To provide operational coordination and specialized support for research services, with responsibilities spanning ethics, grants, research systems, and reporting. The Senior Executive Research Services ensures effective service delivery, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, supporting both routine and moderately complex research-related matters.

Job Responsibilities 

• Research Grants and Ethics Support :Guide academic staff through the preparation and submission of internal and external research grant and ethics applications
• Stakeholder Communication :Liaise with funding bodies, collaborators, and institutional offices to facilitate information flow and clarify procedural matters
• Coordination of Research Systems :Maintain and update institutional research systems and trackers (e.g., grants, outputs, contracts, ethics)
• Reporting and Data Compilation :Collate data and prepare standard reports related to research metrics, grants, and ethics approvals
• Process Documentation and Improvement: Contribute to the creation and refinement of SOPs and templates
• Capacity Building and Engagement :Support workshops, briefings, and internal training for researchers and new staff

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Business, Science, Public Administration)
• 3–5 years in research administration or higher education
• Experience preparing or reviewing research proposals, ethics applications, or grants
• Competence in working with institutional systems and reporting tools

Personal Characteristics 

• Professional and confident communicator
• Analytical and solutions-oriented
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement
• Demonstrates initiative while recognizing escalation point

Closing date  : 23 March 2026

Please apply via https://careers.jcu.edu.sg/cw/en/listing

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia. The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business, Psychology, Information Technology & Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.