Principal Performance Scientist - Army

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore seeks a seasoned Performance Scientist to provide strategic vision and scientific expertise to optimise soldier performance and operational readiness. You will translate evidence-based science into practical, scalable training solutions aligned with organisational goals.

You will lead studies, evaluate wearables and data, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to inform policy and training decisions while balancing safety and

Qualifications

• Education in Exercise Physiology or related discipline preferred.
• At least 6 years in human performance, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, recovery, and optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of exercise physiology and evidence-based practice.
• Proficiency in data analytics and interpretation.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based training solutions.
• Integrate sports science, nutrition and performance data to enhance training effectiveness while reducing injury risk.
• Design and oversee robust studies, trials and evaluations.
• Generate credible evidence for training policy and programme decisions.
• Evaluate wearables and emerging human performance technologies for military application.
• Provide scientific leadership across the organisation, mentoring Performance Scientists and upholding standards.
• Translating sports science into practical scalable training solutions that meet operational needs while balancing safety and performance.

Skills

Exercise physiology

Sports science

Kinesiology

Human performance

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Scientific communication

Leadership

Research design

Training interventions

Education

Education in Exercise Physiology

Job description

What The Role Is

You provide strategic vision and scientific expertise to optimise soldier performance and operational readiness within the Army. You will leverage deep knowledge in exercise physiology and sports science to oversee the translation of evidence-based science into practical, scalable training solutions aligned with organisational goals.

What You Will Be Working On

• Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based training solutions
• Integrate sports science, nutrition and performance data to enhance training effectiveness while reducing injury risk
• Design and oversee robust studies, trials and evaluations
• Generate credible evidence for training policy and programme decisions
• Evaluate wearables, monitoring systems and emerging human performance technologies for practical military application
• Provide technical authority and scientific leadership across the organisation, mentoring Performance Scientists and upholding scientific standards
• Challenge(s)
• Translating sports science and emerging technologies into practical, scalable training solutions that meet operational needs, while balancing performance outcomes, training safety and injury prevention
• Aligning diverse stakeholders, driving ground adoption, and using data effectively to inform policy and training decisions

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Exercise Physiology, Sport and Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Performance, or a closely related discipline is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in human performance, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, recovery, and performance optimisation
• Strong knowledge of exercise physiology, sports science principles, and evidence-based practice
• Proficiency in data analytics and interpretation
• Effective stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Strong scientific communication and leadership skills
• Ability to design and evaluate training interventions and research studies
• Strategic problem-solving ability
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.