Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor Positions in Materials Science and Engineering

National University of Singapore (NUS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking candidates for tenure-track positions at multiple levels within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a related field and proven expertise in areas like Flexible Electronics or AI for Materials. The role emphasizes building a robust research programme and educating talented students. Competitive compensation and support for research funding are provided.

Benefits

Highly competitive salaries

Assistance with housing

Attractive start-up packages

Qualifications

• Demonstrate potential to build a world-class research programme.
• Commitment to education and mentorship of students.
• Proven expertise in specified fields of materials science.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain a research programme.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

Flexible Electronics

Artificial Intelligence for Materials

Materials for Microelectronics

Materials Characterization and Modelling

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor Positions in Materials Science and Engineering

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking outstanding candidates for multiple tenure-track or tenured positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The Department will also support eligible outstanding junior candidates in their application for the Presidential Young Professorship (PYP) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship with substantial research grant funding support.

The Department is recognised worldwide as a premier MSE department centred in Asia and is in a phase of rapid expansion. It offers a stimulating environment conducive to professional growth, with moderate teaching loads and extensive international and industry collaborations. Our thriving PhD programme attracts the most talented students from the region and beyond. Materials Science and Engineering is recognised as a key research area at NUS, which currently hosts 6 Centres of Excellence, 5 Corporate Laboratories, and 37 Research Centres and Institutes providing cutting-edge facilities in materials synthesis, characterisation, device fabrication, and prototyping. With the start-up friendly ecosystem in Singapore, MSE faculties also find exciting possibilities for translational research and commercialisation via incubation schemes.

Qualifications

Successful candidates should demonstrate the potential to build a world-class research programme and a commitment to education and mentorship of students. PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field must be completed by the start day of employment. We seek candidates with proven expertise in the fields of Flexible Electronics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Materials, Materials for Microelectronics, or Materials Characterization and Modelling. Candidates from other fields of materials science and engineering are also welcome to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, please email to [e-mail]: (a) An application letter; (b) A detailed curriculum vitae; (c) A statement (maximum of 3 pages) of research interests; (d) names, affiliations, and contact information of at least 3 referees.

Any questions related to the positions can be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee via email [e-mail]. Applications will be evaluated as they are received, with priority given to those received by 31 December 2025.

About NUS and Opportunities

NUS is an equal opportunity employer that offers highly competitive salaries, assistance with housing and globally attractive start-up packages. It is situated in Singapore, an English-speaking cosmopolitan city that is a melting pot of many cultures. It offers safety, high-quality education and healthcare at all levels.

Learn more

To learn more about our department and other opportunities, please visit the following (textual URLs):

• MSE@NUS Department site: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/mse/
• MSE career homepage: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/mse/careers/
• NUS Presidential Young Professorship: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/mse/presidential-young-professorship/
• National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship: https://www.nrf.gov.sg/grants/nrff/