ADVERTISEMENT NO. 28/2017

Walk-in Interview for the appointment of a Programme Coordinator on a contractual basis on 22nd December, 2017

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), a premier research Institute is looking for appointment of a Programme Coordinator on contractual basis. The contract is for the period of one year.

Qualification & Experience (Essential):

• A PhD and/or Msc in Life Sciences.

• Prior experience in Science Administration (3 years for MSc; 1 year for PhD)

• Proven communication skills

• Experience of generating reports of activities

• Prior experience working with online databases

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Additional relevant experience (Desirable):

• Prior experience with managing peer-review of scientific proposals

• Prior event-management experience and use of multi-media for meetings and interactions.

• Strong time-management and interpersonal skills

• The ability to analyse, summarize and communicate information

Key duties of the Programme Coordinator will include:

• Coordinating Institutional Statutory Committees: setting institution calendars, liaising with internal and external parties, generation of minutes and reporting to national bodies when required.

• Managing operations pertaining to recruitment, in conjunction with the Faculty search committee

• Managing operations pertaining to faculty career progression and reviews,working in conjunction with promotion committees, tenure advisory committees and other mechanisms

• Organization of Annual talks and reviews for NCBS and inStem

• Coordinating Institutional visits by Scientific Visitors and Advisors working across different sections as needed

• Coordinating timely reporting of research and training outcomes and outreach activities to key stakeholders

• Aid in setting up engagements with international visiting scientist for annual assessment.

• Managing institutional review processes: Governing Council, Scientific Advisory Boards, Specialist visitors, Annual Reviews etc.

• Coordinating the drafting, administration and archiving of MoUs with concerned offices and sections as needed.

No. of position : 1

Date of Walk-in: 22nd December, 2017

The selected candidates preferred start date January 2018. Interested candidates may attend Walk-in Interview at NCBS/TIFR, GKVK PO, Bellary Road, Bangalore between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on Friday 22nd December, 2017 along with typed applications on plain paper with original copies of relevant certificates/ testimonials in support to your qualifications, experience etc.

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Administrative Officer (Estt)