Senior Assistant Director

7 months ago


Singapur, Singapore A*STAR Full time

ABOUT SERC

Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) of A*STAR promotes public sector R&D 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, manufacturing technologies and metrology;

· Plan and promote research in strategic areas to create knowledge and innovation that will drive the development of knowledge-intensive industries;

· Cultivate and engage an extensive network of industry partners via various programmes to facilitate a seamless flow of technologies from conception to commercialisation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Assistant Director / Assistant 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 and computing, such as:

· AI and Data Science

· Communications (e.g. 5G)

· Digital Trust technologies

· Cybersecurity

· Modelling & Simulations

· Advanced computing

· Quantum Technologies

The officer will be part of a dynamic team which shapes public sector research and innovation to deliver economic and societal outcomes for Singapore through:

· Strategic planning, coordination, and collaborations in digital technology R&D with Ministries & Public Agencies partners, 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 (e.g. 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 and computing capabilities in A*STAR Research Institutes

· Research proposals evaluation, project reviews and post-award project management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Background in Engineering, IT or Computer Science, with at least 5 years of working experience in relevant areas

· 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

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate strategies to decision makers and to form trusting partnerships

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

· Shares a common purpose in shaping research and innovation in digital technologies to bring about economic and societal outcomes for Singapore



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