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Coordinator/Senior Coordinator - Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics:
Positions at Indian Institute of Science Challakere Campus at
Kudapura, Chitradurga 577536
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A new “Centre for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education” under the Pandit
Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission for Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT)
sponsored by the MHRD, Govt. of India has been set up in an extension projects campus
of IISc which is located at Kudapura, Challakere, Chadradurga District of Karnataka.
The Objective of the Center is to train science and mathematics teachers at four levels
from High Schools, PU colleges, degree colleges and universities in basic sciences Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. The training programs for High School and
PU College teachers are of ten days duration, and degree college and university/PG
teachers are of three weeks. This is a residential program. 30% of the time is devoted to
lectures and demonstration and 70% for experiments in science and problem solving
sessions for mathematics teachers. A unique feature of this training program is the
learning of science by doing experiments and of mathematics by solving problems.
The Institute welcomes applications from Indian nationals for positions of Coordinator/
Senior Coordinator in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics at the “Center for
Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education” at IISc Challakere Campus at Kudapura.
The prospective candidates must
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have a Ph. D in the respective basic science subjects (Chemistry, Biology/molecular
biophysics/Bio-crystallography and Mathematics) with a first class at the preceding
degree or equivalent with a very good academic record,
have two years post-doctoral research experience (relaxable in exceptional cases)
for Coordinator position, and four years post doctoral experience for Senior
Coordinator position,
be preferably below 40 years of age, relaxable in exceptional cases.
Consolidated remuneration will be in the range of Rs.50,000 – 125,000 depending on
qualification and experience; the Institute will be the final authority in this matter.
Appointments will be on annual contract renewable up to 5 years subject to satisfactory
performance.
Selected candidates will be responsible for coordination and conduct of the various
teaching programs and workshops of the Center. Candidates will have the opportunity to
pursue research. While candidates are expected to develop programs for innovative
teaching methodologies in science and mathematics at all levels, they are also expected
to carry out research leading to standard publications.
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Interested candidates may send their applications on or before 31st January 2016
along with
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Curriculum vitae, list of publications (with reprints of important publications),
Proposed teaching and research plan,
Names and addresses (with email addresses and fax numbers) of two to six
referees.
For any clarification/further information, contact Professor M. S. Hegde (9448191880)
Applications may be sent to:
Professor B. N. Raghunandan, Advisor to the Director, IISc Challakere Campus at
Kudapura, e-mail raghubn@aero.iisc.ernet.in; Ph: 080 2293 2753; 9449004658
and copy to
The Registrar, The Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560012 India 91-80 23600757
Phone: +91-80-23600757/22932444 Email: regr@admin.iisc.ernet.in