Principal Scientific Data Officer: QA/QC & Audit Lead

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University in Singapore invites applications for a Principal Scientific Data Officer to lead data QA/QC and audit activities across a large, multidisciplinary research programme involving seismic monitoring, hazard assessment, and risk analysis.

The successful candidate will establish programme-wide data protocols, build an auditable database, and conduct regular data audits to ensure compliance with ISO9001 or ISO/IEC27001, collaborating with about 40 researchers from EOS,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• Formal training in data management, QA/QC or informatics.
• Experience in scientific data governance and data auditing.
• Leadership experience in quality systems for large programmes.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse research teams and external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Establish programme-wide data protocols and procedures for all data assets.
• Develop an auditable database with version control and documentation.
• Work with research teams to maintain data quality and governance.
• Perform periodic internal data audits to meet standards.
• Prepare reproducible data subsets for reporting and publications.

Skills

QA/QC

Data auditing

Data management

Leadership

Education

Master's degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

ISO9001

ISO27001

Version control

Job description

Nanyang Technological University in Singapore invites applications for a Principal Scientific Data Officer to lead data QA/QC and audit activities across a large, multidisciplinary research programme involving seismic monitoring, hazard assessment, and risk analysis.

The successful candidate will establish programme-wide data protocols, build an auditable database, and conduct regular data audits to ensure compliance with ISO9001 or ISO/IEC27001, collaborating with about 40 researchers from EOS,