Advt No.10/2017 : Walk-in Interview for the appointment of Assistant Manager Deans Office on Contract Basis on Monday, 27th March 2017

The Bangalore Life Science Cluster, an innovative institutional model for cutting-edge scientific research and technology development in India, invites applications from suitable individuals for the position of Deans Office Assistant Manager.

The Bangalore Life Science Cluster comprises of NCBS (www.ncbs.res.in), a premier centre for research and teaching in frontier areas of biology, inStem (http://instem.res.in/), an institute with a research focus on the broad area of stem cell and regenerative and CCAMP (http://www.ccamp.res.in/), created for enabling research and entrepreneurship at the Biocluster and beyond. It is envisioned that synergistic associations at the Biocluster will have a far greater impact on life sciences research than the sum of individual contributions from each member institution. The Cluster has a common Deans office serving the academic requirements of Faculty at both NCBS and inStem. The Deans Office Assistant Manager will work within this Office to help to oversee a range of activities, on behalf of the campus Deans.

Key duties of the Deans Office Assistant Manager will include:

• Managing operations pertaining to faculty recruitment, working 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
• Managing institutional review processes: Governing Council, Scientific Advisory Boards, Specialist visitors, Annual Reviews etc.
• Statutory Committees: setting institution calendars, coordination with internal and external parties, minutes, reporting to national bodies as needed
• Coordinating timely reporting of research and training outcomes and outreach activities to key stakeholders
• Drafting, administration and archiving of MoUs coordinating with concerned offices and sections as needed.
• Organization of Annual talks and reviews for NCBS and inStem
• Coordinating Institutional visits by Scientific Visitors and Advisors working across different sections as needed
• Aid in setting up engagements with international visiting scientist for annual assessment,
• Coordination of the Faculty Handbook

Applicants to the role must have:

• A strong background in Life Sciences with a basic grasp of a wide range of biology research areas, trained at least to the Masters level
• Proven communication skills
• Experience of report writing
• Prior experience working with online databases
• Prior event management experience
• Minimum two years prior administrative work experience
• Strong time-management and interpersonal skills
• 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
• Experience of working in a multicultural environment

Interested candidates may attend Wal-in Interview at NCBS/TIFR, GKVK, Bellary Road, Bangalore - 560065 on Monday 27th March, 2017. Reporting time : 9 AM.

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