Serve as the Head of the Institute and will be responsible to the Director-General for the day-to-day administration of the afairs of the institute
• Establish effective linkages with relevant institutions and agencies within and outside the CSIR
• Coordinate 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

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal applicant must have:

• A PhD degree or equivalent qualification in Agricultural, Biological and physical sciences or related discipline from a recognised university or institute. (CSIR-OPRI)
• A PhD degree or equivalent qualification in Forestry and/or Natural resources management from a recognised university or institution. (CSIR-FORIG)
• Not less than 12 years of experience in research and development (R & D), including at least 5 years 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 a Principal Research Scientist/Associate Professor
• 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 interally and externally to support research activities
• Ability to translate policy decisions into actionable programmes
• Good interpersonal relations

Age Limit: The applicant must be 55 years or less

Tenure: The position is for 5 years in the first instance and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance on the job

Salary: The salary is attractive with fringe benefits