Associate Professor of Microbiome

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical school in Singapore is seeking a Tenure-Track Associate/Assistant Professor of Microbiome to conduct high-quality research in microbiology. Responsibilities include obtaining funding, supervising research staff, and teaching medical students and postgraduate candidates. The ideal candidate holds an MBBS/MD and/or PhD with experience in translational clinical research and a passion for academia. This position offers a competitive full-time faculty role and opportunities for impactful research.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in microbiology or microbiome medicine.
• Experience with human microbiome and metagenomic data is advantageous.
• Proven experience in supervising graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Undertake high quality research in microbiome or microbial bioinformatics.
• Obtain research funding and supervise research staff and students.
• Teach medical students and supervise postgraduate research students.

Skills

Experience in translational clinical research

Good communication skills

Teamwork appreciation

Education

MBBS/MD and/or PhD

Job description

Associate/Assistant Professor of Microbiome

A full-time position at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is open for a Tenure-Track Associate/Assistant Professor of Microbiome. Reporting to the Dean and Vice Dean, Research, the appointee is expected to undertake high quality research in the area of microbiology pertaining to either microbiome or microbial bioinformatics within the Microbiome Medicine Research Programme, in line with the research strategy of the School. The appointee will obtain research funding and supervise research staff and students. The appointee is also expected to undertake teaching and educational responsibilities for the training of medical students and postgraduate research students.

Person Specification

• MBBS/MD and/or PhD
• Relevant postdoctoral or clinical experience
• Significant experience and outstanding, record of translational clinical research and teaching with a high level of scientific achievement, productivity and impact in the field of Microbiology or Microbiome Medicine
• Experience in working with human microbiome and metagenomic data would be an advantage
• Ability to supervise research staff and students
• Good communication skills and an appreciation for constructive teamwork
• Willing to participate in postgraduate and undergraduate education and training
• Experience and desire to participate in postgraduate and undergraduate education and training
• Experience of having supervised graduate students to successful completion of PhDs

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 4 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/Associate-Assistant-Professor-of-Microbiome--LKCMedicine-_R00023031-1

The closing date for applications is 15 March 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.