Executive of Research Management Department (HR208)

Job Overview

The Executive of Research Management & Business (RMB) will support the administration and development of research activities at the University of Cyberjaya. The role focuses on assisting with research grant management, publication tracking, training coordination, research claims and procurement processes, and providing operational support to faculties. The position contributes to strengthening research performance, supporting collaborations, and enhancing the university’s research visibility and rankings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Administration & Governance

• Assist in implementing research policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Support compliance with institutional and national research regulations, including research ethics requirements.
• Provide administrative support for faculty research projects.
• Assist in preparing research progress reports and audit documentation for funded projects.

2. Research Grants & Funding Management

• Support the administration of internal and external research grants.
• Assist with budget tracking, documentation, and fund disbursement processes.
• Provide basic support for grant application submissions and related documentation.
• Maintain records of grant milestones, deliverables, and reporting deadlines.

3. Research Collaboration & Partnerships

• Provide administrative support in coordinating research collaborations.
• Assist in preparing documentation for MoUs and research agreements.
• Maintain records of institutional research partners and collaborative activities.

4. Research Impact, Publications & Rankings

• Track faculty publications and indexed journal outputs.
• Assist in managing publication incentives and article processing fee (APF) documentation.
• Support the maintenance of the university’s research repository/database.
• Assist in organising workshops on research writing and publishing.

5. Research Ethics & Compliance

• Provide administrative support for ethics application submissions.
• Assist in coordinating Institutional Review Board (IRB) meetings and documentation.
• Maintain records of ethics approvals and compliance requirements.

6. Capacity Building & Training

• Support the organisation of research training, seminars, and workshops.
• Assist in coordinating participation for faculty and postgraduate students.
• Provide administrative support for fellowship, travel grant, and conference funding applications.