Manager / Senior Manager, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics & Informatics (AI3)

Manager / Senior Manager, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics & Informatics (AI3) Horizontal Technology Coordination Office (HTCO), SERC

ABOUT SERC and AI3 HTCO

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 commercialization.

AI3 HTCO coordinates, strategizes and catalyzes the development and application of AI and data science R&D capabilities across A*STAR, covering Research Institutes in both the physical sciences and engineering as well as the biomedical domain.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manager / Senior Manager in AI3 HTCO, SERC is required to strategise, organise, and drive A*STAR's R&D initiatives in AI and Data Science.

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

• Strategic planning and forging of collaborative partnerships in AI R&D with Public Agencies partners (including NRF, SNDGO, MCI and IMDA), Research Institutes, Institutes of Higher Learning (including AI Singapore), and industry sectors.
• Developing and refining A*STAR's AI strategy through technology foresighting and internal capabilities profiling and review, ensuring alignment with national priorities.
• Execution of A*STAR's AI Strategy including aligning and coordinating across A*STAR's headquarters entities and Research Institutes to ensure a coherent and synergistic AI R&D portfolio.
• Drive strategic development of AI and Data Science-related capabilities in A*STAR, working alongside leading AI researchers in developing and designing large-scale AI R&D programmes- this can include securing necessary ecosystem support and resources for programme award and execution.
• Evaluation of AI-related proposals (targeting external competitive grants and internal seed grants), project reviews and post-award project management.
• Supporting A*STAR's Research Institutes in AI R&D project execution and management, including planning for subsequent technology translation and commercialization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Background in Engineering, IT or Computer Science, with at least4 yearsofworking experience in relevant areas.
• Ability to think strategically, analyse issues from different angles and devise comprehensive solutions.
• Knowledge in a broad range of AI and Data Science technologies, the digital industry, their trends, challenges, and potentials. Knowledge in complimentary digital technologies e.g. quantum technologies or communications will also be viewed favourably.
• 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 AI to bring about economic and societal outcomes for Singapore