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Senior Officer Research Grant & Publications
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AJman, United Arab Emirates
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Grant Management:
- Oversee the administration of internal and external research grants, ensuring compliance with AU internal and external funding agency requirements.
- Manage the entire lifecycle of grants, from application and award processing to monitoring and reporting.
- Work closely with faculty members to assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals.
- Monitor expenditure, budget allocation, and financial compliance for awarded research projects.
- Research Publication Fee Processing:
- Handle the full cycle of research related payments and reimbursements in coordination with faculty, publishers, and internal offices at the university.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of all requests, maintaining detailed financial records.
- External Grant Acquisition & Outreach:
- Act as AU’s liaison with governmental agencies and funding organizations to secure research grants and funding opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funding bodies to enhance AU’s research funding portfolio.
- Organize workshops and training sessions to assist faculty in securing external research funding.
- Strategic Research Support & Reporting:
- Consolidate research funding data, prepare analytical reports, and support AU’s research strategy.
- Coordinate with relevant university departments to ensure smooth implementation of research policies and procedures.
- Support ranking and accreditation efforts by providing accurate and timely data related to research funding and outputs.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s or ideally Master’s degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or Business Administration or a closely related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in academic research administration, research grant management, working experience in a university or academic institute.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in handling research data, in a university or research-intensive environment.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Proficiency in financial and grant management systems.
- Strong analytical skills for budget forecasting and expenditure tracking.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and other data management tools.
- Experience in dealing with government funding agencies and international research grants is preferred.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to engage with funding bodies and faculty members.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced research environment.
- High attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to maintaining research integrity.
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