Assistant ProfessorAssociate Professor in Biology (Plant) (NSSE) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University

Job Location:

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

The Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) Department at the NIE in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in plant molecular biology and genetics to join its NSSE Department. The NSSE department conducts teaching and research in both sciences and science-education and comprises academic staff with backgrounds in chemistry physics biology and family/consumer sciences. It has facilities for research as well as carrying out pre-service and in-service work with teachers to support Singapores schools and science educators.

Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

a doctoral degree in life sciences specializing in plant molecular approaches to study genetics plant evolution and diversity
to be committed to excellence in teaching and in communicating science to teachers and students in primary and secondary schools
Prior experience of teaching/research/postdoctoral experience in Asia especially in multilingual and multicultural environments is preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

teach a variety of introductory undergraduate courses in life sciences including courses in the field of plant biology using molecular genetics approaches to study plant evolution and diversity
teach some courses in Applied Plant Sciences at the Masters addition to undergraduate and graduate teaching the position will also entail some course co-ordination content upgrading of in-service teachers and provision of expert advice to schools on science projects
supervise teacher trainees in practicum attachments and mentor graduate students
conduct research and publish peer-reviewed papers within the broad area of plant molecular genetics. Interdisciplinary research will also be strongly welcomed
serve on committees and offer consultancy and professional services to the Ministry of Education and other public education-related organizations

Application

Please submit your application together with the following to us:

your detailed curriculum vitae which should include areas of research interest expertise in plant molecular biology and/or genetics
list of publications teaching/supervision experience research grant writing/winning experience
names and contact information of at least three referees.

Closing Date

The closing date for application is until the position is filled.

Other Information

More information on NSSE can be found at enquiries interested applicants may write to Associate Professor Teo Tang Wee Head of NSSE at copied to Ms Val Lee at .

Note to applicants

Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).

Hiring Institution: NIE

Required Experience:

OverviewThe Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) Department at the NIE in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in plant molecular biology and genetics to join its NSSE Department. The NSSE department conducts teaching and research in both sciences and science-educ...

Overview

Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

a doctoral degree in life sciences specializing in plant molecular approaches to study genetics plant evolution and diversity
to be committed to excellence in teaching and in communicating science to teachers and students in primary and secondary schools
Prior experience of teaching/research/postdoctoral experience in Asia especially in multilingual and multicultural environments is preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

teach a variety of introductory undergraduate courses in life sciences including courses in the field of plant biology using molecular genetics approaches to study plant evolution and diversity
teach some courses in Applied Plant Sciences at the Masters addition to undergraduate and graduate teaching the position will also entail some course co-ordination content upgrading of in-service teachers and provision of expert advice to schools on science projects
supervise teacher trainees in practicum attachments and mentor graduate students
conduct research and publish peer-reviewed papers within the broad area of plant molecular genetics. Interdisciplinary research will also be strongly welcomed
serve on committees and offer consultancy and professional services to the Ministry of Education and other public education-related organizations

Application

Please submit your application together with the following to us:

your detailed curriculum vitae which should include areas of research interest expertise in plant molecular biology and/or genetics
list of publications teaching/supervision experience research grant writing/winning experience
names and contact information of at least three referees.

Closing Date

The closing date for application is until the position is filled.

Other Information

More information on NSSE can be found at enquiries interested applicants may write to Associate Professor Teo Tang Wee Head of NSSE at copied to Ms Val Lee at .

Note to applicants

Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).

Hiring Institution: NIE

Required Experience:

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