Professor (Geography)

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

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Faculty Position, Department of Geography and Department of Computer Science

National University of Singapore (NUS), Tenured Full Professor in GIScience

The Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly with Department of Computing (70% Geography, 30% Computing), is recruiting a leading scholar at the full professor level with a commitment to making impactful contributions to research and education in GIScience. We are seeking a thought leader with a vision for change and who aims to inspire the next generation of GIScience researchers.

The Department of Geography offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees and comprises an international mix of over 40 faculty members. In addition to undergraduate teaching in Geography, Environmental Science and the NUS College of Humanities and Sciences, the Department offers a graduate research programme and coursework Masters and continuing education programmes (e.g., MSc and Professional Certificate in Applied GIS and MSc in Climate Change and Sustainability). A cross-disciplinary program in Geospatial Data Science, combining Geography and Computer Science, is in the advanced stages of planning. Further information about the two departments, both of which are placed in the global top 10 (QS WUR by Subject 2025), is available at Department of Geography and Department of Computer Science.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will enhance research strengths in the theoretical and applied aspects of GIScience in both departments and across NUS. We welcome applications from individuals with research focuses including but not limited to geospatial artificial intelligence (Geo-AI), computational social science, cyberinfrastructure, advanced and critical geospatial theory and methods, and their applications in environmental and/or social sciences and humanities, combined with a robust computing capability. The successful candidate will be based in the Department of Geography and join a dynamic scholarly environment with interdisciplinary research activities anchored by the three research groups, Politics, Economies and Space (PEAS), Social and Cultural Geographies (SCG), and Tropical Environmental Change (TEC), and its GIS Unit, as well as benefiting from close links with the Department of Computer Science in the School of Computing where they will also contribute to research and teaching.

In terms of academic responsibilities, the successful candidates will be expected to:

1. Actively contribute to internationally recognized research and teaching activities and commitments to lifelong learning that characterize both departments.
2. Lead programmes and initiatives focusing on geospatial data science.
3. Supervise student research.
4. Undertake service duties commensurate with the level of appointment.

Core Requirements

Candidates interested in the position should possess a PhD with a focus on GIScience, remote sensing, or other relevant fields. They are expected to demonstrate expertise in developing GIScience-centered research agendas, and have a record of excellence in research, evidenced by high-impact publications. All applicants should have a commitment to service that is commensurate with their career stage.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit the following:

1. Letter of interest outlining details of research experience, research plans for the next 5 years (and longer term goals beyond), teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching experience and teaching feedback (if available); and
2. Curriculum vitae with names and contact details of four referees.

Applicants should submit their application by 31 July 2025.

An internationally competitive remuneration package, including a period of subsidised housing (for non-Singaporean applicants), medical benefits and relocation expenses (where applicable), will be offered to the successful candidate. NUS also provides start-up grants, the value of which is commensurate with experience and position of appointment.

If you would like to discuss your interest in a role prior to application, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Matthias ROTH: geomr@nus.edu.sg.

Evaluation of applications will commence in August 2025 and will continue until suitable candidates are found. Shortlisted candidates will be notified soon thereafter, and plans will then be made for the interview process.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Arts & Social Sciences

Department: Geography

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 28565