Job Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for the administrative management of the Open Fund - Large Collaborative Grant (OF-LCG) Programme, along with various business-related functions. This will involve cross-institutional liaison and project management responsibilities. This position is a 2-year renewable contract, up to 4 years term. 

• Provide overall administrative support for the grant, coordinating activities across multiple institutions and functions.
• Ensure research activities align with the terms and conditions of the grant.
• Oversee and track the overall utilisation of the research grant, ensuring line item monitoring.
• Monitor and track manpower movement, research publications, and other key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Programme.
• Assist in preparing scientific reports and other ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Support the preparation and management of MOUs, research agreements, lease agreements, service agreements, and other related documents with external collaborators and internal departments.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation for all aspects of the grant.
• Undertake any additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of relevant administrative experience, or a Diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates with higher credentials may be considered for the Senior Executive position.
• Experience in grant administration or academic research is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.
• Proficiency in administrative skills and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

More Information

Location: Outram Campus

Organization: Duke-NUS Medical School

Department : Office of Research

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 28863