The Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem, www​.instem​.res​.in), an Autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, invites online applications from an experienced individual with demonstrated credentials to Head the Grants Management and Research Collaborations Office at the Bangalore Life Science Cluster (BLiSC). The incumbent will work closely with Investigators in the laboratories at inStem and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), who together share a campus. The appointment is as Scientist ​‘D’, on Direct Recruitment failing which by Deputation/​Absorption.

Age Limit:-Not exceeding 45 years for Direct Recruitment/​Not exceeding 50 years for Deputation.

The post carries the Pay Level 12 (Basic Pay of ₹ 78,800/- in the pay structure of 7^th CPC Pay Matrix and other benefits which include Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance (in lieu of accommodation), Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, Medical Facilities as per Govt. of India Rules. The selected candidate will be covered under National Pension System (NPS).

Essential Qualification :-Masters in Life Sciences/​Medicine or equivalent.

Desirable: Ph.D in Life Sciences or other Allied Sciences. 

The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in grants management. This is a leadership position. Higher level of experience will be preferable. Experience in team management, developing funding strategies and serving as liaisons with funding agencies is desirable.

Desirable: Should be an outstanding scientist with a strong and exceptional research record and intentions of collaborative/​thematic research. Should have a strong research record with promise to contribute to the focused research themes at the institute and/​or carry out their own discovery driven research experience in the relevant field with ability to foster interactions among basic scientists and clinicians.

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Applications must include a CV and a well-articulated experience and strategy statement that incorporates the points above. Incomplete applications will not be considered

• Candidate must be Indian National/​NRI/​OCI/​PIO.
• Qualification and experience in the relevant field alone will be considered.
• It may be noted that candidature will remain provisional till the veracity of the concerned documents are verified by the Appointing Authority.
• Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
• Candidates must ensure that he/​she fulfils the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the advertisement. 
• All eligibility conditions will be determined with reference to the crucial date of eligibility i.e., the closing date of receipt of applications.
• Candidates are advised to keep a printout of the application form.
• Any amendment related to this recruitment shall be made available only on the Institute’s website.

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