Advt.32/2024 dated 06.09.2024: Appointment of a Program Manager, Outreach and Science Communication (Public Health Surveillance) on fixed term basis
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is a premier research institute engaged in research in life sciences across scale. Several research facilities and associated infrastructure helps in providing cutting edge technology and support research. Several of these facilities not only provide support to the researchers within the institute, but also academia and industry nationally and internationally.
NCBS invites applications from suitable individuals for the position of Program Manager, Outreach and Science Communication (Public Health Surveillance) as part of an ongoing pathogen surveillance program at the Bangalore Life Sciences Cluster (BLiSC). https://data.ccmb.res.in/apsi/.
Host institutions:
1. Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), Bengaluru- https://tigs.res.in
2. National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru https://www.ncbs.res.in
Position: Program Manager, Outreach and Science Communication (Public Health Surveillance) on fixed term basis
Number of vacancies: 1 position
Age limit: 45 years as of 01.07.2024
Salary: Maximum of Rs.1,00,600/- per month (consolidated salary)
Essential Qualification:
(i) Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology/ Pharma/ MD/ MS
OR Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering or Technology (plus at least four years’ work experience) from a recognized university or equivalent, in R&D in industrial or academic Institutions or Science and Technology organizations and scientific activities and services
AND
(ii) At least one year of outreach / science communication / policy advocacy / website creation or management experience.
Additional requirements:
Proven ability to interact with multiple research groups, co-ordinate large project activities and lead sci-comm activities and programs and content creation.
Fluency in scientific writing, long form and technical writing as well as making content for general public and various stakeholders including via imagery, artwork and infographics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and working with diverse network of stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team, with organizational skills that enable completing work within a given timeline.
Knowledge or practical experience in infectious diseases/public health projects, wastewater and microbial genomics or metagenomics or data visualization for technical outreach will be considered favorably.
Job Responsibilities:
The outreach manager will work closely with the program lead and teams across all institutions that are a part of this program (https://data.ccmb.res.in/apsi/) to undertake the following tasks:
1. Engage with researchers to consolidate data for dissemination to stakeholders via flyers and brochures, writing and editing blogs and technical articles.
2. Work closely with the program lead and developers to expand and improve APSI’s public-facing website and internal data sharing dashboards.
3. Create content showcasing the program and highlighting its successes and develop an international and national online presence for the project.
4. Help prepare policy documents and narrative reports, and contact various stakeholders such as government officials and policymakers for conducting stakeholder meetings. Work with the government and stakeholders for policy advocacy and program implementation.
5. Coordinate activities among various outreach and advocacy verticals across clusters, and liaise with diverse teams involved in technical implementation to understand outreach and information dissemination needs and potential.
The appointment will be a fixed-term position initially for one (1) year and renewable annually subject to the outcome of a performance assessment. The position comes with consolidated pay based on qualification and experience, subject to institutional guidelines.
Last date for receipt of ONLINE applications: 20th 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 23rd 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.
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.
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Head, Administration & Finance
Posted on 6th September 2024