Assistant Professor / Associate Professor (Tenure Track) (CQM/BC)

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

Job summary

A prestigious medical research institution in Singapore is looking for a Tenure Track faculty member. The role involves leading a research program in artificial intelligence and machine learning with applications in medicine and collaborating with clinicians. Candidates should hold a PhD and demonstrate strong research capabilities. Competitive benefits include start-up funding and access to high-performance computing resources.

Benefits

Start-up funding

Access to clinical data environments

High-performance computing resources

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Strong evidence of applying AI in biomedical/clinical contexts.
• Proven publication record in reputable journals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and communication abilities.
• Experience with multidisciplinary projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead an innovative research programme in AI/ML in medicine.
• Engage in collaborative research with clinicians and researchers.
• Mentor and supervise PhD students.
• Contribute to grant acquisition and publication.

Skills

AI in biomedical/clinical contexts

Problem-solving skills

Communication across disciplines

Multidisciplinary project experience

Education

PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Duke-NUS invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek an outstanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert specializing in the medical or biomedical sciences, with demonstrated excellence in both methodological research and clinical application of artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML). The candidate will contribute to high-impact research addressing complex challenges where AI/ML is applied to key research areas, including population health, healthy longevity and aging, mental health and resilience, immunology, precision medicine, clinical decision-making, drug discovery, climate change, and biomedical discovery. This successful candidate will be based at the Centre for Biomedical Data Science (CBDS), which will come into effect from January 1, 2026, as a strategic merger of two mature Duke-NUS centres, namely, the Centre for Quantitative Medicine (CQM) and the Centre for Computational Biology (CCB). The incoming faculty member will also be an important player in the Duke-NUS AI + Medical Sciences Initiative (DAISI).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an innovative research programme in AI/ML, with applications in medicine, clinical research, omics, imaging, or population health.
• Translate and implement advanced analytic approaches (e.g., multimodal AI) into clinical/biomedical settings with SingHealth/NUS collaborators.
• Engage in collaborative research with clinicians, biomedical researchers, and statisticians across SingHealth, NUS and Duke University.
• Mentor and supervise PhD students, promoting local capacity and excellence in methodology and translational AI.
• Actively contribute to grant acquisition, research leadership, and dissemination of results through high-impact publications.
• Support teaching in Biostatistics, Health Data Science, and related programs.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline, with strong evidence of applying AI in biomedical/clinical contexts.
• Proven publication record in reputable journals and recognition for methodological and/or applied contributions in healthcare AI.
• Solid record of research grant activity, both as principal investigator and co-investigator.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively across disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience with multidisciplinary projects, particularly at the intersection of method development and clinical/population health application.
• Prior teaching and supervision experience at the graduate level is preferred.

What we offer

• Start-up funding, commensurate with rank and the proposed research programme.
• Access to secure clinical and multi-omics data environments.
• Modern GPU, and high-performance computing resources, plus dedicated research-engineering support.
• Close integration with clinicians and clinical trial/implementation units.
• Support for commercialization, intellectual property and industry partnerships.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with relocation support where applicable.

How to apply

Submit your CV, a brief 2-page research statement, and up to 3 key publications. Application review continues until filled.

Contact

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