The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) is a growing phenomenon. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, RGCB began in 1990 amongst humble surroundings as a small charitable society called the Centre for Development of Education, Science and Technology (C-DEST). In 1991, recognizing its potential, the C-DEST was made a “Grant-in-Aid” institute of the Government of Kerala and renamed as Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Development of Education, Science and Technology (RGC-DEST), becoming the first institute in the country to be named after Sri Rajiv Gandhi, the young illustrious and visionary former Prime Minster of India.
Post: PROJECT ASSOCIATE (IPR AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT)
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Project Associate (IPR and Technology Development ) at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology.
Organizational Relationships: Reports to Head of the Office of Technology Ventures (OTV). Works with RGCB's researchers, students, outside patent lawyers, potential academic and industry collaborators and Government agencies.
Position Overview: The primary goal of this position is to interact with researchers/key stakeholders, identify, evaluate and implement new/developing technologies to support OTV's intellectual property (IP) development and business development/commercialization strategies. This position requires the ability to thoroughly understand complex medical technologies.
Candidates should be adept at recognizing new technology opportunities or unmet medical needs, managing multiple tasks/responsibilities and assisting senior management of RGCB in developing and implementing solutions to advance medical/life-science technologies through the commercialization path.
Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, proactive attitude, service orientation and the ability to interact with a variety of people of diverse backgrounds. R
equires strong time management skills, sensitivity to project deadline requirements and the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks/projects.
Employer Expectations:
A prospective recruit will be a candidate who primarily:
1. Locates new technologies and business opportunities; evaluates viability.
a) Works proactively within departments to locate and develop commercially valuable technologies.
b) Identify potentially valuable research that may provide business opportunities and build relationships with key constituents at RGCB.
c) Assist organizing and managing brainstorming sessions with researchers on scientific topics of research.
2. Educate Staff
Under the guidance of the Head of OTV; develop and present formal presentations within RGCB, educating internal staff on OTV's capabilities.
3. Accountable to organize work to maximize effectiveness.
a) Independently takes action in prioritizing workload to establish timelines to meet goals and objectives.
b) Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
c) Provides timely and accurate input of data into new opportunity tracking reports.
In addition, the recruit will be expected to:
1. Continuously improve processes and services that support education, and research.
a) Contributes ideas and suggestions and participates in activities that improve systems, processes.
b) Treats others with dignity/respect and contributes to the enhancement of best practices at the work place.
2. Foster teamwork, personal responsibility, integrity, innovation, trust, and communication.
a) Should be a ‘team-player’ who works well with others.
b) Accepts feedback and uses it to improve performance.
c) Completes assignments on time and contributes extra effort to meet the project needs of the office.
3. Adhere to high standards of personal and professional conduct.
a) Understands the necessity for maintaining confidentiality of all sensitive oral, paper-based and electronic information and restricts the flow of such information to only those who have a legitimate "need to know."
b) Conducts discussions of confidential information in appropriate settings to avoid unintentional disclosure.
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: A Masters Degree in life sciences with a minimum one year documented experience in IPR management in areas related to biological sciences; ability to conduct prior-art search of literature, patent database and other databases; very good computer knowledge/skills, especially in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD in life sciences. A Business degree and/or Law degree (MBA and/or LLB) in addition to the required qualification in Life Sciences will be preferred, but not essential.
AGE: The applicants should preferably be below the age of 35 years as on 15th February, 2014.
PAY: As per RGCB rules for Research Associates.
JOB TENURE: Project Position (initially for 1 year and extendable after performance evaluation).
Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply and will be called for interview. In the event of more than 10 candidates being short-listed by screening the applications, a written test will be conducted before the selection interview.
MODE OF SELECTION:
Suitably qualified candidates may send applications in the prescribed format (rgcb.res.in/downloads/advnew.doc) with a photograph, a copy of full resume and attested photocopies of credentials & experience to reach the undersigned on or before 15th February, 2014. Envelopes must be superscripted with abbreviated title of the project, advertisement number and job title. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.
The last date for receiving applications is February 15, 2014.
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