Job Description

What the role is:As a Senior Head/ Senior Manager in the Academic Research Division, you will be formulating policies for research, innovation and enterprise (RIE) specifically focusing on research manpower and international research collaborations at the Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) in Singapore.What you will be working on:

• Formulate and implement policies and funding programmes to develop the national postgraduate research manpower pipeline in the Autonomous Universities \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide secretariat support for the RIE Manpower Committee, the Academic Research Council, and/ or other advisory committees \xe2\x80\xa2 Review policies and programmes related to international research collaborations to improve their governance, impact, value capture and effectiveness This is an individual contributor role. We welcome individuals with or without work experience to apply for the position.

What we are looking for:

• Prior experience in policy roles, international relations or grants/ research administration would be an advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 A meticulous and resourceful individual with demonstrated passion for research \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work well independently as well as in teams \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong numeracy and quantitative analysis skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window. As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination. Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment. If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.

About Ministry of Education:The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation. The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.

Ministry of Education