Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director, Sustainability & Energy

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:

1. 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;
2. Plan and promote research in strategic areas to create knowledge and intellectual property that will drive the development of knowledge-intensive industries;
3. 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.

We are looking for a passionate individual to join us in building Singapore's R&D capabilities in Sustainability and Energy, covering areas such as:

1. Low carbon
2. Built Environment
3. Circular Economy
4. Electrification

You will have the exciting opportunity to contribute to driving new frontiers of scientific development, providing thought leadership, and creating a Singapore ecosystem conducive for new investments and growth. You will work closely with A*STAR research units, as well as other public sector agencies, research performers, and industry players, to develop and implement R&D strategies, build cutting-edge research programmes, and bring them to deployment or commercialisation.

You should have a strong drive and impact-oriented mindset to ensure investments in R&D activities deliver good economic, sustainability and societal outcomes for Singapore. Roles include but are not limited to the following:

1. Strategic planning, coordination, and collaborations in line with national R&D agenda for sustainability and energy R&D with agencies (e.g. NRF, MTI, EDB, MSE, MND), Research Institutes, Institutes of Higher Learning, and industry sectors
2. Technology Foresighting and Masterplanning to optimise R&D investment portfolio and ensure alignment with national priorities
3. 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
4. R&D programme execution and management, including planning for subsequent technology translation and commercialisation
5. Research proposals evaluation, project reviews and management

Job Requirements

1. Degree or postgraduate degree related to Engineering- or Sciences-preferred.
2. At least 5 years of working experience in either business or research roles related to the above discipline.
3. Able to work independently and a strong team player
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills
5. Excellent interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders
6. Meticulous, excellent problem solving and analytical skills and able to multi-task
7. Values integrity, teamwork and excellence

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.