Call for Applications | Senior Manager – Research

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online applications from dynamic and accomplished professionals for the full-time post based in Bangalore of Senior Manager – Research.

Role & Responsibilities

The Senior Manager – Research will report to the Dean –Research, and will be responsible for undertaking the following tasks:

 To effectively work with the Dean Research in ensuring that the University develops as a leading research University in India and internationally with world-class research processes;
 To ensure that the research output of the University is designed, implemented and communicated to the academic community on an on-going basis, such that the University’s research is unparalleled;
 Be responsible for processing, review, negotiation, and acceptance of sponsored project activities and to ensure
proper stewardship of awarded funds in compliance with the regulations of both the University and the sponsor;
 To develop research protocols and policies and their implementation;
 To facilitate the link between research activities and research outcomes and to promote the use of best practices in
administration;
 To ensure the proper application of policies and regulations during the submission of external grant proposals, compliance protocols, and acceptance of external grants and contracts by processing and reviewing all submissions from faculty, staff, and students in accordance with University policies and procedure and communicating the same to all stakeholders, both within the University and outside the University;
 To provide essential training and guidance on externally funded research laws and regulations to University faculty, staff, students, and any group whose activities are subject to the same, under the direction of the Dean-Research;
 To coordinate research projects and to ensure that all project goals are achieved in accordance with ethical standards and scientific methods and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations relating to external funding of University research, instruction, and public service programs;
 To manage budgets and financial records related to research projects and ensure that there is no conflict of interest;
 To manage and co-ordinate the recruitment of highly skilled research staff along with the People and Culture department of the University;
 To assist in the preparation and analysis of regularly scheduled and special requested reports regarding externally funded grant and research activities;
 To effectively contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of
skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds;
 To be competent and well abreast through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development classes, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Dean of Research;
 To contribute to the overall success of the Office of Research administration by performing all other duties as assigned.

Interested individuals are requested to fill in the application form below and upload their CV and supporting certificates on or before 5.00pm on 18th July, 2023. 

For more details, please read the official notification here.
To apply, click here.