Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director, Digital Tech & Computing Cluster 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 institutes in a wide range of fields including communications, AI & data science, cybersecurity, modelling and simulations, materials, chemicals, 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;· Cultivate and engage an extensive network of industry partners via various programmes to facilitate a seamless flow of technologies from conception to commercialisation.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director in the Digital Tech & Computing Cluster of SERC is required to strategise, organise, and drive A*STAR's R&D initiatives in digital technologies and computing, such as:· AI and Data Science· Communications (e.g. 5G)· Digital Trust technologies· Modelling & Simulations· Advanced computingThe 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 managementJOB REQUIREMENTS· Background in Engineering, IT or Computer Science, with at least 5 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 SingaporeCompany information Registration No.T08GB0002CReport this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.#J-18808-Ljbffr
