Temporary Research Specialists
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About the Role
University of Doha for Science and Technology seeks a Temporary Research Specialist to assist faculty with proposal development, grant submissions, and post-award administration. Requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of grants/research administration experience.
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Responsibilities
- Assist faculty staff with proposal development, review and submission process for pre award agreements
- Collaborate with Applied Research and Innovation (ARI) in grant submissions, budget preparation and track payments
- Act as liaison between faculty staff, funding institutions and government bodies
- Coordinate proposal requirements with faculty staff and external participants
- Review proposals and research initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory laws, policies and procedures
- Provide written feedback to university faculty regarding necessary changes and suggestions for proposal enhancement
- Maintain up to date database, records, and reports relevant to award grants
- Monitor awards proposal status and advise Principal Investigator on requirements and deadlines
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Minimum 5 years' experience in grants/research administration, budget development/management, or grant writing
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic
- Master's degree preferred
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Overview
- University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national university specializing in applied, technical, and professional education in Qatar.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist faculty staff with proposal development, review and submission process for pre award agreements to ensure alignment with UDST’s policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the Applied Research and Innovation (ARI), Academic Manager in grant submissions, budget preparation and track payments of all research grants.
- Act as liaison between faculty staff, funding institutions and government bodies and review and update sponsor agreements as recommended by the Applied Research and Innovation (ARI), Academic Manager.
- Coordinate proposal requirements with faculty staff and external participants and review proposals and research initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory laws, policies and procedures.
- Provide written feedback to university faculty regarding necessary changes and suggestions for proposal enhancement.
- Maintain positive relationships with pre and post award Stakeholders, and government representatives to promote University applied research initiatives.
- Assist faculty with the completion of administrative forms and others’ electronic systems to secure funds for research and other project initiatives.
- Prepare reconciliation of actuals to budget variance and analysis for annual audit to contribute to grant audit review activities and to ensure timely closeout of audit recommendations.
- Document and communicate pre/post awards outcomes to faculty through reports and presentations to promote and contribute to UDST’s award scheme initiatives.
- Maintain up to date database, records, and reports relevant to award grants to monitor University proposal activities and to ensure compliance with University guidelines and regulations.
- Attend business unit and faculty meetings to obtain information on awards, finance and research related matters and draft minutes as appropriate.
- Monitor awards proposal status and advise Principal Investigator on requirements and deadlines associated with research protocols highlighting discrepancies to the Applied Research and Innovation, Academic Manager.
Qualifications
- Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required
- Master’s degree is preferred
- Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in grants/ research administration, budget development/management, or grant writing.
- Language: Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic language required.
- Skills: Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Excellent problem solving and attention to detail.
- Experience with pre and post award processes, research compliance, and grant tracking.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with research policies, funding bodies, and government regulations.
- Bilingual in English and Arabic is preferable
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