Assistant Professor of Climate and Environmental Health

Mohamed Bin Zayed University Of Artificial Intelligence; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor of Climate and Environmental Health to lead research initiatives and provide comprehensive training in climate science. The successful candidate will integrate foundational and advanced knowledge, contribute to the medical curriculum, and participate in a vibrant academic environment fostering innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Excellence in climate and environmental health research.
• Experience in teaching at medical school level.
• Ability to supervise graduate students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in climate and environmental health.
• Provide training for medical students and postgraduate researchers.
• Secure and manage research funding for projects.

Skills

Research Expertise

Teaching Skills

Supervision and Mentoring

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or MD

PhD

Job description

A full-time position at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is open for an Assistant Professor of Climate and Environmental Health. Reporting to the Dean and Vice Dean, Research, the appointee is expected to undertake high quality research in the area of climate and environmental health, in line with the research strategy of the School. The appointee will also be expected to undertake teaching and educational responsibilities, providing medical students and postgraduate research students with comprehensive training that integrates foundational and advanced climate science knowledge.

Person Specification:

• MBBS/MD and/or PhD
• Relevant postdoctoral or experience in medical school.
• Excellence and significant experience in research and teaching with a high level of scientific achievement, productivity and impact in the field of climate and environmental health
• Ability to supervise and mentor research staff
• A strong track record of securing and managing research funding in the fields of climate change and environmental health.
• Demonstration of a strong adaptation in local research environment.
• Good communication skills and an appreciation for constructive teamwork
• Willing to participate in postgraduate and undergraduate education and training
• Experience of having supervised graduate students to successful completion of PhDs
• Ability to work in and develop teams and to create networks such as research consortium at both national and international level.

Interested applicants are invited to apply to Associate Professor Yasunori Saheki, Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs, for the above position with the following items at the link below:

• Detailed resume
• Research statement describing your significant research accomplishments and future research plans (up to 3 pages in total, excluding references)
• Teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy, current contributions, and your plans for future contributions (up to 1 page)

https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Novena-Campus-Singapore/Assistant-Professor-of-Climate---Environmental-Health--LKCMedicine-_R00021175-1

The closing date for applications is 31 August 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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