Executive Director Position in National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali, Punjab, India

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Executive Director Position in National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute

Designation/Position- Executive Director Position

National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali, Punjab, India invites application for Executive Director Position from eligible and interested candidates

About- Applications/Nominations are invited for the post of Executive Director (on deputation including short term contract)/absorption, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali, Punjab, an autonomous Institute funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The vision of the institute is food and nutritional security for all through agri-food biotechnology research and innovation. The goal of the NABI is improving nutritional quality and availability of affordable agri-food and food products through innovations.

Research/Job Area- Food technology/biochemical or bioprocess Engineering or related field

Location- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali, Punjab, India 

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Eligibility/Qualification–

Essential:-

  • Ph.D. in food technology/biochemical or bioprocess Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 15 years of research experience in the field of biotechnology, specifically for application in agriculture, food processing, nutrition, and health.
  • Excellent track record in research publications, patents, and awards.

Desirable:-

(i)
(ii)
Experience in successfully running a large programs, centers, institutions.
Experience in guiding research activities in a relevant field.
  • The applicant must be a citizen of India. Applicants from Government / Semi-government organization / Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Organizations/Government-funded Research Organizations/Institutes etc must send their applications “Through Proper Channel”.
  • Applications received without the recommendations of employers will not be considered.
  • The crucial date of determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.

Job/Position Description- 

Details of the job and other particulars of the post of Executive Director, NABI are given below:

a) The Executive Director is expected to provide both academic and administrative leadership to the Centre in its intramural and extramural activities.
b) The post carries a basic pay of Rs.2,25,000/-(Level-17 as per 7th CPC) with usual allowances as per Central Government Rules.
c) Scientists from Central/State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies etc.

(i)
(ii)
Holding analogous post on regular basis in parent Department or
With 5 years’ service in the post with Pay Matrix Level-14 (Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200) or equivalent
in the parent cadre/ Department and possess the qualification & experience as below:

d) The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation (including short term contract/absorption) should not exceed 58 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
e) The period of deputation includes the period of deputation in other ex-cadre posts, held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/Department should ordinarily not exceed 5 years.

How to Apply- 

Completed applications (7 copies) strictly as per the format with a passport size photograph fixed at the space shown in the format along with testimonials including a list of publications indicating impact factors should be sent to Shri Subodh Kumar Ram, Under Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Room No: 609, Block-2, CGO complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110003, superscribing the cover with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), MOHALI” so as to reach within 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News (e-version).

The closing date for candidates residing abroad and from Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, States/Union Territories in the North-Eastern region, Ladakh region of J&K, Sikkim, Subdivision Chamba and Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh will be 45 days.

The soft copy of the application may also be sent by Email:-subodh.ram.dbt@nic.in positively.

Nominations by Distinguished experts may also be considered, depending upon merit and the area of expertise.

Eminent experts and distinguished scientists may also kindly nominate potential candidates for the position either by post or by email.

Last Date for Apply–  14 July 2020 05:30 PM

This advertisement has appeared in the Employment News (e-version) in its weekly issue of 30th May 2020 – 6th June 2020.

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