Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science invites applications for the following posts via direct recruitment/deputation:

Post Name: Director

Essential Qualification: Doctorate in the area of physical sciences/chemical sciences/materials science/life sciences / mathematical science/ computer science / any other related interdisciplinary areas.

Essential Work Experience:

For Direct Recruitment:
(a) At least 20 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. This shall also include minimum 5 years of experience as Professor (not below the level of 13A) in a University system or 5 years of experience in an equivalent position in a reputed research and/or academic administrative organization, out of which 4 years should be in a leadership/administrative/managerial role in R&D with proof of having demonstrated academic leadership.

For Deputation / Contract:

In case of Recruitment by Deputation/Contract- Scientists or Technologists working in the Central/ State Governments/ Universities/ Recognized Research Institutions / Semi-Government, Statutory or Autonomous Organizations in India. (a) i. holding analogous post; or ii. 5 years regular service in the post carrying pay in the pay band of pay of Rs. 144200 - 218200 (Level-14) or equivalent (b) Possessing the essential educational qualifications and essential experience prescribed for direct recruitment in the above paras

Desirable:

(i) Post-doctoral research;

(ii) Original published work of high standard;

(iii) Evidence of high professional eminence by way of recognitions like fellowship of academics, national international awards in science etc.;

(iv) Capacity to provide leadership to a group of highly performing research/ teaching professionals;

(v) Ability to provide leadership in nourishing basic research/ teaching and experience in the administrative matters of a research/teaching institution with a celebrated legacy

Address to send the application: The Candidate must fill in the application form and send it to Professor Vinod K Singh, Chairman, Governing Council, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata 700032, along with relevant documents.

Application send via email to director_recruitment@iacs.res.in

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