This recruitment is for the position of Senior Scientist / Scientist (Behavioural Science) in the National Centre for Food Science in the Singapore Food Agency.
Singapore Food Agency
Senior Scientist / Scientist (Behavioural Science)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 26 Feb 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Officer will be expected to:
- Design and execute projects related to food safety behavioural science, such as survey and experiment conceptualisation and design, to deepen understanding of risk amplifiers for dietary exposure to hazards
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (both internal departments and external institutions) on projects that collectively contribute to food safety in Singapore
- Translate study findings to inform food safety risk assessment and help guide operations & policy measures for early preparedness and management of foodborne diseases
- Communicate findings from projects to diverse target audiences through stakeholder engagement, conference presentations, scientific publications, and project reports
- Perform administrative work such as procurement and preparation of project agreements
- This job description provides a high-level view of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in social science, behavioural insights or equivalent disciplines, or relevant working experience in a related field (e.g. food safety science and public health related research)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to learn and apply new and relevant tools and techniques to process and analyse datasets
- Highly driven and able to take responsibility and initiative for delivering quality work
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and independently as part of multidisciplinary teams
- Able to manage multiple priorities concurrently and deliver quality work timely in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A record of high-quality scientific research, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals, is an advantage
Work Location: National Centre for Food Science, 7 International Business Park, Singapore 609919
About your application process
This job is closing on 26 Feb 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Singapore Food Agency or the wider Public Service.
About Singapore Food Agency
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is a new Statutory Board formed under the ‘Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to oversee food safety and security. The SFA will serve as the single point of contact for public feedback on food-related issues, and strengthen management of foodborne disease outbreaks to protect public health.
The SFA will also facilitate more business-friendly regulations with oversight of all food safety policies and consolidation of food laboratory capabilities to deepen competencies in food diagnostics, and research and development in food safety.
Learn more about Singapore Food Agency