Job Description

This role includes, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

Assist the scientists and researchers with editing and proofreading grant/business proposals, scientific articles review and publicity materials.

Enhance coherence and presentation of documents through reorganisation/reconstruction of documents and/or extensive rewriting

Provide secretariat support to meetings such as research collaborations, grant updates and scientific communication

Participate in outreach and/or training activities related to scientific writing

Update research outputs and support the development of strategies on identify grant opportunities, assist researchers to define project plans and budgets and develop timelines; and to establish and monitor project risks and risks registers

Requirements

Possess a MSc/PhD in a scientific discipline (preferably in Engineering or Physics) from a recognised university with a minimum of 2 years of scientific writing/copyediting experience

Proficient in scientific and business writing

Experience in infographics, data visualisation and storytelling

Good mastery of language with strong communication skills and a keen eye for details

Highly motivated individual who is able to work with minimal supervision, and can multi-task and work collaboratively

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.