Manager Research ORIC at Riphah International University

Job Requirements:

• Qualification:Master/MS/M Phil in any discipline.
• Relevant Experience:Minimum 03 Years.
• Job Knowledge:The incumbent must have comprehensive knowledge of research administration, including pre- and post-award processes, budgeting, compliance, and grant management. Familiarity with institutional and sponsor policies, research funding mechanisms, and faculty mentorship is essential. The role requires experience in fostering multidisciplinary collaborations, developing research infrastructure, and managing stakeholder relationships. Proficiency in research reporting systems and strategic planning is also necessary.

Job Skills

• Research Grant Administration- Skilled in proposal development, budgeting, compliance, and post-award management.
• Strategic Planning- Ability to develop and implement research strategies and foster interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Communication and Coordination- Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with faculty, funding agencies, and stakeholders effectively.
• Data Management- Proficient in managing research databases, reporting systems, and online research infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Research Office supports the externally and internally sponsored projects of the institution by providing pre- and post-award support to PIs and ensuring compliance with Temple and sponsor regulations. The person will work in close liaison with the board of advance studies and research or office of sponsored research.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate pre- and post-award administrative procedures for externally sponsored projects.
• Support faculty with grant proposal submissions in conjunction with Sponsored Projects Administration (budget development; award documentation; administrative portions of proposals; internal approvals; monitor issues around effort, cost share, space needs, and tuition remission).
• Support faculty regarding contracts, progress reports, NCEs, and other sponsor-related grant actions.
• Support faculty regarding post-award grant management, including projections, effort allocations and reporting, human resources, consultants, and close-outs.
• Coordinate internal and external reporting needs, including maintenance of HEI’s database.
• Develop and maintain the award process web pages.
• Work with the Director of Research Strategy to set goals and responsibilities within the research office and to monitor procedural efficiencies.
• The Manager of Research Management provides overall vision to the institute research portfolio.
• The focus of this position is to foster collaborations among research faculty across departments and colleges, and to support the mentorship of junior faculty. Develop programs and activities that will increase funding for research from all public and private sources, establish and maintain excellent relationships with donors and stakeholders, oversee proposal development and submission.
• Identify a programmatic strategy for research that promotes multidisciplinary collaboration within the university.
• Develop a structure for mentorship of junior faculty.
• Facilitate collaborations among faculty through identifying overlapping research interests and providing opportunities to communicate.
• Provide information about the grant process to faculty including study section procedures, interpreting reviews, and identifying appropriate funding mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain research cores and infrastructure within the institute including web pages, internal grant review procedures, and statistical support.
• Communicate with Development at both university and college levels about research initiatives and strengths. The ideal person should have six years’ relevant experience working for research and track record of management of research projects, organization or research donor agencies.
• Oversee all aspects of the operation and development of the ORIC including research administration.
• (Budgeting, auditing and accounting, human resources, management and maintenance of facilities and equipment, implementation of research contracts and human resources).