Tenure Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Developmental Biology and Disease Models

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), College of Science (CoS) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore seeks outstanding candidates to apply for a tenure track position at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor with a research focus in the area of Developmental Biology and Disease Models.

We encourage applications from candidates whose research addresses key questions in developmental biology and/or development of disease. Areas of particular interest include host–pathogen interactions, zoonotic diseases, infectious diseases, immunology, and comparative biomedical research. Candidates who employ molecular, cellular, or systems-level approaches to address challenges at the animal–human health interface are especially encouraged to apply.

SBS is searching for individuals with a well-defined research vision and an outstanding track record of publications in top journals. The successful candidate will establish and maintain an independent extramurally funded research program. The successful candidate is expected to show a strong commitment to departmental undergraduate and graduate mentoring and teaching.

SBS hosts a vibrant research community spanning genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and microbiology, providing strong foundations for interdisciplinary collaborations within the school and across NTU. The university offers a highly collaborative research environment with access to a wide range of core facilities supporting advanced biomedical and life sciences research. The successful candidate will have access to these resources and will be encouraged to establish interdisciplinary collaborations with other Schools and Research Institutes across campus, including those with expertise in medicine, public health, environmental life sciences, and translational biomedical research.

SBS and CoS seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Biological Sciences or a related field.

• A strong research track record in areas such as host–pathogen interactions, zoonotic diseases, infectious diseases, or comparative biomedical research.

• Experience with molecular, cellular, and/or systems biology approaches relevant to animal and human health.

• Evidence of independent research capability and potential to secure competitive research funding.

• A commitment to teaching excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will be expected to: Develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research programs.

• Demonstrate research excellence through high-impact publications and/or translational outcomes.

• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in biological sciences, developmental biology, physiology and disease modelling.

• Supervise research students and mentor junior faculty, as appropriate.

• Collaborate effectively across disciplines within the School and with external stakeholders in academia, industry, and government.

• Participate in departmental, school, and university service activities.

Application package should include:

• Cover Letter (what you have to offer and why you chose NTU)

• Full Curriculum Vitae (CV) including
  Detailed Publication List with Google Scholar / Scopus link (eg. information on scholarly output, impact factor and H-index and FWCI)
  Any additional Information will also be helpful (eg. number of graduate students supervised, information on grants, patents, research/teaching awards)

• Research Statement (around 1-2 pages)

• Teaching Statement (around 1-2 pages)

• Service/Future Aspirations Statement, if any (around 1-2 pages)

• Detailed proposal of your research project/proposal (around 5 pages)

• Encouraged to provide at least 3 external referee reports, which may support to the evaluation process. All referees should hold an academic position that is at least one rank higher than the appointment.

Applicants with outstanding academic achievements and high-impact potential with national or international recognition and sustained global contributions may be considered or nominated for professorship titles - Nanyang Assistant Professor (NAP), Provost's Chair Associate Professor and President's Chair Full Professor

Only complete applications will be processed, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Emoluments

The successful candidate will be offered a highly competitive salary, generous start-up funding, and dedicated laboratory space to support the development of an internationally leading research program.

Enquiries

For further information or confidential enquiries, please contact our Search Committee Chair at [email protected].