Assistant Director for Energy and Environment

5 days ago


Queenstown, New Zealand Agency for Science, Technology and Research Full time

About A*STAR Career Opportunities

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) offers various career opportunities for individuals who share our passion for science, technology, and innovation. We provide a dynamic and innovative work environment where you can grow your skills, expand your network, and contribute to driving Singapore's innovation ecosystem.

We are seeking an Assistant Director for Energy and Environment to join our team and lead the development of our sustainability and energy research portfolio. You will work closely with our researchers, engineers, and industry partners to identify opportunities, develop proposals, and secure funding for our research projects.

Your role will involve developing and implementing research strategies to advance sustainability and energy research, coordinating collaborations with public sector agencies, research performers, and industry players, conducting technology foresighting and masterplanning to inform R&D investment decisions, and designing and executing R&D programme strategies to drive innovation and commercialisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement research strategies to advance sustainability and energy research
  • Coordinate collaborations with public sector agencies, research performers, and industry players
  • Conduct technology foresighting and masterplanning to inform R&D investment decisions
  • Design and execute R&D programme strategies to drive innovation and commercialisation

Requirements

  • Degree or postgraduate degree in engineering or sciences
  • At least 5 years of working experience in business or research roles related to sustainability and energy
  • Able to work independently and as part of a strong team
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders
  • Meticulous, excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and able to multi-task
  • Values integrity, teamwork, and excellence

What We Offer

  • A dynamic and innovative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Collaborative and supportive team
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