Emerging Technology Architect

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is establishing an Emerging Technology Unit and seeks a strategic leader to drive the development of actionable roadmaps and interdisciplinary initiatives in high-impact technology domains. This pivotal role will significantly influence the university's applied research efforts and workforce skills development, aiming to enhance Singapore's capability in future technologies. Candidates should hold a PhD and possess strong expertise and passion for emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD with expertise in emerging technologies like AI, Quantum, etc.
• Experience in industry R&D or tech startups valued.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic foresight and planning for emerging technologies.
• Develop technology roadmaps that align with economic needs.
• Engage with government and industry partners for tech initiatives.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Systems thinking

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in relevant science or engineering field

Job description

As part of SIT’s bold journey to position the university in more systematic and structured future-ready applied learning and research, we are setting up a newEmerging Technology Unit to shape strategic directions in high-impact technology domains.

We are seeking passionate and future-forward professionals to join this pioneering team. You will play a critical role inmasterplanning emerging technologies, developingactionable roadmaps, and driving initiatives and programmes that shape SIT’s future-ready education, applied research, and workforce skills development efforts.

If you have the vision, depth, and agility to bridge science, strategy, and society—this is your opportunity to influence national capability development and be part of SIT’s transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic foresight and long-term planning in emerging technologies with a time horizon of 10 years (e.g. AI, Quantum Technology, Artificial General Intelligence, Sustainable Energy, Autonomous Systems and Robotics, Future Mobility, Future Electronics, etc).

• Develop applied technologyroadmapsthat align SIT’s education and research with Singapore’s future economic, technological, and societal needs.

• Shape and coordinateinterdisciplinary initiativesthat link academic clusters, applied research programs, and future-ready education.

• Engage and collaborate with government agencies, research institutions, industry players and startups, to identify, validate and possibly co-create emerging technology visions and partnership opportunities.

• Contribute thought leadership, insight reports, and internal strategy documents that inform policy, funding, and strategic direction.

• Establish the operating frameworks, structures, performance metrics and execution of the newEmerging Technology Unit.

• Participate in relevant global tech think-tanks, conferences, and advisory platforms to represent SIT and draw global insights into local contexts.

Job Requirements

• PhDin a relevant science or engineering field, withstrong technical expertisein at least one emerging tech domain (e.g. AI, Quantum, Sustainable Energy, Future Mobility, Robotics, etc).

• Experience or exposureto industry R&D, tech ventures/startups, or public sector tech master-planning are highly valued.

• Provensystems and critical thinking skillswith strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities.

• Deeppassion for emerging technologiesand a strong desire to contribute to societal and economic transformation through applied research and education.

• Excellent writingand communication skills; able to synthesize complex ideas and engage diverse stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal andstakeholder engagementskills across academia, industry, and government—locally and internationally.

• Highly motivated team player who is excited to shape S