Professor (Epidemiology)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start-up research funding

Subsidised university accommodation

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for full-time Professor positions in Epidemiology at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. These tenure-track appointments offer a start-up grant and accommodation support, with a pathway to tenure after the initial seven-year period.

Successful candidates will lead independent research, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams with extensive external funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with a strong post‑doctoral or academic record.
• Proven track record of publishing in high‑impact international peer‑reviewed journals.
• Experience in leading independent research studies or components within larger programmes.
• Ability to generate and sustain independent research funding.
• Ability to teach public health courses at undergraduate, graduate and continuing education levels.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish collaborative research proposals with NUS faculty for extramural funding.
• Contribute to development and use of cohort studies and translational epidemiological research to inform public health interventions.
• Teach epidemiology and other public health courses and supervise graduate students.

Skills

Epidemiology

Research leadership

Teaching public health

Grant writing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Professor (Epidemiology)

University-Level Unit: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Employee Category: Tenurable Faculty

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 03/07/2026

Job Description

The National University of Singapore – which is the top ranked university in Asia – is recruiting full‑time Professors for the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH). All positions are tenure‑track appointments (appointees are given fixed contracts for up to 7 years, with the goal of obtaining tenured appointments at the end of this period). In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, new faculty members are eligible for a start‑up grant to initiate their independent stream of research and subsidised university accommodation, subject to prevailing terms and conditions.

Research Focus

• Investigating the distribution and determinants of non‑communicable and infectious diseases in populations and applying epidemiological methods to understand disease patterns and identify risk factors.
• Developing and applying mathematical models to predict disease trends and evaluate the potential impact of interventions, supporting the formulation of effective public health strategies and policies.
• Simulating disease transmission dynamics and intervention scenarios to assess the potential impacts of public health interventions, enhancing preparedness and response strategies for disease outbreaks.
• Engaging with SSHSPH’s large‑scale cohort studies, such as the Singapore Chinese Health Study (SCHS) and the Singapore Multi‑Ethnic Cohort (MEC) Study, to contribute to the development and utilisation of these cohort studies and to conduct translational epidemiological research that informs the development of effective public health interventions.

Job Responsibilities

Research responsibilities include developing and establishing collaborative research proposals with NUS faculty for extramural funding. Applicants are expected to contribute to the development and use of these cohort studies and/or to conduct translational epidemiological research that informs the development of public health interventions.

Teaching responsibilities include the development and teaching of courses in epidemiology and other areas of public health and the supervision of graduate students.

Qualifications

• A recognised Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline with a strong post‑doctoral professional and/or academic record; or a qualified medical professional with postgraduate specialisation in occupational health, occupational medicine, or preventive medicine.
• Proven track record of publishing in high‑impact international peer‑reviewed journals.
• Experience in leading independent research studies or components within larger research programmes, and/or developing, leading, implementing and evaluating projects and programmes.
• Ability to generate and sustain an independent stream of research funding.
• Ability to teach public health courses at various levels (undergraduate, graduate and lifelong learners).
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work with and teach culturally diverse audiences.

Application Information

To apply, please submit a cover letter specifying your research and/or teaching interests and experience, your curriculum vitae, and names and contact details of three references.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on NUS please visit: www.nus.edu.sg. For more information about the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health please visit: www.sph.nus.edu.sg.