Job profile
She/He would hold the following responsibilities:
- Leadership and Strategy: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Foundation, guiding its overall mission, vision, and objectives.
- Research Management: Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of research projects and programs conducted by the Foundation.
- Financial Management: Manage the budget and resources of the Foundation, including securing funding through grants, donations, and partnerships.
- Team Management: Mentor, and manage a team of scientists, administrators, and support staff to ensure the smooth functioning of the foundation.
- Collaboration and Networking: Build and maintain relationships with other research institutions, government agencies, industry partners, and donors to foster collaboration and support for research initiatives.
- ANRF Thematic Areas and R&D Programs: Propose areas and build R&D programs under the guidance of EC related to:
- Research and technology development advancing the frontiers of knowledge and capability in breakthrough domains.
- Problem-solving for industry competitiveness and human development, securing India’s economic and development future with science and technology.
- Ecosystem Capacity Building: Upgrading India’s support infrastructure and institutional capacities for breakthrough S&T developments by including Tier 2 and 3 institutions/Universities.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that research activities adhere to ethical standards, legal requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
