Okay, here's a detailed job description for a Research Assistant within an Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC), tailored to a university or research institution context.

Job Title: Research Assistant

Department: Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)

Organization: [Name of Institution/University, e.g., Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University]

Location: [City, Country, e.g., Islamabad, Pakistan]

Reporting to: [e.g., Director ORIC, Manager Research Operations, Senior Coordinator ORIC]

Key Responsibilities:

• Research Grant & Funding Support:
  • Assist in identifying national and international research grant opportunities, funding calls, and relevant donor agencies.
  • Disseminate information about funding opportunities to faculty and researchers across the institution.
  • Provide administrative support in the preparation and submission of research grant proposals, including formatting, compiling annexures, budget drafting assistance, and ensuring adherence to funder guidelines.
  • Track grant application statuses and maintain a database of submitted proposals.
• Research Administration & Coordination:
  • Assist in managing the lifecycle of research projects from proposal submission to reporting, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and ethical guidelines.
  • Maintain and update the institutional research project database, including details of ongoing, completed, and funded projects.
  • Coordinate meetings, workshops, and training sessions organized by ORIC for researchers (e.g., grant writing workshops, research ethics seminars).
  • Assist in preparing agenda, minutes, and follow-up on action items for ORIC-related meetings.
• Research Data Management & Reporting:
  • Collect, compile, and organize data related to institutional research output (e.g., publications, citations, research income, patents).
  • Assist in the preparation of various research reports, presentations, and statistical summaries for ORIC leadership, university management, and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the development of institutional research profiles and annual research reports.
• Intellectual Property (IP) & Commercialization Support:
  • Assist in maintaining records of intellectual property disclosures, patents, and commercialization activities.
  • Conduct preliminary research on market potential or industry trends related to disclosed inventions (under supervision).
  • Provide administrative support for IP filing processes.
• Communications & Outreach:
  • Assist in developing content for ORIC's website, newsletters, and promotional materials to highlight institutional research achievements and opportunities.
  • Liaise with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff across various departments to gather information and ensure smooth research operations.
• Administrative Support:
  • Perform general office duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, and managing office supplies.
  • Handle correspondence and inquiries related to ORIC activities.
  • Manage and organize ORIC's electronic and physical filing systems.