Deputy Director, Digital Tech

1 week ago


Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Full time

ABOUT SERC

Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) of A.STAR promotes public sector research and development in the physical sciences and engineering. At SERC, we:

.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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Deputy Director in the Digital Tech & Computing Cluster of SERC is required to strategise, organise, and drive A.STAR's R&D initiatives in digital technologies, such as:

.AI and Data Science

.Communications and Internet-of-Things

.Digital trust technologies

.Cybersecurity

.Digital Twinning, Modelling & Simulations

.Quantum technologies

The officer will be part of a dynamic Digital Tech & Computing Cluster team which shapes public sector research and innovation to deliver economic and societal outcomes for Singapore thru:

.Strategic planning, coordination, and collaborations in digital technology R&D with Ministries & Public Agencies (eg. NRF, MTI, EDB, SNDGG, MCI, IMDA), Research Institutes, Institutes of Higher Learning, and industry sectors

.Long-term R&D planning and stakeholder engagements that shape and contribute directly to the national R&D agenda (eg. RIE 2025)

.Technology Foresighting and Masterplanning to optimise R&D investment portfolio and ensure alignment with national priorities

.R&D programme strategy development and design, which entails convening relevant public agencies, enterprises, and research entities (within A.STAR and from Institutes of Higher Learning) into collaboration programmes and securing necessary management support and resources for programme execution

.R&D programme execution and management, including planning for subsequent technology translation and commercialisation

.Strategic development and reviews of digital technology capabilities in A.STAR Research Institutes

.Research proposals evaluation, project reviews and management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

.Background in Engineering, IT, or Computer Science with at least 10 years of working experience

.Ability to think strategically, analyse issues from different angles and devise comprehensive solutions

.Knowledge in a broad range of digital technologies, the digital industry, their trends, challenges, and potentials

.Leadership qualities and ability to mentor junior officers

.Passion in shaping research and innovation in digital technologies to bring about economic and societal outcomes for Singapore

.Proactive learning attitude, attention to details and results-oriented

.Comfortable with delivering outcomes in complex environment within challenging timelines



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