Procurement Assistant / Purchasing Assistant / Procurement Coordinator

Role Description The Director role at VECC is a full-time, on-site position located in Surat. The Director will provide strategic leadership for all scientific, technical, and administrative activities of the Centre, ensuring alignment with the goals of the Department of Atomic Energy and Homi Bhabha National Institute. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing research programs in accelerator and nuclear science, material science, and computing; guiding long-term project planning; and ensuring efficient utilization and upgrade of facilities. The Director will lead senior scientists and administrative teams, manage budgets and resource allocation, and maintain compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards. The role also involves fostering collaborations with academic, governmental, and industrial partners, representing VECC in national and international forums, and promoting an inclusive, ethical, and high-performance research culture. Qualifications • Demonstrated leadership experience in a large scientific or technical organization, with the ability to set strategic direction and manage multidisciplinary teams. • Strong background in accelerator science and technology, nuclear physics, material science, or closely related fields, supported by a record of high-quality research and publications. • Experience in research program management, including project planning, oversight of complex facilities, and coordination of experimental and theoretical activities. • Proficiency in scientific administration, including budgeting, resource management, regulatory compliance, and safety governance in a research or laboratory environment. • Ability to build and maintain collaborations with national and international institutions, funding agencies, and industry partners. • Excellent communication skills for interacting with scientific staff, government authorities, stakeholders, and external partners, and for representing the Centre in professional forums. • Proven commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to mentoring and developing scientific and technical talent at all career stages. • Ph.D. in physics, engineering, or a relevant scientific discipline from a recognized institution; substantial postdoctoral or equivalent research experience is highly desirable. • Prior experience in senior roles such as Head of Division, Centre Director, Institute Director, or equivalent leadership positions in Show more Show less

Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing research programs in accelerator and nuclear science, material science, and computing; guiding long-term project planning; ensuring efficient utilization and upgrade of facilities; leading senior scientists and administrative teams; managing budgets and resource allocation; maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards; fostering collaborations with academic, governmental, and industrial partners; representing VECC in national and international forums; promoting an inclusive, ethical, and high-performance research culture.