CIAB Bioprocessing Chief Executive Officer Job Opening

Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing 

(An Autonomous Body under Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India) 

Applications/Nominations are Invited for the Post of Chief Executive Officer, Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), Mohali, India Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has a mission of advancing knowledge, leads and emerging technologies/processes relevant to agri-food sector towards applications and products. It aims to link them with societal benefits through catalysing/promoting entrepreneurial action around bioprocesses, bio-products, value-addition to bioproducts, etc. with special reference to the agri-food sector. Details of the Institute are available at www.ciab.res.in 

Scale of pay and other benefits: The selected incumbent will be placed in the Level-17 (as per 7th CPC) (Apex Scale Rs 80,000 [fixed] as per 6th CPC). The pay in the revised pay structure is Rs 225,000 (excluding DA, HRA and TA). A semi-furnished on-campus accommodation would be provided. Other benefits/allowances shall be as per rules applicable for appointment on deputation (ISTC)/absorption basis. 

Essential qualifications/experience: 

(i) Ph.D. in Food Technology/Biochemical or Bioprocess Engineering or related field; 

(ii) Minimum 15 years research experience in the field of Biotechnology, specifically for application in agriculture, food processing, nutrition and health; 

(iii) Excellent track record, hand in research publications, patents and awards. 

For desirable qualifications and other relevant details login to website: www.dbtindia.nic.in or www.ciab.res.in 

Last date for receipt of applications/nominations in Department of Biotechnology is 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News for local candidates and 45 days for the candidates residing abroad, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Island, States/Union Territories in the North-Eastern region, Ladakh region of J&K, Sikkim, Sub-division Chamba and Lahaul & Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh.