Senior Scientist (Behavioural Science)

SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Food Agency invites applications for a Senior Scientist (Behavioural Science) in the National Centre for Food Science. You will design and execute studies on food safety behavioural insights and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

This role requires a Master’s or PhD in social science or related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to translate findings into risk assessment and policy guidance.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to process and analyse datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to manage multiple priorities concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute projects related to food safety behavioural science, including survey and experiment conceptualisation.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Translate study findings to inform food safety risk assessment and guide operations & policy measures.
• Communicate findings to diverse audiences via publications, conferences, and reports.
• Perform procurement and preparation of project agreements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Education

Social science / behavioural insights degree

Job description

[What the role is]

This recruitment is for the position of Senior Scientist (Behavioural Science) in the National Centre for Food Science in the Singapore Food Agency.

[What you will be working on]

Officer will be expected to:

• Design and execute projects related to food safety behavioural science, such as survey and experiment conceptualisation and design, to deepen understanding of risk amplifiers for dietary exposure to hazards
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (both internal departments and external institutions) on projects that collectively contribute to food safety in Singapore
• Translate study findings to inform food safety risk assessment and help guide operations & policy measures for early preparedness and management of foodborne diseases
• Communicate findings from projects to diverse target audiences through stakeholder engagement, conference presentations, scientific publications, and project reports
• Perform administrative work such as procurement and preparation of project agreements
• This job description provides a high-level view of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required

[What we are looking for]

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) in social science, behavioural insights or equivalent disciplines with 3 years relevant working experience in a related field (e.g. food safety science and public health related research)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to learn and apply new and relevant tools and techniques to process and analyse datasets
• Highly driven and able to take responsibility and initiative for delivering quality work
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and independently as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Able to manage multiple priorities concurrently and deliver quality work timely in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A record of high-quality scientific research, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals, is an advantage

Work Location: National Centre for Food Science, 7 International Business Park, Singapore 609919