Program Manager Position in NCBS on Contract Basis, TIFR, Bangalore, India

April 7, 2025

Program Manager Position in NCBS on Contract Basis, TIFR, Bangalore, India

Designation/Position- Program Manager Position

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore, invites applications for Program Manager Position from eligible and interested candidates.

About- NCBS is a premier research institute with all the necessary facilities that a research scientist may need. Research interests of our faculty members lie in the frontier areas of biology, and the science at NCBS (a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research ) uses experimental and computational approaches to study molecules, cells and organisms. We aim to understand biology at each of these levels to advance an integrated view of life processes. The talent and drive of our students and faculty members continues to show us the way to good science. Program Manager Position

Research/Job Area- Scientific discipline

Location- National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore

Eligibility/Qualification–

Essential Qualification:

PhD degree in sciences or Master’s Degree in Engineering and Technology from a recognised university or equivalent

Desired Experience:

Experience in digital communication (podcasts, webinars, videos/films,editing softwares,etc) and website management will be strongly preferred. The role requires the person to have the technical prowess to keep up to date and utilize the latest modes of digital communication.
Personal characteristics: Adaptability, flexibility, effective communication skills, creativity/innovation, ability to foster teamwork, good organizational skills and ability to multitask. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in sciences.The candidate will require to possess skills such as public speaking, written communication, multitasking across projects at various stages, time management, high quality of work and attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, turnaround work requests in a short timeline, and build competence with new and diverse web-based platforms in a relatively rapid manner.

Age: Maximum 35 years as on 1st January 2025 (Age relaxation as per rules)

Job/Position Description-

Position: Program Manager – Digital Initiatives

Number of vacancies: 1 position

Salary: A consolidated pay of INR 69,440/- per month. This is a contractual position and not eligible for promotions. The annual salary increments will be as per prevalent IndiaBioscience/NCBS norms at the time.

Role Summary:

Operating under the broad guidance of the leadership at IndiaBioscience, and NCBS Director, the Program Manager – Digital Initiatives will be responsible for all technical aspects related to the IndiaBioscience website and digital initiatives, which include webinars, podcasts, videographics, e-learning platforms and e-learning modules. The IndiaBioscience website is a one-stop online portal for showcasing research in the Life Sciences in India. It has also been a nodal point for collecting and communicating resources for funding, mentoring, networking and careers in science. IndiaBioscience operates largely through a web presence and a key part of this job profile includes the maintenance of the website, promoting and increasing the growth of the overall network across India and abroad, via digital means. The role would also require the person to take complete ownership of all the digital initiatives including the maintenance of the website (except for content generation) at IndiaBioscience.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Program Manager Digital Initiatives will liaise with website developer(s) to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues; For additional features and up-gradation of the website; for maintenance of current and upcoming websites, web portals and web services.
Program Manager Digital Initiatives will be involved in the website administration tasks as keeping track and record of website updates, software licenses and payments (digital initiatives payments) to all web services providers, etc.
Program Manager Digital Initiatives will monitor security and track, compile, and analyze website usage/ traffic data and provide data as and when required.
Program Manager Digital Initiatives will document application and website changes or change procedures; Database management and hosting.
Program Manager Digital Initiatives will develop or document style guidelines for website content and implement procedures for any website revision task.
Program Manager Digital Initiatives will ensure that all IBS data is backed up on the server and create a reference sheet for anyone interested in accessing this data or adding to it.
Program Manager Digital Initiatives will be responsible for all the digital initiatives including IndiaBiostreams (webinars), IndiaBiospeaks (podcasts), videos and other online skill-building workshops/initiatives at IndiaBioscience or in partnership with external agencies.
Program Manager Digital Initiatives will be responsible for the growth of IndiaBioscience’s digital footprint via new avenues/platforms
Program Manager Digital Initiatives should have familiarity with using a wide range of social media communication platforms for outreach and networking

Program Manager Digital Initiatives will actively participate in all IndiaBioscience activities, and be involved in improvement initiatives

Last date for receipt of ONLINE applications: 15^th April 2025.

The position is expected to start on 1^st May 2025.

How to Apply-

Please submit the following documents while applying:

CV and sample of the previous digital communications- webinars, podcasts, videos- created [combine and upload in one PDF file]
A strong statement of interests stating how they align with ours and why you will fit this position (~400 words) [upload under experience tab in PDF file]. At this point, we require no recommendation letters.

Note: Terms and conditions are under the discretion of the component authority.

HOW TO APPLY:

Necessary documents to apply:

● CV and sample of the previous digital communications- webinars, podcasts, videos- created [combine and upload in one PDF file]

● A strong statement of interests stating how they align with ours and why you will fit this position (~400 words) [upload under experience tab in PDF file]. At this point, we require no recommendation letters.

Prescribed format for an offline application can be downloaded here: (https://www.ncbs.res.in/jobportal/sites/default/files/pdf/job_application.pdf)

Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.