Applications / Nominations are invited for the post of Director, National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar, Haryana, India. 

Applications are invited from eminent scientists from Indian Nationals having proven scientific record. The current research interests at NBRC span from molecular to behavioral and computational neuroscience. The institute has state-of-the-art facilities such as rodent and primate animal facility, imaging facility with a 3Tesla MRI and EEG/ERP, MEG, sophisticated imaging facilities including 2 photon microscopy, advanced facilities for cell and molecular biology and promotes multidisciplinary and novel approaches to the understanding of the functioning of the human brain. The institute promotes basic and applied research in Neuroscience including translational research with a mission to discover rational therapies and cures for brain disorders. The institute has an excellent academic programme with rigorous course work for students pursuing Ph.D. and integrated Ph.D. It admits students with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in wide ranging field from biology to engineering.

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The selected incumbent will be placed in the Level-16 (As per 7thCPC) / [HAG Scale 75,000/-+ 5,000/-(Special Pay) as per 6^th CPC]. Other benefits / allowances shall be as per rules applicable for appointment on deputation including Short-Term Contract / Absorption basis

Scientists from Central / State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies, Government funded Research Organisations/​Institutes etc.

(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent Department; or

(ii) With 5 years service in post with Grade Pay of 10,000/-(Level –14 as per 7thCPC)or equivalent in the parent cadre / Department and possessing the qualification & experience as below:-

(i) M.D/Ph.D or equivalent degree in biomedical field.

(ii)Minimum 15 years of experience in neuroscience.

(iii)Excellent track record, excellent scientific publications, patent and awards.

(i)Experience in successfully running large programme, centre and institution.

(ii)Experience of guiding/​conducting research activities in the area of specialization.

Complete applications (07copies) strictly as per the prescribed format with a passport size photographfixed at the space shown in the format along with testimonials including list of publications indicating impact factors should be sent toShri Subodh Kumar Ram, Under. Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Room No. 609, Block –2, C.G.O. Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi –110 003, superscribing the cover ​“Application for the post of Director, National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar” so as to reach within 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News. 

The closing date for candidates residing abroad and from Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Island, State / Union Territories in the North-Eastern region, Ladakh region of J&K, Sikkim, Sub-division Chamba and Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh will be 45 days. The soft copy of the application may also be sent by E‑mail to [email protected] subodh.​ram.​dbt@​nic.​in

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