Assistant / Associate Professor (Tenure-track) – Biomedical Data Science

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Singapore is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Biomedical Data Science. The role involves developing a high-impact research program, teaching, and mentoring students. Candidates should have a PhD and a strong publication record in related fields. The position offers a competitive compensation package and supports interdisciplinary research, making it an attractive opportunity for leading advancements in biomedical data science.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Generous start-up funds

Laboratory space

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field.
• Strong publication record in reputable journals.
• Established excellence in research, teaching, and academic service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent, high-impact research program in biomedical data science.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students and junior researchers.

Skills

Research program development

Machine learning

AI applications in biology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching

Education

PhD in Computational Biology or related field

Job description

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Assistant / Associate Professor (Tenure-track) – Biomedical Data Science

Apply locations NTU Main Campus, Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R00021463

School of Biological Sciences

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Assistant / Associate Professor (Tenure-track) in Biomedical Data Science

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 faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the field of Biomedical Data Science, with a focus on Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biology, and Bioinformatics.

We welcome candidates working in, but not limited to:

• AI-driven approaches for biology and medicine
• Systems biology and modeling of biological networks
• Causal inference and interpretability in biomedical AI
• Single-cell, multi-omics and spatial omics data integration and analysis

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. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research and teaching environment that bridges biological sciences, computational sciences, and clinical applications.

SBS covers several areas of research encompassing genetic, structural, biochemical, and cellular investigator-led projects offering many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations not only within the school but also with other departments in the university. SBS/NTU offers cutting edge infrastructures, such as state-of-the-art structural biology and biophysical facilities (Titan Krios Cryo-EM, Rigaku FRX X-ray generator, BLI, ITC), confocal microscopy, a complete set of proteomics facilities and a modern computer cluster. Researchers also benefit from campus-wide access to high-performance computing clusters. The successful candidate will have extensive opportunities to collaborate with other Schools and national research centres such as A*STAR, and the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), making NTU an ideal environment for pioneering research in biomedical data science.

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.

Requirements:

• Develop and lead an independent, high-impact research program in biomedical data science.
• Apply and/or develop cutting-edge computational methods, including machine learning and AI, to address fundamental questions in biology, medicine, or public health.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in bioinformatics, data science, and related disciplines.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior researchers.
• Collaborate with faculty across departments and engage in interdisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to the academic community through service and leadership activities.

Qualifications:

• A PhD or equivalent degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• A strong publication record in reputable journals and/or conferences.
• Evidence of potential (Assistant level) or established excellence (Associate level) in research, teaching, and academic service.
• A commitment to interdisciplinary research and collaborative science.
• Experience in securing or contributing to competitive research grants.
• Ability to work across disciplines, including biology, medicine, and data science.

Emoluments

The candidate will be offered an attractive compensation package and will be supported by generous start-up funds and laboratory space.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants are cordially invited to submit their applications through the NTU career portal, and a complete application package should include:

Cover letter, Curriculum vitae, Publication list, A summary of the future research, teaching and service plans, and The names/emails of three individuals willing to provide letters of reference.

The post applied for should be clearly stated in your application.

If there are any enquiries, you seek more information from

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Hiring Institution: NTU

About Us

NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).

Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.

Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.