Research Grants & Compliance Administrator

Duke-NUS Medical School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke-NUS Medical School is seeking a proactive individual to join the dynamic research administration team. The role focuses on governing external funding and supporting the School’s competitiveness in securing grants.

You will oversee pre- and post-award processes, assist faculty with funding opportunities, and ensure timely submissions and proper project closeout. The ideal candidate has attention to detail, strong organization, and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field.
• Prior work experience in research administration or academic environment would be advantageous; entry-level considered.
• Proactive, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Meticulous, well-organized, able to multi-task and work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage external research funding and ensure governance for the School.
• Oversee pre- and post-award administration for grants and agreements.
• Provide information to faculty on funding opportunities and grant calls.
• Review grant applications for completeness and timely submissions.
• Create and activate project accounts and verify manpower for grant-funded positions.
• Coordinate grant variations, extensions and change requests with stakeholders.
• Ensure timely submission of progress and final reports; support project closeout.
• Develop SOPs and guidelines for efficient grant administration.
• Liaise with external funders and internal departments on grant matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Duke-NUS Medical School is seeking a proactive individual to join the dynamic research administration team. The role focuses on governing external funding and supporting the School’s competitiveness in securing grants.

You will oversee pre- and post-award processes, assist faculty with funding opportunities, and ensure timely submissions and proper project closeout. The ideal candidate has attention to detail, strong organization, and teamwork abilities.