1) Employment and Consulting opportunities: The Venture Center offers challenging employment and consulting opportunities for people who can identify with Venture Center's goals and mission. Venture Center seeks employees and consultants who have a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups succeed, and have a strong "service" ethos.
We also welcome applications for specialized functions relating to incubation/investment/innovation management/support functions all through the year. For enquiries related to this you can email us at hr@venturecenter.co.in.
Current Openings at Venture Center
Call ref: 2019/Mar; Call opens: 29 Mar 2019; Call closes: 30 Apr 2019 or earlier if suitable candidate found
MSc/ BE or higher with biotechnology/ biochemical sciences/ engg or any life science related discipline background
Prior experience and interest in organizing and managing events/ boot camps will be a plus
Any industry experience and awareness of regulatory matters will be a plus.
Interest in careers in technology business incubation management
Clear communication skills and people management skills
Comfort with a computer, MS Excel, WordPress
Full-time
To take responsibility for execution and delivery of BRBC events/ activities/ platforms that are focused on science based startups and innovators
To carry out detailed planning of content, create workbooks, plan mentors/ faculty, find match between mentees and mentors, event organization, writing reports etc
To identify mentee needs and identify suitable events/ mentors/ connects for each of them.
This role involves travel and event design and management.
Facility maintenance Assets, Inventory and Procurement
(Designation TBD)
JOB CODE: REG1
Suitable education and work experience indicating ability and interest in facility, general services management and minor maintenance.
Background's relevant to maintenance and upkeep of of hotel, hospital, restaurant, office facilities will be a plus.
Clear communication skills and people management skills
Comfort with a computer, MS Excel
Full-time
To plan, manage and undertake all facility management related activities for the Campus.
To supervise contracted services, collect feedback, track performance and ensure service quality.
To catalog and maintain inventories of supplies and assets.
To assist n procurement related activities and assist in implementation of the procurement policies.
Note: This role is more suitable for a younger/ junior candidate.
Mechanical design and prototyping
(Designation TBD)
JOB CODE: REG2
Education training (diploma/ degree) in mechengg/ materials/ product design/ experimental, applied physics and similar
Interest in hands-on working, model making and comfort working with hands.
CAD /E skills will be a plus
Interest and awareness of rapid prototyping, Fab Labs, Maker Spaces, design workshops etc
Clear communication skills and friendly/ helpful demeanor; Teaching / training skill/ interest shall be a plus
Comfort with Computing, MS Office, familiarity with basic design tools
Full-time
To plan, set-up and operate facilities and services at Protoshop (Prayashala and Tinkering Lab) esp those relating to mechanical design, machining, prototyping and processing.
To organize talks, workshops and hackathons.
Note: This role is more suitable for a younger/ junior candidate.
Visual design and events support
(Designation TBD)
JOB CODE: REG3
Skills in fine arts, visual design, sketching, painting, etc
Friendly demeanor and interest in interacting with people, organizing events, etc
Good English communication skills
Comfort with Computing, Windows, MS Office, visual design and publishing softwares
Full-time
To design flyers, banners, posters, signages, images for websites etc as per request.
To assist in the organization and running of events of Venture Center both in Pune and elsewhere.
To contribute to the visual ambiance and ethos of NCL Innovation Park campus through various means.
Note: This role is more suitable for a younger/ junior candidate.
Construction and works support
(Designation TBD)
JOB CODE: REG4
Exposure to electrical engineering or civil engineering or works activities.
Clear and confident communicator with friendly demeanor
Comfort with a computer, MS Excel
Full-time
To assist in works acitivities in the campus. To assist in detailed planning, budgeting, execution, supervision etc
Note: This role is more suitable for a younger/ junior candidate.
Events management and logistics (Designation TBD)
JOB CODE: REG5
Minimum undergraduate degree
Interest and experience in event management; Familiarity with events related options and documentation.
Diligence and attention to details
Clear and confident communicator with friendly demeanor. Strong phone and email communication skills.
Comfort with a computer, email, MS Excel
Full-time
This role will be aligned with major programs of Venture Center like BRBC
Tasks include all logistics of event faculty/guests and participants, handling of registrations/ payments/ refunds, compiling feedback, event venue logistics, event delegate kits, document preparation, media etc.
This role involves travel and event management.
Note: This role is more suitable for a younger/ junior candidate.
Mass Spectrometry
(Designation TBD)
JOB CODE: CAM1
Education and experience reflecting theoretical and hands-on (in-depth) experience with mass spectrometry techniques.
Preferably, PhD in Analytical Chemistry with a thesis focused on mass spectrometry
Clear communication skills and people management skills
Comfort with various relevant computing tools and methods
Orientation and interest in setting up and operating service facilities of use to industry and startups.
Full-time
To provide leadership for the Center for Applications of Mass Spectrometry (CAMS)
For students of architecture/ design/ commercial art
Develop a campus development plan with a contemporary outlook based on a need analysis and need forecasting
Create an attractive, artistic and easy to read campus map
Duration: 15 days
Associate
JOB CODE: AST2
For science graduates with interest in law/ government regulation
Compile and document various regulations related to technology products. Develop algorithmic flowcharts and develop a wiki equivalent of the same.
Duration: 2 months
2) Fellowships & internship: From time to time, Venture Center announces fellowships & internship opportunities for young people with science, engineering, intellectual property and/or management backgrounds through our website and also newspapers. Please see our announcements section for such announcements. Those very keen on such opportunities, can write to us at hr@venturecenter.co.inenquiring of such opportunities at any time.
See : http://venturecenter.co.in/fellowships/vf/ For young and aspiring technology professionals to gain experience in technology development and commercialization with an NCL scientist.
Previous fellowship/ internship opportunities at the Venture Center: SIIP Fellowships
If any particular type of fellowship/ internship opportunities interest you, feel free to write to us with your resume - we will inform you of any new similar opportunity.
D) Ongoing internship positions
Role (Designation)
Requirements and preferences
Responsibilities
NCL Research
Foundation
Technology
Commercialization
Intern
JOB CODE: INT1
Young engineers/ scientists with entrepreneurial dreams. Highly motivated. Ability to take risks.
Good understanding of technology, finance.
Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence.
Full-time
Minimum 8 weeks
Paid
To help create start-up companies based on science-led technology from NCL or to help advance technology closer to the market.
Mentor: An inventor scientist or Dr Vinita Panchanadikar
See: NCL RF Technology Commercialization Internship
Intern - Intellectual Property
JOB CODE: INT2
BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law or IPR degree. Candidates already signed up for PGD will also be considered. Patent Agent qualification will be a plus
Full time
Fixed duration - 6 months
Paid/ unpaid
Contribute to projects and activities of the Intellectual Property Facilitation Center at Venture Center and learn in the process.
Location: IPFACE, Venture Center, Pune
Mentor: Ms Arachana Joshi, Patent Agent
More info:
http://www.ipface.org
Intern - Intellectual Property
JOB CODE: INT3
BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law or IPR degree. Candidates already signed up for PGD will also be considered. Patent Agent qualification will be a plus
Full time
Fixed duration - 6 months
Paid/ unpaid
Contribute to projects and activities of the Intellectual Property Group at NCL and learn in the process.
Location: IP Group, NCL
Mentor: Dr Nitin S Tewari
More info:
http://www.nclinnovations.org
Intern - Innovation Management
JOB CODE: INT4
BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law and / or MBA with definitive interest in technology management & commercialization
Full time
Fixed duration - 6 months
Paid/ unpaid
Contribute to the projects and initiatives of the Innovation Management Group at NCL. Understand technology evaluation, commercialization and new venture creation.
Location: Innovation Management Group, NCL Innovations, NCL
Mentor: Dr MageshNandagopal/ Dr V Premnath
More info:
http://www.nclinnovations.org
E) Summer student internship positions
Role (Designation)
Requirements and preferences
Responsibilities
Summer Intern
JOB CODE: SUM1
Young engineers/ scientists - recent graduates or in training
Good understanding of technology, finance.
Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence.
Minimum 8 weeks
Full-time
Paid/ unpaid
Work closely with selected inventors in technology development and commercialization
Summer Intern
JOB CODE: SUM2
Students from Technology policy/ Economics/ Management
Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence.
Students from Engineering with interest and experience in Makerspaces
Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence.
Minimum 8 weeks
Full-time
Paid/ unpaid
Design, conduct and institutionalize prototyping (electronics, optics, coding, mechanical) workshops for school children and convey the excitement of inventions and model making.
(Build on http://tinkeringlab.co.in)
3) Training & volunteering opportunities: From time to time, the Venture Center announces/offers training and volunteering opportunities for persons with backgrounds in science/engineering, business/ management and/ or intellectual property law. Occasionally training opportunities are announced in other areas as well. If interested, please write to us
Prior laboratory experience and experience with analytical instruments will be a plus.
Full time
To work closely with Lab Manager to run laboratory facilities and analytical techniques. To contribute to laboratory projects, initiatives and events. To work closely with Lab Managers and Scientific Advisors to operate projects and resource centers.
Associating with volunteers does require a certain level of in-kind commitment of resources from Venture Center. In this context, Venture Center can accommodate only a few volunteers at any given time.
Volunteering opportunities exist in:
Planning and executing events of interest to the ecosystem.
Develop databases and useful resources for mentoring entrepreneurs.
Besides this, Venture Center is continuously looking for suitable candidates for full-time a) managerial roles relating to technology commercialization, government funded schemes for innovators and general business development (needs science or engineering backgrounds) and b) general management roles (needs strong company administration, HR, financial management, contract management talents).
The above positions will be filled up only if suitable candidates are found.
How to apply:
Applications are received online. Please apply here If you have any doubts or queries, write via email to hr@venturecenter.co.inwith your questions.
General requirements and expectations from Venture Center employees:
Venture Center is a non-profit organization with aims to benefit society by promoting entrepreneursstart-ups. Thus, Venture Center seeks employees and consultants who have a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups succeed, and have a strong "service" ethos.
A strong feature of Venture Center jobs is the rich learning environment and opportunity provided to employees to experiment, take initiative and be creative. The work of most employees has visible impact which can be satisfying. All employees benefit from access to high quality facilities and work environments. Compensation packages can be flexible but are often conservative due to Venture Center's non-profit status.
General requirements include: a) strong ethical standards and work ethics, b) comfort with computers, computer applications and internet, c) strong communication skills - spoken and written.
Venture Center's working hours are 9am - 6.00 pm (Monday to Saturday) and are designed to keep operations of Venture Center convenient for the start-ups, entrepreneurs, inventors and others that the organization serves. Managers in certain functions are provided the opportunity to avail of flexible hours. All jobs are located at Pune, Maharashtra, India.
About Venture Center:
The Venture Center is a technology business incubator specializing in technology enterprises offering products and services exploiting scientific expertise in the areas of materials, chemicals and biological sciences & engineering. Venture Center strives to nucleate and nurture technology and knowledge based enterprises by leveraging the scientific and engineering competencies of the institutions in the Pune region in India. The Venture Center is the trademark of Entrepreneurship Development Center, a not-for-profit company, based in Pune. For more information, go to http://www.venturecenter.co.in
The Venture Center also provides challenging learning and growth opportunities for employees, consultants, trainees/interns and volunteers/ honorary staff. (Statistics as of March 2019):
HR summary by Type of Engagement
(as of 1st Mar 2019)
Type of engagement
Number
Regular employees
29
Consultants
06
Volunteers, Sr. Fellows, Fellows,Interns
08
TOTAL
43
HR summary by Roles
(as of 1st Mar 2019)
Roles
Number
Leadership
08
Operational
27
HR summary by Gender
(as of 1st Mar 2019)
Gender
Number
Female
32
Male
11
TOTAL
43
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