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National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hajipur is an "Institute of National Importance" with proclaimed objectives of becoming Centre of Excellence for advanced research in pharmaceutical sciences. NIPER-Hajipur started functioning from academic session 2007-8, and is currently located at the Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP), Industrial Area, Hajipur, Vaishali. NIPER-Hajipur is the first Institute of its kind to be set up in the State of Bihar. ICMR’s Rajendra Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences (RMRIMS-ICMR), Patna, is the Mentor Institute for NIPER, Hajipur. The institute offers degree courses such as MS(Pharm) degrees in Pharmacoinformatics and Biotechnology; M. Pharm in Pharmacy Practice. The facilities of NIPER-Hajipur are complemented by RMRIMS- ICMR (Mentor Institute) to update the knowledge and expose the students to various advanced techniques essential for Drug Discovery Research.

The mandate of the Institute is to create human resource of a high calibre to serve the academic institutes and the Indian pharmaceutical industry and the profession, undertake cutting edge research & development in the area of drugs & pharmaceutical and help the Indian pharma industry achieve its goal to become a global player.

Post: Director, NIPER – Hajipur

Duration: A period of five years

Expectation: The Director as institutional head will be responsible for the Institution building of the NIPERs towards achieving the mandate/ functions outlined in NIPER Act, 1998 , as amended in 2007 and subsequently including imparting education at PG level, Doctoral and post-doctoral, R&D, and other professional works of the institution. Takes accountability for the delivery of results expected under NIPER Act, 1998.

Salary/ remuneration Fixed salary of Rs.80,000/- per month. Other benefits and allowances at par with Central Government employees.

 

Eligibility:
Education: Ph.D and Masters in Pharmaceuticals related areas of Science and Technology.

Professional experience: At least 20 years research experience including teaching and published work in journals of repute. Should have worked for at least 10 years as Professor either in India or abroad or Scientist at Research Institutes of repute (Scientist G with Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/-) or holding a proven leadership position at Pharmaceutical Industry in R&D.

Administrative experience: Proven Leadership/ administrative experience.

Personality: An innovative thinker who can critically assess the NIPER- Hajipur’s current position and offer a compelling vision for the future to build an innovation ecosystem. The candidate should be energetic with futuristic outlook. An intense focus on institutional building in a holistic sense is a desired attribute. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; Partnering and Advocating: Promotes ideas and develops partnerships to advance the Organization’s work; active engagement with the academic, research, student, industry, government and citizen bodies; Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement: Continually seeks to improve the knowledge, skills and work processes of oneself and teams’ Strategic thinking: Makes informed and coherent decisions aligned with broader goals and strategies. An open-minded individual who has a strong record of promoting diversity and connecting with people of different backgrounds and beliefs.

Age: Not be more than 60 years of age as on closing date of application.

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Application format & mode: Application comprises of
1. Forwarding application showing interest.
2. CV Format (Download from below).
3. Self-attested supporting documents to support the claims of educational, professional & administrative eligibility qualifications and achievements (in hard copy).
4. Two notes on (i) Vision for NIPER -Hajipur & (ii) Justification of candidature provided in CV.
5. List of publications classified into (a) as first/ corresponding author, (b) as co-author , also information about impact factor and citations against each; H-index
6. Information about fellowships of national & international science academies; awards by national/ state agencies etc.

The Application on the prescribed format should reach on or before the last date by hardcopy by Speed/ Registered Post only to the
“The Deputy Registrar,
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)- Hajipur,
Export Promotions Industrial Park (EPIP),
Industrial Area, Hajipur, Dist: Vaishali 844102, BIHAR.
Copy of application through email is also mandatory, (E-mail:- niper.hajipur2007@gmail.com ,drsrrathniper.hajipur@gmail.com).

Last date to receive application: 30 days from the date of publication (24 september, 2017)

In service candidates: In-service candidates have to route application through proper channel, with vigilance clearance certificate from the competent authority. Advance copy should reach before the date of closing.

Nominations: Present and past Directors of CSIR, DBT, DST Institutions and Chancellors/ Vice-Chancellors of Central Universities and National Institutions having pharmaceutical science discipline may forward nominations addressed to the Chairperson, Search cum Selection Committee at email id: niper.hajipur2007@gmail.com / drsrrathniper.hajipur@gmail.com with a caption: Nomination of candidate for the post of Director NIPER- Hajipur

Selection Procedure: The Search cum Selection Committee will consider applications received in response to this advertisement as well as nominations in prescribed procedure (receive, scrutiny, shortlist and interview). The Committee will recommend a panel of not more than 3 names to the Department of Pharmaceuticals, in order of merit.

No TA shall be paid to the short listed candidates for attending the interview.

Advt. No. D - 29/2017

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