Intern, Strategy & Innovation

Singapore Land Authority (SLA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Singapore Land Authority (SLA) is seeking an Intern in Strategy & Innovation to support geospatial technology projects, including quantum sensing, GeoAI, and advanced mapping. You will assist with research, technology assessments, and partnership building among government, industry, and academia to strengthen Singapore's Geomatics ecosystem.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, professional development initiatives, and collaboration across the Geomatics Engineering & Geospatial community.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program.
• Exposure to government or research environments is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of geospatial technologies or GIS.
• Interest in emerging tech (AI, quantum sensing, mapping) and strong research abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proof-of-concept initiatives in emerging technologies (quantum sensing, GeoAI, mapping).
• Coordinate partnerships with industry and academic partners, and provide administrative support for the Geomatics Community of Practice (SpatialX).
• Support technology assessments, help prepare funding proposals, and facilitate knowledge sharing among government agencies, industry partners, and research institutions.
• Support development of Singapore's GE&G industry through manpower trend research and technology roadmaps; assist with capability enhancement programmes.
• Help organise industry engagement events and provide administrative support including performance tracking.

Skills

Geospatial knowledge

GIS basics

AI interest

Quantum sensing interest

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education

Engineering, Computer Science, Geography or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

What the role is

Intern, Strategy & Innovation

This internship in the Future Capabilities cluster involves supporting geospatial technology projects including quantum sensing, GeoAI, and advanced mapping. You will assist with research, technology assessments and partnership building between government, industry, and academia whilst helping to strengthen Singapore's Geomatics Engineering & Geospatial ecosystem through stakeholder engagement and professional development initiatives.

What you will be working on

• Assist with proof-of-concept initiatives in emerging technologies (quantum sensing, GeoAI, and advanced mapping technologies).
• Coordinate partnerships with industry and academic partners, and provide administrative support for the Geomatics Community of Practice (SpatialX).
• Provide support in technology assessments, help prepare funding proposals and facilitate knowledge sharing activities between government agencies, industry partners, and research institutions.
• Support the development of Singapore's Geomatics Engineering & Geospatial (GE&G) industry through research on manpower trends and technology roadmaps, and assist with capability enhancement programmes.
• Help organise industry engagement events, assist with professional development programmes and provide administrative support including performance tracking.

What we are looking for

• Student pursuing studies in engineering, computer science, geography, or related fields
• Previous exposure to government or research environments advantageous
• Technical Skills
• Basic understanding of geospatial technologies or GIS
• Interest in emerging technologies (AI, quantum sensing, mapping)
• Research and analytical abilities
• Communication & Collaboration
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Personal Attributes
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Responsible and proactive
• Able to commit full time from October 2026 to March 2027 / October 2026 to February 2027 for at least 3 to 6 months.
• Please include your availability in your CV.