Faculty Position, Engineering

European Commission; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Institute of Technology invites candidates for faculty positions at all levels in Engineering. This includes roles in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering, emphasizing applied research and industry relevance, along with competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Employment benefits

Research funding

Paid leave for consultancy work

Opportunities for industry attachment

Qualifications

• PhD or extensive industry experience in relevant areas.
• Strong focus on applied research and industry collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Engage in industry-relevant research and teaching.
• Supervise graduate students and provide consultancy.

Education

PhD

Job description

Organisation/Company: SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Singapore

Application Deadline

4 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure

No

Offer Description

Faculty openings at the Singapore Institute of Technology

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry through an integrated applied learning and research approach, contributing to the economy and society.

The university’s pedagogy integrates work and study, embracing authentic learning in real-world environments through collaborations with key strategic partners. It focuses on applied research with business impact to help industry innovate and grow. The centralised campus within the Punggol Digital District will feature a vibrant learning environment where academia and industry are tightly integrated. SIT emphasizes applied learning and offers degrees with a strong focus on science and technology. Its faculty work closely with industry on translational research, innovation, and consultancy, providing graduates with deep skills and work-ready training.

SIT is establishing strategic live test beds known as ‘Living Labs’ to support experiential learning and strengthen its applied research. The university’s engineering experts drive translational research in areas like energy resilience, sustainable infrastructure, and maritime engineering.

We invite candidates to join us in realizing our vision. We offer competitive remuneration, employment benefits, research funding, and opportunities to mentor the next generation of students. Positions are available at all levels, from Lecturer to Full Professor, in the following programmes:

• Civil Engineering / Mining Engineering: Emerging construction technologies, high-performance materials with reduced embodied carbon, tunnel engineering.
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering: Power electronics, power system analytics, marine and built sector expertise, digital twinning, green building design.
• Mechanical Engineering/Material Engineering/Marine Engineering: Asset management, maintenance, operation, and modelling of infrastructure systems.
• Systems Engineering: Data analytics for power and building systems, AR/VR for maintenance, IoT integration, infocomm technology.

Successful candidates will join the Engineering (ENG) Cluster, engaging in industry-relevant research, teaching, and supervision of graduate students. Paid leave for consultancy work and industry attachment is provided.

Applicants should have a PhD or extensive industry experience in relevant areas. Applications are accepted until positions are filled via the SIT Career Website.