Recruitment of Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics

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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ASTROPHYSICS

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(An Autonomous Body Under Department of Science & Technology, Government of India)

Koramangala, BENGALURU -560034

Advt. No. IIA/03/2018 dated 01.03.2018

Call for applications/nominations for appointment to the post of Director

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru is an autonomous academic and research Institution under the aegis of Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. This is a premier national Institute in the country dedicated to research in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Allied Sciences & Technology. The Institute has its main campus in Koramangala, Bengaluru and its field stations at Kavalur and Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, Gauribidanur and Hosakote in Karnataka, and Leh and Hanle in Jammu & Kashmir. The Institute is currently engaged in major national and International projects that include participation in the Thirty Metre Telescope, National Large Solar Telescope and Space-based Visible Emission Line Coronagraph on Aditya-I mission along with the Indian Space Research Organisation.

Applications/nominations are invited for the post of Director. The candidate shall be a dynamic leader with substantial experience and achievements in the area of Astronomy & Astrophysics and with a clear vision to lead the Institution.

The Director will be appointed after obtaining the approval of the Competent Authority based on the recommendations made by a Search-cum-Selection Committee. The Search-cum-Selection committee will consider applications received in response to this advertisement as well as nominations received from eminent scientific and academic persons like fellows of prestigious national science and engineering academies, Directors of national Research & Development laboratories, Vice chancellors of universities, etc.

A.	Name of the post	DIRECTOR (One post)
B.	Scale of pay	Rs. 67,000-79,000 (HAG) with annual increment @ 3% and allowances as per Central Government Rules.
C.	Mode of Recruitment	Direct Recruitment/Deputation/Contract
D.	Tenure	3 to 5 years or until attaining the age of superannuation as per extant Government instructions (60 years at present), whichever is earlier.
E.	Age limit	Not exceeding 56 years. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be 1st January 2018.

F.	Qualifications:
	a) Essential: Doctorate in Astronomy/Astrophysics/Physics/Mathematics. b) Desirable: i) Post-Doctoral Research, ii) Original published work of high standard, iii) Evidence of high professional eminence by way of recognitions like fellowship of academies, national/international awards in science etc.
G.	Essential Experience for Direct Recruitment:
	(a) At least 20 years of experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions and / or Science and Technology organizations or as faculty / scientist of recognized national / international universities / research institutes / corporate R&D Labs etc., out of which at least 4 years should be in managerial / administrative capacity for science & technology programmes, planning and development, budget & finance, coordination and such organizational matters. (b) R&D experience in the areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics and related topics. [NOTE: R&D experience will include the period spent in obtaining the Doctorate degree.]
H.	Eligibility criteria for Recruitment on Deputation/Contract:
	Scientists or Technologists working in the Central/State Governments/Universities/Recognized Research Institutions/Semi-Government, Statutory or Autonomous Organizations in India, (a)(i) holding analogous post; or ii) 5 years regular service in the post carrying pay in the pay band of Rs.37400-67000+Grade Pay of Rs.10,000/- or equivalent (b) possessing the Essential Educational Qualifications and Essential Experience for Direct Recruitment mentioned above.
I.	Job Description: The Director will have the overall administrative control of the Institute and will provide high level leadership to the Institute in identification of research programmes and projects of national and international relevance in various specialized fields of research undertaken by the Institute. He/She will enthuse and motivate scientists of the Institute, promote creativity and excellence and create an atmosphere conducive to harmonious functioning of the Institute. He/She will interact and establish rapport with national and international academic and professional institutions and specialists dealing with the domain area of research undertaken by the Institute and will ensure multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional cooperation towards fulfilment of objectives of the Institute.

J. Application / Nomination Process:

Application typed on plain paper in the format given below should be sent by post to The Senior Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, II Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru - 560 034, so as to reach this address by March 31, 2018. (The last date for receipt of applications from candidates in Assam, Meghalaya. Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep will be April 15, 2018)

In case of nominations, the eminent persons nominating a candidate may forward the Nominee's application /curriculum vitae along with recommendations by post so as to reach the above address by March 31, 2018.

In addition to the formatted application, the applicant/ nominee should send a 2-page short Curriculum Vitae in the format given below.

Persons employed in Government Departments, Autonomous Organizations and Public Sector Undertakings, should arrange to send their applications through proper channel. They may, howe ver, send an advance copy so as to meet the deadline mentioned above.

Duly self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of qualifications and experience should be sent with the application.

The envelope containing the application must be superscribed with Application for the post of Director, IIA, Bengaluru.

Senior Administrative Officer

Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Bengaluru.

FORMAT FOR APPLICATION

Affix passport size photograph

1. Name in full (in block letters) :

2. Present Designation :

3. Postal address :

4. Permanent address :

5. e-mail address :

6. Phone number (Mobile & Land line) :

7. Date of Birth :

8. Educational Qualifications indicating

chronologically the examinations passed

from Bachelors Degree onwards :

9. Present Pay Band+ Grade Pay (as per VI CPC)/

Pay matrix level (as per VII CPC) :

10. Experience :

11. List of publications :

12. Details of awards/recognitions/fellowships of

prestigious academies, citations received

till Dec. 31, 2017, h-index etc. :

13. Details of projects implemented :

(Completed / In progress)

14. Any other information :

15. Declaration :

I hereby certify that the foregoing information is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not suppressed any material fact or factual information in the above statements. In case, I have given wrong information, or suppressed any material fact or factual information, then my services are liable to be terminated without giving any notice or reasons thereof. I am not aware of any circumstances which might impair my fitness for employment under the Government.

16. Signature of the candidate with date: ______________________

Format for Short Curriculum Vitae

(Not to exceed 2-pages of A4 size in Times New Roman font of size 12 in single spacing)

1	Name and Address
2	Date of Birth and age in years and months as on _______________
3	Qualifications (mention degree, Institution and the year awarded)
4	Present post
5	Present pay (Pay Band & Grade Pay as per VI CPC)/ Pay matrix level (as per VII CPC)
6	Experience (Indicate the post, Institution and dates during which each post was held; also indicate separately (a) the total number of the years of R&D experience after Masters Degree including the Ph.D. period and (b) total number of years of other experience).
7	Number of publications in refereed Journals, books, book chapters, number of Ph.D s produced, citations received till 31.12.2017, h-index
8	Honours and Awards
9	Fellowships of National and International Academies, Memberships of Professional Societies
10	Additional relevant information if any

(Signature of Applicant/Nominee)

Date :

Important Dates

	Start Date	End Date
Notification Issued		01-Mar-2018
Applications		31-Mar-2018

Notification Issued By

Organization : Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Organization City, State : , karnataka
Organization Website : http://www.iiap.res.in