No.Advt/Rect/Dir/16/2008
Maharashtra
Association for the Cultivation of Science(MACS) invites applications from Indian
nationals for the post of Director
at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune.
ARI is an autonomous Institute fully financed by the Department of
Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, specializing in Plant, Animal, and Microbial research
including nanobioscience.
Qualification: A doctoral degree in any branch of Life Sciences from
a recognized University/Institute.
Minimum 12 years postdoctoral research experience with high quality publications in front
line areas of life sciences and
commensurate administrative experience.
Age limit: Below 50 years, relaxable
up to 5 years for candidates working in Central Govt./
State Govt./Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous Institutes.
Pay Scale: PB-4 (Band Rs.37400-67000/-)plus
Grade Pay of Rs.12,000/-(TME at the entry level Rs.88,496/-pm).
The selected candidate will be the administrative head and research
leader of the Institute. The incumbent
will be required to coordinate diverse areas of scientific research and
administrative activity and also pursue his own research interests. Interested scientists may apply in the
prescribed
proforma available on the website www.aripune.org with detailed biodata,
along with a Demand Draft of Rs.100/-(in favour of
Agharkar Research Institute) to the Chairman, Institute Council, C/o
MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, G.G. Agarkar Road,
Pune – 411 004 on or before 15.12.2008.
More details can be had from website www.aripune.org.