Senior assistant director

4 days ago


Singapore Agency For Science, Technology And Research Full time

Senior Assistant Director, Research and Statistics Unit, Strategy DirectorateA*STAR directs and undertakes mission-oriented research to transform Singapore into a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy. TheResearch and Statistics Unitresides in A*STAR's Strategy Directorate, and spearheads the annualNational Survey of Research, Innovation & Enterprise. The survey supports the Singapore government's formulation of national Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) policies and strategies.We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team. In this role, the individual will be instrumental in shaping the national strategy for the Singapore R&D ecosystem byleveraging insights from quantitative data analysis of the survey findings. The individual will be expected to develop a deep understanding of R&D policy and its wider impact on Singapore.An ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and can engage with a wide range of stakeholders from other government agencies, (in particular the National Research Foundation and economic agencies in the ecosystem) on nation-wide RIE issues.At the Research and Statistics Unit, you are expected to:Administer the annual National Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) survey of Singapore by guiding and training a team of survey staff who will conduct the survey; and provide direction on all survey-related enquiries.Help develop an enhanced survey methodology to improve the survey process and ensure sufficient data coverage to meet stakeholders' needs.Streamline and increase automation of work processes through AI/ML techniques.Ensure the quality of the survey data based on best practices, using detailed data checks and established estimation methods.Partner policy and economic agencies in the discovery of new insights and trends from the RIE survey data to support policy making.Provide statistical support to A*STAR management and all relevant stakeholders including Whole of Government agencies, international organisations, and members of the public.JOB REQUIREMENTSPossess knowledge in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or subjects with substantial quantitative content (e.g. regression, analytics, etc).Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to learn and apply relevant statistical and analytical tools and techniques for data compilation and analysis.Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Experience/knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SAS, R, Python, advanced Excel functions) preferred.Good communication skills (verbal and in writing).Able to deliver results under tight timelines.Able to work well independently, and as a member of the team.Experience in conduct of complex surveys or data analysis will be advantageous.#J-18808-Ljbffr



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