Advt No.31/2024 : Appointment of a Science Communication and Outreach Officer on a Contract basis

Advt. No. 31/2024 dated 06.09.2024: Appointment of a Science communication and Outreach Officer on a Contract basis

The Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) (https://www.ncbs.res.in/cbm/home) is a collaborative program of the National Centre for Biological Sciences and the National Institute for Mental Health and Neurosciences. CBM is an exciting new venture to study human brain development and function in the context of mental illness with a view to finding better ways of managing these diseases. CBM used human patient cohorts along with cutting edge technology to understand disease mechanisms in human mental illness.  

CBM is looking to appoint a Science communication and outreach officer on a contract basis.

Position: Science communication and Outreach Officer

Number of vacancies: 1 position

Age: Maximum 35 years as of 1st July 2024

Salary: Salary will be commensurate based on experience, skills, education etc

Essential Qualification & Experience

a) Full Time Masters' degree in Science (with an aggregate of 60% marks) from a recognized university/institute in a relevant subject/discipline.

b) Minimum 3 years of experience in writing science articles for a non-expert audience.

Desirable Experience

a) Interest in science and the ability to interface and interact with scientists on the campus.

b) Proven and excellent written and verbal communications skills (in English), with proven ability to write and copy-edit different types of content for a diverse audience. The ability to communicate in other languages is not essential but would be an advantage.

c) Ability to work independently as well as in a team

d) Excellent organisational, timekeeping and prioritisation skills

e) Capacity to manage different projects simultaneously

f) A degree in Mass Communication or Science Communication

g) Experience of working with a research institute/body

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a Science communication and Outreach Officer to showcase and communicate the science carried out at CBM. The successful candidate will be expected to assist with the following activities:
•    Showcase ongoing research through writing and editing articles or short summaries for diverse audiences
•    Develop a new CBM website, manage content and monitor impact
•    Produce content and manage the social media channels of CBM.
•    Assist with preparing reports and presentations on the work of CBM
•    Produce Interviews of internal and external scientists showcasing their science as relevant to CBM.
•    Working with freelancers for writing, illustration or produce other media.
 

What can we offer you?

•    Work with a great team, open to constructive discussions

•    Engage directly with one of the finest research institutions and facilities

•    Access to the latest research

•    Networking with the science communication offices across the BLiSC campus

The Last date for receipt of ONLINE applications: 30th September 2024

General Instructions:

1.    The selection process will involve an interview with short-listed candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The institute reserves the right not to fill the above posts herein advertised in case suitable candidates are not found. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.

2.    Incomplete online applications without uploading the supporting documents in support of their Educational qualification with marks, Date of Birth, Caste Certificate, Experience certificate along with pay drawn, etc. shall not be considered.

3.    The Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the no. of posts to be filled or not to make any recruitment to any post(s), or not to offer the appointment without assigning any reason.

4.    The Institute strives to have a workplace where there is equality of diversity and candidates of all classes, caste, gender and religion are encouraged to apply for the position.

5.    Applications from the candidates will be accepted ONLY ON-LINE, except for those who are seeking age relaxation as per extant GoI & TIFR rules are required to submit applications in the prescribed format by post must reach to Head, (A&F), National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, GKVK Post, Bellary Road, Bangalore: 560065 by 3rd October 2024. The Applications by post must super scribe the post applied for, Advertisement No. & Serial Number of the post on the envelope. Institute will not be responsible for any postal delay.  

6.     The decision of the competent authority will be final in the matter of selection.

7.    Any legal dispute concerning the Selection/ Recruitment process will be subject to courts having jurisdiction over Bangalore.

8.    Please visit the website regularly since all subsequent Corrigendum/Addendum/Updates will be uploaded to the website only. 

9.    No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding postal delay, conduct and result of test/interview and reasons for not being called for test/interview. Interim correspondence will not be entertained and replied to.  

10.    Prescribed format for an offline application can be downloaded here: (https://www.ncbs.res.in/jobportal/sites/default/files/pdf/job_applicatio...)

HOW TO APPLY:

Step 1: Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.
Step 2: You will receive a user ID and password on your registered email ID.
Step 3: Using your ID and password, you can fill in the application by clicking on "Submit Application"
Step 4: Once you fill in the application, you can SAVE or PREVIEW the application. Please Note: Any corrections should be made before you SAVE the application.
Step 5: After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking "SUBMIT."
Step 6: All essential certificate is proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, caste, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the Online application.

Sd/-
Head, Administration & Finance

Posted on 06.09.2024

 

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