19th August 2024: Advt No.26/2024 - Appointment of a Program Manager on fixed term basis
The Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) is an exciting new scientific venture of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the National Institute for Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), supported by the Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. The CBM will undertake cutting edge research in the area of human mental illness with a goal to discovering novel and better methods for the diagnosis and clinical management of mental illness in humans.
The CBM invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Program Manager on a fixed term basis. The position is based at NCBS and is available immediately for a period of up to five years. Appointments will be for one year and renewable annually subject to the outcome of a performance assessment. Remuneration will be based on qualifications and accomplishments, subject to institutional guidelines.
The successful candidate will be expected to help in the management, facilitation and monitoring of the activities of the CBM. The role requires the ability to work both independently and in teams, especially coordination and working between the teams at the participating institutions.
Key duties of the Program Manager will include:
• Project co-ordination, communicating with scientists and clinicians at the participating institutions
• Organizing meetings of the scientific advisory board, steering committee and other administrative structures of CBM.
• Assisting with organizing and curating scientific meetings relevant for CBM.
• Working with administrative teams and other departments at NCBS as required for efficient management of the program, including (but not limited to):
◦ Monitoring project expenditure in coordination with the financial and administrative teams at NCBS.
◦ Managing HR matters relating to project staff hired at NCBS, working with NCBS administration as required.
◦ Managing procurement matters for the project at NCBS, working with NCBS administration as required.
◦ Facilitating regulatory matters related to the CBM.
◦ Coordinating with the NCBS Communications team as required for the program.
• Working across administrative teams at NCBS and other collaborating institutions as required, for example for managing seed grant and other initiatives.
• Assist with donor relations management, including organization of meetings, generation of project reports and related documentation for the program.
• Outreach to external stakeholders on behalf of the program.
• Undertaking any other duties that may be required from time to time to assist with the work of the CBM
Essential Qualification:
• Ph.D in a scientific discipline.
• Significant prior administrative experience.
• Proven communication ability both written and oral.
• The ability to analyse, summarize and communicate information.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time-management and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to work.
Desirable Experience:
• A background in molecular and cell biology or neuroscience.
• Prior experience of working with Philanthropic donors.
• Prior experience of working at a Government organization.
Age Limit for the above position: 45 years as on 01.07.2024
Consolidated Salary: Salary will commensurate with experience and qualification.
Last date for receipt of Online application: 9th September 2024.
The position is available immediately following the completion of the recruitment process
How to Apply:
An application package, consisting of the following should be uploaded via the NCBS job portal
• Up-to-date CV
• A one-page description of why you believe you are an appropriate candidate for the role
• Names and contact details of two referees who can speak to your qualifications as relevant for this position
• Educational and Experience Certificates
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, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the Online application.
General Instructions:
1. 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 11th September 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.
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...)
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Head, Administration & Finance
Posted on 19.08.2024