Professor (Tenured) in Physics in Quantum Physics

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) invites applications for a tenured Professor of Physics in Quantum Science and Technology. The appointment is based in the Division of Physics and Applied Physics at SPMS, with a minority appointment in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

We seek an established leader with a strong publication record to set research directions, secure grants, supervise students and staff, and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related field; senior researcher with strong publication record.
• Proven ability to secure competitive research funding.
• Experience supervising graduate students and research staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research to advance Quantum Science and Technology.
• Lead and collaborate with PIs to set research directions and recruit staff.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; contribute to academic service and administration.

Skills

Leadership

Grant writing

Research supervision

Course development

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) is hiring a tenured Professor of Physics in the field of Quantum Science and Technology. This is a full-time faculty position based principally in the Division of Physics and Applied Physics at NTU’s School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS), with a minority appointment in NTU’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

NTU (https://www.ntu.edu.sg/) is a research-intensive public university in Singapore, with 35,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. SPMS (https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms/) is an academic unit in NTU hosting programmes in physics, the mathematical sciences, and related subjects, with around 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, 80 faculty members, and 180 research staff.

We are looking for an established scientist with a track record of scientific excellence in the field of Quantum Science and Technology. Both theorists and experimentalists are welcome to apply. The candidate will be expected to assume a leadership role in the Division of Physics and Applied Physics at SPMS, with the aim of making NTU a global leader in this emerging field. The candidate will be expected to lead and work with other Principal Investigators (PIs) to set research directions, oversee recruitment, launch grant proposals, and formulate plans to improve NTU’s research and education in this field.

In addition to research, the candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, as well as administrative activities typical for a tenured full-time faculty position at a leading global university.

We seek a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all, and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research that makes substantive, internationally-recognised contributions to progress in Quantum Science and Technology.
• Participate in scientific activities that help raise NTU’s profile in Quantum Science and Technology, such as the securing of competitive research grants.
• Teach and perform course development at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Perform academic supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Undertake administrative and/or leadership roles, and other service-related responsibilities assigned by the School and/or University.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics or a related discipline.
• Strong record of research, including peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals.
• Good track record of securing competitive research grants.
• Good track record of supervising and mentoring research staff, PhD students, and other researchers.

Application package should include

• Cover Letter (what you have to offer and why you chose NTU)
• Full Curriculum Vitae (CV) including
• Detailed Publication List with Google Scholar / Scopus link (e.g. information on scholarly output, impact factor and H-index and FWCI)
• Any additional Information will also be helpful (e.g. number of graduate students supervised, information on grants, patents, research/teaching awards)
• Research Statement (around 1-2 pages)
• Teaching Statement (around 1-2 pages)
• Service/Future Aspirations Statement, if any (around 1-2 pages)
• Detailed proposal of your research project/proposal (around 5 pages)
• Encouraged to provide at least 3 external referee reports, which may support to the evaluation process. All referees should hold an academic position that is at least one rank higher than the appointment.

Applicants with outstanding academic achievements and high-impact potential with national or international recognition and sustained global contributions may be considered or nominated for professorship titles - Nanyang Assistant Professor (NAP), Provost's Chair Associate Professor and President's Chair Full Professor.

Only complete applications will be processed, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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