Assistant Director (Research)

DSO National Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense research organization in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Director (Research) to lead research into emerging technologies impacting national security. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, engaging with thought leaders, and providing insights to senior leadership. Candidates must have strong analytical skills and be fluent in English for effective communication. This is a mid-senior level contract role, offering a two-year contract with opportunities for impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Ability to write technology primers and articles for technology development.
• Skill to prepare and conduct presentations effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead research into emerging technologies affecting the Defence Technology Community.
• Engage with thought leaders to curate insights on relevant topics.
• Conduct assessments to inform senior leadership on technology-related issues.

Skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Fluent in English

Job description

Job Description

DSO National Laboratories is Singapore’s largest R&D organisation. Our mission is to develop technologies and solutions that can provide technological surprises to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore’s national security. Our work cuts across air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.

Assistant Director (Research)

In This Role, You Will

• Lead in the conduct of scanning and research into emerging technologies (for example Quantum, synthetic biotechnology, new space) and technology‑related issues, such as research/industry trends, applications, norms and geostrategic developments, that can impact technology development for the Defence Technology Community (DTC).
• Engage with thought leaders across government, industry and academia to curate insights on interest topics.
• Lead the assessments from research, including potential options or approaches on technology‑related issues, to inform senior leadership.

Job Requirements

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Fluent in English – able to write technology primers and articles to inform DTC; and prepare and conduct presentations well in English.

Successful candidates will be offered a 2‑year contract.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Other

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing