The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), an autonomous institute has been brought under the fold of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India in August 2002. The institute is located in close proximity to other research institutions at Bhubaneswar. The institute was earlier established on February 11, 1989 and was under the administrative and financial control of Department of Science and Technology, Government of Orissa. Prime minister of India dedicated the institute to the nation on July 15, 2003 with a declaration to develop the institute as a "National Centre for Excellence".
Applications are invited from Indian Citizens for the post of Director, Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar. As a Chief Executive, the Director is expected to offer leadership and mentorship to young scientists towards achieving the goal of developing ILS into a globally competitive institution. The eligibility and other details for the post of Director, ILS is stated as hereunder:
Position : Director
No of Post : One
Method of recruitment : On Deputation (including short term contract). The period of deputation includes period of deputation in other ex-cadre posts also held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or in some other organisation/ Department should ordinarily not exceed 05 years.
Age limit : The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation (ISTC) should be “Not exceeding 56 years” as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Scale of pay : Pay Band – 4: Rs.37,400 – 67,000/- plus Grade Pay of Rs.10,000/- plus allowances and other benefits as admissible to central government employees stationed at Bhubaneswar.
Desired Profile : Ph. D. in any Life Sciences / M.D. / M. Tech / M.V.Sc. or equivalent; Minimum 10 years’ research experience in the area of specialization; Excellent track record in publications, patents and awards, etc.
Preferred : Experience in successfully running large programmes, centres, institution; Experience of guiding/conducting research activities in the area of specialization
How to apply :
Completed applications (5 copies) strictly in the format available on DBT website: http://dbtindia.nic.in with a passport size photograph fixed at the space shown in the format along with testimonials including list of publications indicating impact factors should be sent to Smt. Veena T. Bhatia, Director, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, CGO Complex, Lodi road, New Delhi-110 003, superscribing the cover “Application for the Post of Director, Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar” so as to reach by 28.12.2015. The closing date for candidates residing abroad and from Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, States/Union Territories in the North-Eastern region, Ladakh region of J&K, Sikkim, Sub-division Chamba and Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh is 12.01.2016. The soft copy of the application may also be sent by Email: mk.sinha26@nic.in.
Deadline : 28.12.15
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