Name of the organisation : Rajiv Gandhi Centre For Biotechnology (rgcb.res.in)
Name of the post : Scientist in 2012
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Applications may be submitted to the Director, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

Name of the post : SCIENTIST
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Scientist (Academic Affairs and Science Communication) will be attached to the Institute Development Division of the Director's Secretariat. The selected person will be responsible for all academic services; provides leadership in development of academic programs, policy formulation, program planning, and evaluation; keeps abreast of trends and changes in higher education; works for institutional vision, survival, stability, growth, and excellence; provides a connection between administration and faculty; serves as catalyst to create a climate conducive to scholarly research in an atmosphere committed to the mandates of the institute and the Department of Biotechnology. This will be first a five-year position at the Scientist E1 or E-2 level renewable into a fully tenured position following a positive performance evaluation.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :
1) PhD in Biotechnology or Life Sciences.
2)Excellent track record in laboratory research evidenced by high impact peer reviewed publications

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Current knowledge and experience in higher education
2. Senior administrative experience in higher education - preferred and strongly desired
3. Commitment to continuous improvement of teaching and learning
4. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills
5. Ability to exercise a collaborative style of management
6. Strong team building skills and the ability to work effectively and collegially with others
7. Highly developed skills in written and oral communication, human relations, and creative problem solving
8. Commitment to enhancing and maintaining diversity among faculty, staff and students
9. Commitment to adult and graduate education
10. Support for breadth of programs at a comprehensive research center

How to Apply :
i) Application format can be downloaded from the RGCB Website.
ii) Applications may be submitted to the
Director,
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology,
Thiruvananthapuram 695014,
India
either by email todirector@rgcb.res.in or sent by post.

Last Date : Last date for receiving complete applications is October 5, 2012.