Research & Grants Officer

Exciting Career Opportunities at O.P. Jindal Global University at O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana.

The Research Office (Projects, Grants & Publications) and the Department of Competitive Examinations are looking for passionate and high-calibre professionals to join our growing teams.

Open Positions –

Research Office

1. Grant Manager

Experience: Minimum 3 years

• Oversee full grant lifecycle – pre-award and post-award.
• Support faculty in identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals.
• Monitor awarded grants, ensure compliance, reporting, and audits.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams for contracts and sub-awards.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Business/Finance/Public Administration (Master’s preferred) + 3–5 years of grant management experience.

2. Grant Writer

Experience: Minimum 3 years

• Draft and finalize compelling grant proposals (national & international).
• Identify funding opportunities in social sciences and related domains.
• Support faculty in proposal conceptualization and reporting.
• Qualifications: Master’s in Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Development Studies (PhD preferred) + 2–3 years of grant writing experience.

3. Research Report Writer & Data/Policy Analyst

Experience: 3–4 years

• Prepare high-quality institutional research reports and policy briefs.
• Conduct benchmarking and comparative analysis (e.g., NIRF, QS, SciVal).
• Track global trends in research and higher education.
• Qualifications: Master’s in Public Policy, Development Studies, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, or related field + 2–3 years’ research writing/policy analysis experience.

4. Digital Dissemination Specialist (Academic Research Focus)

Experience: 3+ years

• Translate academic research into engaging digital content.
• Manage university presence on platforms like LinkedIn, ResearchGate, YouTube.
• Execute campaigns for research centres, journals, and academic events.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Marketing/Communications/Journalism + 3 years’ digital marketing experience (academic/research focus preferred).

Department of Competitive Examinations

5. Office Manager, Career Counsellor & Student Coordinator

Experience: Preferably in competitive exams counselling (freshers may apply)

• Support students in career counselling and exam preparedness.
• Coordinate academic and administrative requirements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance.

At JGU, we are committed to building a lean, high-performing team by combining roles where possible and selecting only outstanding professionals who align with our vision of academic and research excellence.

How to Apply:

Send your CV to tytiana.momin@jgu.edu.in with the subject line “Application – [Position Name]”.