Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Sustainability Engineering

European Commission; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Institute of Technology seeks innovative candidates for faculty openings in the Engineering Cluster. Candidates should possess engineering expertise and experience in sustainability to create curricula and engage in applied research, contributing to a sustainable future. Successful applicants will join a collaborative academic environment dedicated to industry transformation.

Qualifications

• Academic and/or industrial experience in environmental sustainability improvement.
• Hands-on experience in sustainability-focused engineering projects.
• Knowledge of sustainability technologies like carbon capture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach sustainability-related curricula.
• Work on engineering projects focusing on sustainability goals.
• Lead projects integrating sustainability in engineering.

Skills

Environmental sustainability

Sustainability measurement

Applied research

Engineering solutions

Industry-academia partnership

Education

PhD in a related technical field

Job description

FACULTY OPENINGS AT THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry through an integrated applied learning and research approach, contributing to the economy and society.

The university’s pedagogy integrates work and study, embracing authentic learning in real-world environments through collaborations with key strategic partners. Its focus on applied research with business impact aims to help industry innovate and grow. SIT’s centralised campus within the Punggol Digital District features a vibrant learning environment where academia and industry are tightly integrated. SIT emphasizes applied learning and offers degrees focused on science and technology. Its faculty work closely with industry on translational research and innovation, providing consultancy to address industry challenges. This strong industry connection gives graduates deep skills and work-ready training, aligning with future economic needs.

SIT is establishing strategic 'Living Labs' within and beyond its Punggol campus to support experiential learning and enhance its applied research offerings. The university’s engineering experts lead multidisciplinary teams in strategic translational research areas such as energy resilience, sustainable infrastructure engineering, maintenance, and maritime engineering.

We seek innovative candidates with an engineering background and extensive experience in sustainability. The ideal candidate should have:

• Academic and/or industrial experience in improving environmental sustainability through engineering solutions or sustainability management
• A background and interest in fields such as mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, building, or environmental engineering
• Knowledge in sustainability measurement and management areas like carbon accounting, life cycle analysis, and sustainability reporting
• Motivation to develop and teach sustainability-related curricula
• Strong interest in developing sustainability and engineering solutions through applied research projects
• Knowledge of sustainability technologies such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage
• Hands-on experience in engineering projects with sustainability goals
• Experience integrating the three pillars of sustainability in engineering projects
• Preferably a PhD in a related technical field
• Experience leading or participating in industry-academia partnership projects

Successful candidates will join the Engineering (ENG) Cluster, part of SIT’s five academic clusters, working with passionate experts involved in industry transformation through applied research.

Applications are accepted until the positions are filled. All applications must be submitted electronically via the SIT Career Website.