Advertisement Applications are invited for the said positions under BioNEST, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The candidate will be appointed initially for a period of 1 year or till the tenure of the project, whichever is earlier. However, the post can be extended on the basis of evaluation after completion of the tenure if the project is extended. The post is purely temporary and co- terminus with the project. There shall be no financial liability on the part of the University, after the termination of the project. The incumbent shall have no claim whatsoever for the regularization of his/her services. a) Name of Position: COO Number of positions: One Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in any subject of life sciences or M.Sc.-MBA or M. Sc. in any subject of life sciences with minimum 10 years of experience. Preference will be given to candidates having relevant experience in project handling and/or entrepreneurship development programs with \xef\x83\x98 Knowledge of Technology Transfer. \xef\x83\x98 Knowledge of GeM portal. \xef\x83\x98 Candidates having granted/ filed patents. Desirable qualifications: \xef\x81\xb6 E-tendering of instrument purchases. \xef\x81\xb6 Maintaining the upkeep of the BioNEST incubator. \xef\x81\xb6 An overall understanding of the process of bio-incubation. \xef\x81\xb6 Enhancing the visibility of the incubator set-up. \xef\x81\xb6 Handling of scientific equipment and interpretation of results. \xef\x81\xb6 Facilitating scientific liaison between innovators (individuals/ start-ups), mentors & industry. \xef\x81\xb6 Hand holding the Incubatees/ Innovators. \xef\x81\xb6 Helping the entrepreneurs in developing proposals for raising funds. Emoluments: Rs. 74,000/- (fixed per month) Kindly mention the post you are applying for in the subject of email. Applications (consist of cover letter stating experience, role and contribution to the organizational goals) should reach on or before 16th July 2024 by E-mail to bionestpu@pu.ac.in and the signed hard copy of the same be sent by post to the undersigned. \xef\x82\xb7 The candidates shortlisted for the interview (offline mode) will be informed through E- mail or telephone. \xef\x82\xb7 The candidates need to send a scanned copy of all the certificates including experience letters (if any). \xef\x82\xb7 No TA/ DA will be paid for attending the interview. Prof. Rohit Sharma Project Leader BioNEST Panjab University Chandigarh