Government of India

Department of Biotechnology

New Delhi 110003

APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,

NATIONAL AGRI-FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (NABI), MOHALI

Nominations/Applications are invited for the post of Executive Director (on deputation including short term contract), NABI, Mohali, Punjab, an autonomous Institute funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The details of the institute are available at the website: www.nabi.res.in. The goal of NABI is to serve as a Centre of Excellence in genomics, translational science and products development with focus on agri-biotechnology, food science technology, nutrition sciences and nutraceuticals.

2. Details of the post of Executive Director:

Details of the job and other particulars of the post of Executive Director, NABI are given below:

a) The Executive Director is expected to provide both academic and administrative leadership to the Centre in its intramural and extramural activities.

b) The post carries a basic pay of ` 80,000/- with usual allowances as per Central Government Rules.

c) Age (desirable): below 56 years.

d) Scientists from Central/State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies etc.

(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in parent Department or

(ii) With 5 years service in post with Grade Pay of Rs. 10000/- or equivalent in the parent cadre/ Department and possess the qualification & experience as below:

Essential

(iii) Ph.D. in food technology/biochemical or bioprocess Engineering or related field.

(iv) Minimum 15 years research experience in the field of biotechnology, specifically for application in agriculture, food processing, nutrition and health.

(v) Excellent track record, hand in research publications,patents and awards.

Desirable

(i) Experience in successfully running large programme, centre, institution.

(ii) Experience of guiding research activities in relevant field.

The period of deputation includes period of deputation in other ex-cadre posts, held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/Department should ordinarily not exceed 5 years. The maximum age limit for appointment (on deputation including short term contract) should not exceed 56 years as on closing date of receipt of applications.

3. General:

(a) The applicant must be a citizen of India. Applicants from Government / Semi-government organization / Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Organizations must send their applications Through Proper Channel. Applications received without the recommendations of employers will not be considered. The crucial date of determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.

(b) Completed applications strictly in the prescribed format with a passport size photograph affixed at the space shown in the format along with testimonials and be kept in an envelope superscribing the cover with APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NABI, MOHALI should be sent to Smt. VeenaT. Bhatia, (Email bhatia.veena@nic.in) Director, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003 within 30 days f rom the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News. The closing date for receipt of application from candidates residing abroad and from Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshdweep Islands, States/Union Territories in the North-Eastern region, Ladakh region of J&K, Sikkim, Sub division Chamba and Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh will be 45 days from the date of publication of advertisement in the Employment News.