Professor/Associate Prof/Assistant Prof (Sustainability & Resilience)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks multiple open-rank, tenure-track positions in the domain of Sustainability and Resilience. This role offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to contribute to world-leading research and education. Candidates will engage in interdisciplinary work across various faculties, focusing on crucial areas such as energy systems, climate modelling, and urban sustainability. Join a vibrant academic community committed to addressing complex environmental challenges and shaping a sustainable future. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in sustainability, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• World-leading experts in sustainability domains.
• Strong background in interdisciplinary research.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of sustainability research and education.
• Collaborate across diverse disciplines and departments.

Skills

Energy systems expertise

Climate modelling

Urban sustainability knowledge

Data-driven climate risk assessment

Education

PhD in Sustainability or related field

Master's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for multiple open-rank, tenure-track positions in the broad domain of Sustainability and Resilience. Exceptional early career candidates may be considered for the highly prestigious NUS Presidential Young Professorship (https://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/nus-programmes/); accomplished senior candidates may be considered for tenured positions.

As a global university centered in Asia, NUS is renowned for its academic excellence, world-leading research and innovation, and impactful approaches in addressing complex environmental and societal challenges facing Asia and the world.

Job Description

The Sustainability and Resilience research community in NUS spans diverse disciplines across the College of Design and Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS Business School, NUS Law, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, School of Computing, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and other schools, faculties, and research institutes. Successful candidates may be offered joint appointments across departments to foster collaborative and interdisciplinary research.

We seek talented and passionate candidates to shape the future of sustainability research and education in NUS. The successful candidates will be world-leading experts in sustainability domains including but not limited to the following:

1. Energy systems: sustainable maritime and aviation solutions; smart/multi-energy grid systems; cooling solutions for built environment, industry, and data centers; energy system modelling, management, and predictive analytics; green computing; decarbonization and carbon dioxide removal technologies
2. Nature and climate: climate modelling and projections across spatio-temporal scales; meteorology, compound extreme weather events and early warning systems; nature-based solutions, including wetland conservation and restoration; oceanography and marine science; water resource management; climate-smart agriculture and food security; planetary and human health; social, economic, and political dimensions of climate change
3. Urban sustainability: climate-informed urban planning and building design; AI and data-driven climate risk assessment; resilient transit and mobility systems; participatory urban governance and engagement; social equity and environmental justice; environmental economics; urban health and climate change; climate finance and green investment