NUS Presidential Young Professors

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a NUS Presidential Young Professor to lead innovative research in immunology, focusing on neutrophil biology. The candidate will have a PhD or MD/PhD and must demonstrate strong potential for developing an independent research program as well as a passion for teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. This full-time tenure-track position offers a competitive compensation package and first-class research facilities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance bonuses for excellence

Generous start-up package

Access to first-class facilities

Qualifications

• Established track record in neutrophil biology research.
• Strong postdoctoral records expected.
• Interest in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in immunology.
• Develop clinical applications addressing healthcare challenges.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring students.

Skills

Research on neutrophil biology

Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels

Developing independent research program

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via the NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

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.

We are looking for someone whose research has a strong potential for clinical translation, particularly in addressing pressing healthcare challenges in Singapore. Neutrophil-driven inflammation plays a critical role in many diseases that are prevalent locally, including pneumonia - one of the leading causes of hospitalisation in the elderly - autoimmune disorders, and complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes.

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.