Research Fellow (Project Manager, SIA-NUS Digital Aviation Corp Lab)

National University of Singapore

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch JobsJob DescriptionJob Title: Research Fellow (Project Manager, SIA-NUS Digital Aviation Corp Lab)Posting Start Date: 25/08/2025Job Description:Job DescriptionThe SIA-NUS Digital Aviation Corporate Laboratory (Corp Lab) is seeking a highly experienced and driven Researcher/ Project Manager to oversee proposal development, grant submission processes, and end-to-end project management throughout the lifecycle of Corp Lab operations. This role bridges academic research, industry stakeholders, and grantor agencies to ensure smooth delivery and compliance with funding requirements.Key Responsibilities: * Proposal Management & Grant Submission​- Lead and coordinate the drafting of proposals in collaboration with Principal Investigators (PIs) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) Business Units.​- Facilitate discussions to align research focus and deliverables with industry needs and grant requirements.​- Ensure all proposals adhere to the requirements and guidelines of the IAF-ICP (Industry Alignment Fund-Industry Collaboration Projects) grant scheme.​- Manage the process of responding to queries from grantors and stakeholders during the grant review and approval phase.
  • Project Lifecycle Management (Post-Award)​- Upon award of Phase 2 funding, manage and oversee the execution of all Corp Lab projects and operations.​- Coordinate and monitor project milestones, deliverables, resources, and budgets.​- Develop and implement project tracking systems to ensure timely and successful delivery of outcomes.​- Prepare and submit regular progress reports and presentations to the Management Committee and Executive Committee.​- Act as the primary point of contact with the grantor, providing required updates, financial reports, and compliance documentation.
  • Stakeholder Engagement​- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including NUS faculty and departments, SIA representatives, grant agencies, and industry partners.​- Organise and facilitate project meetings, workshops, and reviews.​- Address and resolve project-related issues and risks in a proactive and timely manner.
  • Compliance & Governance​- Ensure all operations and reporting comply with institutional, grantor, and regulatory requirements.​- Maintain comprehensive documentation for audit and review purposes.
Requirements​- PhD in Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline; Masters' qualification may be considered on a case-by-case basis.- At least 5 years' experience in project management, preferably in academic-industry collaborative research or grant-funded environments​- Demonstrated experience in proposal development and grant submission processes.- Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills​- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration abilities.- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines​- Familiarity with IAF-ICP or other Singapore government grant schemes is highly desirable

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