IndiaBioscience is a program based out of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore, that aims to catalyze the growth of biology within India, and to this end, we work with academia, government, industry, and the not-for-profit sector. The program is supported by government (Department of Biotechnology (DBT)) and non-government funding. 

Activities at IndiaBioscience include running initiatives across Community Building, Skill Building, Science Communication, Data & Policy, Networking and Mentorship, and Digital Initiatives. IndiaBioscience is a small, diverse, and efficient team that works in a cohesive manner to create an informed impact. Creativity, execution, implementation, time management, multitasking, quality of work, independence, and teamwork are highly valued attributes of all team members. As part of the IndiaBioscience team, the appointed person will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues, as well as with the research community across India and abroad, while developing and expanding their careers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible to source, develop and maintain website content of a high quality, with a focus on news articles, columns and resources.

• Responsible for all the external communications with the community, as needed.

• Need to use a different social media communication platforms for outreach and networking.

• Work independently or in partnership with external agencies to create high quality publications as needed.

• Responsible to develop relevant surveys and recommendations.

• Work with the team to organise and conduct outreach activities related to communication and science promotion: science communication, grant writing, in-person and virtual crafting your career workshops for students and researchers, Write-On etc as required.

• Need to travel to meetings in India to represent IndiaBioscience when needed.

• Create, maintain and actively engage — online and offline — with networks of writers, scientists, educators, researchers, students and experts as pertinent to specific projects or for the overall activities of IndiaBioscience.

• Actively participate in all IndiaBioscience activities, including travel for IBS-related events as needed, as well as mandatory travel for YIMs and RYIMs.

Age: Maximum 35 years. (Age relaxation as per rules).

Rs.69,440 per month.

PhD degree in sciences or Master’s Degree in Engineering and Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.

Experience in science communication (both oral and written), writing and editing will be preferred, with an added ability to navigate different social media platforms. The role requires the person to be flexible with extraordinary ability to work in a team setting. Experience in project management is advantageous. 

Personal characteristics: Adaptability, flexibility, effective communication skills, creativity/​innovation, ability to foster teamwork, good organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Documents needed while applying:

• CV and sample of minimum TWO previous writings i.e. published opinion articles, news articles, popular science articles etc created [combine and upload in one PDF file]

• A strong statement of interests stating how they align with ours and why you will fit this position (~300 words) [upload under experience tab in PDF file]. At this point, we require no recommendation letters.

Note: Please do NOT send the hard copies of applications/​documents.

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