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Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (SynCTI)
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University of Singapore

NUS Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (SynCTI) was formally established in Jan 2015 as the focal research program for synthetic biology at the National University of Singapore. SynCTI operates as a highly interdisciplinary research core that amalgamates leading Principal Investigators from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering. Through research collaborations with renowned international institutes and private industries, SynCTI strives to create new knowledge and develop foundational technologies in synthetic biology and groom future generations of highly skilled researchers endowed with basic science and translational research. For more information, please visit

Job Summary:

We seek candidates, in their early stage of academic career, with the potential and drive to pursue an independent and vibrant research program with a collaborative interdisciplinary approach in the area of synthetic biology. The candidate will be expected to secure extramural funding and teach both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Requirements

The candidate should have :

  • Ph.D. degree and postdoctoral training in the appropriate field.
  • Demonstrated significant creativity and early independence in research.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Please forward the following documents to: Ms Aniza at

  • Cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position
  • CV with full list of publications
  • Research statement (no longer than 3 pages)
  • List of 3 individuals (including former Ph.D. main supervisor) who could serve as referees

(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

About NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Established in 1905, the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is the first institution of higher learning in Singapore and the genesis of the National University of Singapore.

The School offers one of the finest undergraduate medical programmes in the Asia Pacific region and commands international recognition and respect. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016 by subject and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2017 list NUS Medicine as a leading medical school in Asia. It admits 300 students to the MBBS degree programme annually and its principal missions are to educate and train the next generation of healthcare professionals, and foster research that will help to advance the practice of medicine.

The 18 NUS Medicine departments in the basic sciences and clinical specialties work closely with the Centre for Medical Education, the Centre for Biomedical Ethics, the Centre for Healthcare Simulation as well as the restructured public hospitals to ensure that teaching and research are aligned and relevant to Singapore’s healthcare needs. The School is a founding institutional member of the National University Health System.

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Assistant Professor

Singapore, Singapore NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

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The National University of Singapore invites exceptional candidates to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position in Visual Arts and Cultures, to commence in January 2026 or shortly thereafter. Scholars of all research specializations relevant to the field are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to candidates who can expand our current portfolio of teaching and research expertise (see our faculty profiles here).

Salaries are internationally competitive, with benefits including subsidized housing. The teaching load is 2:1 (one or two courses per semester, totaling three per academic year).

Programme Information

The Art History Minor at NUS is one of the top-ranked programmes in the field internationally and is housed in the Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS). The Minor and its sister Visual Cultures Minor (Department of Communications and New Media) are aligned with a Visual Arts and Cultures Second Major (Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies) forming a unique interdisciplinary pathway. The programmes work in close partnership with the National Gallery Singapore, NUS Museum and other leading exhibiting institutions, exposing students to both discursive agendas and practical realities in the sector.

Aligned with NUS's mission to educate and transform, and our commitment to cultivating a vibrant community of students with creative and critical capacities, FASS VAC invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professorship in Visual Arts and Cultures, a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies.

Enquiries may be directed to Further information about working at the National University of Singapore is available at The Department website can be found at

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent qualification in the visual art, visual culture or a cognate field at the point of application. We seek scholars with strong publication records in leading journals and university presses who are also accomplished educators capable of teaching across multiple levels - from introductory courses for non-majors to graduate seminars - and who can develop interdisciplinary connections within the arts and humanities.

For the Visual Arts and Cultures role, we especially welcome applicants whose expertise spans more than one of the following areas: history and theory of modern or contemporary art, architecture, design, or visual/material culture; visual studies (including visual anthropology); literary and cultural studies; cultural theory and criticism; exhibition studies; and curatorial studies. Applicants whose research includes practice-based or creative methodologies are also encouraged to apply, particularly where these intersect with scholarly inquiry in those fields.

While we do not require a regional specialization, candidates with research expertise or professional experience in Southeast Asian art, visual culture or exhibitions will be favourably considered.

Application materials

Applicants should submit the following documents:
  1. A cover letter addressing:
  2. How the candidate's expertise will expand our current research and teaching portfolio.
  3. Evidence of research excellence, including publication record and research trajectory.
  4. Evidence of teaching excellence, including experience across different course levels.
  5. A complete CV
  6. Research and teaching statements
  7. Two signature publications by the applicant as lead author
  8. Contact information of three referees. If the applicant is two or more years post-PhD, the reviewers should not be limited to supervisors. For shortlisted applicants, the Search Committee will contact the referees directly for their reviews. The referees will be asked to compare the applicant's research performance to specific individuals at equivalent and top institutions and/or programs.
For full consideration, please submit a complete application package (with all the above documents) at by 31 January 2026. Applications received after this date may still be considered until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Assistant Professor

Singapore, Singapore NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

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The National University of Singapore intends to hire tenure-track faculty members whose expertise is in Statistics and Data Science. The positions can be at any level. A PhD in statistics or a related field is required.

Applicants should send an application letter, a CV, a research statement and a teaching statement and arrange for at least three reference letters to be sent directly to the NUS Career Portal.

Qualifications

• A PhD in statistics or a related field is required.
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Assistant Professor

Singapore, Singapore NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

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The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is one of the top 12 mechanical and aerospace engineering schools in the world. With well-established industry partnerships, MAE provides an active and vibrant research environment with excellent R&D infrastructure and numerous opportunities for research funding. The school has an enrolment of over 2500 undergraduate students with over 90 faculty members and 140 full-time research staff working in well-equipped state-of-the-art laboratories. A growing research student population of over 400 is also actively engaged in strategic research and development work.

We invite highly qualified candidates in the following expertise areas to join our dynamic team of faculty.
  • Mechanical Engineering
Candidate Profile:
  • Possess relevant Bachelor and PhD degrees from reputable universities.
  • A good research track record and postdoctoral experience would be advantageous.
  • Research intersects the multidisciplinary field of sustainable manufacturing and automation with transport phenomena, as well as thermal and fluids engineering.
  • Thermal and fluid sciences are applied to various areas of interest, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, sustainable energy systems, materials processing and additive manufacturing.
  • Demonstrate specialization in experimental methodologies, computational analysis/simulation and sustainable manufacturing.
Successful candidates are expected to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate students and undergraduate projects. Candidates on tenure-track would also be expected to acquire research funding and conduct research.

We Provide:
  • An active and vibrant research environment
  • Excellent R&D infrastructure and opportunities for research funding
  • Well-equipped state-of-the-art laboratories
  • Attractive research start-up grants and PhD student scholarships
  • A competitive remuneration package and attractive benefits
Please submit your application through the NTU Career Portal at or by clicking the 'APPLY' button.

All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence.
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Assistant Professor

Singapore, Singapore NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

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Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) in School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Young and research intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 36,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine. In the QS World University Rankings (WUR) by Subject 2024, NTU EEE was ranked 10th position in the world and 2nd position in Asia.

Established in 1981, the SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (EEE) is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With about 120 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which about 1,000 are graduate students.

Join the SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING OF THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ( as a faculty member and embark on a challenging and exciting career in research innovations and discoveries and teaching excellence, so as to prepare engineering leaders of the future.

Applicants should possess a relevant undergraduate degree and a doctoral degree in one or more of the following areas.
- Renewable-Energy Power Systems
- Power Electronics & Energy Systems
- Smart Power Grids and Energy Storage
- Energy Efficient Buildings and Transportation
- Statistical and Adaptive Signal Processing, Signal Processing Theory and Systems
- Internet of Things
- Intelligent Computing, Information Security and Biometrics
- Modeling and Control of Complex Systems
- Learning-based Control
- Data-driven control
- Networked Systems and Optimization
- Next Generation Wireless and Optical Technologies
- Advanced Coding and Signal Processing for Communication, Storage and Security
- Antenna and RF/Microwave Design & Analysis
- Sensor Networks, Network Design, Network Security and Network Performance
- Nano and Micro-satellite design
- Space mission planning
- Satellite communication
- IoT long-distance communication
- Antenna design for spacecrafts
- Autonomous satellite flight control
- Edge computing in space environment
- Laser application in space

Responsibilities
The job holder is expected to make useful contributions to fulfil the University's vision and mission. Specifically, the candidate is expected to:
- Develop and lead an innovative research programme of international quality
- Publish high quality papers in reputable peer-reviewed journals
- Secure competitive research grants and develop research programmes
- Supervise research personnel
- Contribute to teaching and course development at the undergraduate and
postgraduate levels
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students undertaking research projects.
- Undertake administrative and/or leadership roles.
- Contribute to other service-related activities assigned by School and University.
- Contribute to professional services

Requirements
Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
- A Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering or in a relevant discipline with an outstanding scholarship record and a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching.
- Extensive knowledge of within his/her fields of research
- Ability and strong drive to lead and contribute to inter-disciplinary research and
large-scale projects for key applications
- Evidence of a developing international reputation in his/her field of research, for example fellowships, awards, invited presentations at international conferences, journal editorships or otherwise.
- Established track record of academic publications of international quality.
- Proven track record of securing funding as Co-I or lead investigator.

Application
Applicants are invited to submit their applications (cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and citation report, where applicable) through the NTU career portal.

Review of applications and shortlisting decision will be on an on-going basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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Assistant Professor

Singapore, Singapore NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

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Young and research intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world's top universities.

The NTU-University Scholars Programme (NTU-USP) leads a university-wide commitment to provide an intellectually stimulating and enriching academic environment for the top students in NTU. The programme adopts a curriculum that supplements core curriculum and general education programme and aims to nurture creative and reflective global citizens who have an acute understanding of social, cultural, economic, and environmental issues that matter in the world today.

The appointed faculty member will primarily contribute to the NTU-University Scholars Programme (NTU-USP), which attracts high-achieving students. The Programme is an interdisciplinary initiative designed to complement and connect with NTU's core disciplines. It aims to cultivate a cadre of creative and reflective global citizens who embody a passion for continuous learning.

The ideal candidate should have a background in any field under the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences umbrella, such as Philosophy, History, Literature, Linguistics, Economics, Psychology, Public Policy and Global Affairs, Communication Studies, and Sociology. A track record in teaching writing-intensive and ethics courses as well as leading students for overseas fieldwork would be welcome.
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Assistant Professor

Singapore, Singapore NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites talented academics with excellent research track records in science, technology and engineering to apply for appointments as NUS Presidential Young Professors.

We seek exceptionally talented candidates who will develop the next generation of solutions to sustainability challenges and demonstrate excellence in system-level thinking. Relevant research topics include but are not limited to (1) climate change mitigation and adaptation, (2) digital and robotic technology, (3) smart and liveable cities, (4) environmental protection and sustainability, (4) resource circularity and resilience, and (5) aging infrastructures.

Successful candidates will receive

• A tenure-track position with an attractive salary package as an assistant professor at NUS

• Up to SGD 1 million in a start-up research grant + Scholarships to hire PhD students

• An award of SGD 250,000 in white space funding

• An opportunity to compete for the Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship, which comes with a five-year research grant of up to SGD 3 million

About the Universit

Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world, NUS is internationally respected for its high-quality multi-disciplinary research that addresses complex and critical issues facing Asia and the world. NUS was placed 8th in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2025.

About the College

The College of Design and Engineering (CDE)'s 10 Departments and Division as well as 14 corporate laboratories and research centres build on the convergence between the disciplines of engineering, architecture, and design to offer a distinctive interdisciplinary educational experience for our students and foster a cutting-edge multi-disciplinary research environment for our researchers. To learn more about our College and department, please visit About CEE Department

NUS CEE, a vibrant department with talented faculty members and students, is widely acknowledged to be a national and international leader in both education and research and is consistently ranked among the top ten in the world. Further information on the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is available at:

Candidate should have/is completing a PhD degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related field, preferably with teaching and post-doctoral research experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, their detailed curriculum vitae with a full list of publications, statements of research and teaching interests and plans (maximum 3 pages each), and the names of three referees with contact details to the NUS career portal.
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The Department of Pharmacy, one of the pioneering Departments in NUS, was founded in 1905, and is embarking on a strategic renewal to boost research and innovation. In the 2025 QS University Subject Ranking, pharmacy and pharmacology in NUS ranks top in Asia and 8th in the World rankings.
The Department of Pharmacy at the National University of Singapore invites applicants for tenure track faculty positions as Assistant Professors. Candidates need not have degrees in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences but their research areas should be relevant to the study of Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences. Successful applicants will receive a competitive remuneration package as well as a generous start-up grant.
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The candidate must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Chemical Biology; Pharmaceutical Processing; Drug Delivery; Biotherapeutic Development/ Bioprocessing; Regenerative Medicine; Personalised Medicines; and related areas) and have an outstanding publication record, an exceptional potential for world-class research and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education. The candidate is also expected to establish a competitive research program with external funding and/or industry collaborative projects.
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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking a candidate at the rank of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in the area of microelectronics devices and technologies. The candidate is expected lead active and externally funded research program and collaborative research with colleagues in other disciplines to address challenges that achieve scientific and societal impact are encouraged. Besides research, the candidate is also expected to contribute actively to teaching and service roles at the Department, College, or University level.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed CV, a teaching philosophy statement, list of publications, statement of research interests and plans, contact details of at least 3 referees, and the NUS Personal Data Consent for Job Applicants.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a campus visit and interview. Applications will be accepted until the available position is filled.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering or an allied field. Candidates must have an established track record in research.

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NUS is a leading worldwide ranked University with a strong commitment to education and research. It ranks amongst the top 10 universities in Asia. ECE is one of the largest departments at NUS, with over 70 tenure-track, educator-track, and practice track faculty, and more than 2400 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students. The department is ranked among the world's top 10 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022. We invite you to explore to learn more about us and see how you could become a part of our vibrant and diverse community.
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Singapore, Singapore NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

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Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world's top universities. NTU's College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty. Today, we are ranked #2 for AI and #6 for Computer Science by US News Best Global Universities; and #8 for Data Science and AI by QS World University Ranking.
A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the college aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU's College of Computing and Data Science welcomes you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.
We invite qualified and passionate academics to apply for a faculty position in Cybersecurity, Cryptography, and Digital Trust at all levels. We seek individuals with exceptional promise for or a proven record of research achievements within their chosen field of research. They should also demonstrate strong ability for effective undergraduate and graduate level teaching. Candidates must have vision and an interest in defining the research frontier as well as educating our next generation of young leaders in this rapidly evolving field. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to combine theoretical knowledge with practical development of computational solutions and systems.
The position is open for candidates working in all areas of computer science and engineering. However, we are particularly interested in candidates working at the frontiers of the following high priority area:
  • Cybersecurity, Cryptography and Digital Trust
Responsibilities:
  • Research : The appointee is responsible for conducting high-quality innovative research, publishing top-tier papers, securing competitive research grants, and supervising research personnel.
  • Teaching : The appointee is expected to conduct competent undergraduate and graduate level teaching, including development of course materials, delivery of lectures and tutorials, grading assignments and exam papers, providing feedback to students, and academic supervision of undergraduate and graduate student projects.
  • Service : The appointee is expected to undertake responsibly assigned administrative services in the school and university, such as servicing on committees and mentoring students.
Requirements:
  • You should possess a PhD in related disciplines from a well-recognized university.
  • You have demonstrated exceptional promise for or a proven record of research achievements within the chosen field of research and strong ability for effective undergraduate and graduate level teaching
  • You are able to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • You are able to supervise research staff and students through effective communication
  • You should ideally possess strong presentation skills
Review of applications and shortlisting decision will be on an on-going basis until the positions are filled. Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NTU career portal by clicking the "Apply" button. To facilitate the process, please submit the following documents.
  • Full Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Teaching and Research
  • Research sample(s)
  • Letters of Recommendation(s)
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