Management Associate | Research Support Officer

We are looking for a dynamic and result oriented individual to join our team as a Management Associate/ Research Support Officer attached to Faculty of Computing.

Key duties & responsibilities

1. Managing and coordinating MPhil/PhD student administration, including maintaining student records, monitoring progress, and liaising with relevant academic and examination units.
2. Coordinating MSc and undergraduate research projects by maintaining project data, publication records, industry collaborations, and research-related documentation.
3. Preparing and maintaining committee minutes, research reports, presentations, and following up on action items related to research committees and faculty activities.
4. Managing staff research data, including publications, grants, research indices, research cluster activities, and faculty research profiles.
5. Coordinating research grants, publication reimbursements, research assistant administration, and maintaining related records and documentation.
6. Supporting industry collaborations, research seminars, supervisor training programs, research awareness activities, ICAC conference coordination, and faculty journal-related activities.

Minimum requirement

1. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university or institution.
2. A minimum of two (2) years of work experience after obtaining the educational qualification or a minimum of three (3) years of overall work experience in the relevant discipline.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

SLIIT offers a competitive salary and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the company

The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) is a pioneer in the higher education sector of Sri Lanka and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines. It is committed to provide the best student experience through a dedicated group of academic and non-academic staff. The main campus located in Malabe has excellent academic and recreational facilities.

When applying

Apply within 7 days of this advert being published.