Executive (Sponsored Research)

About the role

Duke-NUS Medical School is looking for an Executive (Sponsored Research) to join its research administration team. The team works closely with faculty members, senior management, interdisciplinary offices within the University and the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, and supports the governance of research funding awarded to the School.

Key responsibilities

• Manage external research funding awarded to Duke-NUS, ensuring proper governance and supporting the School's competitiveness in securing grants.
• Oversee pre-award and post-award administration of research grants and agreements in line with funder requirements and University policies.
• Inform faculty and research staff about funding opportunities and grant calls, and review grant applications for completeness to enable timely submission.
• Create and activate project accounts, and verify manpower recruitment and transfers for grant-funded positions.
• Manage grant variations, extensions and other change requests, and ensure timely submission of progress and final reports and proper project closeout.
• Develop and implement work processes, SOPs and guidelines for efficient grant administration.
• Liaise with external funders and internal departments on grant matters, and undertake cross-departmental tasks and projects under the Office of Research.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related field.
• Prior work experience in research administration or an academic environment is advantageous; entry-level candidates may also be considered.
• Proactive, meticulous and well organized, with good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to multi-task, with good interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel.