Full Professor of Metabolic Health (Tenured)

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier medical school in Singapore seeks a Full Professor of Metabolic Health to lead a pioneering research programme in metabolic medicine. This role involves establishing an independent research agenda, mentoring postgraduate students, and fostering collaborations for impactful research. The ideal candidate will have an international reputation, extensive experience in clinical research and a commitment to education. Interested applicants should apply with a detailed resume, research, and teaching statements before the closing date on 28 January 2026.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a principal investigator or relevant industry experience.
• Proven track record in translational clinical research and education.
• Experience supervising graduate students to successful completion of PhDs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a pioneering, externally funded research programme in metabolic health.
• Mentor postgraduate students and contribute to undergraduate medical curriculum.
• Foster collaborations to translate research into clinical practice.

Skills

Research leadership

Collaboration & impact

Communication skills

Education

MBBS/MD and/or PhD

Job description

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) seeks a visionary and accomplished leader to join us as a Full Professor of Metabolic Health. This is a premier opportunity to establish a flagship research programme that defines the future of metabolic medicine, leveraging Singapore's unique position as a global biomedical hub.

As a senior faculty member reporting to the Dean and Vice-Dean, Research, you will provide academic leadership in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You will drive an independent, world‑class research agenda while integrating your expertise into the education of future medical leaders and clinicians.

Role

• Research Leadership: Establish and lead a pioneering, externally funded research programme in metabolic health. We are particularly interested in expertise that complements and expands our strengths in areas such as:
  • Endocrinology & Hepatology
  • Metabolic Oncology
  • Age‑dependent Precision Nutrition
  • Nutrition‑driven Epigenetics
• Academic Excellence: Undertake high‑quality, translational research with a focus on novel interventions. A research programme that offers unique insights into the aetiology and pathophysiology of metabolic diseases within Asian populations is highly desirable.
• Education & Mentorship: Contribute to the educational mission of LKCMedicine by mentoring postgraduate students and teaching in our innovative, team‑based undergraduate medical curriculum.
• Collaboration & Impact: Foster strong internal and external collaborations to translate research discoveries into clinical practice and public health policy, both in Singapore and globally.

Person Specification

We are looking for an individual with an international reputation for excellence, evidenced by:

• MBBS/MD and/or PhD
• Relevant postdoctoral or clinical experience
• Senior researcher with at least 10 years of successful principal investigator or industry 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 Metabolic Medicine, Nutrition and Diabetes Research
• 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 of having supervised graduate students to successful completion of PhDs

Application

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 5 pages in total, excluding references)
• Teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy, current contributions, and your plans for future contributions (up to 3 pages)

https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Novena-Campus-Singapore/Professor-of-Metabolic-Health--LKCMedicine-_R00022446-1

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing date: 28 January 2026