MACS-Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Director. This autonomous institute, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, focuses on promoting high-quality research and development in biological sciences, specifically in areas like Biodiversity, Bioenergy, and Nanobioscience. The selection process involves a Search-cum-Selection Committee and considers candidates from academia, national laboratories, and universities. The role requires overall administrative control of the institute, providing leadership in research programs, and fostering collaboration with national and international institutions. Candidates can apply through direct recruitment, deputation, or re-employment, with specific qualifications and experience requirements varying based on the mode of recruitment. The application process involves submitting a detailed application form and supporting documents within a specified timeframe, with different deadlines for candidates from various regions of India. A detailed curriculum vitae is also required.
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Call for applications/nominations for appointment of Director, MACS-ARI
MACS-Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is committed to the promotion of science and technology with an emphasis on high standards of research and development activities for the benefit of humankind and the nation. The current research activities encompass biological sciences and focus on six thematic areas: Biodiversity & Palaeobiology, Bioenergy, Bioprospecting, Developmental Biology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, and Nanobioscience.
The appointment of the Director, ARI, shall be made by the Governing Body with the approval/concurrence of the Central Government (Department of Science & Technology) and Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), wherever applicable, based on the recommendations of the Search-cum-Selection Committee. The Search-cum-Selection Committee will also consider the applications and nominations received from Fellows of Academies, Directors of National Laboratories, and Vice-Chancellors of Universities or persons of equivalent status.
| A. Name of the post: | Director, MACS-ARI (One) |
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| B. Pay Matrix Level: | Level 15 of Pay Matrix of 7^{th } CPC of GOI |
| C. Mode of Recruitment: | Recruitment for the post of Director shall be made by any of the following method(s): a. By Direct Recruitment b. By Deputation, including Short-Term Contract c. By Re-employment |
| D. Tenure/ Period of Deputation/Contract: |
For Direct Recruitment and Deputation/Short-term Contract: 3 to 5 years or on attaining the age of superannuation as per extant Govt. instructions (60 years at present), whichever is earlier. Extension in tenure/deputation/contract period: The tenure/deputation/contract period can be extended, on the recommendations of the Governing Body/Council, by the Central Government as per the extant instructions/procedure laid down by DoPT. |
| However, extension beyond the age of 60 years can be granted only by the Central Govt. on the recommendations of the Governing Body/Council and as per the Govt. instructions issued from time to time. |
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| E. | Age limit: |
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| F. | Age of Superannuation: |
| G. | Probation: |
| H. | Qualifications: |
| I. | Essential Experience: |
| J. Job Description: |
The Director, Agharkar Research Institute, will have overall administrative control of the Institute and will provide high-level leadership to the Institute in the identification of research programs and projects of national and international relevance in various specialised fields of research undertaken by the Institute. S/He will enthuse and motivate the institute’s scientists, promote creativity and excellence, and create an atmosphere conducive to the harmonious functioning of the institute. S/He will interact and establish rapport with national and international academic and professional institutions and specialists dealing with the domain areas of research undertaken by the Institute and will ensure multidisciplinary and multi-institutional cooperation towards the fulfilment of the Institute’s objectives. |
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Application/Nomination Process: Applications typed on plain paper in the prescribed format should be sent by post to The Chairman, Institute Council, C/o MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune 411004 (Maharashtra, India) within 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News. The last date of receipt of applications from candidates in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh (UT), Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep will be within 45 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News. Persons employed in Government Departments, Autonomous Organizations, and Public Sector Undertakings should send their applications through the proper channel. The applications so forwarded through the proper channel shall invariably be accompanied by a Vigilance Clearance Certificate and Integrity Certificate along with ACRs of the last five years (if available). They may, however, send an advance copy to meet the time deadline mentioned above. Duly self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of qualifications and experience should be sent with the application. Please do not send originals. The envelope containing the applications must be superscribed with ‘Application for the post of Director, MACS-ARI, Pune.
A copy of the application should be emailed to the Chairman of the Institute Council, ARI, at: president-macs@aripune.org
FORMAT – 1
FORMAT FOR APPLICATION
| 1. | Name in full (in block letters): |
| 2. | Father’s Name: |
| 3. | Mother’s Name |
| 4. | Present position: |
| 5. | Communication/ Postal address: |
| 6. | E-mail address: |
| 7. | Phone Number (Mobile & Landline): |
| 8. | Date of Birth: |
| 9. | Place of Birth: |
| 10. | Do you belong to the Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe or OBC: |
| 11. | Permanent Address: |
| 12. | Educational Qualifications indicating chronologically the examinations passed from Bachelor’s onwards: |
| 13. | Your Present Employment details: |
| (a) Present Designation: | |
| (b) Present Pay Scale/ Level/Pay Band/ Current Basic Pay: |
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| (c) Nature of Current employment (Permanent/ deputation /contract): |
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| (d) Name & Address of the present Organization: |
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| (e) Ministry under which the present organization comes: |
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| 14. | Experience (give in chronological order details of your employment): |
| a. (Full name & address of the office /institute /organization, Post(s) held, period (from…….. to…….): |
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| b. Pay scale/Pay level, Basic pay/Total emoluments, whether permanent /on probation, deputation/contract, Reasons for leaving the post: | |
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| 15. List of the following: | |
| i) Details of awards/ recognitions/ honours/ fellowships of prestigious academics: | |
| ii) List the memberships of Professional Bodies: | |
| iii) List of Patents awarded /granted: | |
| iv) List of books/ Publications, citations received till the date of application, h-index, etc.: | |
| 16. Details of projects implemented (completed/in progress): | |
| 17. Give a summary of important research work done by you and under your guidance separately. | |
| 18. Give a summary of R&D experience, specifically guiding innovation based value addition, business development and scouting and documentation of innovations: | |
| 19. Experience in managerial/ administrative capacity for Science & Technology programmes, planning and development, budget & finance, coordination and such organisational matters: | |
| 20. Any other information that you would like to share: |
- Declaration:
I hereby certify that the foregoing information is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not suppressed any material fact or factual information in the above statements. In case I have given wrong information, or suppressed any material fact or factual information, then my services are liable to be terminated without giving any notice or reasons thereof. I am not aware of any circumstances that might impair my fitness for employment under the Government.
Signature of the candidate
Date: Place:
Format – 11
Format for Short Curriculum Vitae
(Not to exceed 2 pages of A4 size in Times New Roman font of size 12 in single spacing)
| 1 | Name and Address: | |
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| 2 | Date of Birth and age in years and months as on 01/07/2025: |
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| 3 | Qualifications (mention degree, Institution, and the year awarded): |
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| 4 | Present post: | |
| 5 | Present pay (Pay Matrix Level as per VII CPC/ Pay Band & Grade Pay as per VI CPC) : |
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| 6 | Experience (Indicate the post, Institution, and dates during which each post was held; also indicate separately (a) the total number of years of R&D experience after Master’s Degree, including the Ph.D. period, and (b) total number of years of other experience): |
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| 7 | Number of publications in refereed Journals, books, book chapters, number of Ph.Ds produced, citations received till the date of application, h-index: |
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| 8 | Honours and Awards: | |
| 9 | Fellowships of National and International Academies, Memberships of Professional Societies: |
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| 10 | Additional relevant information, if any: |
(Signature of Applicant)
Date :