Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for the promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country.

Post : Domain Expert (Science Communication Expert / Scientific Content Design / Public Engagement)

Name of the Project : “Manav – Human Atlas Initiative"

Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

Project Code : 30818410

Minimum educational Qualifications & Experience : Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences (cell biology / physiology) from a recognized university / Institute Candidate must have background and experience in Science Communication, Scientific writing and editing and Science advocacy.

Preference : Candidates having minimum 2 to 6 years of Post-Doctoral research experience, good communication skills. Scientific Editorial experience will be preferred.

Job requirement : You will be needed to interact with the other teams to understand the workings of the MANAV platform and help assimilate the same to design teaching modules, communication material that will allow us to bring the MANAV platform to teachers and students in colleges across the country. Working with the SENIOR DOMAIN EXPERT you will also help in onboarding of reviewers bringing them work as part of the MANAV platform. You will also be important coordinator for events like BIOTHONS which will involve mass engagement with students working on the Manav platform. In doing so you will work closely with DOMAIN ANALYSTS and the administrative team. You will also work with SDE to develop and implement a rewards program that will support the Manav initiative.

Tenure of the appointment : Initially for a period of one year extendable for further period subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.

Consolidated emoluments : Rs. 75,000 /- per month

Age : Not more than 40 years as on date of walk-in interviews

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HOW TO APPLY:
At the time of interview, applicants need to bring duly filled prescribed application form (available below advertisement link), self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of educational qualification, experience, date of birth and in support of information submitted in the application form and one recent passport size colour photograph.

The applicant must also bring all the original certificates at the time of interview for the purpose of verification.

NOTE: Candidates fulfilling above mentioned criteria will only be considered for personal interviews. Kindly consider this before coming to the walk-in interview.

General Information / details about the post
1. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the project.
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.
3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project
4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
5. Relaxation in requirement of qualification and/or experience may be considered in case of exceptionally meritorious applicants with the prior approval of the competent authority.
6. Age relaxation commensurate with educational qualification and experience of the applicant may be considered for candidates having qualification and experience higher than the advertised with the prior approval of the competent authority.
7. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be considered in each stage of the selection process. Where number of candidates appearing for walk-in interview is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all eligible candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Investigator may restrict the number of candidates to be considered for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the application
8. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
9. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
10. No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
11. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.

Day, Date, Time and Venue of walk-in interviews : Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 10.00 AM in Seminar Room No.24, 1st Floor, Main Building, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, IISER Pune, Pashan - 411008