entitled “Development and Evaluation of Stavudine Loaded Injectable Polymeric Particulate Systems”. Saurabh Srivastava and V.R. Sinha. Current Drug Delivery (Bentham Science Publishers). Pp. 436-447, Volume 8, Number 4, July 2011.
3. Research Paper Entitled “Paradoxical effect of coating on natural guar gum blended carbomer matrix systems for the neurological depressive disorders”. V.R. Sinha, Vinay Jindal, Saurabh Srivastava, Honey Goel. International Journal of Drug Delivery. 2010; 2:113-124.
4. Review Article Entitled “Pharmacological and Therapeutic Activity of Cissus quadrangularis: An Overview”. Garima Mishra, Saurabh Srivastava, B.P. Nagori. International Journal of Pharm Tech Research. Vol.2, No.2, pp 1298-1310, April-June 2010.
5. Research Paper Entitled “Extraction and evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Cissus quadrangularis Linneaus”. Garima Mishra, Saurabh Srivastava, B.P. Nagori. Biological Forum-An International Journal. 1(2): 103-108 (2009).
6. Research Paper Entitled “Influence of operational variables in multi particulate delayed release systems for colon targeted drug delivery of celecoxib using extrusion spheronization”. V.R. Sinha, A. Aggarwal, S. Srivastava, H. Goel. “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics”. Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp 102-109.
7. Review Article Entitled “Role of CDs and Safety Aspects In Drug Delivery Systems: Trends and Implications”. V.R Sinha, Amita, Honey Goel, Saurabh Srivastava. “The Pharmstudent”. Vol. XXV, 1-14, 2010.
8. Review Article Entitled “Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLN’s): Trends and Implications in drug targeting”. V.R Sinha, Saurabh Srivastava, Honey Goel, Vinay Jindal. “International Journal of Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences”. 1(3): 212-238 (2010) (Advanced Research Journals-2010).
9. Review Article Entitled “Fluid Bed Technology: Overview and Parameters for Process Selection”. Saurabh Srivastava, Garima Mishra. “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research”. 2010; 2(4): 236-246.