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Deputy Director, General Administration Support

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeFull-time3 weeks ago
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About the role

AI summarised

This is a senior administrative role at a research institute (A*STAR) overseeing grant administration, publication compliance, research ethics, and policy development. The Deputy Director ensures grant proposals and reports meet grantor requirements, manages institutional grant portals, conducts compliance checks, and serves on the Research Ethics Committee.

ResearchFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure that grant proposals, progress reports, and final reports adhere to grantor requirements and are submitted within stipulated timelines.
  • Manage queries from grantors, oversee budget reviews, coordinate letters of award, handle grant activation, and address variations or deviations.
  • Liaise with the A*STAR Research Office, councils, and finance teams regarding grant-related data requests and follow-ups.
  • Administer institutional grant portals (e.g., RGP, iGrants) and maintain comprehensive institute-level grant tracking.
  • Address grant-related inquiries from researchers.
  • Conduct compliance checks for manuscripts submitted via the IMCB Manuscript Review Portal in alignment with A*STAR's Publication Policy.
  • Provide guidance to researchers on publication requirements, acknowledgements, and compliance matters.
  • Serve as a member of the Research Ethics Committee, assisting in the mediation of issues related to research ethics and integrity, including authorship disputes, alleged misconduct, and retractions.
  • Assist in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for grants, publications, and associated processes.
  • Contribute to workflow enhancements and strengthen compliance controls.

Requirements

  • The intricate funding conditions, audit requirements, and coordination across multiple stakeholders require a senior officer with sound judgment and institute-wide accountability.