Job Description

Assistant Head/Senior Officer, Science & Engineering Research Council, Transport, Security & Satellite Cluster

The Transport, Security & Satellite Cluster promotes R&D and innovation to support the security, satellite, as well as the sea, land and air transport sectors. These efforts include working with the relevant public agencies, industries and synergising capabilities within the local research community that span across a range of technologies such as artificial intelligence and data science, electronics, modelling & simulation, advanced materials and robotics.

The officer will be responsible to synergise R&D and Innovation plans and initiatives in the Security area, which involves engagements with the defence and home affairs ministries and agencies.

This role includes, but is not limited to,

? Support the design of programmes to achieve the desired outcomes by:

o Coordinating complementary capabilities from research ecosystem;

o Engaging relevant stakeholders for support & resources, e.g. industry, agencies and research performers; and

o Organising activities and resources required to effect translation.

? Administer the programmes, including budget management, scheduling & conducting progress reviews, and monitoring of deliverables & outcomes

Job Requirements

? Background in a Science or an Engineering related discipline, preferably with at least 2 years of related work experience

? Possess strong analytical thinking skills and abilities to learn fast

? Results oriented, pro-active, and a team player

? Resourceful, with astute planning and analytical skills

? Organised, quality conscious, attentive to details and results-oriented

? Strong communication and interpersonal skills

? Adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Type of Employment : Full-Time
Work Location : Fusionopolis