Job Title: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Office of Research and Development

Location: Sonipat, Haryana

Department: Office of Research and Development

Role Type: Full time, Permanent

Experience: 2 - 6 years

About the role: The Research and Development Office (RDO) is Ashoka University’s strategic hub for providing end-to-end support to faculty and scholars in advancing academic research at Ashoka. RDO plays a central role in

strengthening the University’s research ecosystem by empowering researchers at Ashoka through extramural grant management, research infrastructure management, management of research scholars, and effective research communication.

Ashoka’s multidisciplinary and ever-evolving body of scholarly work exhibits the University’s commitment towards high-quality research.

Within RDO, this role anchors the Research Personnel Management function, currently responsible for 160+ active research staff engaged across the University’s grant-funded projects – a number set to grow steadily as

Ashoka’s grant portfolio and sponsored projects expand. The incumbent works closely with faculty Principal Investigators, HR, Finance, and funding agencies (UGC, ICMR, DBT, DST, ANRF, CSIR) to ensure research personnel are hired,

onboarded, paid, and exited accurately and on time. Within six months, success looks like error-free payroll cycles, audit-ready personnel records, and faculty and PIs relying on the office to manage the full personnel lifecycle

without escalation.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Coordinate end-to-end hiring for research personnel o Develop and finalize JDs in consultation with the faculty members o Liaise with HR for job postings o Develop contracts ensuring compliance with funding agency guidelines o Manage onboarding of research personnel (ID Card issuance, medical insurance, accommodation related arrangements)

· Manage monthly payroll processing and exit processes for research personnel in line with institutional procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and timely system updates.

· Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and ensure compliance with OMs from relevant funding bodies (UGC, ICMR, DBT, DST, ANRF, CSIR).

· Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of 160+ active research personnel engaged across ongoing grants and projects,



with volumes expected to rise in line with Ashoka’s growing grant portfolio.

· Reconcile research personnel data against grant budgets and sanctioned positions, working closely with the Pre-Award and Finance teams within RDO.

· Serve as the first point of contact for research personnel on queries relating to leave, benefits, insurance claims, and contract renewals, escalating as required.

· Generate periodic MIS reports and dashboards on personnel strength, attrition, and grant-wise deployment for RDO leadership and funding-agency reporting.

· Support other RDO functions as needed – including grants management, research scholar administration, and research communication activities – to enable the office’s broader mandate of end-to-end research support.

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory:

· Bachelors/Masters degree in any discipline (Science, Commerce, Humanities, or Management).

· 2–5 years of experience in research administration, HR coordination, grants management, or university operations.

· Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and Google Sheets; familiarity with ERP/HRMS systems is an advantage.

Preferred:

· Masters degree (any stream)

· Prior experience in a university research office, grant-funded environment, or working with government funding bodies (ICMR, DBT, DST, ANRF, CSIR)

· Knowledge of project staff guidelines as per various Indian Government schemes

Note: Research Personnel Management function is administrative and process-coordination in nature. Requires core competencies — contract management, payroll processing, record-keeping, stakeholder coordination, and grant compliance.

Who You Are

– Experience in research, process development, technical problem-solving, and project coordination.

– Data analysis and interpretation

– Knowledge about the technical documentation

– Process automation, Knowledge of AI tools





– Engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including faculty members and administrators

About Ashoka University

Ashoka University is India's premier interdisciplinary higher education and research-focused institution, offering world-class opportunities in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Established in 2014 by leaders, thinkers, academics, and philanthropists from diverse fields, it operates on a unique model of collective philanthropy, integrating exemplary governance standards with cutting-edge pedagogy and a faculty body of international acclaim.

Today, the University has a community of 3000+ students and operates seven Schools imparting industry-oriented education, professional skills, and values-based learning to prepare students for global careers.

The University espouses principles of inclusivity and diversity, having more than 57% women, 4% international scholars, 100+ students with disabilities, and over 47% students on scholarships. Since its inception, Rs 723 crores have been awarded in

scholarships with over 2,000 students receiving full-tuition fee waivers cumulatively and 5400+ students being supported through scholarships. In addition, nearly 5500 of Ashoka's alumni are pursuing careers of their choice

in reputed organisations and leading universities across the world.

Ashoka University continues to reaffirm its commitment to building an inclusive institution of excellence in teaching and research, nurturing responsible leaders for India and the world. In 2025, Ashoka University was honoured with the 'University of the Year

(Emerging)' award at the 20th FICCI Higher Education Summit 2025 - one of India's notable industry platforms celebrating excellence in academia and innovation. The University also secured the first position in the Indian

Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025 in two prestigious categories.

The Ashoka advantage will continue to equip its students with the skills to see the big picture - to critically analyse, question, interpret, craft compelling arguments, and find sustainable solutions. It is a collective effort towards nation-building. This is where tomorrow's leaders are born.

Check out the Ashoka Website to know more : https://www.ashoka.edu.in/

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