Total 2 communications officer job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in D23 Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang

Introduction

ETH Zurich is one of the leading universities of the world with a strong focus on science and engineering. In 2010 it established the Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC) in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (NRF) to do interdisciplinary research on pressing problems.

In collaboration with local universities in Singapore, SEC is undertaking the research programmes on "Future Resilient Systems (FRS)" and “Future Health Technologies”. The FRS and FHT address the challenges of making Singapore resilient against disruptions and the need to transform the healthcare system into one which is more digital, patient-centric and cost-efficient. Within this framework we are announcing the following job opening.

Task/Job description

We are looking for a committed team player responsible for the coordination and development of science communication activities of the FRS and FHT programmes. You will work closely with the FRS and FHT Management team, as well as with researchers from SEC, ETH Zurich, and local partner institutions in Singapore.

Your responsibilities will include the following tasks (list not exhaustive):

Developing Science Communication Strategies

· Create comprehensive communication strategies for FRS and FHT aligned with the programme’s goals and objectives.

· Define key messages and positioning to effectively convey the programme’s brand identity to interested non-experts and the general public and increase visibility in the scientific community,

Media Relations

· Build and maintain relationships with key industry journalists, influencers, and media outlets (particularly scientific media) in close collaboration with SEC Communications

· Coordinate closely with SEC Communications when media inquiries need to be handled.

Content Creation

· Generate compelling and relevant content for the FRS and FHT, including, articles, impact stories, newsletters, reports and social media.

· Closely collaborate with our researchers and support them in all aspects of content creation.

Market Research and Analysis

· Stay up to date with relevant research and industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments

· Use market research to inform communication strategies and identify opportunities. Track, analyse and report on social media performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

· Engage with key stakeholders, including academics, customers, partners, government agencies, and industry associations

· Build and maintain positive relationships to support the programme’s objectives

Compliance and Ethics

· Ensure that all communication activities adhere to legal and ethical standards

· Work with the SEC communications team to ensure cohesive messaging across all channels and units in SEC.

Requirements

(Education or skills requirements)

· A bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Science journalism or related discipline from a recognised university.

· Possesses the interest in science communications

· At least 5 years of working experience in research communication.

· Working experience in higher education settings will be advantageous.

· Proficient in social media management tools and platforms.

· Creative thinking with high-level writing, editing and skills.

· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects concurrently.

· Competent in long- and short-form content.

· Organised with attention to detail.

· Demonstrate independence and ability to work well in a team.

Information about the application process and contact for applicants

We look forward to receiving your online application including the following documents:

· a cover letter

· a CV

· electronic copies of your educational certificates and

· contact details of at least one referee

· examples of previous content generated by you

Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

For further information about FRS and FHT, please visit our website:

https://frs.ethz.ch/

https://fht.ethz.ch

The Singapore-ETH-Centre is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer. All candidates will be evaluated on their merits and qualifications, without regards to gender, race, age or religion.

Duration: 1.5-year contract with an option for extension. The remuneration package will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Work location: 1 Create Way, CREATE Tower, Singapore 138602 (NUS University Town)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

As a Senior Scientific Officer, you will be tasked but not limited to planning and executing the grant-making process, annual budgeting, exploring funding opportunities, and managing documents and deadlines. You will need to provide consultation and administrative support to Programmatic Theme Leads, Principal Investigators and other faculty on operational and grant related matters. You will serve as liaison with NUS research offices, Office of Legal Affairs, Industry Liaison Office and external funding agencies on issues of intellectual property, project and research collaboration agreements, MTAs, NDAs, etc. You will also be working closely with the Outreach, HR and Finance department on grant administrative and research events.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research Grant Management and Coordination

• Assist with grant applications and managing the review process with proper documentation on IRB/ DSRB, IACUC ethics/safety & risk protocols, regular progress/ appraisal/ other research regulatory requirements
• Promote the development of external funding strategies for research, academic projects, and institutional priorities
• Provide resources and assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators in searching for external funding opportunities, budget preparation and updating biosketches of Principal Investigators
• Assist with preparation and submission of requests for external funding, including grants, sub-awards, and contracts
• Ensure that policies and procedures for compliance with research-related regulations are up-to-date and reviewed regularly.
• Provide bibliometrics on research grants as required

Research Program & Project Management

• Provide strategic input for the development of proposals for project and budgeting
• Develop, manage, and evaluate research themes through direct collaboration with Principal Investigators, clinicians and Theme Leads to strengthen the strategy for each of the projects and coordinate these toward building a cohesive program
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of effective research themes group communication systems
• Preparation of budgets for research grants, virements and tracking of grants
• Planning and scheduling of research meetings, writing meeting minutes and coordinating research/other meetings as well as following up decisions made and other necessary actions as required
• Ensure good and tidy document housekeeping and timely correspondence:
  Maintain letters of award, approvals, amendments, etc.
  Maintain grants data and progress reports

Qualifications

• At least PhD in Life Sciences, Medicine, or related field
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
  Science Project Management
  Research Grant Management or Administrative
  Scientific legal matters e.g., MTA, service agreements, RCA, patent filing etc.
• Able to work independently, effectively and a good team player
• Proactive, meticulous, analytical, resourceful and organized
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics.
• Excellent writing and reporting ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams), Adobe and Zoom applications