Senior Forensic Scientist/forensic Scientist

**What the role is**
- The jobholder will play a key role in our physics & engineering team to spearhead and lead/ participate in our research projects in fingerprints, marks & patterns, and other areas related to forensic physics & engineering. He/She is also expected to plan, design and assist in developing new methodologies and approaches beyond traditional workflows in forensic science.

**What you will be working on**
- The scope of work includes the following:
R&D:

- Horizon scanning to identify novel and applicable technologies to develop game-changing or new capabilities for forensic investigations and intelligence to support Home Team Departments (HTDs) and other agencies.
- Independently conduct research, develop knowledge base & instrumental capabilities, and validate new forensic methods to support HTDs’ investigative needs.
- Oversee, lead and manage life cycle of projects: needs & idea analysis, concept, design, planning, budget, approval, procurement, execution, tracking milestones, implementation, communication.
- Engage and work with national and international stakeholders to advance HTX’s interests.
- Establish strong network with key stakeholders in the HTDs, and various centres and departments in HTX.
- Collaborate with forensic counterparts, industry and academia, both locally and internationally to develop, innovate new methodologies, practices or products.
- Responsible for any ethics submission (institutional review board and/or equivalent) and communication.
- Lead and manage a small team of researchers (for Senior Post).

Administrative, quality assurance and workplace safety duties:

- Perform laboratory administrative and managerial responsibilities in the upkeep of laboratory’s operations (e.g., procurement, lab and equipment maintenance, inventory). For example, plan and participate in procurement activities to ensure continual operations of laboratory in full compliance with governance.
- Commit and participate in laboratory quality assurance and workplace safety (WSHS) activities to ensure compliance to quality and safety requirements.
- Perform agency’s required activities such as trials and/or training with internal stakeholders.

**What we are looking for**
- Education
- BSc (Hons)/ MSc / PhD in physical/natural sciences, material science/engineering, mathematics, computer science and/or other related disciplines.

Experience
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant industry or research experience in marks and patterns for the Senior post. Fresh graduates are welcome for non-Senior post.
- Aptitude/experience in forensic pattern evidence (e.g. fingerprints, questioned documents, firearms & toolmarks, footwear & tyre impressions, bloodstain pattern analysis, and other marks & patterns evidence) is preferred.
- Knowledge/experience in data science and analytics, AI and machine learning will be advantageous.
- Experience with multivariate analysis, principal component analysis, computational modeling & simulations, statistical software, coding & programming languages (e.g. R, Python, Matlab, finite elements) applied to physical sciences will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of research methodology, and practical experience in execution of scientific research projects in academia and/or industry.
- Experience in leading a small team of researchers will be an advantage for the Senior post.

Desired attributes and behaviours
- Passionate in the pursuit of scientific innovations that are aligned with the Home Teams’ mission.
- Committed, curious, self-motivated, self-starter, high initiative, forward-looking and fosters a climate of experimentation within the team.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical & reasoning skills, applies a logical methodical and hands-on approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
- Good communicator (oral and written) with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to operate on the international stage to build up HTX’s reputation and constantly seek new networks and active collaborations with other experts.
- Honesty, integrity, tenacity, including a positive attitude, empathy, gratitude and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Good problem-solving skills with attention to details.
- Ability to work under extreme pressure with tight deadlines.
- Able to respond to operational needs outside office hours, as and when required.

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