Job Description

Job Responsibilities:
To be the officer-in-charge (OIC) for selected Research Groups or Reserach Programmes on resource and budget related matters.
To assist in the management of pre/post awarded research grants and industry projects which includes, but not limited to:
Liaising with grantor and collaborating institutions on grant or project matters.
Advise PI on budgeting matters for grant proposal.
Support the Principal Investigator (PI) in grant administration, reporting, and ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions.
Liaise with other A*STAR functions (finance, procurement, etc) in project accounts creation and activation for newly awarded grants.
Monitor projects progress, funds utilization and resources and escalate issues in a timely manner.
Tracking of projects KPIs and other metrics
To work with PI on budget matters, including budget projections and utilisation plans.
Drafting Inter-Research Institute (RI) collaboration project agreements.
Assist PI in preparation of progress reports.
To conduct project management in compliance to research ethics, including assiting the oversight and management of human biomedical research (HBR) related matters, research lab notebook, research publication, etc.
To support the planning, execution, and hosting of events organized by Resource and Project Management team (eg. SIFBI Scientific Sharing Sessions, RPM Roadshows, etc.)
To support the implementation and maintenance of the Project Management Information System.
To track and update databases, KPIs, etc.; safe keep all records and documents.
Other ad-hoc duties, assignments and projects as may be assigned by Reporting Officer/ Director.

Qualification & Field of Study:

• Degree in Life Sciences, Food Science, Human Nutrition or science related field, with experience in grant/project management will be an added advantage.

Min. Years of Experience:

• 5 Years

Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies):

• Ability to work with a group of scientists with diverse range of disciplines
• Competent in computer skills (especially MS Excel)
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous and organised with the ability to multi-task.
• Able to work independently as well as a team player.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Type of Employment : Full-Time
Minimum Experience : 5 Years
Work Location : Biopolis