Total 73 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Java Island

The Centre for the Study of Social Inequality (CSSI) is a research centre housed within the School of Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University. As the first research centre in Singapore devoted to the study of inequality, CSSI aims to:

• Promote multidisciplinary understanding of inequality—its forms, mechanisms of reproduction, effects on various groups in the community, and potential solutions;
• Nurture the pursuit of public social science—shaped by concerns of a broader public outside of academia, oriented to both critical analyses and creative solutions-thinking, with knowledge made accessible to members of the public.

The Centre Manager / Research Associate will support the Director (Associate Professor Teo You Yenn) and Deputy Director (Assistant Professor Shannon Ang) in all areas of CSSI’s work, which includes both research and administrative duties. Roles and responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in and facilitate the conduct of academic activities (e.g., organize workshops and conferences, prepare manuscripts/reports)
• Ensure smooth running of the Centre and its activities (e.g., maintain website and social media accounts, craft communications materials)
• Communicate with local and international collaborators
• Perform other general research and administrative duties where required (e.g., IRB protocol, data requests)

Job Requirements:

• A Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the social sciences
• Some experience with administrative duties such as procurement, running events, etc.
• Some experience with maintaining social media accounts for institutional entities
• Good verbal and written communication

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading and managing a large-scale grant-funded programme across various IHL/RI* collaborators and industry partnerships (*Institute of Higher Learning / Research Institute)
• Programme manager will be leading the programme proposal to secure funding and coordinate cross-project activities to accomplish strategic objectives by overseeing multiple project activities across various research institutes
• Organise and lead programme reviews with/across funding agencies, strategic oversight committee and senior management
• Build confidence within internal management and external stakeholders with regular programme reporting and establishing clear communication channels
• Manage a small team of project managers to ensure successful delivery of projects scope and targets via managing project risks, quality, delivery, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversight of the full life cycle of R&D projects and its product delivery – planning, organizing, executing and evaluating from conception to completion.
• Manage and implement project/programme changes and interventions to achieve project deliverables and mitigate risk.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or Masters in any engineering / project management related discipline
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in product development or research project would be preferable
• PMP certifications or equivalent will be advantageous
• Good level of understanding of technical/engineering processes in order to work effectively with project managers and teams throughout the project development cycle.
• Strong business acumen, driven to deliver customer requirements and project deadlines
• Outstanding programme/project management capabilities; i.e. planning, risk management, status reporting, budget tracking, benefits analysis, stakeholder management, resource management
• Proven track record of executing multiple successful programmes/projects
• A leader-cum-team player technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to internal and external customers
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

. Supports staff results by communicating job expectations

. Planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

. Helps to coach, counsel, and discipline employees.

. Aids in developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.

Roles

. Negotiate and settle claims within authorized limits, ensuring fair and equitable outcomes for all parties involved. . Provide guidance and support to team members, sharing your expertise and best practices.

. Maintain accurate claims records and documentation, adhering to regulatory and compliance requirements.

Requirements

. Able to speak and write in both Chinese and English.

. At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

. Able to work independently.

. Responsible, mature and well-groomed.

. Good communication skills.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday : 8.30am - 5.30pm

Position Overview

Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in science & technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource.

Join the Exhibitions team and create memorable experience as an Assistant Manager, Exhibitions.

Essential Job Functions

The Assistant Manager, Exhibitions, is responsible for the development of multiple Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions. The role covers research, content scoping and project management to deliver meaningful and engaging exhibition experiences for Science Centre’s visitors. The role involves supervision of junior staff comprising imagineers and producers.

Key Responsibilities

- Conceptualize and implement exhibition experiences, encompassing content scoping, ideation, timeline and budget management, project oversight, script development, and stakeholder management to ensure successful and timely project delivery within budget.

- Conduct post-project reviews, collaborate with department heads to assess impact, employ formative and summative methodologies, communicate risks to the team, and work on risk mitigation.

- Organize cross-departmental events to foster engagement, ensuring smooth operations, and promoting high performance and well-being is a key aspect of the role. This includes organizing talks, forums, and competitions, providing training, conducting check-ins with staff, and promoting organizational culture.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a Degree in Science or its equivalent, along with a strong understanding or experience in scientific principles and/or research, science communication and project management. Experience in museum interpretive studies is an added advantage.

Other Skills/Abilities

He/She should possess a self-driven and creative nature, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Additionally, he/she should demonstrate a keen aesthetic and/or design sense, a genuine passion for science, and the ability to effectively translate concepts into engaging experiences.

Candidates with more years of relevant experience may be considered for the role as Manager.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Inside Sales management

· Establish clear department goals & objectives (define KPIs)

· Monitor, manage and improve KPI Metrics (sales, quotation and order throughput times,

customer satisfaction, hit rate ...)

· Continuous improvement of processes, procedures & work instructions

· Ensure compliance with internal control system measures

· Recognize and organize procedural and policy gaps and fix them pro-actively

· Incorporate a 24-7 customer service attitude

· Measure and improve individual inside sales performance (responsiveness, accuracy, sales, & efficiency)

· Coordinate and manage interactions with other departments (i.e. IT, Accounting, Engineering, Product

Management, Business Development etc.)

· Coordinate priorities with Engineering and Operations

· Coordinate and manage interactions with other group companies (i.e. Headquarters, STAHL HMI, India, etc.)

· Manage implementation and refine pricing policies

Business Development process

· Manage the business generation process (quotations, follow up, technical support, sales leads ...) for the SEA ,

Australia and Japanese market

· Implement comprehensive quotation proposals (technical advantages - customer benefits)

· Manage communications with External Sales team

· Clearly define Customer requirements & goals at the beginning of quotation process (Secure Customer

answers to engineering basic project questions upfront) in coordination with the External Sales team.

· Develop “opportunity ownership mentality”

· Initiate and manage proactive selling activities (Target customers with low sales, new customers, new & key

product promotions ...)

· Manage price negotiations in line with applicable rules and regulations.

· Manage customer complaint log and issue corrective and preventive actions

· Obtain Customer feedback through surveys, meetings & teleconferences

· Establish business improvement ideas and lean management

Order handling process

· Monitor and deliver on deadlines when necessary.

· Manage and charge for change orders.

· Manage quick turnaround of errors, mistakes & customer requests.

· Handle and coordinate RMAs (Return Material Authorization’s).

Developing the team

· Coach & train Internal Sales team members on efficient processes and policies

· Build technically competent Internal Sales team (Product, Applications & Customer Value) through coaching

and training.

· Coach and train on selling skills (selling basics, cross selling, etc.)

· Coach and train on proactive and effective customer service that builds strong & lasting customer

relationships.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

· Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering or Technology/Bachelor of

Engineering / Bachelor of Arts Business Administration

· Minimum of (5) years’ experience with proven Customer Service track record.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative, quick learner with excellent interpersonal skills to work in National Metrology Centre. The successful candidate will provide technical support and leadership in:

1. Maintenance and quality assurance of national measurement standards in length and dimensional areas.
2. Establishment of international equivalence of length and dimensional measurement capabilities through participation in measurement comparisons.
3. Achieving international recognition for calibration and measurement capabilities in length and dimensional areas through peer-reviews by external experts; and undertaking peer-reviews of other national metrology institutes as a domain expert.
4. Dissemination of the national length and dimensional standards and measurement technologies to the industry through calibration and measurement services and R&D in metrology.
5. Developing new measurement solutions, and building new metrology capabilities and services based on emerging needs of the industry; and developing programmes to enhance technical competencies of lab personnel.
6. Raising measurement capabilities of industry by conducting consultancies, training and proficiency testing in length and dimensional measurements.
7. Supervision of students and trainees from industry under attachment programmes.
8. Conducting technical assessments under Singapore Accreditation Council-Singapore Lab Accreditation Scheme, and training of new technical assessors.

Job requirements

1. Bachelor degree in Engineering or Physics.
2. 0 to 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative, quick learner with excellent interpersonal skills to work in National Metrology Centre. The successful candidate will provide technical support and leadership in:

1. Maintenance and quality assurance of national measurement standards in length and dimensional areas.
2. Establishment of international equivalence of length and dimensional measurement capabilities through participation in measurement comparisons.
3. Achieving international recognition for calibration and measurement capabilities in length and dimensional areas through peer-reviews by external experts; and undertaking peer-reviews of other national metrology institutes as a domain expert.
4. Dissemination of the national length and dimensional standards and measurement technologies to the industry through calibration and measurement services and R&D in metrology.
5. Developing new measurement solutions, and building new metrology capabilities and services based on emerging needs of the industry; and developing programmes to enhance technical competencies of lab personnel.
6. Raising measurement capabilities of industry by conducting consultancies, training and proficiency testing in length and dimensional measurements.
7. Supervision of students and trainees from industry under attachment programmes.
8. Conducting technical assessments under Singapore Accreditation Council-Singapore Lab Accreditation Scheme, and training of new technical assessors.

Job requirements

1. Bachelor degree in Engineering or Physics.
2. 0 to 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Job

• Facilitate regional innovation by collaborating with R&D department, as well as providing technical support and consultancy to the SEA region.
• Product development, Technology Insights, Product Pipelines.
• Oversee the optimization of existing lubricant formulations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet evolving industry standards.
• Supervise experimental research, product testing, and validation in laboratory.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to develop testing protocols and quality control processes.
• Participate in customer visits, presentations, and industry conferences to represent the company’s technical capabilities.
• Contribute to budget management and resource allocations to achieve both short- and long-term goals, including capital expenditures to enhance the company’s technical capabilities.
• Oversee the optimization of existing lubricant formulations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet evolving industry standards.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to develop testing protocols and quality control processes.

Qualifications

• Professional experience 10+ years, within the chemical or lubricants industry, with at least 3 years in managerial role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field required. A Master’s or Ph.D. is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of lubricant formulations, testing methods, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and environmental standards related to processing lubricants.
• Knowledge of chemistry, raw materials, surfactants, and dispersion technologies.
• Experience in product development and product modifications is preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading and managing a large-scale grant-funded programme across various IHL/RI* collaborators and industry partnerships (*Institute of Higher Learning / Research Institute)
• Programme manager will be leading the programme proposal to secure funding and coordinate cross-project activities to accomplish strategic objectives by overseeing multiple project activities across various research institutes
• Organise and lead programme reviews with/across funding agencies, strategic oversight committee and senior management
• Build confidence within internal management and external stakeholders with regular programme reporting and establishing clear communication channels
• Manage a small team of project managers to ensure successful delivery of projects scope and targets via managing project risks, quality, delivery, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversight of the full life cycle of R&D projects and its product delivery – planning, organizing, executing and evaluating from conception to completion.
• Manage and implement project/programme changes and interventions to achieve project deliverables and mitigate risk.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or Masters in any engineering / project management related discipline
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in product development or research project would be preferable
• PMP certifications or equivalent will be advantageous
• Good level of understanding of technical/engineering processes in order to work effectively with project managers and teams throughout the project development cycle.
• Strong business acumen, driven to deliver customer requirements and project deadlines
• Outstanding programme/project management capabilities; i.e. planning, risk management, status reporting, budget tracking, benefits analysis, stakeholder management, resource management
• Proven track record of executing multiple successful programmes/projects
• A leader-cum-team player technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to internal and external customers
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Roles & Responsibilities:

Inside Sales management

· Establish clear department goals & objectives (define KPIs)

· Monitor, manage and improve KPI Metrics (sales, quotation and order throughput times,

customer satisfaction, hit rate ...)

· Continuous improvement of processes, procedures & work instructions

· Ensure compliance with internal control system measures

· Recognize and organize procedural and policy gaps and fix them pro-actively

· Incorporate a 24-7 customer service attitude

· Measure and improve individual inside sales performance (responsiveness, accuracy, sales, & efficiency)

· Coordinate and manage interactions with other departments (i.e. IT, Accounting, Engineering, Product

Management, Business Development etc.)

· Coordinate priorities with Engineering and Operations

· Coordinate and manage interactions with other group companies (i.e. Headquarters, STAHL HMI, India, etc.)

· Manage implementation and refine pricing policies

Business Development process

· Manage the business generation process (quotations, follow up, technical support, sales leads ...) for the SEA ,

Australia and Japanese market

· Implement comprehensive quotation proposals (technical advantages - customer benefits)

· Manage communications with External Sales team

· Clearly define Customer requirements & goals at the beginning of quotation process (Secure Customer

answers to engineering basic project questions upfront) in coordination with the External Sales team.

· Develop “opportunity ownership mentality”

· Initiate and manage proactive selling activities (Target customers with low sales, new customers, new & key

product promotions ...)

· Manage price negotiations in line with applicable rules and regulations.

· Manage customer complaint log and issue corrective and preventive actions

· Obtain Customer feedback through surveys, meetings & teleconferences

· Establish business improvement ideas and lean management

Order handling process

· Monitor and deliver on deadlines when necessary.

· Manage and charge for change orders.

· Manage quick turnaround of errors, mistakes & customer requests.

· Handle and coordinate RMAs (Return Material Authorization’s).

Developing the team

· Coach & train Internal Sales team members on efficient processes and policies

· Build technically competent Internal Sales team (Product, Applications & Customer Value) through coaching

and training.

· Coach and train on selling skills (selling basics, cross selling, etc.)

· Coach and train on proactive and effective customer service that builds strong & lasting customer

relationships.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

· Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering or Technology/Bachelor of

Engineering / Bachelor of Arts Business Administration

· Minimum of (5) years’ experience with proven Customer Service track record.

Job Description:

The A*STAR's National Metrology Centre (NMC) is the national metrology institute (NMI) of Singapore, dedicated to advancing measurement science and technology for an innovative and competitive economy. NMC is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and innovative staff with good leadership potential and interpersonal skills to join our multi-disciplinary team.

Successful candidate will be working with a team of technical associates, metrologists and scientists to build a competent and internationally recognized national measurement infrastructure for Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the development, establishment and upgrading of internationally recognized measurement standard.
• Leading activities of quality assurance programme of national measurement standards and systems in temperature and humidity areas to ensure their compliance with NMC's quality system based on ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
• Leading establishment of internationally equivalent calibration and measurement capabilities (CMC) in temperature and humidity measurement areas through participation and leading in international comparisons and successfully completing peer-reviews by external experts.
• Dissemination of the national temperature and humidity standards and measurement technologies to industries through high-value-added calibration and measurement services.
• Leading the development of new metrology capabilities and services based on emerging needs of industries.
• Raising the level of measurement capabilities of industry by providing measurement solutions, conducting consultancies, trainings and proficiency testing in temperature and humidity measurements.
• Supervision of students and trainees under attachment programmes.
• Conducting technical assessments under Singapore Accreditation Council-Singapore Lab Accreditation Scheme, and training of new technical assessors.
• Representing NMC to participate in standards and conformity activities.
• Representing NMC in global and regional metrology fora.
• Lead the lab team in ensuring lab operation meets NMC?s requirement in Health Safety and Environment.

Job Requirement:

• PhD degree in science or engineering.
• 4 years or more of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience in optical/thermal radiation, temperature and humidity measurement and research
• Knowledge of instrumentation and statistical analysis
• Capability in working autonomously yet collaboratively with teams
• Capability in writing research proposals and conducting research independently as well as in a team setting
• A proactive team leader and contributor, who is self-driven, eager to learn, and adopts a positive approach to challenges
• Coding and simulation skills
• Physical work required to carry lab instruments
• Automation and digitalisation skills will be an advantage

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description:

The A*STAR's National Metrology Centre (NMC) is the national metrology institute (NMI) of Singapore, dedicated to advancing measurement science and technology for an innovative and competitive economy. NMC is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and innovative staff with good leadership potential and interpersonal skills to join our multi-disciplinary team.

Successful candidate will be working with a team of technical associates, metrologists and scientists to build a competent and internationally recognized national measurement infrastructure for Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the development, establishment and upgrading of internationally recognized measurement standard.
• Leading activities of quality assurance programme of national measurement standards and systems in temperature and humidity areas to ensure their compliance with NMC?s quality system based on ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
• Leading establishment of internationally equivalent calibration and measurement capabilities (CMC) in temperature and humidity measurement areas through participation and leading in international comparisons and successfully completing peer-reviews by external experts.
• Dissemination of the national temperature and humidity standards and measurement technologies to industries through high-value-added calibration and measurement services.
• Leading the development of new metrology capabilities and services based on emerging needs of industries.
• Raising the level of measurement capabilities of industry by providing measurement solutions, conducting consultancies, trainings and proficiency testing in temperature and humidity measurements.
• Supervision of students and trainees under attachment programmes.
• Conducting technical assessments under Singapore Accreditation Council-Singapore Lab Accreditation Scheme, and training of new technical assessors.
• Representing NMC to participate in standards and conformity activities.
• Representing NMC in global and regional metrology fora.
• Lead the lab team in ensuring lab operation meets NMC?s requirement in Health Safety and Environment.

Job Requirement:

• PhD degree in science or engineering.
• 2 years or more of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience in optical/thermal radiation, temperature and humidity measurement and research
• Knowledge of instrumentation and statistical analysis
• Capability in working autonomously yet collaboratively with teams
• Capability in writing research proposals and conducting research independently as well as in a team setting
• A proactive team leader and contributor, who is self-driven, eager to learn, and adopts a positive approach to challenges
• Coding and simulation skills
• Physical work required to carry lab instruments
• Automation and digitalisation skills will be an advantage

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job description:

• Analyse monthly manpower reports, monitor grants utilisation for manpower and prepare for presentations as and when needed
• Perform short- and long-term financial projections for the Institute
• Update of manpower allocation in SAP on a timely basis
• Prepare and submit Fund Requisitions and Final Statement of Accounts
• Ensure proper allocation of bonuses to projects
• Attend to queries from grantors and auditors on manpower charging
• Checking of budget and headcount availability of manpower requisition for staff to be hired
• Perform billing and charging of services provided
• Other duties as may be assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accountancy with at least 2 years of experience in resource or grant management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Impeccable attention to details
• Experience in SAP will be an advantage
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Willing to work at Jurong island (2-way transport from five locations: Boon Lay, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Jurong East and Outram Park)

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job description:

• Analyse monthly manpower reports, monitor grants utilisation for manpower and prepare for presentations as and when needed
• Perform short- and long-term financial projections for the Institute
• Update of manpower allocation in SAP on a timely basis
• Prepare and submit Fund Requisitions and Final Statement of Accounts
• Ensure proper allocation of bonuses to projects
• Attend to queries from grantors and auditors on manpower charging
• Checking of budget and headcount availability of manpower requisition for staff to be hired
• Perform billing and charging of services provided
• Other duties as may be assigned

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accountancy with at least 5 years of experience in resource or grant management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Impeccable attention to details
• Experience in SAP will be an advantage
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Willing to work at Jurong island (2-way transport from five locations: Boon Lay, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Jurong East and Outram Park)

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute, and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education, and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Manager, Centre for Research in Child Development (CRCD) under the Office of Education Research (OER). The selected candidate will assume administrative leadership at the Centre and support the Centre’s initiatives. This is a 3-year contract position, and may be renewed depending on the Institute’s needs and the individual’s performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administrative team in supporting CRCD Principal Investigators (PIs) in various project-related matters such as human resource, finance, and grant management processes.
• Ensure good governance and compliance across research administration processes.
• Support the CRCD management in executing the Centre’s strategic initiatives and meetings.
• Write reports/papers and prepare presentation slides for the Centre’s strategic reporting to internal and external stakeholders as well as host visitors to CRCD/NIE.
• Act as a liaison between the Centre and internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative leadership in organising research symposiums, workshops, and other academic events.
• Represent the Centre in administrative task forces and committees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Requirements

• A university degree.
• Proven experience in administrative roles for at least 10 years, preferably in an academic or research setting.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.

Application

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.