Scientific Officer

The Scientific Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the research activities of Amity University by managing and coordinating various aspects of research administration. This position involves working closely with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, streamline research processes, and facilitate the successful execution of research projects. Responsibilities include facilitating the preparation and submission of research grant proposals, ensuring compliance with funding agency guidelines and university policies, assisting researchers in budget development and financial planning for grants, reviewing, negotiating, and processing research-related contracts and agreements, staying updated on relevant regulations, coordinating the initiation, implementation, and completion of research projects, and facilitating communication and collaboration among project team members. The Scientific Officer is also responsible for preparing and submitting regular progress reports to the Higher management, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of research activities, providing training and guidance to researchers on grant application procedures and research compliance, offering support in navigating university systems related to research administration, liaising with external R&D Organizations, funding agencies, and industry collaborators, fostering relationships with internal stakeholders, identifying opportunities for process improvement in research administration, and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications for this position include a Masters degree in a relevant field (Ph.D/ M.Sc./ M.Tech in the field of Science and Technology), a minimum of 01 year previous experience in research administration or a related field, familiarity with regulatory requirements related to research ethics and compliance, strong organizational and project management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in using relevant software and databases, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Interested candidates should submit their applications along with their updated CV (Word/PDF format) mentioning the position Scientific Officer online at www.amity.edu/careers or send to careers@amity.edu within 10 days.,