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 Grants Adviser
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 Cluster and beyond. It is envisioned that synergistic associations at the Cluster will have a far greater impact on life sciences research than the sum of individual contributions from each member institution.
The Grants Adviser will be will be a member of the Research Development Office at NCBS and will work to provide advice on and support with grant applications from local and international funding sources. The activities of the Grants Adviser will help increase extramural funding available to Cluster researchers for furthering individual research programs.
Key duties of the Grants Adviser will include:
- Curating grant information for the RDO funding databases
- Pre-application grants advice to NCBS scientists on extramural funding agencies, schemes and deadlines
- Pre-application grants advice to NCBS scientists on intramural funding schemes and deadlines, coordinating internally as needed
- Due diligence on prepared grant applications and coordinating submissions
- Assistance with activating new grants and awards to Cluster researchers
- Outreach to the agencies supporting campus research, as required
- Working across with colleagues at the RDO and the Cluster as needed
- Undertaking any other duties that may be required from time to time
Applicants to the role should have:
- Ph.D in Life Sciences
- Proven communication skills
- 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
Additional relevant experience (desirable):
- Prior experience in grant funding
Closing date: 29 February 2016 (Only candidates shortlisted for interview will receive a response)
Application procedure:
An application package, consisting of the following should be uploaded via the NCBS job portal:
- Up-to-date CV with names and contact details of two referees
- A one-page description of why you believe you are an appropriate candidate for the role
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