Senior Professional Officer (Emerging Technology)

Singapore Institute of Technology

  • Singapore
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
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  • Drive strategic foresight and long-term planning in emerging technologies with a time horizon of 10 years (e.g. AI, Quantum Technology, Artificial General Intelligence, Sustainable Energy, Autonomous Systems and Robotics, Future Mobility, Future Electronics, etc).
  • Develop applied technology roadmaps that align SIT's education and research with Singapore's future economic, technological, and societal needs.
  • Shape and coordinate interdisciplinary initiatives that link academic clusters, applied research programs, and future-ready education.
  • Engage and collaborate with government agencies, research institutions, industry players and startups, to identify, validate and possibly co-create emerging technology visions and partnership opportunities.
  • Contribute thought leadership, insight reports, and internal strategy documents that inform policy, funding, and strategic direction.
  • Establish the operating frameworks, structures, performance metrics and execution of the new Emerging Technology Unit.
  • Participate in relevant global tech think-tanks, conferences, and advisory platforms to represent SIT and draw global insights into local contexts
Job Requirements
  • PhD in a relevant science or engineering field, with strong technical expertise in at least one emerging tech domain (e.g. AI, Quantum, Sustainable Energy, Future Mobility, Robotics, etc).
  • Experience or exposure to industry R&D, tech ventures/startups, or public sector tech master-planning are highly valued.
  • Proven systems and critical thinking skills with strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Deep passion for emerging technologies and a strong desire to contribute to societal and economic transformation through applied research and education.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills; able to synthesize complex ideas and engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills across academia, industry, and government-locally and internationally.
  • Highly motivated team player who is excited to shape SIT's tech-driven future and support institutional transformation.
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