Scientific administrators positions available at NCBS

Scientific administrators positions available at NCBS

We are looking for two scientific administrators to be based within the Research Administration complex and provide support for our core research and academic activities.

The Academic Office and Dean’s Office manage recruitment, evaluation and career development for students, post-doctoral researchers and Faculty at NCBS. The Research Development Office manages the Extramural Grant Funding program at NCBS, interacting closely with the Academic office and Dean’s office.

Working with the Head of Academic Activities and Dean of Faculty, the Program Manager will be primarily responsible for ensuring smooth administration of the two programs, management of personnel databases, orientation programs for new starters, annual reviews and outreach to external agencies as appropriate.

Working with the Head, Research Development, the Grants Adviser will primarily work to facilitate applications for funding from local and international sources, contribute to and manage the NCBS grant database and assist with the post-award management of funded grants.

Both incumbents will also be expected to flexibly undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time for the complex.

Applicants to both roles should have:

•           A background in Life Sciences and be trained at least to the Master’s (preferably PhD) level

•           Strong time-management and interpersonal skills

•           Good organizational ability

•           Initiative, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to work

•           The ability to analyze, summarize and communicate information

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

•           Prior experience in scientific administration and/or working within a University setting will be desirable

CLOSING DATE: 14 October 2011

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

An application package consisting of the following information should be sent by email to rdoNCBS@gmail.com and by hard copy to the Head, RDO by a deadline of 14 October:

•           Up-to-date CV with names and contact details of two referees

•           One A4-page statement of how you could contribute to the above-mentioned administrative activities, highlighting any relevant skills you may already have

•           A case-study of a challenging situation (not necessarily related to administration) you recently found yourself in and how this was dealt with.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ncbs.res.in/staff_positions