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 : Grants Officer (Post-award & Development)
Number of vacancies : 1 position
Age limit : 40 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.
Essential 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.
Key duties of the Grants Officer (Post-award & Development) will include :
• 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
Consolidated Salary : Salary will commensurate with experience and qualification.
General Instructions
1. The Selection process may consist written test / interview. Any change in the recruitment process will be intimated to the candidates in advance. The institute reserves the right not to fill the above posts herein advertised in case suitable candidates are not found. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.
2. Incomplete applications and online applications without uploading the supporting documents in support of their Educational qualification with marks, Date of Birth, Caste Certificate, Experience certificate along with pay drawn, etc. shall not be considered.
3. The Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the no. of posts to be filled or not to make any recruitment to any post(s), or not to offer the appointment without assigning any reason.
4. The Institute strives to have a workplace where there is equality of diversity and candidates of all classes, caste, gender and religion are encouraged to apply for the position.
5. The decision of the competent authority will be final in the matter of selection.
6. Any legal dispute concerning the Selection/ Recruitment process will be subject to courts having jurisdiction over Bangalore.
7. Please visit the website regularly since all subsequent Corrigendum/Addendum/Updates will be uploaded to the website only.
8. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding postal delay, conduct and result of test/interview and reasons for not being called for test/interview. Interim correspondence will not be entertained and replied to.
Last date for receipt of Online application : 26th November 2025
Grants Officer : Apply here
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