Research Administration & Grants Coordinator

Muscat University; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscat University is seeking a Research Administrator to provide operational and administrative support for research and innovation activities. You will coordinate day-to-day research operations, maintain records of projects and funding, and help ensure compliance with policies and accreditation standards.

The role involves supporting workflows, ethics submissions, dashboards, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Research Management, Engineering, Science).
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience with research processes and funding mechanisms; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel, databases, and reporting tools; familiarity with research systems (Scopus/ORCID/RIMS) is advantageous.
• Applications are accepted from Omani nationals only.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day research activities across colleges and research units.
• Maintain centralized records of research projects, grants, and outputs.
• Support the implementation of research workflows, SOPs, and procedures.
• Act as the first point of contact for faculty on research-related administrative matters.
• Coordinate submission, tracking, and reporting of research proposals and ethics applications.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Understanding of research processes

Funding mechanisms

Multi-tasking

Communication and coordination

Excel

Databases

Reporting tools

Scopus

ORCID

RIMS

Education

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in relevant field

Tools

Scopus

ORCID

RIMS

Job description

Muscat University is seeking a Research Administrator to provide operational and administrative support for research and innovation activities. You will coordinate day-to-day research operations, maintain records of projects and funding, and help ensure compliance with policies and accreditation standards.

The role involves supporting workflows, ethics submissions, dashboards, and stakeholder communication.