University Business Linkages Cell Manager – Eastern University

 

Post of University Business Linkages (UBL) Cell Manager (Full Time on Contract)

The Eastern University, Sri Lanka will entertain applications from suitably qualified

persons for the post of UBL Cell Manager, University Business Linkage Cell (UBL Cell)

under the AHEAD grant for 12 Months from the Appointment date.

The UBL Cell Manager is appointed on full-time basis by the Director, OTS-AHEAD

Operation of Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Initially the appointment will be made for a

period of 06 months and may be renewed based on performance.

1. QUALIFICATIONS

A degree from a recognized University AND a sound knowledge and experience on

Entrepreneurship /Business/Management/Commercialization.

2. REMUNERATION AND OTHER BENEFITS

A payment of Rs. 55,000/- per month (Fixed) with EPF and ETF shall be paid.

3. KEY TASKS:  Support the UBL Cell Director to monitor and coordinate AHEAD activities

under the overall implementation of UGC circular 10/2016, and any

subsequent updates, at the University.  Assist the UBL Cell Director to submit Phases 1-4 of the UBL Cell score card

to the OMST in a timely manner.  Assist the UBL Cell Director to develop an overview of what are the R&D and

innovation projects at the university which have potential commercialization

value. Identify the faculty members and senior students who are involved and

their disciplines.  Support the UBL Cell Director to build a network of entrepreneurs, investors,

small and large businesses which can work with the University researchers.  Coordinate the actions related to strengthen the knowledge of Intellectual

Property among academics and students, and support them to obtain IP

protection where relevant.  Facilitate the commercializing of research and innovation outcomes of the

University.  Assist the UBL Cell Director to report the physical, procurement and financial

progress and the performance indicators of the UBL Score card to the OMST.  Liaise regularly and closely with the OMST to ensure smooth functioning of

the AHEAD activities.  Get familiar with all documentation prepared based on the UBL cell score

card and with suitable editing use it in the commercialization of research.  Be responsible for the timely administration of the UBL Cell.

 Maintaining records, assisting the conduction of procurement reviews and

furnishing reports as required.  Any other activities instructed by the Director, UBL Cell to satisfy the timely

requirements of the UBL Cell activities of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Note: For further information please refer the UGC Commission Circular No. 10/2016.

4. APPLICATION FORMS AND DETAILS IN GENERAL

Application form could be downloaded from here

5. HOW TO APPLY

01. Completed application along with Curriculum Vitae (CV), Certified

photocopies of the educational & professional qualifications with statement of

the Degree and service certificates should be sent under registered cover to

reach to the following address on or before 09.10.2020:

Director

OTS/AHEAD Project

Eastern University, SriLanka

Vantharumoolai

Chenkalady.

02. The post applied for should be marked on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

03. Applicants who are employees of Government Departments, State Corporations and

Statutory Bodies should forward their application through the Head of their respective

institutions, but may send an advance copy in the first instance. However, no such

applicant will be considered for interview, if the application channeled through the Head

of the Department is not received.

04. Applications will not be entertained personally and the University will not bear any

responsibility for such submissions.

Incomplete & illegible application, application which are not attached with

supportive documents and applications received by the University after the

closing date will be rejected without intimation.

Note: The University reserves the right to short list and interview only such applicants

as the University may consider suitable for appointment.

Director

OTS/AHEAD Project

Eastern University, Sri Lanka

24th September 2020

Phone: 065 205 9393