NUS Presidential Young Professors

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking candidates for the NUS Presidential Young Professors position specializing in immunology. The role involves research aimed at understanding immune responses in health and disease, along with teaching responsibilities at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful candidates can expect a globally competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses and support for research initiatives. Applicants should hold a PhD or MD/PhD and possess a strong postdoctoral record.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Generous start-up package

First-class laboratory and core facilities

Qualifications

• Established track record in immunology research.
• Interest in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Evidence of potential for developing an independent research program.

Responsibilities

• Understand the role of the immune system in health and diseases.
• Enable discovery of effective immunotherapies and treatments.

Skills

Neutrophil biology

Research in immunology

Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Job description

Posting Start Date: 31/10/2025

Job Title

NUS Presidential Young Professors

Institution

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Department/Faculty

Microbiology and Immunology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Translational Research Program

Immunology Translational Research Program (ITRP)

Location

Singapore

Appointment Type

Full-time, Tenure-track

Position Summary

The Immunology Translational Research Programme aims to understand the role of the immune system in health and diseases and its regulation with the goal of enabling discovery and development of more effective immunotherapy, new treatment guidelines and diagnostic tests for patients with disease‑specific problems such as autoimmune and airway diseases, cancer, chronic inflammation, infections and organ / tissue transplantation.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have a PhD or MD/PhD with an established track record and long‑standing interest in neutrophil biology. The research must be internationally competitive for their career stage. Candidates for Assistant Professor should have strong postdoctoral records and evidence of their potential for development of an independent, cutting‑edge research programme. Candidates should have an interest in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

What We Offer

The compensation package is internationally competitive. In addition to salary, performance bonuses are payable for excellence in research, teaching and service, subject to annual review. Successful candidates can expect a generous start‑up package along with first‑class laboratory and core facilities.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their application containing: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least 3 referees, and 3 one‑page summaries of research, teaching accomplishments, and future research plans.