Assistant Manager, Research and Partnership

About the role

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) at NTU is looking for an Assistant Manager, Research and Partnership. You will assist the Head of Research and Partnership in building and nurturing collaborations with academia, industry and government agencies, supporting faculty in research matters, ensuring compliance with institutional and national requirements, and driving initiatives that strengthen the school's research reputation. You will also act as the unit manpower officer (UMO), overseeing manpower budget planning, hiring and salary allocations for research projects.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Associate Chair (Research) and Head of Research and Partnership in the day-to-day running of the Research and Partnership Office.
• Manage researchers' manpower budget allocations across research grants and review payroll projections (salaries, bonuses, SDL, employment pass fees, insurance).
• Approve and process manpower variation requests such as new hires, contract renewals, transfers and position upgrades, ensuring funding and compliance.
• Keep research manpower budgets and spending aligned with funding agency guidelines.
• Plan and coordinate seminars, industry engagements and other research events, including logistics, stakeholder coordination, budgeting and on-site execution.
• Coordinate institutional grant calls and nomination exercises, from announcement to submission.
• Support faculty through the research grant lifecycle and manage research data and documentation for audit readiness.
• Undertake other administrative projects as assigned.

Required profile

• Recognised Bachelor's degree; no prior work experience required.
• Experience in research grant and/or project management, or in a higher education setting, is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of the research ecosystem.
• Able to work effectively under pressure, resourceful and independent, proactive and assertive.