Indian Institute of Science jobs - Senior Editorial Assistant

Advertisement No. R(HR)Temp-25(OoC)/2022

Indian Institute of Science invites applications for the position of Senior Editorial Assistant in the Office of Communications (OoC).

No. of Posts:  02 (UR – 01, OBC – 01)

Essential: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline.


A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in science writing or journalism, editing, and copyediting content for web and print publications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills.

Desirable:  MS/MBA/PGDM/Ph.D. degree with proven experience in science writing, editing, and publishing, preferably in an academic institution or publishing house.


- Experience working with archives/archival material and recordkeeping.
- Experience in organizing seminars, workshops, and outreach events.
- Experience in teaching courses or classes related to writing/communication.
- The proven capability to work in a dynamic team on tight deadlines.
- Senior Editorial Assistant is expected to contribute to all the activities including publishing science and campus-related magazines and newsletters, organizing popular lectures, maintaining the Institute’s archives, organizing courses and workshops for students through its Writing Centre, and demonstrating relevant experience.

Pay Scale:  Rs. 45,000 - 50,000

Selection Procedure:  All complete applications that are received before the due date will be scrutinized and the candidates shortlisted will be called for an interview. The final selection will be based on performance in the interview.

Duration:  Engagement is purely temporary on a contract basis, initially for a period of one year, and may be extendable to four more years with an annual increment of 3% - 5% depending upon requirements of the Institute and satisfactory performance. Contract tenure will commence from the date of joining.