Assist faculty to draft and submit funding proposals to internal and external sponsors in compliance with applicable guidelines and policies \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensure to follow up on approvals from senior management on awards in process \xe2\x80\xa2 Advise and consult with faculty on administrative duties required for proposal and budget preparation, and cost sharing \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide guidance to principal investigators (PIs) regarding proposals and grant application requirements \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist Director with negotiation of award terms and conditions \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensure compliance with non-financial, post-award policies \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensure contract and grants are closed out in a timely manner \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide key input on procedures, organizational plans, processes and policies as appropriate \xe2\x80\xa2 Establish and maintain effective communication and cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders critical to the research enterprise \xe2\x80\xa2 Prepare, review, and consult with faculty and other internal stakeholders to ensure that research project budgets comply with the policies of the Institute and sponsors \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist the Research Development Office in identifying prospective funding sources and mechanisms to facilitate external and internal research funding transactions \xe2\x80\xa2 Review grant applications for budgetary appropriateness, ensure their completeness and conformity with sponsor and Institute policies \xe2\x80\xa2 Resolve any discrepancies to ensure that the Institute\xe2\x80\x99s compliance approvals are met before proposal submission \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensure Research Services data is properly recorded and updated \xe2\x80\xa2 Research and recommend solutions to problems related to allocation, expenditures and termination of funds and assist PIs in complying with all administrative responsibilities \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist the Director of the Research Services in development and delivery of management reports \xe2\x80\xa2 Design and recommend appropriate outreach activities to stimulate and educate research faculty and students about the activities of the Office of Research Services \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensure adherence to the University\'s information security policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensure coordination with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed. \xe2\x80\xa2 Perform any other tasks assigned by Line Manager.

Qualifications

A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a field to sciences or engineering background

Required experience:

Expat: minimum of 7 years relevant experience

UAE National : minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Khalifa University