Job Description

The Institute of Functional Intelligent Materials is looking for a grants and research resource manager. The role would be to support the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials in funding recruitment through external grant calls and industry partnerships, as well as post-award management of project grant resources in acquisition and capacity building.

The job scope will cover three main aspects:

1. Grantmanship support, proposal crafting and post-award management

• Support principal investigators (PIs) with grant writing and collating of preliminary data
• References
• Editorial and proof reading
• Compile proposal with inputs on budget and CVs (in partnership with research administrator)

2. Post-award resource planning and acquisition

Technical procurement

• Together with the facility manager, draft requirement specifications for the purchase, upgrade and customization of scientific equipment
• Compile requisite documents and independently undertake the following procurement process (

100,000 SGD): Simplified Quotation, Direct Contracting and Invitation to Quote * Assist with drafting terms and conditions (T&C) for contracts as and when required

• Stay updated about the institute\'s latest research requirements via regular discussion with PIs and the facility manager, in order to prepare equipment priority list and budget

Budget management and payment

• Oversee and regularly update equipment and maintenance budget and yearly procurement schedule to ensure timely utilization of allocated funds in every financial year of all external grant funding
• Ensure suppliers comply with T&C and stick to committed delivery timelines
• Engage with NUS\' procurement and legal teams on penalizing suppliers for extended delay in delivery
• Perform grant virement as and when required

3. Management of partnership with industry that will involve agreements and resource pledging

• Support Directors and PIs on agreements and documentation with external parties (in collaboration with administrative director)
• Resource planning and pledging on such agreements
• Work with NUS\' business office and legal counsels in crafting agreements
• Administer implementation of such agreements, including reporting, invoicing, payments and cost recovery, where applicable

Job Requirements

• PhD/Masters degree or higher in sciences, engineering or their equivalent from a reputable university
• Have at least five years\' working experience in research and laboratory support, procurement and budget management
• Experienced with grant writing and agreements
• Excellent command of English and communication skills

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials

Department : Administration & Corporate Services

Job requisition ID : 17840

National University of Singapore