Head, Centre for Stem Cell Research, (CSCR-inStem)

CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POST OF HEAD, Centre for Stem Cell Research (A Unit of inStem, Bengaluru), CMC Campus, Bagayam, Vellore

April 2024

Applications and Nominations are invited for the post of Head, Centre for Stem Cell Research, (CSCR-inStem), a translational unit of the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) , Bengaluru, an autonomous Institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India located on the Bagayam campus of the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.

The post is on a contract basis for a period up to 5 years and carries the pay scale of a professor at CMC, Vellore with other allowances and perks allowed for such positions in the institution.

Applicants would typically be expected to have held senior leadership positions managing research in medical / scientific organizations and have 14 years of experience after MD or PhD in relevant research.

Applications may be sent to the Director, Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore - 632004 so as to reach latest by 14th June 2024.

The details of this advertisement and the format of application are available at the CSCR, inStem and CMC, Vellore websites mentioned above.

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Essential

  • MD, MS (Medical) or Ph.D in Life Sciences or equivalent.
  • Relevant experience in the area of translational research with emphasis in stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, cell and molecular biology and biotechnology.
  • Excellent track record, proven expertise of guiding research activities in these areas.
  • Experience in Science – administration will be an advantage.
  • The incumbent should be capable of running the translational unit as per the MoA between inStem and CMC and in line with the norms and guidelines for functioning of an organisation with Government funding.

 Important Note

The Search-cum-Selection Committee is empowered to consider / nominate suitable persons of capability and eminence with lesser experience if otherwise suitable for this position. Pay scale / emoluments will be commensurate with their experience. The maximum age limit for appointment should not exceed 60 years as on the closing date of receipt of nominations / applications. The application along with detailed curriculum vitae including the date of birth, address for correspondence including telephone no., fax and e-mail address, qualifications acquired, professional and research experience, present position and scale of pay with total emoluments, publication details and a 500 words write-up on the candidate’s vision for CSCR-inStem for the next 5-10 years may be sent to Director, Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore - 632004 in a cover marked “Nomination / Application for the Post of Head, CSCR” so as to reach latest by 14th June 2024. The details of this advertisement and the format of application is available at the CSCR, inStem and CMC, Vellore websites mentioned above.

Jurisdiction
All legal disputes will be in the Jurisdiction of Vellore, Tamilnadu.

Information
All information, corrigendum, etc to this recruitment shall be available on the website of CMC and inStem only.

Communication
All communication shall be in the email provided in the application. Please take care to provide a valid and accessible email id.

Faculty

The goal of CSCR is to develop translational and basic stem cell research towards disease biology, novel cellular therapeutics and gene therapy. Scientists (PhD in life sciences or MD with post-doctoral work in molecular and cell biology) interested in such research are invited to apply. Exceptional candidates with other complementary abilities will also be considered. At any time, CSCR will have a few themes of research to which scientists will be expected to contribute.

Newly recruited scientists will be provided lab space, equipment and start up funds. They will also be expected to submit independent grant application for external funding at the earliest. As CSCR is a part of inStem, Bengaluru, all scientists at CSCR will have access to facilities at the Bengaluru campus and are encouraged to collaborate with scientists working there. Being stationed in the campus of the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, scientists working at CSCR also have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty in the different departments of CMC, Vellore to develop translational programs.

Salary will be commensurate with the qualification and experience.

Short Term Projects for Students

Applications are invited from candidates who are interested in doing short term projects at the Centre for Stem Cell Research (a unit of inStem, Bengaluru) a collaboration between DBT and CMC, Vellore.

Duration: a minimum of 4 months to a maximum of 6 months

Eligibility: Students who are pursuing MSc (Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ NanoTechnology/ Materials Science / Bioengineering), B.Tech, M.Tech, MBBS courses.

Application process

Apply via e-mail with your CV and the duration of your project.

Applications will be considered for the following sessions, every year,

Session Duration of project Last date to receive the application
1 January-June August 31st of the previous year
2 July-December March 31st of the current year

Candidates who are selected for this course will be informed by the 30th of September (Session 1) or April (Session 2), respectively.

Please note:

  • The short term projects are for students who are pursuing their degree. Students who are about to complete or completed their degree will not be considered for this training program.
  • The short term project applications and communications should be sent to the following e-mail ID only: cscredu@cmcvellore.ac.in
Results
S.No Position Advertisement Date
Publication Date Last Date
 1. Scientist-E 11th November 2020 15th December 2020 Result
2.

Fellow - E (Scientist-D)

 11th November 2020 15th December 2020 Result
3.

Fellow - E (Scientist-D)

 10th April 2021 15th May 2021 Result
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