Senior Officer, Research Grants and Publications - UAE Nationals Only

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Grant Management: 2. 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: 7. 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: 10. 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: 14. 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.