Advt. No. IMSc/CCM02/2012 January 16, 2012

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) is a National Institute of higher learning which fosters high quality fundamental research in frontier disciplines of Mathematical Sciences, viz. Theoretical Physics, Pure Mathematics & Theoretical Computer Science.

Position description

The IMSc, Chennai, is looking for a full-time temporary employee to function as administrative assistant to our computer facility.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

1. Scheduling and monitoring appointments with various computer hardware/software vendors

2. Creating and maintaining minutes of meetings and writing official reports dealing with purchases, tenders, etc.

3. Acting as a liaison between administration and computer committee

4. Maintaining the inventory and purchase records.

Desirable knowledge and skill set

• Must be proficient in spoken and written English

• Must have working knowledge of basic computer equipment (such as PC, Printer, Scanner, fax machine) and word processing applications

• Working knowledge of Wordpress/Drupal with content uploading in web server

• Must have good communication skills to establish and maintain pleasant working relationship between administration, faculty and vendors.

• Need not have extensive technical knowledge of computers.

Qualifications: Must be a graduate. Associate degrees/certificates in computer related fields, prior administrative experience of 2 to 3 years would be a plus.

Salary: Rs. 16,000 per month + 30% HRA, Higher salary is possible in deserving cases.

How to apply: Application with CV in pdf or plain text format may be sent to imsccc@imsc.res.in on or before February 7, 2012

General Conditions: The prescribed qualifications are minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written test/interview. The decision of the Director of this Institute in all matters will be final and no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this matter.