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About Mission Coordination Cell (National Quantum Mission)

National Quantum Mission (NQM) is a large-scale mission with aim to develop indigenous quantum capabilities in the country. On completion of this mission, we expect to be in the front row of the countries having quantum advantage. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is implementing this mission with the funding from Govt. of India. Since DST has significant numbers of missions and projects ongoing, a dedicated cell, the 'Mission Coordination Cell (MCC)' has been established to coordinate all the activities under this mission to accomplish mission success. NQM-MCC has been setup at IIT Kanpur with its main office at IIT Kanpur's Outreach Centre at Noida for effective coordination with Mission Secretariat at DST. The MCC will not only facilitate connection of Technical Hubs (T-Hubs), which will be established in four verticals of NQM, with ministries, national agencies, industries, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders for deployment and technology transfer of quantum technology products, but it will also connect NQM with other national initiatives like Digital India, Make in India, Skill India, Start-up India, Self-Reliant India, and Missions like National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) and National Super Computing Mission (NSCM). With effective communication and discussion about the mission activities and progresses with DST and Mission Technology Research Council (MTRC), MCC at IIT Kanpur aims to facilitate coordination required at all levels to ensure National Quantum Mission’s success.

Position	Senior Industry Relations Officer
No. of positions	01
Eligibility	Master's degree in relevant subject or equivalent MCC (NQM) has right to relax qualifications & experience for deserving candidates with the approval of Competent Authority.
Desired qualification	MBA or relevant certification in this subject Minimum 12 years of experience Expertise in industry relations, business development, strategic partnerships Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience managing complex projects and initiatives
Experience	12-20 years of experience in Industry relations head
Consolidated Salary range	Rs. 1,49,720 - 4,14,580/-
Working hours	9.30am - 6.30pm
Roles and Responsibilities	To develop and implement of NQM's industrial relations strategy and plan; lead the liaison between clients and the internal functional teams; Develop and implement strategies to engage with potential partners, including building relationships, attending industry events, and hosting workshops. Secure institutional partnerships and collaborations that contribute to the project's success. Facilitate communication and collaboration between project teams and institutional partners. Develop mutually beneficial partnership agreements with industry partners and institutions. Foster knowledge sharing and collaboration between research and industry. Monitor industry trends and developments relevant to the project area. Identify new opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. Provide insights and recommendations to project leadership based on industry knowledge.
Duration	Initially for a period of one year, extendable up to 2031
Application Process	Interested candidates may apply by submitting a detailed resume with copies of all experiences and project details, a cover letter summarizing the experience in relevant technologies and software, and it's compulsory to fill out this form. https://forms.gle/cDkhEjFh7w51Yw9p9 At the time of the interview, you must bring copies of the degree certificate and grade sheets for all degrees, School final, and Higher Secondary exams. Submission accepted only as submission through this https://forms.gle/cDkhEjFh7w51Yw9p9 No other form will be acceptable. Please note that if a detailed cover letter, copies of grade sheets, certificates are missing, the application will be immediately rejected. Please clearly indicate the Project Number and position being applied in the cover. Also note that the applications/resumes sent to any mail id SHALL NOT be considered for any scrutiny.
Last date of receipt of application	April 19, 2024
Tentative date of interview	April 22-30, 2024
Contact Person	Prof. Manindra Agrawal Email: [email protected]

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