Lead Scientist, Translational Nutrition & Healthy Longevity

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR's Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI) invites an internationally recognised scientific and translational leader to steer Healthy Longevity and Nutrition for Health initiatives. You will shape strategy, oversee discovery to population health translation, and drive evidence-based interventions that extend healthy lifespan.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, foster partnerships across academia, healthcare, government and industry, and secure funding for

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Nutrition, Medicine, Metabolism, Life Sciences or related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience in research, clinical or translational programmes.
• Strong record translating research into interventions, healthcare applications or policy impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead SIFBI's Healthy Longevity and nutrition translation portfolio with strategic priorities.
• Build multidisciplinary teams spanning nutrition, metabolism, microbiome science and population health.
• Secure funding and establish strategic partnerships to grow programmes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Public health expertise

Nutrition/metabolism knowledge

Education

PhD in Nutrition/Medicine/Life Sciences

Job description

A*STAR's Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI) invites an internationally recognised scientific and translational leader to steer Healthy Longevity and Nutrition for Health initiatives. You will shape strategy, oversee discovery to population health translation, and drive evidence-based interventions that extend healthy lifespan.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, foster partnerships across academia, healthcare, government and industry, and secure funding for