Advt No.12/2025 dated 01/04/2025: Appointment of a Program Manager - Digital Initiatives, 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 primary funding of the program is from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. As part of the DBT-funded program, IndiaBioscience is looking to appoint eligible personnel to the position advertised on contractual terms. The appointment will be initially for a period of one (1) year that may be extended up to 1 year, depending on the duration of the grant and the performance of the selected candidate.
Major activities at IndiaBioscience include running the IndiaBioscience website through the science and education communication programs, continually updating with the latest news and opinions on life sciences scenarios in India, building a database of people and organizations, organizing Young Investigators’ Meetings (YIMs) and Regional Young Investigators’ Meetings, networking meetings with Indian or International organizations, workshops on skill-building, gender parity, promoting Indian life science in various platforms all over the world, etc.
IndiaBioscience consists of a small yet diverse and efficient team that works cohesively, efficiently, and dynamically to create an informed impact. Creativity, independence and team work are highly valued attributes of all team members. As part of IndiaBioscience, the appointed person will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues and the research community across India and abroad while developing and expanding their career.
Position: Program Manager - Digital Initiatives
Number of vacancies: 1 position
Age: Maximum 35 years as on 1st January 2025 (Age relaxation as per rules)
Salary: A consolidated pay of INR 69,440/- per month. This is a contractual position and not eligible for promotions. The annual salary increments will be as per prevalent IndiaBioscience/NCBS norms at the time.
Essential Qualification:
PhD degree in sciences or Master’s Degree in Engineering and Technology from a recognised university or equivalent
Desired Experience:
- Experience in digital communication (podcasts, webinars, videos/films,editing softwares,etc) and website management will be strongly preferred. The role requires the person to have the technical prowess to keep up to date and utilize the latest modes of digital communication.
- Personal characteristics: Adaptability, flexibility, effective communication skills, creativity/innovation, ability to foster teamwork, good organizational skills and ability to multitask. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in sciences.The candidate will require to possess skills such as public speaking, written communication, multitasking across projects at various stages, time management, high quality of work and attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, turnaround work requests in a short timeline, and build competence with new and diverse web-based platforms in a relatively rapid manner.
Role Summary:
Operating under the broad guidance of the leadership at IndiaBioscience, and NCBS Director, the Program Manager – Digital Initiatives will be responsible for all technical aspects related to the IndiaBioscience website and digital initiatives, which include webinars, podcasts, videographics, e-learning platforms and e-learning modules. The IndiaBioscience website is a one-stop online portal for showcasing research in the Life Sciences in India. It has also been a nodal point for collecting and communicating resources for funding, mentoring, networking and careers in science. IndiaBioscience operates largely through a web presence and a key part of this job profile includes the maintenance of the website, promoting and increasing the growth of the overall network across India and abroad, via digital means. The role would also require the person to take complete ownership of all the digital initiatives including the maintenance of the website (except for content generation) at IndiaBioscience.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Program Manager Digital Initiatives will liaise with website developer(s) to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues; For additional features and up-gradation of the website; for maintenance of current and upcoming websites, web portals and web services.
- Program Manager Digital Initiatives will be involved in the website administration tasks as keeping track and record of website updates, software licenses and payments (digital initiatives payments) to all web services providers, etc.
- Program Manager Digital Initiatives will monitor security and track, compile, and analyze website usage/ traffic data and provide data as and when required.
- Program Manager Digital Initiatives will document application and website changes or change procedures; Database management and hosting.
- Program Manager Digital Initiatives will develop or document style guidelines for website content and implement procedures for any website revision task.
- Program Manager Digital Initiatives will ensure that all IBS data is backed up on the server and create a reference sheet for anyone interested in accessing this data or adding to it.
- Program Manager Digital Initiatives will be responsible for all the digital initiatives including IndiaBiostreams (webinars), IndiaBiospeaks (podcasts), videos and other online skill-building workshops/initiatives at IndiaBioscience or in partnership with external agencies.
- Program Manager Digital Initiatives will be responsible for the growth of IndiaBioscience's digital footprint via new avenues/platforms
- Program Manager Digital Initiatives should have familiarity with using a wide range of social media communication platforms for outreach and networking
Program Manager Digital Initiatives will actively participate in all IndiaBioscience activities, and be involved in improvement initiatives
Last date for receipt of ONLINE applications: 25th April 2025.
The position is expected to start on 1st May 2025.
Necessary documents to apply:
● CV and sample of the previous digital communications- webinars, podcasts, videos- 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 (~400 words) [upload under experience tab in PDF file]. At this point, we require no recommendation letters.
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 27th April 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_application.pdf)
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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