Advt No.28/2017 : Walk-in Interview for the appointment of Programme Coordinator

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)