Job Vacancy For Director of CSIR – Animal research Institute (ARI)

• Serve as the Head of the Institute and will be responsible to the Director-General for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the institute
• Establish effective linkages with relevant institutions and agencies within and outside the CSIR
• Co-ordinate prioritised research of the institute under the broad guidance of the Director-General
• Promote the transfer of technology to industry/agricultural business and commercialisation of research in general
• Co-ordinate research funding initiatives, and provide services and inputs to determine research priorities, as well as formulate and implement science and technology plans
• Be responsible for the overall management and development of the human resource base of the institute

• A PhD Degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture preferably in any of the branches of Animal Science from a recognised university or institution
• Not less than 12 years of experience in Research and development (R & D), including, at least 5 year of successful experience in a management position
• Distinguished research contribution as evidenced by scientific publications. The research output should be adjudged to be at least equivalent to that of an Associate Professor/Principal Research Scientist
• Ability to organise, direct and co-ordinate activities within a research institute for national development
• Good knowledge of the agencies in the relevant sectors, as well as the ability to interact with top management in other institutions and agencies
• Proven ability to inspire research staff and supporting personnel
• Ability to generate and attract funding, both internally and externally to support research activities
• Ability to translate policy decisions into action programmes
• Good interpersonal relations

• Full Curriculum Vitae
• Names and Addresses of 3 confidential referees
• A 2 to 3 page vision statement for the advertised position

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