All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110 029

 Training in Electron Microscopy for (1) Scientific Investigators and
(2) Laboratory/Technical Staff   

1. Scientific Investigators’ Training Programme

 The training course offers comprehensive laboratory training on the biological specimen preparation, imaging and analysis techniques related to Scanning, Transmission and Immuno-electron Microscopy.  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 Advance 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 Advance Course.  The advance course will consist of (a) SEM-EDAX (b) Immunoelectron microscopic techniques and (c) Cryo-technique.

2. Summer Training for Laboratory/Technical Staff

This 6-week course is specially designed to train E.M. laboratory support staff to be well versed in specimen preparation, operation and maintenance of TEM and SEM, digital imaging and photomicrography.

Eligibility:   Laboratory/Technical Personnel from Institutions having some E.M. work experience or have undergone E.M. training for technical personnel at AIIMS.

Dates for Training Programmes

                        Scientific Investigators Training Programme:       12^th  to 24^th November, 2007, which consists of:

            Part I : Basic Course :                           12^th  to 17^th November, 2007 (Course fee Rs.2500/-)

            Part II: Advance Course :                      19^th  to 24^th November, 2007 (Course fee Rs.2500/-).

Summer Training for Laboratory/Technical Staff: 15^th May to 30^th June, 2008 (Course fee Rs.5,000).

NOTE  :  COURSE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE  BOARDING & LODGING, WHICH ARE 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 (Fax Number, if available) (4) Sex (5) Educational Qualification  (6) Year of passing  (7) Marks obtained (8) Whether in permanent/temporary job (9) 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 31^st August, 2007.