Visiting Professor

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Visiting Professor in Radiation Protection and Public Communication. The role focuses on strengthening radiobiology, protection strategies, and effective risk communication within Singapore’s nuclear safety framework.

Successful candidates will mentor researchers, translate scientific findings into policy insights, and engage in public dialogues and expert panels to advance preparedness and trust in radiation risk management.

Qualifications

• Unique combination of expertise in radiation exposure, public health, and risk communication.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Radiation Protection Research and research priorities including exposure assessment and health monitoring.
• Guide development of context-appropriate radiation protection strategies.
• Provide input on adapting international standards to Singapore’s context.

Job description

Job Title: Visiting Professor (Radiation Protection & Public Communication)

University-Level Unit: S'pore Nuclear Rsch & Safety Institute

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Nuclear Policy Research Team

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 12/10/2026

Job Description

The Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Initiative (SNRSI) is looking for a Visiting Professor (Radiation Protection & Public Communication)

As Singapore develops its nuclear knowledge base, there is a growing need to strengthen capabilities in radiobiology, radiation protection, and public health impacts. Beyond technical understanding, effective nuclear preparedness requires the ability to translate radiation risks into practical protection strategies and credible public communication.

The scope of contribution includes:

• Advisory on Radiation Protection Research
• Advise on research priorities including radiation exposure assessment, biological effects of low-dose radiation, and long-term health monitoring
• Guide development of context-appropriate radiation protection strategies
• Provide expert input on adapting international standards to Singapore’s context
• Mentorship & Capability Development
• Mentor researchers in translating scientific findings into policy and operational insights
• Support interdisciplinary capability across radiobiology, public health, and risk communication
• Lessons from Fukushima: Applied Knowledge for Preparedness
• Translate lessons on evacuation trade-offs, chronic health effects, and recovery strategies
• Support development of playbooks for preparedness, crisis response, and recovery phases
• Third-Party Advocate (TPA) Role
• Serve as an independent and credible external expert in stakeholder and public engagements
• Support communication of radiation risks in a balanced and evidence-based manner
• Participate in public dialogues, expert panels, and closed-door briefings
• Strengthen trust through transparency and international perspective

Qualifications

The incumbent for this visiting professorship position should bring a unique combination of expertise in radiation exposure, public health, and real-world risk communication, to underscore the importance of integrating radiological protection with broader health and societal considerations.

The proposed Visiting Professorship aims to Strengthen SNRSI’s capabilities in radiobiology and radiation protection research, provide strategic guidance on integrating health, behavioural, and societal dimensions into radiation protection frameworks, enhance credibility and trust through an independent, internationally recognised expert and support development of decision-useful insights for both policy and public communication

Interested applicants should submit a detailed resume and provide the contact information for 3 character referees.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: S'pore Nuclear Rsch & Safety Institute

Req ID: 34613