Project Officer (Research Administration Officer)

at  NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
The
School of Biological Sciences
(SBS), part of the College of Science, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance biological and biomedical sciences. At SBS, our research spans various areas, including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative diseases, telomere biology, and genome function. Over the years, SBS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.
Position Available: Project Officer
Join the laboratory of Prof Peter Preiser at the School of Biological Sciences. We are seeking a Project Officer to provide comprehensive support to Principal Investigators (PIs) in managing research grants. This includes pre-award and post-award grant administration, ensuring effective utilization of research funds, supporting lab operations, managing research-related data and publications, and facilitating the planning and execution of research events. The Project Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of research projects and compliance with institutional and funding agency requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-award and post-award grant support to Principal Investigators (PIs). This includes processing grant applications, ensuring accountability for human resources and expenditures, and maintaining databases related to researchers, grants, publications, and collaborations.
• Offer advisory support to PIs, including managing grant variations and assisting in the effective utilization of research grants.
• Support PI’s lab operations, including procurement and compliance with safety requirements.
• Manage the Research Driver exercise by collating publications and updating citation counts.
• Plan and execute research-related events, conferences, and seminars.
• Perform other lab support tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• BSc Degree in biological sciences or related fields.
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English - essential for communication with stakeholders
• Good team player.

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU

• Provide pre-award and post-award grant support to Principal Investigators (PIs). This includes processing grant applications, ensuring accountability for human resources and expenditures, and maintaining databases related to researchers, grants, publications, and collaborations.
• Offer advisory support to PIs, including managing grant variations and assisting in the effective utilization of research grants.
• Support PI’s lab operations, including procurement and compliance with safety requirements.
• Manage the Research Driver exercise by collating publications and updating citation counts.
• Plan and execute research-related events, conferences, and seminars.
• Perform other lab support tasks as assigned