Presidential Early Career Professor

European Commission; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Commission invites applications for a prestigious tenure-track position as a Presidential Assistant or Associate Professor at Singapore Management University. This role emphasizes interdisciplinary research in Digital Transformation, Sustainable Living, and more, offering robust support including a significant start-up research grant and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonus

Startup research grant

Network expansion opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• PhD awarded within the last 6 years or awaiting graduation.
• Demonstrated potential for impactful interdisciplinary contributions.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship and support in research, teaching, and career development.
• Develop academic programs aligned with strategic priorities.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Research achievements

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY Research Field Sociology Ethics in social sciences Arts Management sciences Economics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Singapore Application Deadline 15 Aug 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

JOIN SMU AS A PRESIDENTIALEARLY CAREER PROFESSOR

Embark on a journey of academic excellence and impact

We welcome applicants whose research aligns with SMU’s strategic priorities in Digital Transformation, Sustainable Living, and Growth in Asia, and especially encourage scholars addressing challenges in ageing societies, sustainable cities, and resilient workforces. Exceptional candidates in other fields are also invited to apply.

WHAT DOES IT OFFER?

• A named professorship title i.e., Presidential Assistant Professor or Presidential Associate Professor
• A tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
• A generous sign-on bonus and start-up research grant for use over four years
• Opportunity to hold a secondary ‘courtesy’ appointment
• Guaranteed PhD studentships in the STEM disciplines
• Networking opportunities to expand your professional network
• Mentorship and support in research, teaching, and career development
• Comprehensive benefits, including conference funding, relocation support, housing allowance, child schooling support, medical coverage and other benefits.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

• Candidates should have earned a PhD (or equivalent) within the past 6 years (or are awaiting formal graduation), with an excellent research track record and demonstrated potential for impactful, interdisciplinary contributions.
• Excellent track-record of research achievements, especially in interdisciplinary research, and demonstrable potential to make significant future contributions of high impact.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete application, including:

• a cover letter outlining their teaching experience, research interests, and keyachievements,
• a curriculum vitae, and
• samples of their research.

Applications must be submitted viaSMU’s online portal by 10 October 2025. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and the next steps in the selection process.