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