Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) Invites Application for Director Recruitment 2022

Potential candidates should possess creditable academic records, outstanding research performance as evidenced from publications and other outputs such as national and international recognition and a capacity to provide leadership to a group of highly performing research professionals and teachers. The person should have experience of directing/coordinating frontline research programs and running university at the national and international levels, ability to provide leadership in nourishing basic research and experience in the administrative matters of an institution with a celebrated legacy.

a) The incumbent will be appointed on Direct Recruitment/Deputation including short term contract/Reemployment basis for a period of 3 to 5 years or on attaining the age of superannuation (62 years), whichever is earlier.

Advertisement No. IACS/DA/258/0019

1. Name of the Post: Director

2. Pay scale: HAG Level-15 (Rs.182200 – 224100) plus admissible allowances.

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

4. 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

5. Experience: For Direct Recruitment Essential:

(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., out of which 4 years should be in managerial/ administrative capacity for Science & Technology programmes, planning and development, budget &finance, coordination and such organisation matters. This shall also include minimum 10 years of experience as Professor in a University system or ten years of experience in a reputed research and/or academic administrative organisation with proof of having demonstrated academic leadership.

(b) R&D experience in the domain areas of research /activities undertaken by the institute such as physical sciences/chemical sciences/ materials science/ life sciences/ mathematical science/ computer science/ any other related interdisciplinary areas.

6. 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.

7. Tenure/Period of Deputation/Contract: 3 to 5 years or on attaining the age of superannuation (62 years), whichever is earlier.

Selection Procedure

Selection will be Based on Direct Recruitment/Deputation including short term contract/Reemployment basis.

How to Apply:

For more details, please refer to official notification at Download Official Notification