Total 2 Senior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in ULU TIRAM

• Work onsite and attend industry partner meetings
• Support the general management and administration of centre operations (e.g., organise meetings, recording meeting minutes)
• Manage project timeline and ensure project milestones/ deliverables are met
• Support all related administrative work
• Perform literature reviews, assist with designing and conducting of qualitative and/or quantitative research tasks (e.g., focus group discussions, interviews, surveys), and perform dataprocessing and analysis tasks
• Develop project processes and procedures, and maintain related documentations
• Conduct impact analysis against pre-determined project outcomes
• Prepare progress and final reports of the project for reporting to management, as well as for publication
• Present research outputs at seminars, meetings, workshops
• Assist in procurement processes (e.g., purchase of tokens for focus group participants)
• Contribute to development and writing of research grant proposals
• Work on other tasks as assigned by the centre leaders

Job Requirements
Degree holder, preferably in the field of behavioural science, social science, human resource, or business

• At least 1 year of working in a research setting
• Responsible and reliable
• Independent and resourceful

Job Responsibilities

Meetings, Projects & Events Administration

• Coordinate with the Faculty Leadership Development (FLD) team to plan and schedule meetings, projects and events.

• Have good understanding of campus calendars to coordinate meetings, projects and events effectively.

• Prepare AORs, project documentation and necessary paperwork to support processes and approvals.

• Ensure end-to-end administrative processes including attendance, invitations and documentation, to support the full lifecycle of meetings, projects and events.

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with full-time and adjunct faculty within NIEC.

• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items.

• Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain clear, timely and consistent communication.

Content Development & Communications

• Prepare professional written materials, including emails, reports, meeting minutes, SOPs and publicity content.

• Support the development of communication materials using appropriate design and digital tools.

Data & Resource Management

• Maintain and update faculty repositories, information sites and data systems.

• Support basic data analysis and reporting where required.

• Willingness to adopt new technologies and innovative approaches to create, curate and enhance learning and research resources.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Relevant experience in project administration and stakeholder coordination will be advantageous.

• Ability to organise, manage, and analyse data effectively.

• Familiarity with the early childhood education sector is beneficial but not required.

• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in digital tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and virtual collaboration platforms (e.g. Zoom, MS Teams).

• Familiarity with design and data tools (e.g. Canva, Power BI) is an advantage.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Good time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Adaptable, proactive, and willing to learn.

• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to work.

Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement

• Learning & Professional Development

• Comprehensive Benefits Package such as attractive leaves schemes, flexible benefits, dental coverage etc.

Note: All new hires will be offered a two-year contract in the first instance. Contract renewal and emplacement on permanent appointment will be subject to continuous good performance.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.