Research Manager in Energy Studies Institute

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Energy Studies Institute at the National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Manager to join the administration team. The role supports PIs, oversees daily operations of research projects, coordinates timelines and reporting, and liaises with researchers, collaborators, industry partners and government agencies.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with at least two years in research administration or programme management, plus strong organisational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• At least two years of relevant experience in research administration or programme management.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience managing stakeholders from academia, industry and government.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support PIs and co-investigators in administration and management of research programmes.
• Oversee day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of research projects.
• Coordinate across research teams for timelines, deliverables, and reporting.
• Track progress and support reports, presentations, and programme updates.
• Facilitate communication with internal researchers, external collaborators, industry partners, and government agencies.
• Assist in development and submission of research proposals and documentation.
• Support budgeting, resource planning and utilisation tracking.
• Organise stakeholder sessions, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, funding, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives like programme development and funding opportunities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Job description

Job Title: Research Manager in Energy Studies Institute

University-Level Unit: Energy Studies Institute

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Research

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 27/07/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Energy Studies Institute

The Energy Studies Institute (ESI) is a research institute in the National University of Singapore seeking to advance the understanding of energy policy issues by conducting independent research and analysis.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the ESI administration team, which oversees the institute's administrative and work closely with multi-disciplinary teams carrying out various administrative functions to support a diverse range of energy research projects.

Job Description

• Support the Project principle investigators and co-investigators in the overall administration and management of research programmes.
• Oversee the day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of research projects within the programme.
• Coordinate across research teams to ensure alignment of project timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Track progress of research projects and support the preparation of reports, presentations, and programme updates.
• Facilitate communication between internal researchers, external collaborators, industry partners, and government agencies.
• Assist in the development and submission of research proposals, including coordination of inputs and administrative documentation.
• Support budgeting, resource planning, and utilisation tracking for research programmes.
• Organise stakeholder engagement sessions, workshops, seminars, and conferences related to programme activities.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, funding agency, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives such as programme development, partnership building, and funding opportunities.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in research administration, programme management, or similar roles.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working with academia, industry, and government agencies.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly driven, meticulous, and able to work under tight timelines.
• Prior experience in grant management, proposal development, or research programme coordination will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of research environments; prior experience in energy, sustainability, or climate-related fields would be beneficial but not required.