The role typically requires a degree in business administration, finance, research management, or a related discipline, together with several years of experience managing research grants in a university or research-intensive organization. The candidate is expected to oversee grant administration from application and award stages through reporting and close-out, ensure compliance with funding-agency policies, prepare budgets and financial reports, and advise researchers on regulations and procedures. Strong project-management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills are important. Familiarity with Singapore research funding schemes, audit requirements, and grant-management systems would be advantageous. The successful candidate should be organized, service-oriented, discreet, and able to manage multiple deadlines while working effectively with academic staff, finance teams, government agencies, and external partners.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university located in western Singapore. It is internationally recognized for education and research in engineering, science, technology, business, humanities, social sciences, medicine, and interdisciplinary fields. NTU works closely with government agencies, industry partners, and international institutions, supporting innovation through research centers, entrepreneurship programs, and large-scale collaborations. The university employs academic, professional, and support staff from Singapore and around the world. Its main campus is known for extensive greenery, modern teaching and research facilities, residential colleges, libraries, sports amenities, and a diverse student community. Research administration roles at NTU contribute to the effective management of competitive grants and help researchers meet financial, contractual, ethical, and reporting requirements.
Singapore offers strong opportunities in higher education, research, technology, finance, healthcare, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. The culture is multicultural, efficient, and generally welcoming, with English widely used in workplaces and public services. Life is convenient, safe, and highly connected, although housing and daily expenses can be relatively high. Residents enjoy excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, beaches, and easy access to neighboring countries. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored work pass, commonly an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and government approval. Relocating typically involves securing employment first, arranging housing, health coverage, banking, and tax registration. Singapore’s warm, humid climate, compact size, and fast-paced professional environment suit people who value urban convenience and international communities.
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