Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Biological Science

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University’s School of Biological Sciences in Singapore invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the molecular or cell biology of disease. We seek candidates with a clear research vision and a track record of high-impact publications, capable of building an independent extramurally funded program.

The appointee will mentor undergraduate and graduate students, collaborate across disciplines, and teach general and advanced biology courses.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a relevant Ph.D., preferably in Biology, with postdoctoral or other professional experiences in related research fields.
• Competitive applicants should have a strong record of research productivity and a well-developed research plan.
• The successful candidate is expected to teach both general and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as graduate courses in biology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic research team and establish an independent extramurally funded program.
• Establish and maintain a research group at SBS/NTU focusing on molecular or cell biology of disease.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate mentoring and teaching within the department.

Job description

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 position at the level of Assistant Professor with a research focus in the molecular or cell biology of disease. We encourage applications of candidates that have worked on genes, proteins and metabolites involved in disease, regardless of whether their research has been conducted in humans, animals, bacteria, plants, fungi, or other organisms.

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.

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. The successful candidate will have ample opportunities to access other state-of-the-art facilities on campus and to establish fruitful collaborations with other Schools and Research Institutes on campus.

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.

The candidate should have a relevant Ph.D., preferably in Biology, with postdoctoral or other professional experiences in related research fields.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual ready to lead a dynamic research team and address fundamental biological problems. The successful candidate is expected to establish his/her research group at SBS/NTU, focusing on topics that may include but are not limited to, molecular biology of pathogenicity, bacterial and viral diseases, pathogen genomics, epigenetics, transcriptomics, proteomics (and other omics), emerging diseases, host-pathogen interaction, pathogen drug resistance, and drug-pathogen interactions. We also welcome researchers working on cancers and metabolic diseases studied in any model system. We are particularly interested in exceptional candidates who adopt an integrated, cross-disciplinary approach and are enthusiastic about capitalizing on the diverse and complementary expertise available within our faculty.

Competitive applicants for the Assistant Professor position should have a strong record of research productivity and a well-developed research plan.

In addition to developing internationally recognized research, teaching excellence is also expected of the successful candidate. The candidate is expected to teach both general and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as graduate courses in biology.

Application package should include:

• Cover Letter (what you have to offer and why you chose NTU)
• Full Curriculum Vitae (CV) including
  • Detailed Publication Listwith Google Scholar / Scopus link (eg. information on scholarly output, impact factor and H-index and FWCI)
  • Any additional Information will also be helpful (eg. number of graduate students supervised, information on grants, patents, research/teaching awards)
• Research Statement (around 1-2 pages)
• Teaching Statement (around 1-2 pages)
• Service/Future Aspirations Statement, if any (around 1-2 pages)
• Detailed proposal of your research project/proposal (around 5 pages)
• Encouraged to provide at least 3 external referee reports, which may support to the evaluation process. All referees should hold an academic position that is at least one rank higher than the appointment.

Applicants with outstanding academic achievements and high-impact potential with national or international recognition and sustained global contributions may be considered or nominated for professorship titles - Nanyang Assistant Professor (NAP), Provost's Chair Associate Professor and President's Chair Full Professor.

Only complete applications will be processed, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Emoluments

The successful candidate will be offered a highly competitive salary, generous start-up funding, and dedicated laboratory space to support the development of an internationally leading research program.

Diversity Statement

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.

Enquiries

For further information or confidential enquiries, please contact our Search Committee Chair at [e-mail].