Call for Applications/Nominations for Appointment to the post of Director, IIA Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, an autonomous grant-in-aid institution of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India invites applications from highly motivated professionals, who are Indian nationals, for the position of Director. Those who are dynamic leader with substantial experience and achievements in the area of Astronomy & Astrophysics and with a clear vision for an established Institution dedicated to this field of research in the country may apply for the post.
Applications received in response to this advertisement as well as nominations received from eminent fellows of prestigious national science and engineering academies, Directors of national R&D laboratories and Vice-Chancellors of universities will be considered by a Search-cumSelection Committee. Based on the recommendations of the Search-cum-Selection Committee, the Director will be appointed after obtaining the approval of the Competent Authority.
The incumbent will be appointed on Direct Recruitment/Deputation including contract/Re-employment basis for a period of 3 to 5 years or on attaining the age of superannuation (60 years at present), whichever is earlier.
Pay scale: Pay Level 15 HAG Scale (Rs. 1,82,200- 2,24,100) plus admissible allowances as per 7th CPC.
The applicant's age should not exceed 56 years on 01/01/2024.
Applications/nominations should be sent by post to Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, II Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru - 560 034 in the prescribed format along with self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of age, qualifications and experience so as to reach the above mentioned address latest by 16/06/2024.
The last date for receipt of applications from candidates (including nominations) 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 Islands and Lakshadweep will be 01/07/2024.
A copy of the applications/nominations should be sent to the Chairman, Governing Council, IIA by email to: kiran@isro.gov.in and also to Head-AI Division, DST by email to: mohantym@nic.in
Detailed Advertisement is available at the IIA Job Portal website: https://www.iiap.res.in/iia_jobs