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
