Centre Director at TIFR | Pay Level 14 | Apply by 31 Dec. 2020

December 7, 2020

Designation/Position- Centre Director at TIFR

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), India invites application for Centre Director at TIFR from eligible and interested candidates

Centre Director at TIFR, the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai, India

Research/Job Area- Science or Mathematics Education

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Eligibility/Qualification–

Should be eminent academics/researchers/ scientists with high academic achievement, and substantial experience in the field of Science or Mathematics Education. Applicants should have a doctoral degree, and are expected to have proven strengths in science education and in managing academic programmes.

In the case of direct applications : Applicants should provide proven records of their experience, as represented by publications and reports in the area of science education. They should include a brief vision statement along with appropriate supporting material, which will be examined and processed further by the search committee. The names of three eminent academics who have personal knowledge of the candidate should be included as references. A typical format is given below.

In the case of nominations : Eminent persons nominating a candidate may forward the nomination along with recommendations.

Age Limit: The applicant’s age shall normally be no less than 45 years and shall not be above 57 years as on January 01, 2021.

Job/Position Description-

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) invites applications from/nominations for eminent academics/researchers/ scientists with high academic achievement, and substantial experience in the field of Science or Mathematics Education, for the position of Centre Director at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai, India.

Pay Level: The position is at the level of Professor in the pay level 14 as per VII Pay Commission of Government of India. In the case of an exceptional candidate with sufficient seniority and experience in providing leadership, the pay level 15 may be considered.

Duration: The incumbent will be appointed on Direct Recruitment/Deputation basis for a period of 5 years or till the age (60) of superannuation, unless granted extension.

The Search-cum-Selection Committee will consider applications received in response to this advertisement as well as nominations received from eminent academic persons. The appointment will be based on the approval of the TIFR Council of Management.

Job Responsibilities: The Centre Director is expected to provide academic leadership, with overall responsibility for the progress and growth of all the programmes of the Centre, working directly under Director, TIFR. He/She will have the overall administrative control of HBCSE and its campus.

How to Apply-

Applications/nominations should be sent to Chair, HBCSE Search Committee, Director’s Office, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Navy Nagar, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005, India. Soft copy applications should be sent to hbcsearch@tifr.res.in All applications/nominations must be received by December 31, 2020.