Advt No.43/2024 : Appointment of Program Manager-Science Communication, IndiaBioscience, on a Contract basis

Advt No.43/2024 dated 18.12.2024: Appointment of Program Manager-Science Communication, IndiaBioscience, on a Contract basis 

IndiaBioscience is a program based out of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore, that aims to catalyze the growth of biology within India, and to this end, we work with academia, government, industry, and the not-for-profit sector. The program is supported by government (Department of Biotechnology (DBT)) and non-government funding. .

Activities at IndiaBioscience include running initiatives across Community Building, Skill Building, Science Communication, Data & Policy, Networking and Mentorship, and Digital Initiatives. IndiaBioscience is a small, diverse, and efficient team that works in a cohesive manner to create an informed impact. Creativity, execution, implementation, time management, multitasking, quality of work, independence, and teamwork are highly valued attributes of all team members. As part of the IndiaBioscience team, the appointed person will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues, as well as with the research community across India and abroad, while developing and expanding their careers.

Position: Program Manager-Science Communication

Number of vacancies: 1 position

Age: 35 years as of 1st July 2024

Consolidated Salary: Rs.69,440 per month 

Essential Qualification and Experience:
1.    PhD degree in science or Master’s Degree in Engineering and Technology from a recognized University or equivalent. 

2.    Experience in science communication (both oral and written), writing and editing will be preferred, with an added ability to navigate different social media platforms. The role requires the person to be flexible with extraordinary ability to work in a team setting. Experience in project management is advantageous.

3.   Personal characteristics: Adaptability, flexibility, effective communication skills, creativity/​innovation, ability to foster teamwork, good organizational skills and ability to multitask

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsible to source, develop and maintain website content of a high quality, with a focus on news articles, columns and resources.
  • Responsible for all the external communications with the community, as needed.
  • Need to use a different social media communication platforms for outreach and networking.
  • Work independently or in partnership with external agencies to create high quality publications as needed.
  • Responsible to develop relevant surveys and recommendations.
  • Work with the team to organise and conduct outreach activities related to communication and science promotion: science communication, grant writing, in-person and virtual crafting your career workshops for students and researchers, Write-On etc as required.
  • Need to travel to meetings in India to represent IndiaBioscience when needed.
  • Create, maintain and actively engage — online and offline — with networks of writers, scientists, educators, researchers, students and experts as pertinent to specific projects or for the overall activities of IndiaBioscience.
  • Actively participate in all IndiaBioscience activities, including travel for IBS-related events as needed, as well as mandatory travel for YIMs and RYIMs.

Last date for receipt of ONLINE applications: 10th January 2025.

Necessary documents to apply: 

  • CV and sample of minimum TWO previous writings i.e. published opinion articles, news articles, popular science articles etc created [combine and upload in one PDF file]
  • A strong statement of interests stating how they align with ours and why you will fit this position (~300 words) [upload under experience tab in PDF file]. At this point, we require no recommendation letters.

Note: Please do NOT send the hard copies of applications/​documents.

The selection process will involve an interview with short-listed candidates, which may be followed up with a short assignment related to a workshop proposal or partnership outline.

General Instructions:

1.    The Selection process may consist written test and interview. Any change in the recruitment process will be intimated to the candidates in advance. 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 applications and 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.     Candidates who are eligible for further age relaxation as per the extant rules of TIFR or GoI are required to submit applications by POST, along with a copy of the relevant certificate in support of age relaxation (for example ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities, etc.).

4.    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. 

5.    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. 

6.    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 13th January 2025. 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.

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

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

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

10.    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.

11.    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.

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Head, Administration & Finance

Note: Please use Firefox or Chrome on a desktop or laptop to submit the application and do not select the declaration until the end. (Note: Please do not fill out the application on mobile phones). If the user still submits the application, then they can only resubmit the new application using an alternate email address.