Associate (Research Excellence and Foresighting), Research Office

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public sector agency is looking for an enthusiastic associate to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about organizing events and supporting daily operations within the Research Excellence and Foresighting department. You'll be involved in planning and executing various events, coordinating logistics, and facilitating communication among teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong organizational skills, this opportunity promises a rewarding experience in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing events and award ceremonies.
• Coordinate schedules and logistics for key meetings.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma in Marketing

Diploma in Business Administration

Job description

A*STAR is Singapore's lead public sector agency that spearheads research to advance scientific discovery and develop innovative technology.

The Research Excellence and Foresighting (REF) department under A*STAR's Research Office (RO) helps to enable scientific excellence. This includes conducting ideation workshops and championing long term research planning. It also fosters collaboration through networking events, evaluates scientific quality by convening external evaluation panels and recognising talent through nominations for awards. The REF department works closely with the other 2 RO departments, namely Research & Grants Management (RGM) and Research Integrity, Compliance, Ethics & Support (RICES) to fulfill the mandate of the Research Office.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic associate to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who has a passion for organising events and helping to support the day-to-day running of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organising, and executing events and award ceremonies
• Assist in designing and planning platforms for networking, collaboration and ideation
• Coordinate schedules and logistics for key meetings
• Prepare briefing materials and documentation for evaluation panels
• Assist in facilitating communication between evaluation panels and internal teams
• Develop and distribute electronic direct mailers (EDMs) to promote events
• Conduct procurement for materials, catering and other items
• Support on-site event logistics, including setup and breakdown
• Assist in creating post-event reports and analysing event success metrics
• Perform other duties and administrative functions as assigned by Reporting Officer

Requirements

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet
• Comfortable in professional interactions with high-level academics and scientists
• Diploma in Marketing, Business Administration, or other related fields are welcome to apply
• Candidates without prior experience but display good aptitude may be considered