Call for Nomination: NIAS-DST Training Programme on "Science Policy and General Management" | 26 February to 9 March | NIAS Bangalore

NIAS-DST Training Programme on "Science Policy and General Management" for Senior Scientists/ Technologists

February 26 to March 09, 2018

at National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore, India

The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) has been organizing with support from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, training programmes to provide the orientation and planning skills required for scientists/ technocrats of the country, and in particular, to offer views of the broader scientific, economic, social and and cultural milieu in which the Indian scientific enterprise could develop in this century. The large-pool of scientific and technical manpower in many Indian institutions has not had the benefit of either induction training or a system of regular in-service training that are available to other cadre-based services. In order to bridge this gap, this Programme for scientist-administrators and technologists at the Senior Level with 15 years of experience and above from various scientific organizations in the country will focus on the theme "Science Policy and General Management". The Course will be conducted during February 26 to March 09, 2018. Consistent with the mission of NIAS, its courses emphasize the development of leadership qualities through the integration of multidisciplinary knowledge.

About the programme: This program will impart training to participants on how science policies are important and are evolved and what is the government's role in the science and technology innovation system. Given the challenges that lie ahead in India's S & T programmes, this training capsule will aim to equip those planning careers in science and technology and related areas. Similarly, the course will dwell on how S&T policies are formulated when government and the society/public look increasingly to experts to do more for the society than conduct research and produce knowledge. This training program will impart sufficient knowledge to participants so that they can contribute to decision making related to S & T issues in public, private and civic settings.

Course Outline: The training programme includes lectures by eminent speakers, presentations by the participants, group discussions, project work, week end technical visits, public lectures, cultural programme, 'Yoga' practice from health point of view and feedback. The defining feature of lecture pattern in our courses consists of interactive sessions with distinguished faculty drawn from different organizations and occupations. The general format is a presentation for 45 minutes followed by lively discussions for 45 minutes. The participants would be encouraged to interact as widely as possible with the speakers.

The course will address broadly the following topics: Origin, evolution and history of science policy; Role of government in regulating, promoting and financing science; Science and Ethics; Science and IPR; S&T in advancement of national goals; Science and Diplomacy; Science and gender; Influence of social, cultural and political forces on the production of scientific knowledge; Science Policy and Security; Science Policy, Education and Culture; Advocacy, Special interest or Action Groups in influencing science policies; Science policy in global context; India's Nuclear Programme; India's Space Programme: Moon Mission, Mars programme, S&T in Defence and Security; Science and Agriculture etc.

More information about the lectures will be provided to the nominated participants.

Infrastructure: NIAS has unique infrastructural facilities like accommodation, dining hall, library, auditorium, lecture hall, browsing centrç, campus with good ambience. Since the programme is residential, NIAS will arrange boarding and lodging facilities. In view of this, it is necessary that all the participants stay in the campus. In addition, the outstation participants will be provided with transport for their pick-up and drop.

Nominations: The participants will be from various institutions like DST, DRDO, DAE, ISRO, ICMR, ICAR, CSIR, DSIR and Universities. No participation fee is involved for attending this essentially residential programme. Only the travel expenses from Head Quarters to Bangalore and back are to be met by the nominating organizations as stipulated by DST. Participation in this Programme is limited to 25 individuals. 

Last Date for receiving Nominations is by 31 January, 2018. Contact emails at National Institute of Advanced Studies: niasdst.spgm@gmail.com, vepcrew1@gmail.com, panprakash@gmail.com.

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STIP Forum Lecture "Technologies and Strategies for Achieving Excellency in Health Care for Indian Masses" | 15 January, India Habitat Centre

As you are aware, RIS, TERI, CSE, IHC, CEFIPRA and Vigyan Prasar have jointly launched the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP) Forum monthly Lecture Series with the objective of promoting debate on various aspects of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy. The STIP Forum is intended to bridge the gap between the science and society for dissemination of scientific achievements as well as for generalising debate of societal aspirations and promoting responsible research and innovations. 

 

As part of this programme, CEFIPRA is organizing the next Lecture by Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch, former Secretary, Department of Health Research (DHR), Govt. of India and Ex-Director-General, Indian Council of Medical Research on "Technologies and Strategies for Achieving Excellency in Health Care for Indian Masses"  at Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (Entry from Gate No. 3) on Monday, 15 January 2018 at 7:00 pm.  Prof. Vinod K. Paul, Member, NITI Aayog will Chair the lecture.  A copy of the programme is enclosed for your ready reference.

 

You are cordially invited you to attend. 

 

With best regards,

 

Yours sincerely,

 

DG Office 

Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS)

Core IV-B, Fourth Floor

India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road

New Delhi - 110 003, India

Tel. No. +91 11 24682177

Fax No. +91 11 24682173/74

Email: dgoffice[@]ris.org.in

One-Week Orientation Programme in Social Science Research | ISID, New Delhi | 19–24 February

One-Week Orientation Programme in Social Science Research

for Research Scholars and Teachers belonging to Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes

February 19–24, 2018

at Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi

Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi

The Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID) is organising a One-Week Orientation Programme for Research Scholars and Teachers belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) from February 19-24, 2018. This programme is sponsored by Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.

Aim of the Programme:
Quality of social science research has been fallen short of expectations in terms of contribution to the better understanding of socio-economic processes and shaping of public policy. One of the major reason for this is the lack of adequate training on fundamentals of research methodology. ISID has been one of the pioneering research organisations promoting social science research in India through its databases on Indian economy, on-line research referencing of Indian Social Science Journals and Press Clippings etc. and also organising various training and capacity building programmes, conferences, seminars, workshops etc., and through other medium of dissemination of its research activities. This programme specifically aims to develop research capabilities of young social science research scholars from marginalised groups to strengthen their potential as future
researchers.

Content of the Programme:
Broadly, this is a multidisciplinary programme dealing with various aspects of qualitative and quantitative research starting from research design to writing and dissemination of research output. A week long programme consists of interactive sessions including lectures, group discussions, database familiarisation etc. The following are the key course components:
    Introducing the Basics of Research Methods;
    Research design: Identification of appropriate Research Questions, Effective Review of Literature, developing the conceptual framework, hypothesis formulation;
    Data collection and sampling methods: conducting field survey and field notes preparation, familiarisation of various secondary data sources, undertaking case study;
    Qualitative and Quantitative data analysis: basic statistical and econometric techniques with relevant software packages like Excel, SPSS and Stata;
    On academic writing and publication; and
    Practical sessions/assignments.
In addition, there will be special lectures by eminent academicians on various socio-economic issues such as industry, employment, education, health, poverty, inequality and other social sector issues. Overall, the programme intends to equip the participants to conduct their research more scientifically, i.e. with appropriate theoretical and empirical knowledge in a systematic way.

Who can Apply?
Young social science researchers and teachers from colleges, universities and research institutes belonging to the aforementioned social groups interested in pursuing research related to socio-economic issues will constitute the target audience of this programme. A batch of 25-30 participants will be selected on all-India level, based on suitability. Participants will get free boarding and lodging facility at the campus hostel on twin-share basis and to and fro 3-tier AC train fare by the shortest route will be reimbursed.

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates may send their applications (downloadable from ISID website: http://isid.org.in) in the prescribed format along with CV, 500 words write up in their area of research interest and a letter of consent from the Department/Institution/College through email to vsbeena@gmail.com on or before January 19, 2018. Further details of the programme updates can be viewed at http://isid.org.in/trainprog.html
 

Application Form in Word Format

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Contact Detail: Dr Beena Saraswathy, Assistant Professor and Programme Coordinator, E-mail: vsbeena@gmail.com, Mobile: +91 85279 31067.

Training Workshop on Mainstream and the Margins: Theory, Practice and Methods | 1-10 February | CSDS, New Delhi

Training Workshop on Mainstream and the Margins: Theory, Practice and Methods

1-10 February 2018

(ICSSR-supported 10-day capacity-building workshop for SC/ST research scholars)

Organized by Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), New Delhi www.csds.in

CSDS announces its annual workshop for research scholars, designed to hone research skills, impart theoretical knowledge and build methodological capacity. This year's workshop will address the broad theme of "Mainstream and Margins" in Indian society. Participants will engage a range of readings, seminar-style discussions, and special lectures, addressing: (i) inequality and inclusion, (ii) dissent and democracy, (iii) vernacular modernities, (iv) emergent histories, (v) technologies and media forms, and (vi) spaces and habitats, and research methodologies and practices.

The instructors will be primarily from CSDS faculty. 

Registered research students in the beginning to intermediate stages of their doctoral project, and advanced MPhil students may apply. At the end, participants will have the opportunity to review their research proposals in light of what they have learnt during the workshop. The workshop is primarily for SC/ST candidates but applicants from other categories may also apply. All applicants should mention their caste category/tribe in the CV.

The CSDS is organizing a similar workshop for SC/ST Hindi medium students in March 2018. The advertisement for the workshop will follow shortly, therefore Hindi medium research students could apply separately.

The workshop will admit thirty (30) participants, including a maximum of fi fteen (15) outstation candidates. Outstation SC/ST candidates will be provided 3rd AC return train fare and a stipend of Rs. 15,000/- for the duration of the workshop. Course materials will be made available to all selected candidates.

Those seeking admission should write to the CSDS Administrative Officer Ms Jayasree Jayanthan (jaya@csds.in) with an application letter, a current CV of no more than 3 pages, the names of 2 referees, and a synopsis (600–900 words) highlighting research questions and methodological framework.

The last date for receiving applications is 7 January 2018.

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Course on Research Methods on Gender, Poverty and the Informal Economy | Noida, 19 Feb - 1 March

Course on Research Methods on Gender, Poverty and the Informal Economy

Dates: February 19-March 01, 2018

Organized by V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida

V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida invites applications from young teachers and researchers from universities/ colleges/research institutions and professionals in government organisations who intend to pursue their interests in the area of Gender, Poverty and the Informal Economy Research for participating in the Course on Research Methods on Gender, Poverty and the Informal Economy to be held during February 19-March 01, 2018. The course aims to provide a structural analysis of the complex relationships between informality, gendered relations of power and poverty. It also provides researchers with an enhanced understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods on gender, poverty and the informal economy. This course will be an opportunity to discuss and debate on the ongoing issues in conceptualizing and measuring poverty, women empowerment and gender.

No programme fee will be charged and VVGNLI will provide to and fro 2nd class sleeper Train/Bus fare and free boarding and lodging at the institute's campus. Application along with the bio-data and a brief statement of the participant's research interests in these areas may be sent to Dr. Dhanya M. B., Associate Fellow, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Sector-24, Noida 201301, (0120-2411533-35, Fax: 0120-2411471) Email: dhanyamb.vvgnli@gov.in. Applications must be accompanied by no objection certificates/recommendations of employers/ research supervisors. The last date for receiving the applications is January 31, 2018.

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JNU Advertisement for the Positions of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - 110067 | Advt. No. RC/57/2017

A number of faculty positions at the level of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor are available in various Schools/Centres of the University. Candidates with good academic record, teaching and research experience and working in related areas, are encouraged to apply. University also solicits applications from candidates with research interests that are interdisciplinary. At present, the number of vacancies at each level are as under:

Position | Scale of Pay | Total

Professor | 37400-67000/- (PB-IV) AGP Rs. 10000 | 24

Associate Professor | 37400-67000/- (PB-IV) AGP Rs. 9000 | 27

Assistant Professor | 15600-39100/- (PB-III) AGP Rs. 6000 | 39

Total 90

Essential Qualifications: As per UGC Regulations, 2010 as amended from time to time for all the teaching posts.

For more details on Centre/School, Specializations etc. please visit JNU website www.jnu.ac.in/career/ or contact Section Officer, Room No. 132, Recruitment Cell, Administrative Block, JNU, New Delhi – 110067, Email: recruitment@mail.jnu.ac.in The eligible and interested persons are required to apply online in the format available on the University website. Applications will be accepted online only. The last date for the receipt of application is 29 January, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. 

Registrar, JNU

At CSSP, SSS-1

56. Associate Professor | CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN SCIENCE POLICY (CSSP) | Unreserved

An eminent scholar with Master's degree in any social science/ science/ Engineering/Medicine and PhD in Science Policy Studies/Related areas. 

S/He should have strong publication in the areas of science policy studies/related areas.  A minimum of five publications as books and/or research papers in reputed international journals in science policies studies/related areas would be required.Candidates should have experience of supervising PhD thesis in areas of science policy studies/related areas.Candidate should be specialized in at least ONE area/field of science policy studies. These areas/fields are: 1. Philosophy of science/technology. 2. Technology and sustainability. 3. Public understanding of science. Candidate should have made substantial contribution to design and innovation in teaching of courses on above fields/areas.

Desirable: Out of 8 years experience, a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience is required at national/ international institution/ universities.

57. Assistant Professor | CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN SCIENCE POLICY (CSSP) | Unreserved

Master's degree or equivalent degree in Sciences or Social Sciences or Humanities or Law or Medicine or Engineering/Technology.

Desirable: PhD in Science Policy Studies or in related areas focusing on technological changes or historical and philosophical studies of science and technology, or economics of technology and innovation, or social and political implications of science and technology or scientometrics or sustainability Studies in technology and innovation or policy studies in emerging technologies. Specialisation in more than one field would be preferred.

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