Assistant Professor in Biological Science
Assistant Professor in Biological Science
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Nanyang Technological University Singapore
NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes the National Institute of Education S Rajaratnam School of International Studies Earth Observatory of Singapore and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ().
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School of Biological Sciences
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Biological Science
(Specialized in Molecular and Cell Biology of Disease)
The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) College of Science (CoS) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore seeks outstanding candidates to apply for a tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor with a research focus in the molecular or cell biology of disease. We encourage applications of candidates that have worked on genes proteins and metabolites involved in disease regardless of whether their research has been conducted in humans animals bacteria plants fungi or other organisms.
SBS is searching for individuals with a well-dened research vision and an outstanding track record of publications in top journals. The successful candidate will establish and maintain an independent extramurally funded research program. The successful candidate is expected to show a strong commitment to departmental undergraduate and graduate mentoring and teaching.
SBS covers several areas of research encompassing genetic structural biochemical and cellular investigator-led projects offering many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations not only within the school but also with other departments in the university. SBS/NTU offers cutting-edge infrastructures such as state-of-the-art structural biology and biophysical facilities (Titan Krios Cryo-EM Rigaku FRX X-ray generator BLI ITC) confocal microscopy a complete set of proteomics facilities and a modern computer cluster. The successful candidate will have ample opportunities to access other state-of-the-art facilities on campus and to establish fruitful collaborations with other Schools and Research Institutes on campus.
SBS and CoS seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is 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.
Requirements:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual ready to lead a dynamic research team and address fundamental biological problems. The successful candidate is expected to establish his/her research group at SBS/NTU focusing on topics that may include but are not limited to molecular biology of pathogenicity bacterial and viral diseases pathogen genomics epigenetics transcriptomics proteomics (and other omics) emerging diseases host-pathogen interaction pathogen drug resistance and drug-pathogen interactions. We also welcome researchers working on cancers and metabolic diseases studied in any model system. We are particularly interested in exceptional candidates who adopt an integrated cross-disciplinary approach and are enthusiastic about capitalizing on the diverse and complementary expertise available within our faculty.
Competitive applicants for the Assistant Professor position should have a strong record of research productivity and a well-developed research plan.
In addition to developing internationally recognized research teaching excellence is also expected of the successful candidate. The candidate is expected to teach both general and advanced undergraduate courses as well as graduate courses in biology.
Qualifications:
The candidate should have a relevant Ph.D. preferably in Biology with postdoctoral or other professional experiences in related research fields.
Emoluments
The candidate will be offered an attractive compensation package and will be supported by a generous start-up funds and laboratory space.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants are invited to submit through the NTU career portal a completed application package which include:
- A cover letter detailing the applicants interest in the position and their qualifications.
- A curriculum vitae encompassing the full spectrum of the applicants academic and professional experiences.
- A list of publications highlighting the applicants scholarly contributions to their field.
- An executive summary outlining the applicants prospective research objectives teaching philosophy and envisioned contributions to service commitments.
- Contact information (names and email addresses) for three referees prepared to endorse the applicants capabilities and professional demeanor through letters of reference.
The post applied for should be clearly stated in your application.
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Hiring Institution: NTUEmployment Type
Full-Time
