Senior Psychologist

Singapore Civil Defence Force; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Singapore Civil Defence Force is seeking an Senior Psychologist ORP to lead resilience research and advise leaders on operational resilience. You will develop and implement initiatives to strengthen responder performance, adapt and recover under demanding emergency conditions, and provide direct support in crisis moments.

You will study resilience in real operational settings, turning findings into evidence-based programmes and tools that improve on-ground effectiveness.

Formación

• Degree in Psychology required; advanced degree advantageous.
• Strong statistical analysis skills.
• Ability to translate psychological concepts for non-specialist audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Lead resilience research and advise SCDF leaders on operational resilience.
• Develop and implement resilience initiatives for frontline responders.
• Provide direct support to responders, including crisis intervention when needed.
• Engage with operational commanders, training units and partner agencies to coordinate resilience efforts.
• Translate research findings into practical programmes and tools with real-world impact.
• Contribute to the Emergency Psychological Sciences Department through diverse duties.

Conocimientos

Statistical analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Educación

Degree in Psychology

Masters/PhD in Applied/Organisational Psychology or related field

Herramientas

SPSS

R

Python

Descripción del empleo

What The Role Is

Lead resilience research, support responders, engage stakeholders, and advise SCDF leaders with care.

What The Role Is

Lead resilience research, support responders, engage stakeholders, and advise SCDF leaders with care.

What You Will Be Working On

As Senior Psychologist ORP, you will:

• Build Ops Resilience Capabilities: Use your psychology expertise to research, develop and implement initiatives that strengthen how SCDF's frontline responders perform, adapt and recover under the demands of emergency response.
• Conduct Applied Research: Study how resilience works in real operational settings and turn those findings into practical, evidence-based programmes and tools that make a tangible difference on the ground.
• Support Emergency Responders: Provide direct support (e.g. crisis intervention) to emergency responders, helping them stay operationally ready and effective in the face of high-stress and high-demand situations.
• Engage Stakeholders: Work closely with operational commanders, training units and partner agencies to ensure resilience efforts are well-coordinated, relevant and integrated into how SCDF operates.
• Advise Leadership: Provide evidence-based recommendations to senior management on operational resilience, helping to shape decisions and strategies that keep the organisation ready and effective.
• Contribute to the Team: Undertake other duties and responsibilities that support the wider work of the Emergency Psychological Sciences Department.

What We Are Looking For

Knowledge & Skills

• Degree in Psychology; a Masters or PhD in Applied/Organisational Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, Psychophysiology, Performance Psychology or related field is advantageous.
• Strong statistical analysis skills and proficiency in software such as SPSS, R, or Python.
• Knowledge of operational resilience frameworks, performance under pressure models, and human factors in high-risk environments.

Experience

• Between 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering psychological or resilience training programmes in operational or high-stress settings.
• Experience in applied research and programme development in occupational or high-risk environments preferred; background in uniformed, emergency, or military services is a strong advantage.
• Experience developing operational frameworks or evidence-based guidelines for organisational application.

Attributes

• Passionate about applied psychology and the performance of frontline emergency responders.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex psychological concepts for non‑specialist audiences.
• Good interpersonal skills with cultural sensitivity.
• Able to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate well in a team.