Research Senior Associate / Deputy Manager, R&D Programme Admin

SUTD (Singapore University of Technology & Design); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is looking for a candidate to manage research finance matters for the Future Communications Research & Development Programme. Responsibilities include liaising with finance offices and grant agencies, ensuring compliance with finance processes, and providing administrative support for research activities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience, with proficiency in MS Office applications. This role demands strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years working experience.
• Experience in Government, Education or research institutes/industries preferred.
• Able to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage research finance matters related to the Future Communications Programme.
• Work closely with finance offices and grant agencies on administrative tasks.
• Ensure adherence to finance policies and guidelines.

Skills

Grant administration knowledge

Good organizational skills

Good interpersonal communication

Good computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

The candidate will be responsible for managing all research finance matters related to the Future Communications Research & Development Programme (FCP), working closely with Programme Director and Programme Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• To work closely with SUTD research and finance offices, grant agencies and other stakeholders on administrative matters.
• To ensure that FCP’s finance processes adhere to institution & grant finance policies/guidelines.
• To provide administrative and logistical support (make arrangements, setup venue, take meeting notes for selected meetings, etc.) for physical and virtual events, such as meetings, exhibitions, conferences and workshops.
• To take meeting notes for selected meetings.
• To ensure accurate fund disbursements to the respective institutions and ensure sufficient cash flow by working with SUTD’s Finance department to prepare and provide half-yearly expenditure reports to the funding agency.
• To assist with audits relating to FCP KPIs and expenses.
• To assist with procurement matters for FCP.
• To prepare yearly FCP progress reports and half-yearly KPI reports to the funding agency.
• To perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Programme Director/ Programme Manager to support research activities in the Programme.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years working experience.
• Working experience in Government, Education or research institutes/industries is beneficial.
• Knowledge of grant administration would be advantageous and preferred.
• Good computer literacy and proficiency, especially in MS Office applications.

Enabling Competencies

• Good organizational and administrative skills.
• Meticulous and responsive with good interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and is a responsible team player.
• Ability to work under pressure, to meet expectations and deadlines.