National Innovation Foundation invites applications for the following posts via Deputation/Direct Recruitment/Re-Employment:

Post Name: Director/Chief Innovation Officer

Essential Qualification : First Class Masters Degree in Natural Science/Agriculture Science/ Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognized university.

Desirable:

(i) Ph.D in Science/Agriculture/ Engineering/Medical Science

(ii) Demonstrated competence in building value chain of grassroots innovation as well as outstanding traditional knowledge; experience in managing research advisory process to prioritize innovations involving top level scientists and policy makers; ability to communicate with grassroots level creative communities and individuals will be equally important; experience in development of action- research proposals for validation, value addition and/or business development and mobilization of funds and licensing of technologies will be additional advantage

Essential Work Experience:

(i) At least 16 years of experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions and / or Science and Technology organizations or as faculty/ scientist of recognized national/ international universities/ research institutes/ corporate R&D Labs etc., out of which at least 3 years should be in managerial/ administrative capacity for science & technology programmes, planning and development, budget & finance, coordination and such organizational matters

(ii) R&D experience in pursuing research, guiding innovation based value addition, business development and scouting and documentation of innovations

Address where Application is to be sent: Candidate must ensure to fill in their applications and send it to The Chairperson, National Innovation Foundation - India, Grambharti, Mahudi Road, Gandhinagar - 382650, Gujarat, India along with the relevant documents.

For more details related to eligibility criteria, fee, pattern, annexures, place of posting, etc refer to the attachments below.