Senior Assistant Director, Sustainability & Energy

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a passionate individual to develop R&D capabilities in Sustainability and Energy. The candidate will engage in strategic planning, coordination with public agencies, and technology development.

Applicants should have a degree in Engineering or Science, with at least 3 years of experience. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills are essential for engaging stakeholders and executing R&D programmes effectively.

Qualifications

• Preferably with a degree or postgraduate degree related to Engineering or Science.
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in either project management, business, or research roles.
• Attention to details and excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning, coordination, and collaborations in Sustainability & Energy R&D.
• Long-term R&D planning and stakeholder engagements.
• Technology fore-sighting and master-planning.
• R&D programme strategy development and design.
• R&D programme execution and management.
• Development and reviews of technology capabilities.
• Undertake grant administration functions.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate individual to join us in building Singapore’s R&D capabilities in Sustainability and Energy, covering areas such as:

• Low Carbon Energy Sources
• Electrification
• Carbon Services
• Green Chemicals & Specialty Polymers

The Individual Will Be a Part Of a Dynamic Sustainability & Energy Cluster Which Shapes Public Sector Research And Innovation To Deliver Economic And Societal Outcomes For Singapore Through

• Strategic planning, coordination, and collaborations in Sustainability & Energy R&D with Ministries & Public Agencies (e.g. NRF, MTI, NCCS, MND, MSE, EDB, EMA), Research Institutes, Institutes of Higher Learning, and industry sectors
• Long-term R&D planning and stakeholder engagements that shape and contribute directly to the national R&D agenda (e.g. RIE 2030)
• Technology fore-sighting and master-planning to optimise R&D investment portfolio and ensure alignment with national priorities
• R&D programme strategy development and design, which entails convening relevant public agencies, enterprises, and research entities (within A*STAR and from Institutes of Higher Learning) into collaboration programmes, securing necessary management support, and resources for programme execution
• R&D programme execution and management, including working with other A*STAR divisions to plan for subsequent technology translation and commercialisation
• Development and reviews of technology capabilities across relevant A*STAR Research Institutes
• Undertake grant administration functions that include evaluation of research proposals, project reviews, and programme management

Job Requirements

• Preferably with a degree or postgraduate degree related to Engineering or Science
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in either project management, business or research roles
• Attention to details, excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills