CSIR-Unit for Research and Development of Information Products (URDIP), Pune:

URDIP is a specialized service unit of CSIR, which has made its name in mapping domain specific information and developing value added products thereof in electronic, online and web based formats. It is involved in the pre-research and pre-development phase, including patent analysis and knowledge mapping, of various S&T driven national programmes of CSIR and other science agencies including several national and multinational companies. Its customer base boasts of a number of most venerable companies in private sector which generates a large revenue for this Unit. URDIP is also developing number of subject specific information services and deploys information and communication technologies to expand the reach. URDIP has the vision to create e-knowledge markets for innovation and technical services by doing value addition to CSIR knowledge base. It is well equipped with modern computing environment and has access to a large number of databases.

For more details about URDIP please visit http://www.urdip.res.in

(A) For the positions of Director

Essential Qualifications:

Physical Sciences: Ph.D. in Natural Science or Master's Degree in Engineering (for Engineering, Ph.D. is desirable). Biological Sciences: Ph.D. in Natural Science or Master's Degree in Health/Medical Sciences (for Health/Medical Sciences, Ph.D.is desirable). Engineering Sciences: Master's Degree in Engineering (Ph.D. in Engineering is desirable).

Age: 45 years or above but not exceeding 58 years.

Experience: 16 years of experience in Research and Development (with focus on translational research) in the areas of activities of the laboratory and demonstrated excellence in leadership therein.

Years of experience shall be computed from the beginning of candidate's research career.

Relaxation: The qualifications, age and experience can be relaxed in case of exceptionally meritorious candidates with the approval of DG, CSIR.

Candidate: Should be creative, innovative and a well-recognized scientist/technologist having a demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary R&D teams with excellent interpersonal relations. The candidate should have made significant contributions in terms of technology development apart from creation of IP and publications. He/She should be able to create a conducive environment for nurturinc high class research and deveiopment.

Responsibilities: The Director shall supervise and exercise administrative control on the staff of the Institute and shall be responsible for (i) realizing the mission of the Institute, and

(ii) creating an environment conducive to nurturing innovation and high class R&D and other S&T activities of the Laboratory/Institute in keeping with societal/industrial priorities.

Appointment: The appointment to the post of Director will be made for a tenure of six years or till superannuation whichever is earlier in the pay scale of Rs 67,000 (annual increment @ 3%)-79,000 (HAG) with allowances as admissible. In deserving cases, the tenure period can be extended by another term upto six years or till the age of superannuation whichever is earlier as per rules. Director can be considered for absorption/placement in CSIR as Director's Grade Scientist i.e. Scientist 'H'/Outstanding Scientist as per rules.

Benefits: The provision to share monies realized from external contract R&D, consultancy and rendering of S&T services is also available as per extant rules. Residential accommodation and transport are provided as per rules. In addition medical, LTC and other facilities are provided as per CSIR rules.

(B) For the position of Outstanding Scientist (Scientist 'H') in Information Sciences:

Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in any branch of Science or Master's Degree in Engineering.

Desirable Qualifications/Recognition:

_(I)For Engineering, Ph.D. is desirable.

(ii)National/International recognition like Awards, Fellowships of Academies, Visiting Fellow/Professor

Experience:

Minimum 16 years of experience in Research and Development 'in the

(i)

National/International R&D/Academic Laboratory/Institution including Corporate

R&D.

(ii) ShouldholdapositionatScientistF/G/Professorlevelin Govt./Statutory/Autonomous institutions (in Pay Band-4 with Grade Pay of Rs 8900/- or above) or equivalent in Non-Govt./ Private Institution/ Organization with outstanding academic records.

Age: Minimum 45 years.

The applicant must be citizen of India.

Relaxation: The qualifications, age and experience can be relaxed in case of exceptionally meritorious candidates with the approval of DG, CSIR.

Candidate: Should be creative, innovative and a well-recognized scientist/technologist having a demonstrated leadership and man-management qualities and to manage multidisciplinary R&D teams with excellent interpersonal relations.

Appointment: The appointment to the post of Outstanding Scientist(Scientist 'H') shall be made for a period of five years or till superannuation, whichever is earlier in the pay scale of Rs 67,000 (annual increment @ 3%)-79,000 (HAG) with allowances as admissible. In deserving cases, the tenure can be extended as per rules. For those who are in CSIR service, the term shall be till superannuation.

How to apply:

The application for each post with detailed bio-data along with list of publications/patents etc_ may be sent separately through email or by post to Director General, Council of Scientific

and Industrial Research (CSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001. A brief lob-data in the proforma given below may also be sent. The last date of the receipt of applications is 10.02.2017. Fax: 011-23710618 email: dgcsir@csirres.in or dgcsir.res.in