Grants Officer

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About the Organization

We are a premier research institute with all the necessary facilities that a research scientist may need. Research interests of our faculty members lie in the frontier areas of biology, and the science at NCBS (a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research ) uses experimental and computational approaches in the study of molecules, cells and organisms. We aim to understand biology at each of these levels to advance an integrated view of life processes. The talent and drive of our students and faculty members continues to show us the way to good science.

Job Description

The Grants Officer (Post-award & Development) will work within the Research Development Office (RDO) at NCBS to ensure smooth administration of extramural grants from various national and international funding sources as well as private/ philanthropic/CSR sources. The role ensures compliance, optimal fund utilization, timely reporting, and coordination across stakeholders to facilitate successful research outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Post-award management of grants: Facilitating grant activation, reporting, extensions, transfers and closures.
• Monitor the activities and expenditure on grants: Maintain a reporting calendar and reminder system using the Grant Management System to ensure timely submission of reports; track project timelines, deliverables, and expenditures; ensure optimal fund utilization in compliance with agency norms; and assist PIs with award compliance.
• Financial and Technical Reporting: Ensure timely preparation and submission of financial and technical reports to funding agencies; liaise with PIs and finance team to ensure data accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements; and prepare reports for select institutional grants.
• Information management and data analysis: Manage and analyze grant-related data to generate insights and reports for various stakeholders; identify emerging funding trends and patterns, and use these insights to guide institutional fundraising strategies and improve grant success.
• Outreach to funding agencies and donor engagement
• Contributing to resolution of queries and conflicts on administration of grants
• Assisting with additional fundraising and program renewals as appropriate
• Working across with colleagues at the RDO and other departments at NCBS as needed
• Undertaking any other duties that may be required from time to time

Education Qualification/Required Skills &Experience

Essential Qualification:

• Master’s Degree (preferably in any branch of Sciences/Management)
• The applicant should be proficient in MS Office applications
• Proven communication skills
• Strong time-management and interpersonal skills
• The ability to analyze, summarize and communicate information
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience

• Prior experience in post-award grants management, or related research administration roles preferred.
• Knowledge of software tools and databases related to grant management, reporting, and data analysis.

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