About SERC

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

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

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

• Cultivate and engage an extensive network of public sector and industry partners via various programmes to facilitate a seamless flow of technologies from conception to commercialisation.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate individual to join us in building Singapore’s R&D capabilities in Sustainability and Energy, covering areas such as:

• Low Carbon Energy Sources
• Electrification
• Carbon Services
• Green Chemicals & Specialty Polymers
  
  

The individual will be a part of a dynamic Sustainability & Energy cluster which shapes public sector research and innovation to deliver economic and societal outcomes for Singapore through:

• Strategic planning, coordination, and collaborations in Sustainability & Energy R&D with Ministries & Public Agencies (e.g. NRF, MTI, NCCS, MND, MSE, EDB, EMA), 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 2030)
• Technology fore-sighting and master-planning 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, securing necessary management support, and resources for programme execution
• R&D programme execution and management, including working with other A*STAR divisions to plan for subsequent technology translation and commercialisation
• Development and reviews of technology capabilities across relevant A*STAR Research Institutes
• Undertake grant administration functions that include evaluation of research proposals, project reviews, and programme management
  
  

Job Requirements

• Preferably with a degree or postgraduate degree related to Engineering or Science
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in either project management, business or research roles
• Attention to details, excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills