Executive (Research Administration)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore seeks a Research Executive to support grant administration in the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Research Programmes. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders and ensuring adherence to grant policies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have experience in research grant management.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 4 years of experience in research grant management.
• Ability to learn fast and multi-task.
• Capable of working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research grant administration and compliance.
• Manage grant processes including applications and budgets.
• Coordinate stakeholders and oversee grant closure processes.

Skills

Attention to details

Planning

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Job Description

• This position is to support the upcoming tranches of research grants being awarded by the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Research Programmes (Applied Research). There is a need for the selected candidate to work closely with our government agencies for RIE2030 funding including financial proposal and administrative proposal (such as space, assets and others).

Duties & Responsibilities

The Executive (Research) is required to:

• Assist CFI Principal Investigators (PIs) with the full range of research grant administration, including grant applications, budget checks, reviews, award management, variation requests, project progress updates, and final reports.
• Ensure all processes adhere to the grant policies, guidelines, and funding agencies' regulations.
• Assist with institutional grant processes, including legal contracts and award creation within management systems.
• Offer guidance to CFI project teams on grant processes and compliance requirements.
• Oversee grant closure processes and facilitate Research Collaboration Agreements (RCA) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) between grant stakeholders where applicable.
• Manage research portals and related records.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, external parties, and auditors as needed.
• Research progress report and audit with grantors for both existing projects and new initiatives.
• Any other duties as directed by Executive Director, Director (Operations) or Director (Research).

Job Requirements

• At least a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Preferably with 3 to 4 years of working experience in research grant management in an educational institution.
• Attention to details and accuracy
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Good time management
• Able to learn fast, multi-task and work within tight timelines.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships, stakeholder management, communicate effectively across all levels.
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Open to fixed term contract.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Civil and Environmental Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 27921