HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
BANGALORE – 560012
Advertisement No. R(HR)Temp-10(OoC)/2023
ENGAGEMENT OF SENIOR EDITORIAL MANAGER AND SENIOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
and IISc ARCHIVES TRAINEE
1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore invites applications for various positions in the Office of
Communications (OoC). The details of the position are as follows:
1. Senior
Editorial
Manager
01
Essential:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or
equivalent.
- A minimum of 6 years of
demonstrated experience in
journalism, writing/science writing,
editing and copyediting/publishing,
with a portfolio of published articles
aimed at a general audience.
- Excellent project management,
communication and organizational
skills, proficiency in computer
software and tools.
Desirable:
- MS/PhD degree.
- Experience in science journalism,
editing and publishing, preferably in
an academic institution, media outlet
or publishing house.
- Proven ability to manage diverse
academic, science communication and
administrative projects.
- Experience in organizing workshops,
courses and outreach events.
- Proven ability to work on tight
deadlines and leading new initiatives
or projects.
- Experience in academic writing and
teaching students on how to
communicate research.
50 years
Rs. 70,000 -
75,000/-
(Consolidated)
2. Senior
Editorial
Assistant
01
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any
discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years of
demonstrated experience in science
writing or journalism, editing and
copyediting content for web and print
publications.
- Excellent written and verbal
communication skills, and
organisational skills.
Desirable:
- MS/MBA/PGDM/PhD degree with
proven experience in science writing,
editing and publishing, preferably in
an academic institution or publishing
house.
- Experience working with
archives/archival material and recordkeeping.
- Experience in organising seminars,
workshops and outreach events.
- Experience in teaching courses or
classes related to
writing/communication.
- Proven capability to work in a dynamic
team on tight deadlines.
- Senior Editorial Assistant is expected
to contribute to all the activities
including publishing of science and
campus-related magazines and
newsletters, organising popular
lectures, maintaining the Institute’s
archives, organizing courses and
workshops for students through its
Writing Centre, and demonstrate
relevant experience.
50 years
Rs. 45,000 -
50,000/-
(Consolidated)
3. IISc Archives
Trainee
02
Essential:
Master’s degree in any discipline
Desirable:
- A background in science, history, or
library science is preferred.
- Prior experience of working in an
archive or library at an established
academic institution or project in
India.
- Familiarity with computers and
working with spreadsheets, word
processing, scanning tools, and other
functions
35 years
Rs.18,500/-
(Consolidated)
2. Duration Engagement is purely temporary on a contract basis, initially for a period of one year and may be
extendable to four more years with an annual increment of 3% - 5% for the position of Senior Editorial
Manager and Senior Editorial Assistant.
However, the appointment of IISc Archives Trainee is initially for a period of one year and may be
extendable to one more year with an annual increment of 2%. Annual increments will be based on the
requirements of the Institute and the satisfactory performance of the candidate. Contract tenure will
commence from the date of joining.
3. Selection Procedure
All complete applications that are received before the due date will be scrutinized and the candidates
shortlisted will be called for an interview. The final selection will be based on performance in the
interview.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
(i) Submission of Online Application
(a) Candidates who are desirous to be considered strictly on the aforesaid terms and conditions
may fill out the application form on the link given below duly attaching the required
certificates in support of age, category, qualification, marks, disability, and experience on or
before 29-06-2023.
(b) Link for Applying Online: https://recruitment.iisc.ac.in/Temporary_Positions/
(c) Candidates applying for the position of Senior Editorial Manager/Senior Editorial Assistant are
required to submit the following documents in the “Any other relevant certificates” section of
online application:
1. A cover letter making your case for the position.
2. 3 to 5 published popular science writing or journalism samples.
(d) The maximum size of the documents that can be uploaded is restricted to 5 MB. Candidates
can either compress and upload the documents or share the google drive link of publications,
after enabling the access of the documents to the email id’s: chair.ooc@iisc.ac.in &
office.ooc@iisc.ac.in (Applicable only to candidates applying for the post of Senior Editorial
Assistant and Senior Editorial Manager).
(e) The google drive link may be saved under the “Statement of Objectives” section with any
explanations (if required).
(f) No hardcopy submission of the online submitted application is accepted. However, candidates
are advised to keep a printout of the online application form for future reference.
(g) The shortlisted candidates will be informed through e-mail about the date & time of the
selection process. Candidates are also advised to provide the correct information in their
online application.
(h) If required, the electronic mode of interview (Zoom Call/ Microsoft Team) will be conducted
and the same will be intimated to the candidates in advance. It is advised that the candidates
should be prepared to give interviews in all the medium, if so required.
(j) In case the interview is held in person, no TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.
(k) Candidates may please ensure that they are fulfilling all the requisite criteria prior to
registering, failing which, their candidature is liable to be rejected/cancelled.
(ii) General Instructions
(a) The Candidate must possess the essential prescribed qualifications on or before the last date of
submitting the application.
(b) Qualifications other than one prescribed in this advertisement will not be accepted.
(c) Engagement on a contract basis would be subject to medical fitness.
(d) Except the consolidated and fixed emoluments, no other benefits will be extended.
(e) The contract can be terminated at any time by giving one month’s notice, by either side.
(f) Candidature/contract of candidate(s) submitting false certificates or suppression/submission of
incorrect information shall be liable for termination/disqualification/rejection at any stage.
(g) Prescribed educational qualifications and experience are the minimum eligibilities required and
the mere fact that a candidate possesses the same shall not entitle him/her for being called for
a written test/interview. The Institute reserves the right to restrict the no. of candidates
admitted for the interview to a reasonable number, based on qualifications and/or experience.
(h) Applications should be sent well in advance, without waiting till the last date.
(j) Call letters to attend written test or interview or both will be sent only to the shortlisted
candidates by e-mail. Candidates are required to check their registered e-mail ID frequently. No
correspondence will be made with applicants who are not short-listed/not called for the
interview.
(k) The Institute reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason. The
Institute also reserves the right to cancel the advertisement/ recruitment at any stage without
assigning any reasons.
No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
(l) The Institute reserves the right to verify the antecedents or documents submitted by the
candidate at any time during the service. In case it is found that the documents submitted by
the candidate are not genuine, then his/her services shall be terminated, and
disciplinary/criminal proceedings will be initiated.
(m) No accommodation will be provided on the Institute campus during the course of their stay.
(n) The candidates have to appear for the interview during the selection process at their own cost.
(o) Only Indian nationals need apply.
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