Support world-class research in A*STAR institutes in a wide range of fields including communications, AI & data science, cybersecurity, modelling and simulations, materials, chemicals, microelectronics, sustainability, manufacturing technologies and metrology;
Plan and promote research in strategic areas to create knowledge and intellectual property that will drive the development of knowledge-intensive industries;
Cultivate and engage an extensive network of public sector and industry partners via various programmes to facilitate a seamless flow of technologies from conception to commercialisation.
You will have the opportunity to participate in strategic discussions with senior public sector and industry leaders to shape the future of research and innovation in Singapore. We are looking for a passionate individual to join us in building Singapore's R&D capabilities in:
Advanced Manufacturing ? covering areas such as Autonomous Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing.
You should have a strong drive and impact-oriented mindset to ensure investments in R&D activities deliver good economic and societal outcomes for Singapore. Roles include (but are not limited to) the following:
Support the Deputy Director to drive and coordinate the development and management of new large-scale R&D programmes and workplans, in alignment with national plans and priorities.
Build relationships and maintain strong communication channels with key stakeholders including government agencies such as MTI, NRF, EDB and EnterpriseSG.
Act as the single Point of Contact for Research Institutes (RI) under the officer's portfolio to help RI navigate internal structures and engage external stakeholders.
Plan and execute strategic activities including workshops with industry and academia to identify emerging R&D topics and relevant industry problem statements.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, science, technology management, or related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in programme coordination, research administration, or project management is preferred.
Versatile and able to thrive in a dynamic environment. Strong ability to manage timelines, track multiple workstreams, and follow through on operational and strategic tasks.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to support cross-functional collaboration and external engagement.
Comfortable working with project reports, KPIs, and planning documents. Able to flag issues and distill information for decision-making.
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Type of Employment : Full-Time
Minimum Experience : 2 Years
Work Location : Fusionopolis
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