ABOUT SERC

Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) of A*STAR promotes public sector R&D in the physical sciences and engineering. At SERC, we:

·       Support world-class research in A*STAR research institutes in a wide range of fields including communications, AI & data science, cybersecurity, modelling and simulations, materials, chemicals, energy, sustainability, microelectronics, manufacturing technologies and metrology;

·       Plan and promote research in strategic areas to create knowledge and innovation that will drive the development of knowledge-intensive industries;

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Manager / Manager in the Digital Tech & Computing Cluster of SERC is required to strategise, organise, and support A*STAR?s R&D initiatives in digital technologies and computing, such as:

·       AI and Data Science

·       Communications (e.g. 5G)

·       Digital Trust technologies

·       Cybersecurity

·       Modelling & Simulations

·       Advanced computing

·       Quantum Technologies

The officer will be part of a dynamic team which shapes public sector research and innovation to deliver economic and societal outcomes for Singapore through:

·       Strategic planning, coordination, and collaborations in digital technology R&D with Ministries & Public Agencies partners, research Institutes, Institutes of Higher Learning, and industry sectors

·       Long-term R&D planning and stakeholder engagements that shape and contribute directly to the national R&D agenda (e.g. RIE 2025)

·       Technology foresighting and masterplanning to optimise R&D investment portfolio and ensure alignment with national priorities

·       R&D programme strategy development and design, which entails convening relevant public agencies, enterprises, and research entities (within A*STAR and from Institutes of Higher Learning) into collaboration programmes and securing necessary management support and resources for programme execution

·       R&D programme execution and management, including planning for subsequent technology translation and commercialisation

·       Strategic development and reviews of digital technology and computing capabilities in A*STAR Research Institutes

·       Research proposals evaluation, project reviews and post-award project management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

·       Background in Engineering, IT or Computer Science, preferably with 3 years of working experience in relevant areas

·       Ability to think strategically, analyse issues from different angles and devise comprehensive solutions

·       Knowledge in a broad range of digital technologies, the digital industry, their trends, challenges, and potentials

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate strategies to decision makers and to form trusting partnerships

·       Proactive learning attitude, attention to details and results-oriented

·       Shares a common purpose in shaping research and innovation in digital technologies to bring about economic and societal outcomes for Singapore