Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) in Biomedicine and Drug-Body Interactions

NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Assistant or Associate Professor in Biomedicine and Drug-Body Interactions. This exciting tenure-track position offers the opportunity to lead innovative research in a vibrant academic environment. Candidates will engage in groundbreaking studies across various biological and biomedical disciplines, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities. The role emphasizes collaboration and the potential for significant contributions to drug discovery and academic excellence. If you are passionate about advancing biomedical research and have a vision for impactful studies, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive Compensation Package

Start-up Funds

Laboratory Space

Qualifications

• Clear research vision and outstanding publication record required.
• Experience in drug discovery and translational biomedical research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in drug discovery and biomedicine.
• Establish an independent research program with external funding.

Skills

Research Vision

Publication Record

Independent Research Program

Medicinal Chemistry

Molecular Pharmacology

Chemical Biology

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Education

PhD in Biomedicine or related field

Tools

Cryo-EM

X-ray Generators

Confocal Microscopy

Proteomics Facilities

Computer Cluster

Job description

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

https://www.ntu.edu.sg/index

A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across various colleges, including Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also features the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London.

NTU hosts world-class autonomous institutes such as the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, along with research centers like the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).

Ranked among the world's top universities by QS and named the world's top young university for seven consecutive years, NTU's main campus is recognized among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses globally, with 57 Green Mark-certified buildings, 95% of which are Platinum-certified. The university also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district.

Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the university leverages digital technology and solutions to enhance learning, living, discovery, and sustainability.

School of Biological Sciences

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure-track) in Biomedicine and Drug-Body Interactions

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), College of Science (CoS) at NTU invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor with a focus on Biomedicine and Drug-Body Interactions.

Research at SBS encompasses a broad spectrum of biological and biomedical sciences, including cancer biology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, genomics, infectious diseases, proteomics, structural biology, biochemistry, chemical biology, drug discovery, plant biology, and biological data science. The school offers cutting-edge infrastructure such as cryo-EM, X-ray generators, confocal microscopy, proteomics facilities, and a computer cluster. Opportunities for collaboration and access to campus facilities are extensive.

Requirements

Applicants should have a clear research vision, an outstanding publication record, and the ability to establish an independent, externally funded research program. Candidates with a chemistry background, especially those experienced in translating biomedical research into drug discovery, are encouraged to apply. Relevant areas include medicinal chemistry, molecular pharmacology, chemical biology, and pharmaceutical biotechnology.

The successful candidate will lead research employing techniques in these disciplines to discover novel molecular entities for disease intervention, such as enzyme inhibitors, receptor modulators, PPI inhibitors, molecular glues, or protein degraders. A strong research record with potential for securing external funding, teaching excellence in chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, or molecular pharmacology, and contributions to academic service are expected.

Emoluments

An attractive compensation package, start-up funds, and laboratory space will be provided.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit via the NTU career portal a complete package including a cover letter, CV, publication list, research, teaching, and service plans, and three references. The application should specify the post applied for.

For inquiries, contact the Search Chair at [e-mail].