Total 14 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in George Town

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Manager%2C-Research-Grant-Management-Operations/33246-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Us

We are building AI-enabled operating systems to support research translation, venture building, grant administration and commercialisation workflows. 

We work across university teams, researchers, startups, corporate partners and public funding agencies to turn complex manual processes into structured, auditable and scalable workflows.

The Role

As Manager, Research Grant Management Operations, you are responsible for the operational integrity of three funding streams: MOE De-GAP, Central GAP and Technology Development Agreement (TDA) funding.

You ensure that grant finances, claims, procurement, project progress and grantor reporting are tracked accurately, followed through consistently, and supported by reliable data.

This is a hands-on ownership role. You will lead weekly operating cadence, keep dashboards accurate, drive stakeholder follow-up, and help move grant administration away from manual work into an integrated AI-driven grant management solution.

Separately, you will support new programme reviews from an operational, overseas compliance and financial sustainability perspective, ensuring programmes are administratively workable and at minimum financially neutral unless otherwise approved.

What You'll Do

Own Grant Finance & Claims

• Monitor grant budgets, commitments, utilisation and remaining balances across De-GAP, Central GAP and TDA.
• Coordinate claims submission, supporting documents, WBS tracking and claims-related queries.
• Reconcile approved budgets, actual spend and remaining balances, and flag under-utilisation, overspend or budget risk early.
• Maintain clear, reliable financial views to support management decisions and grantor reporting.
• Manage grant audits.

Lead Procurement Coordination

• Lead the procurement follow-through for grant-funded activities, from request initiation to PO, vendor follow-up and closure.
• Coordinate with project teams, procurement, finance and vendors to resolve delays or documentation issues.
• Ensure procurement is aligned with approved budgets, grant requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain procurement status as part of the overall project dashboard.

Track Progress & Report to Grantors

• Maintain updated project milestones, deliverables, timelines and reporting commitments.
• Lead the weekly cadence to ensure project updates are current, complete and accurate.
• Prepare progress updates, management reports and grantor reports with supporting documentation.
• Flag delays, risks, changes in scope or reporting gaps early for management attention.

Maintain Dashboard Accuracy

• Maintain a single source of truth for project status, budget utilisation, procurement progress, claims and reporting.
• Ensure dashboards are updated before management reviews and reflect actual project status, not outdated inputs.
• Follow up on open actions, overdue items and missing updates across stakeholders.
• Escalate issues that require decisions, approvals or intervention.

Build the Future Grant Management Solution

• Map current manual workflows across De-GAP, Central GAP and TDA and identify bottlenecks, duplication and control gaps.
• Translate operational requirements into system requirements for an in-house AI-driven grant management solution.
• Support integration across Monday.com, Jedox, Slack, iRIMS and other relevant systems.
• Design and test workflow logic for reminders, approvals, claims tracking, reporting and dashboard updates.
• Contribute as a process owner and product user, ensuring the solution is practical, auditable and scalable.

Integrate the Three Grant Streams

• Bring De-GAP, Central GAP and TDA into one coherent grant management framework.
• Standardise tracking, reporting, claims and dashboard logic where possible.
• Document the differences in funding mechanics, approval routes, milestone tracking and reporting obligations.
• Avoid separate manual workflows by building a common operating model that can support different grant types.

Support New Programme Review

• Support new programme review as a separate scope from grant administration.
• Assess whether new programmes are administratively workable and financially neutral at minimum, unless otherwise approved.
• Check overseas compliance considerations, funding source, cost recovery, claims process and reporting obligations.
• Flag unfunded, non-compliant or operationally unsustainable commitments before programme launch.

Partner Across Functions

• Work closely with Principal Investigators, project leads, grantors, finance, procurement, vendors, automation teams and internal management.
• Translate operational issues into clear actions, owners and timelines.
• Follow up firmly and professionally to keep work moving.
• Keep management informed of risks, delays and decisions required.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong project, programme or grant administration experience.
• Experience managing budgets, claims submission, procurement tracking and reporting.
• Good financial literacy and comfort with WBS structures, budget monitoring and claims documentation.
• Strong follow-through and ability to lead weekly operating cadence.
• Ability to maintain accurate dashboards, trackers and reporting views.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across finance, procurement, project teams and management.
• Attention to governance, compliance, audit trail and reporting discipline.
• Comfort operating in an environment where processes are still being built.

Bonus Points For

• Experience working with AI tools to improve process efficiency.
• Experience supporting automation, workflow redesign or systems implementation.
• Experience integrating multiple workflows into one operating model.
• Experience with grant administration, research funding, public funding or commercialisation funding.
• Experience with systems such as Monday.com, Jedox, Slack, iRIMS, SAP, BMC Helix, Submittable or Xero.
• Exposure to overseas programme administration, compliance checks or cost recovery models.

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to help build the operating backbone for research translation and venture creation. You will sit close to the work, the data and the decisions — supporting grants today while helping build the AI-enabled system that makes the function more scalable tomorrow.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Senior-Manager-%28IT-Project-and-Product-Management%29-Faculty-and-Research-Systems/32747-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About NUS IT

NUS Information Technology is the cornerstone to providing reliable, high-performance and secure IT solutions and effective IT governance for the campus. Here at NUS IT, we aim to transform NUS into a borderless computing community providing knowledge at its fingertips by enhancing the use of effective applications and services for teaching and learning.  

We drive a culture that is forward-looking. With a strong passion for IT, our people are always striving to improve, push boundaries and innovate with a "can-do" attitude.  We embrace collaboration, open communication and knowledge sharing. If you see yourself thriving in a dynamic environment and breaking new grounds with innovative ideas, you will find yourself at home in NUS IT.  

As part of our team, you can look forward to an empowered work environment that allows you to take charge of your own career path. We provide competitive remuneration as well as flexible work arrangements to enable your growth and development. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and are committed to transforming NUS into a leading global University shaping the future.  

https://nusit.nus.edu.sg/ 

Job Description

You will lead product development, AI delivery, and digital partnership for Faculty and Research systems at NUS. Working closely with faculties, vendors, and cross-functional IT teams, you will translate business needs into technology outcomes that advance NUS' academic and operational goals. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone equally comfortable with strategy and delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Product Development & Lifecycle Management

• Own the product roadmap for Faculty and Research platforms across the full lifecycle - from discovery and requirements through to delivery, launch, and iteration.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with user needs, NUS IT direction, and relevant market developments - engaging regularly with business users and stakeholders to spearhead, gather, clarify, and prioritise requirements into a well-structured product backlog.
• Work cross-functionally with architecture, security, and engineering teams to ensure products are scalable, compliant, and fit for purpose.
• Use prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate ideas early and reduce delivery risk.
• Drive continuous product improvement through post-launch data analysis and structured user feedback.

AI Solution Delivery

• Identify opportunities where AI can improve processes, enhance user experience, or unlock new capabilities across Faculty and Research domains.
• Translate business needs into clearly defined AI use cases, shaping functional requirements, solution approaches, and measurable success criteria.
• Apply practical understanding of AI approaches - including generative AI, predictive analytics, and workflow automation - to support solution design and implementation.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI solutions, from discovery and prototyping through implementation, rollout, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the design and implementation of agentic workflows and AI-powered automations using orchestration platforms such as n8n, integrating them with enterprise systems, data sources, and business processes where appropriate.

Project Delivery

• Manage end-to-end project delivery - scoping, planning, execution, UAT, and go-live - ensuring targets, quality standards, and NUS governance requirements are met.
• Handle procurement activities including tender preparation, vendor evaluation, and contract management.
• Produce and review project artefacts to ensure compliance with NUS IT policies and audit requirements.
• Coordinate vendors and internal teams to keep delivery on track and within scope.
• Lead and motivate project teams, balancing resource optimisation with team wellbeing.

Strategic Partnership & Faculty Engagement

• Serve as the primary IT account manager for assigned faculties and departments - building trusted relationships with Deans, Heads, and administrative leaders to understand their priorities and co-develop technology plans.
• Align faculty technology needs with NUS IT strategy through bi-annual digital planning cycles, ensuring investments are well-prioritised and outcomes are tracked.
• Facilitate faculty digitalisation efforts by identifying opportunities, championing adoption of new tools, and supporting change management on the ground.
• Represent faculty interests in university-wide IT governance and planning forums.
• Conduct regular service and strategic reviews with stakeholders to ensure IT remains responsive and forward-looking.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee application maintenance and support for Faculty systems, ensuring SLAs are consistently met and issues are resolved efficiently.
• Drive a proactive operations model - using data and system analytics to identify trends and address issues before they escalate.
• Collaborate with faculty partners on enhancement prioritisation, progressively automating routine processes to free capacity for higher-value work.
• Manage vendor performance with accountability, ensuring support obligations are met and improvement opportunities are acted on.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with audit, security, and data governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of IT experience, including 3+ years in a technical role and 7+ years in project or product management.
• Strong grasp of modern IT technologies, methodologies, architectures, and best practices.
• AI FluencyHands-on experience delivering AI or data-driven initiatives in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.Practical understanding of modern AI concepts - including generative AI, agentic AI, and predictive/machine learning approaches.Relevant AI certifications, hands-on experience with AI platforms/orchestration tools, or demonstrated continuous learning in the AI domain will be an advantage.

• Strong analytical and communication skills — able to engage credibly with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. The ability to understand the business questions that users are trying to answer is essential.
• Self-driven, organised, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams with competing priorities.
• PMP, CITPM, or CSPO certification is an advantage.
• Certifications in AI are highly preferred and will be considered an added advantage.
• Experience in the higher education sector is a bonus.

The NUS High School is a specialised school offering a seamless 6-year programme to students between the ages of 12+ and 18 years and who have an aptitude for Mathematics and Science. We invite suitable applicants for the following position.

Assistant Head in the following subject: Geography
We are looking for candidates who possess a relevant professional teaching qualification (or Post-Graduate Diploma Education equivalent) and

• have a passion in the relevant teaching subjects and inspire students to love the subjects via teaching and role modelling
• can participate and contribute to the planning, development and teaching of an integrated 6-year curriculum in the relevant teaching subjects
• are effective within and outside the classroom, adopt innovative pedagogies such as IT-enabled learning, differentiated learning, collaborative learning and learner-focused interaction
• can initiate and mentor research projects
• are able to provide for the learning needs and character development of high-ability learners ranging from 12+ to 18 years of age
• are able to contribute as an effective Co-curricular Activities (CCA) teacher and form-teacher

Requirement

• Competent in teaching Geography up to O-Level and/or A-Level H2 and/or H3 content.
• Experience in teaching Social Studies (Upper Secondary) is advantageous.
• Research work experience is desirable – able to offer and guide Humanities/interdisciplinary research projects for high school students.
• Driven and able to support Head of Department to lead the department in designing, implementing and evaluating an integrated 6-year curriculum

Employment Terms:
2-year contract, subject to renewal

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants, please email your detailed resume to hr@highsch.nus.edu.sg

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Overview

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together seven national R&D, clinical translation and service programmes to advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore, and establish important capabilities for a future-ready healthcare system.

The Business Entities under CRIS include:

• Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)
• National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
• Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)
• Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE)
• Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC)
• Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE)
• SIngapore Medical FOundation AI model (SIMFONI)
   

Together, CRIS makes a positive difference to Singapore patients and researchers by ensuring that these clinical research platforms and programmes are at the cutting edge of capability development and innovation. If you are as passionate as we are in clinical trials and research, we want you!

The Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC) aims to strengthen the overall impact of cancer research and translation in Singapore by bringing together key basic, clinical and translational teams on joint platforms to actively establish and implement collaborative cancer programmes. STCC is part of the Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation Singapore (CRIS) umbrella of research-related business entities and is supported by the National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF) and the Singapore Ministry of Health through the National Medical Research Council (NMRC) Office, MOH Holdings Pte Ltd.

STCC; a nationally coordinated consortium to synergise cancer research capabilities in Singapore, brings together unmatched basic, clinical, and translational talent in Singapore to create globally significant peaks of excellence in selected Asian cancers.

STCC's five joint platforms – Cancer Clinical Trials and Investigational Medicine Units, Cancer Databases and Tissue Banks, Translational Research Integration and Support, Business Intelligence and Development, and Impact and Population Health – provide an enabling research and innovation environment driven to foster translational research and meaningful outcomes for society.

Through collaborative relationships with our partner institutions [comprising of National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS), National University Hospital (NUH), National University of Singapore (NUS) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)],  and by capitalizing on the strengths of industry and academia, STCC is uniquely poised to develop initiatives that are aligned with Singapore's goals in value-based healthcare innovation and economic value creation.

About the Role

The Programme Manager will support the STCC Programme Office in coordinating and executing key translational research programmes, while facilitating collaboration across STCC platforms. The role aims to strengthen STCC’s ability to deliver multi-institutional programmes and improve alignment between clinical, research, data, and industry-facing activities. The incumbent will work across programmes and platforms, with scope to progressively take on greater responsibility as familiarity with STCC’s operations increases. The role will also support improved coordination across programmes and platforms to enable more efficient translation of STCC capabilities into research and collaboration outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Coordination & Execution

• Support planning and execution of STCC programmes by:
  Developing and tracking workplans, timelines, and deliverables.Coordinating stakeholders across institutions and platforms.
• Follow up on action items to ensure steady progress of programmes.
• Provide support to programme leads to achieve defined objectives.

Cross-Platform Coordination

• Facilitate coordination across STCC platforms for programme implementation.
• Work with platform managers, leads and other stakeholders to:
  Align activities where programmes involve multiple platforms.Clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Identify coordination issues or bottlenecks and escalate where appropriate.

Platform and Collaboration Support

• Support platforms in linking their capabilities with programme and collaboration needs
• Assist in preparation of materials or proposals for internal and external collaborations
• Coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders for partnership-related activities

Programme Office Coordination & Leadership Support

• Support overall Programme Office coordination, including:
  Programme tracking and reportingPreparation and coordination of meetingsDocumentation and follow-up on action items
• Assist in preparing materials for internal and external discussions and meetings
• Support coordination of key initiatives across stakeholders and ensure timely follow-through
• Contribute to improving processes and workflows within the Programme Office to enhance efficiency and clarity
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and follow through to completion with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Degree or Masters in health & biological sciences or related discipline; a PhD is not essential but will be an advantage
• Prior experience in healthcare or science sector is a plus
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What you need to know

Successful candidate will be offered a 3-year renewable contract. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about CRIS and the Business Entities, visit our websites below:

• CRIS – https://www.cris.sg
• SCRI – https://www.scri.edu.sg
• NHIC – https://www.nhic.sg
• ACTRIS – https://www.actris.sg
• PRECISE – https://www.npm.sg
• STCC – https://www.stcc.sg
• CADENCE – https://www.cadence-cvd.sg
• SIMFONI - https://www.cris.sg/singapore-medical-foundation-ai-model-simfoni

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Manager-%28Research-Finance-Business-Partner%29/32439-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Us

Join the National University of Singapore (NUS) Finance Team – Where Innovation Meets Excellence

At NUS, the Office of Finance stands as a dynamic and strategic partner, driving financial sustainability and operational excellence. Our team plays a crucial role in overseeing financial planning, optimising resources, and enabling the University’s ambition and innovation.

We are at the forefront of formulating, reviewing, and analysing the University’s operating, strategic, and capital budgets. Through strong governance, robust financial processes, and cutting-edge systems, we ensure every dollar is put to its best use, fueling research, education, and transformation.

Why Join Us?

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Senior-Manager-%28Research-Finance-Business-Partner%29/32443-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Us

Join the National University of Singapore (NUS) Finance Team – Where Innovation Meets Excellence

At NUS, the Office of Finance stands as a dynamic and strategic partner, driving financial sustainability and operational excellence. Our team plays a crucial role in overseeing financial planning, optimising resources, and enabling the University’s ambition and innovation.

We are at the forefront of formulating, reviewing, and analysing the University’s operating, strategic, and capital budgets. Through strong governance, robust financial processes, and cutting-edge systems, we ensure every dollar is put to its best use, fueling research, education, and transformation.

Why Join Us?

Established in 2011 in a joint effort by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA), the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), SMI develops strategies and programmes to achieve its mission with key focus areas in sectors such as port, shipping and maritime services. SMI charts the maritime research strategy and promotes greater industry-academia R&D collaborations to be undertaken in Singapore.

Roles and responsibilities

We are seeking for a Senior Manager, to be part of our R&D team, to strive towards our Mission in establishing Singapore as a leading global maritime research centre of excellence in Next Generation Port, Smart Shipping, and Green Technologies.

You will support the Deputy Executive Director and work with a team of R&D managers to strengthen R&D collaborations between our maritime industry and academia partners.

What you will be working on:

The key responsibilities will include:

Strategy Planning

· Map out latest developments and carry out gap analyses in science and technologies relevant to maritime domain, and identify new emerging areas for Singapore’s maritime strategic interests;

· Develop strategies, initiatives and programmes for the translation, deployment, commercialisation, and internationalisation of maritime R&D through engaging government agencies, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), Research Institutes (RIs), maritime companies and other relevant stakeholders

Initiatives and Programmes

· Plan and implement R&D programs and initiatives;

· Evaluate R&D proposals submitted or led by IHLs/RIs;

· Oversee and manage performances of maritime Centres of Excellence and Programme Partners;

· Manage awarded projects and budgets, including variations to budget/ project duration/ project-lead, collation of reports, and review of completed projects.

Engagement

· Engage potential overseas IHLs/RIs to identify synergies, coordinate maritime R&D collaborations, and facilitate multilateral R&D engagements for impactful joint initiatives.

· Engage companies in the maritime industry to understand their technology and business needs, partnering with key stakeholders to showcase local R&D capabilities, and facilitating research opportunities by harmonizing industry needs with local R&D capabilities;

· Drive partnerships between the research ecosystem and industry, and to catalyse technology commercialisation, focusing on industry collaboration projects and translation platforms in the maritime domain

· Plan and organise engagement visits to project partners

Other Duties:

· Oversee R&D processes to ensure compliance with established funding policies and procedures;

· Manage internal R&D capability development and resourcing;

· Represent SMI in R&D matters, when required or any other ad hoc duties assigned.

Qualification and Experience

a. Background in science and engineering fields with 5 years of relevant working experience, of which 3 years are in supervisory and developmental capacity;

b. Experience in R&D strategy formulation, technology fore-sighting / road mapping, technology translation, and/or good working knowledge of the R&D landscape in Singapore.

c. Experience with grant governance and administration e.g. funding guidelines or compliance requirements;

d. Strong interest in applied science and technology R&D and research community engagement;

Skills

a. Proficient in Microsoft Office and grant management software (e.g. Oracle Netsuite);

b. Good analytical skills, with an ability to take a strategic perspective when formulating proposals and recommendations;

c. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills for effective engagement of senior stakeholders, partner agencies, IHLs/RIs and companies;

Proven planning and organisational abilities.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Assistant-Manager-Manager%2C-Research-Admin-&-Programme-Management/32575-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Position Summary

The candidate will play an important role in driving research administrative excellence, managing research collaborations and grants in Operations Research and Analytics (ORA) at IORA. This role will be the key administrative point of contact for research teams, partners, and stakeholders, and will lead process improvements across research and programme management functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Administration, Collaboration & Grant Management

• Lead and oversee research administration activities within IORA, ensuring robust processes for research collaborations, industry partnerships, and compliance with NUS and funding agency requirements.
• Drive and coordinate research grant applications: Advise and support PIs and research teams in grant identification, application preparation, internal reviews, timely submission, and post-award administration.
• Monitor and manage grant portfolios: Oversee financial tracking, milestone monitoring, progress reporting, and compliance for all active research grants and collaborative projects.
• Serve as the primary administrative liaison with academic, industry, and funding partners for research collaborations, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Supervise procurement, HR administration, and claims related to grant-funded activities; optimise processes for onboarding research staff, faculty, and students.
• Maintain oversight of research records, partnership agreements, and audit documentation for internal and external reporting.

2. Operations and Event support

• Organise event and seminar planning for IORA, including industry engagement events, workshops, and research seminars, ensuring effective resource allocation and logistics.
• Drive process improvements and digital transformation in research administration and programme management functions.

4. Leadership, Reporting & Compliance

• Compile, review, and submit management reports on research activities, grants and compliance for audits and strategic planning.
• Champion best practices in research integrity, data management, and regulatory compliance across all administrative processes.
• Represent IORA in meetings with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to research administration, grants, and postgraduate programmes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with further professional qualifications in research administration, business, or higher education management.
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience, with proven expertise in research administration, grant management, and postgraduate programme operations (ideally within a university or research institute).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with experience supervising staff and managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and manage complex projects.
• Proficient in the use of research administration systems, grant portals, and office software

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to advanced research efforts in 6G wireless communication technologies.
• Develop and refine technical proposals for international standards organizations (e.g., 3GPP).
• Analyze emerging trends and integrate cutting-edge concepts (e.g., AI, energy efficiency, satellite communications) into research agenda.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate technology feasibility and alignment with global standards.
• Drive ecosystem engagement by participating in global alliances, industry forums, and standardization committees.
• Mentor junior engineers in the standardization process and technical writing.

Requirements:

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering or related field.
• Expert knowledge of digital signal processing, wireless communication algorithms, or protocol design.
• Deep familiarity with mobile communication standards (3G, 4G, 5G and beyond).
• Strong experience in submitting and defending proposals in international standardization bodies.
• Programming skills (C/C++, Matlab, Python) are highly desirable.
• Solid industry track record and with 8 years relevant industry experience, ideally including patenting or published contributions to wireless standards.
• Preferred expertise in at least one area: AI for communications, satellite systems, or wireless energy engineering.

Interested candidates may apply through the application system. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Job Description

ADVANCE ID is jointly funded by the Wellcome Trust and Singapore institutions including the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and Yong Loo Lin School ofMedicine, National University of Singapore. The vision of the Network is to improve public health by developing the clinical evidence base for the prevention and treatmentof drug-resistant infections. Its mission is to build and sustain a strategic clinical research network focussed on most efficiently delivering locally relevant interventions for drug-resistant infections.

The Network aims to improve and strengthen clinical research capabilities in the regionby acting as a platform to develop good principles and practices. It will stabilise capacityand capabilities to mitigate inefficiencies in trial start-up phase and loss of skillset following study closure, as in typical trial setup. The Network will continuously developits capabilities, quality and efficiency by learning from and collaborating with other clinical trial networks.

In the long term, the Network aims to support broader infectious disease studies by expanding geographically beyond its original starting point in South East Asia and collaborating with other networks around the world. It will function as an active networkthat involves patients in platform trials, allowing for rapid clinical research response inthe event of an emerging infectious disease or pandemic threat.

The current lead faculty of the Network are Professor David Paterson (Director) and Dr Mo Yin (Deputy Director). The senior executive/assistant manager will be working closely with the Network directors, progamme manager (Dr Ding Ying) and project managers to deliver ADVANCE-ID’s aims and objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

•Develop contract proposals to support Advace-ID's goals
•Negotiate contract terms with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring thatprojects remain within the established budget
•Review and update existing contracts
•Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms
•Stay up-to date with legislative changes and coordinate with the legal department asneeded
•Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met (e.g. paymentsand shippings)
•Maintain organized system of physical and digital records

Qualifications

1.Degree in life science or health-related subjects
2.Prior experience in a contract administration role in clinical research field in Singapore
3.Has strong negotiation and mediation skills
4.Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts
5.Ability to work with varying stakeholders levels, including finance, legal team,research office, and external partners.

The Opportunity

The world of market research is changing fast, and so is Blackbox.

We are looking for a Research Manager (Insights Strategy and Innovation) to join our team at the intersection of human insights and technological evolution.

While you will be grounded in the fundamentals of high-quality research, this role is designed for a versatile professional who is energized by platform-based research models and the integration of AI and LLMs into the insights workflow. You will be responsible for ensuring the development of rigorous research, maintaining high-value client relationships, and driving quality delivery through both traditional and innovative execution.

A Week in the Life

This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will span the entire research lifecycle. In any given week, you might find yourself:

• Co-designing complex discussion guides and questionnaires in a collaborative session with a client.
• Directly programming and testing interviews on our proprietary interactive platforms, such as Blackbox Dialogue.
• Analysing large datasets in Excel while utilising LLM tools to synthesize qualitative nuances at scale.
• Designing high-impact strategy decks in PowerPoint that translate data into clear business recommendations for your clients.
• Workshopping with our product developers to provide user feedback and optimise our next generation of research tools.
• Liaising with clients during kick-offs, reporting meetings, and in (many!) email exchanges.
• Contributing to sales and marketing efforts via proposal inputs, ideas for outbound outreach, and offering content for LinkedIn, Substack and our website.

Key Responsibilities

• Account & Project Management: Independently manage existing accounts, serving as a trusted point of contact to understand and deliver on client needs.
• Innovation & AI Integration: Actively use and advocate for AI/LLM tools to enhance personal productivity and contribute to the development of Blackbox’s proprietary solutions.
• Technical Rigor: Act as the bridge between strategy and operations. You will work closely with scripting teams (understanding logic in platforms like Forsta or Qualtrics), manage fieldwork vendors, and oversee the data processing phase (edit specs, table specs, and code frames).
• Analysis & Charting: Move beyond data entry to data storytelling. You will be responsible for charting, data visualization, and synthesizing information into reports that provide actionable value to clients.
• Strategic Reporting: Produce high-quality reports with actionable recommendations. You don't just report "what" happened; you explain "why" and "what’s next."
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and quality control for junior team members and interns, fostering a culture of precision and creativity.

Who You Are

We are looking for a candidate who is data-literate, tech-curious, and highly capable of multi-tasking across different workstreams.

• Experience: 4+ years of experience in market research, strategy consulting, policy analysis, or a related data-driven field.
  • We welcome applications from those outside the traditional market research industry (e.g., Management Consulting, Public Policy, or Business Intelligence) provided you possess strong analytical rigor and a passion for understanding human behavior.
• AI Proficiency: You are an "AI-native" professional, experienced in using LLMs and AI tools to streamline workflows and solve complex problems.
• Technical Familiarity: You should be comfortable with (or ready to master) research software (Forsta/Qualtrics), Excel for data management, and PowerPoint for storytelling. The ideal candidate will also have working knowledge of more advanced AI research tools.
• Communication: You have a proven track record in client management and the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, persuasive writing.
• Mindset: You are disciplined, self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where you are expected to be both a thinker and a doer.

Established in 2011 in a joint effort by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA), the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), SMI develops strategies and programmes to achieve its mission with key focus areas in sectors such as port, shipping and maritime services. SMI charts the maritime research strategy and promotes greater industry-academia R&D collaborations to be undertaken in Singapore.

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking for a Manager/Assistant Manager, to be part of our R&D team, to strive towards our Mission in establishing Singapore as a leading global maritime research centre of excellence in Next Generation Port, Smart Shipping, and Green Technologies.

You will support the Deputy Executive Director and work with a team of R&D managers to strengthen R&D collaborations between our maritime industry and academia partners.

The key responsibilities will include:

Strategy Planning

· Map out latest developments and carry out gap analyses in science and technologies relevant to maritime domain, and identify new emerging areas for Singapore’s maritime strategic interests;

· Develop strategies, initiatives and programmes for the translation, deployment, commercialisation, and internationalisation of maritime R&D through engaging government agencies, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), Research Institutes (RIs), maritime companies and other relevant stakeholders

Initiatives and Programmes

· Plan and implement R&D programs and initiatives;

· Evaluate R&D proposals submitted or led by IHLs/RIs;

· Oversee and manage performances of maritime Centres of Excellence and Programme Partners;

· Manage awarded projects and budgets, including variations to budget/ project duration/ project-lead, collation of reports, and review of completed projects.

Engagement

· Engage potential overseas IHLs/RIs to identify synergies, coordinate maritime R&D collaborations, and facilitate multilateral R&D engagements for impactful joint initiatives.

· Engage companies in the maritime industry to understand their technology and business needs, partnering with key stakeholders to showcase local R&D capabilities, and facilitating research opportunities by harmonizing industry needs with local R&D capabilities;

· Drive partnerships between the research ecosystem and industry, and to catalyse technology commercialisation, focusing on industry collaboration projects and translation platforms in the maritime domain

· Plan and organise engagement visits to project partners

Other Duties:

· Oversee R&D processes to ensure compliance with established funding policies and procedures;

· Manage internal R&D capability development and resourcing;

· Represent SMI in R&D matters, when required or any other ad hoc duties assigned.

Qualification and Experience

a. Background in maritime, science or engineering fields with 3 years of relevant working experience

b. Experience in R&D strategy formulation, technology fore-sighting / road mapping, technology translation, and/or good working knowledge of the R&D landscape in Singapore.

c. Experience with grant governance and administration e.g. funding guidelines or compliance requirements;

d. Strong interest in applied science and technology R&D and research community engagement

e. Strong basics in computing, data science, and AI applications related to robotic or autonomous physical systems or industry-relevant problems are also welcome

Skills

a. Proficient in Microsoft Office and grant management software (e.g. Oracle Netsuite);

b. Good analytical skills, with an ability to take a strategic perspective when formulating proposals and recommendations;

c. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills for effective engagement of senior stakeholders, partner agencies, IHLs/RIs and companies;

d. Proven planning and organisational abilities.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link:  https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Senior-ExecutiveAssistant-Manager-%28Research-Administration%29/32338-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

a) Programme and Project Management
• Support the Principal Investigator in the strategic and operational management of a large portfolio of modelling and public health research projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, risk registers, and milestone tracking systems across multiple concurrent studies.
• Monitor project progress to ensure deliverables, reporting requirements, and key performance indicators are met.
• Coordinate across modelling teams, data analysts, collaborators, and institutional stakeholders to maintain alignment and momentum.
• Identify operational risks or bottlenecks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
b) Grant and Financial Management
• Support pre award and post award grant management activities in coordination with institutional research administration units.
• Track project budgets, expenditures, and burn rates across grants to ensure financial compliance and sustainability.
• Prepare financial and progress summaries for the Principal Investigator and funding agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of grant reports, renewals, and new funding applications where required.
c) Stakeholder and Collaboration Management
• Serve as a central coordination point between the Principal Investigator, research team members, institutional offices, and external collaborators.
• Facilitate communication across multi institution and international partners to support complex collaborative projects.
• Organise and manage project meetings, steering committees, and technical working groups, ensuring clear documentation and follow up of action items.
• Support the development and maintenance of collaboration frameworks and data sharing workflows where needed.
d) Research Operations and Delivery Support
• Support the timely production of key research outputs including reports, manuscripts, policy briefs, and technical deliverables by coordinating inputs across team members.
• Maintain organised project documentation, version control, and reporting records aligned with funder and institutional requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management systems, particularly for large scale modelling and data intensive programmes.
e) Strategic Growth and Portfolio Development
• Support the Principal Investigator in scaling and coordinating large national and international research initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of new project management structures suitable for complex, multi partner programmes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen programme efficiency, integration, and external impact.

Qualifications

• Applicants are expected to have at least a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution. Having a scientific background (undergraduate degree in a science discipline) is a plus.
• Preferrably with at least 2 years of experience in an administrative position within academic, research or healthcare sector.
• Candidates with experience in research administration, grant management, agreement review, research ethics, research compliance or database management will be at an advantage.
• A team player with effective problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to take initiative to learn on the job and manage various responsibilities.
This role is well suited for candidates seeking to build deep expertise in managing large, technically complex research programmes with strong potential progression into senior national and international project management leadership roles.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Senior-Scientific-Manager-%28NIRBA-Research-Portfolio%29/32324-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National Initiative for RNA Biology and its Applications (NIRBA) is a pioneering national program dedicated to advancing RNA biology research. Established with support from the National Research Foundation (NRF) under the Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore, we unite experts across multiple disciplines to address critical challenges in RNA science and its applications. 

NIRBA consists of four Innovation Clusters each designed to address a key challenge in RNA biology. In each Cluster, research teams are assembled from across the three NIRBA Partners (NUS, A*STAR and NTU) to address specific scientific questions. These Clusters are supplemented by shorter term Satellite programmes, put in place where a novel knowledge gap or problem arises.

The Senior Scientific Manager (NIRBA Research Portfolio) provides scientific management and programme/ portfolio oversight for NIRBA-funded research. The role ensures that the research portfolio is strategically aligned, scientifically rigorous, and delivering high-impact outcomes.

For more information on NIRBA, visit: https://nirba.sg/

Duties & Responsibilities
Key Personal Responsibilities

• Portfolio Strategy: Manage and shape NIRBA’s research portfolio in alignment with strategic priorities and emerging scientific opportunities.
• Scientific Management: Provide expert guidance on research design, milestones, and deliverables across Clusters and Satellite Labs/ Programmes.
• Research Quality & Impact: Promote excellence, reproducibility, innovation, and translational potential within the research portfolio.
• Reporting & Evaluation: Contribute to scientific reporting for Executive Director, CGT-SC, and other institutional stakeholders
• Collaboration & Integration: Foster cross-project collaboration, data sharing, and alignment with national and international research initiatives.
• Scientific Risk Management: Identify scientific risks and recommend mitigation or course-correction strategies.

Key Team Responsibilities

• Program Management: Monitor progress of Cluster projects, Satellite teams, track performance against KPIs, and support timely delivery of outcomes.
• Funding & Review Processes: Support fund allocations to Clusters and Satellite Labs, competitive grant calls, peer review processes, appropriate fund utilization & outcomes.
• Investigator Engagement: Act as a key scientific liaison with principal investigators and research teams, providing guidance and problem-solving support.

Special Projects

• Undertake special initiatives at the discretion of the ED

Other duties & responsibilities

• Any other duties as assigned by ED

Qualifications

Requirments

• PhD in molecular biology, RNA biology, genetics, biochemistry, genomics, or a closely related field
• Postdoctoral experience strongly preferred
• Supervisory experience
• Experience in grant/ programme management, e.g. budgeting, variation/ virement, progress reporting etc is strongly preferred, ideally from multi-institutional programmatic type grants
• Experience in research management e.g. IRB, MTA, IACUC, GMAC submissions and/ or data governance frameworks etc is preferred
• Excellent writing and reporting ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills