Job Description

[What the role is]

You will work in Environmental Health Institute (EHI), and be a member in the Scientific Programme Management Department.




We are seeking a driven and committed candidate who has a strong interest in contributing to Singapore's environmental public health, by assisting scientific Directors of the Environmental Health Institute to manage research programmes. These programmes include chemical pollutants, indoor air quality, environmental surveillance and others. The job will require you to work effectively with internal and external collaborators, to facilitate the translation of research into public health outcomes. It requires continuous learning to stay up-to-date.

[What you will be working on]

The successful candidate will:


Plan and manage resources, including procurement and finance Develop collaborative agreements Communicate research outcomes to a variety of stakeholders Coordinate the management of EHI's multidisciplinary research programmes Design and manage procurement contracts Manage EHI's IP portfolio and collaborative agreements

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or at least 5 years of experience in an applied science research environment Experience in managing public health research project(s)/programme(s) will be an advantage Able to work independently and lead a team in a dynamic environment High capacity for strategic and scientific critical thinking Inquisitive, innovative, and resourceful Excellent management and organisational skills Ability to be detail-oriented and organized Good command of spoken and written English Familiarity with budget management, government procurement, collaboration agreements will be an advantage
Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.