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 Dean’s Office 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 Dean’s office serving the academic requirements of Faculty at both NCBS and inStem. The Dean’s Office Manager will work within this Office to help to oversee a range of activities, on behalf of the campus Deans.
Key duties of the Dean’s Office 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 Phd in Life Sciences with a basic grasp of a wide range of biology research areas
- Minimum two years prior administrative experience
- Proven communication skills
- Experience of report writing
- Prior experience with managing peer-review of scientific proposals
- Prior experience working with online databases
- Prior event management 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
Additional relevant experience (desirable):
- Prior experience drafting and finalising agreements
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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