Senior Assistant Director, Sustainability & Energy

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Engineering or Science

Jobbeschreibung

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