National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) — Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is a premier research institute engaged in research in life sciences across scale. Several research facilities and associated infrastructure helps in providing cutting edge technology and support research. 

Research Development Office (RDO) at National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) provides comprehensive support to campus researchers with securing research funding, management of grants and awards, and facilitating research collaborations. 

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.

• 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

Age limit: 50 years as of 01.07.2025 (subject to relaxation as per GoI norms)

The appointment will be a fixed-term position initially for one (1) year and renewable annually subject to the outcome of a performance assessment. The position comes with consolidated pay based on qualification and experience, subject to institutional guidelines.

Salary will commensurate with experience and 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.

Step 1: Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.
Step 2: You will receive an email with the link on your registered email ID.
Step 3: Using the link, you can fill in the application.
Step 4: Once you fill in the application you can SAVE or PREVIEW the application. Please Note: Any corrections should be made before you SAVE the application.
Step 5: After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking ​“SUBMIT”.
Step 6: All essential certificate is proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the Online application.

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