Assistant Manager / Manager, Research Security Management

About the role

The Office of the Deputy President (Research & Technology) at the National University of Singapore is looking for an Assistant Manager or Manager to manage and reduce research security risks linked to research collaborations and grant applications involving external parties. The role works with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with university regulations and research security workflows, fostering a risk-mitigated research environment.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with research and administrative units to implement research security procedures and protocols, including supporting regular management meetings and reporting.
• Liaise with research teams and carry out fact-finding for initial risk assessments of research activities with potential security risks, and monitor risk mitigation measures on approved projects.
• Create training materials and update training programmes to raise awareness of research security requirements among the university research community.
• Maintain and archive documentation of research security cases in the unit's database.

Required profile

• Recognised degree in science or engineering preferred.
• At least 3 years' experience in research management/administration or similar compliance/administration roles.
• Experience in research functions in higher education or research contracts and grants management is an advantage.
• Knowledge of university administration policies and workflow compliance.
• Ability to keep confidential information confidential and act with discretion.

Required skills

• Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Background in risk assessment and mitigation and regulatory compliance, or research management in a university setting.