Executive (Sponsored Research)

Duke-NUS Medical School; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 47 000 - 71 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Duke-NUS Medical School is seeking an organised and proactive Research Administration Associate to support governance of research funding.

You will work closely with faculty, senior management and cross-departmental teams to oversee pre- and post-award administration, prepare submissions, manage project accounts, and ensure timely progress and final reports while upholding university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences or related field is required.
• Experience in research administration or academic environment is advantageous; entry-level considered.
• Proactive with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Meticulous, well-organised and able to multi-task.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).

Responsabilités

• Manage external research funding for governance and competitiveness.
• Oversee pre- and post-award administration for grants and agreements.
• Provide information on funding opportunities and grant calls.
• Review grant applications for completeness and timely submission.
• Create and activate project accounts.
• Verify manpower recruitment and transfers for grant-funded positions.
• Manage grant variations, extensions and change requests.
• Ensure timely submission of progress and final reports and closeout.
• Develop SOPs and guidelines for grant administration.
• Coordinate with external funders and internal departments; resolve issues.
• Undertake cross-departmental tasks under the Office of Research.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Description du poste

Job Description

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic research administration team in Duke-NUS Medical School. The team works closely with various stakeholders including faculty members, senior management, interdisciplinary offices within the University and in the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre. The candidate will support the management of functions including ensuring effective governance of research funding awarded to the School. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage external research funding awarded to Duke-NUS, ensuring proper governance and support the School’s competitiveness in securing grants.
• Oversee pre and post-award administration for research grants and agreements in compliance with funder requirements and University policies.
• Provide information to faculty and research staff on funding opportunities and grant calls.
• Review grant applications for completeness and facilitate timely submissions.
• Create and activate project accounts.
• Verify manpower recruitment and transfers for grant-funded positions.
• Manage grant variations, extensions and other change requests.
• Ensure timely submission of progress and final reports, and support proper project closeout.
• Develop and implement robust work processes, SOPs, and guidelines for efficient grant administration.
• Liaise with external funders and internal departments on grant-related matters, ensuring smooth coordination and issue resolution.
• Undertake cross-departmental tasks and projects under the Office of Research
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field.
• Prior work experience in research administration or academic environment would be advantageous. Entry-level candidates may also be considered.
• Proactive, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Meticulous, well-organized and able to multi-task.
• Have good interpersonal skills and able to work well in teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.