The Urban Institute (UI) at Singapore Management University (SMU) invites applications full-time, non-tenurable Research Track faculty positions in the fields of Urban Informatics or Urban Studies. These are fixed-term appointments for three years in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal.

Research Track faculty at SMU are expected to pursue high-quality, impactful research, contribute to interdisciplinary scholarship, and participate in the broader academic and intellectual lives of the UI and SMU. The teaching load is one course per year, and successful applicants will have clear KPIs in terms of publishing and grant-winning.

The UI is a university-level research institute dedicated to delivering impact through interdisciplinary research on Asian cities. Its vision is to advance an approach to studying and understanding the city that is human-centred, innovation-driven, and Asia-focused. Guided by four research pillars - Growth, Governance, Systems, Experiences - the UI understands the city in holistic terms, and seeks to develop the understanding and insight needed to make Southeast Asia's cities more liveable, inclusive and resilient places.

We are interested in candidates who are able to push the boundaries of urban research in areas such as, but not limited to, urban sustainability, urban systems and infrastructures (including smart cities),urban liveability and inequality, and/or novel approaches to urban theory development. We also welcome applicants trained in Data Science/Analytics, Computer Science, Geographical Information Systems, Informatics, Geomatics, Urban or Development Economics, Urban Planning, Urban Engineering (all with an urban application), or in cognate disciplinary or interdisciplinary fields with an urban focus.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate bold interdisciplinarity in their research. Individuals who have a proven track record of conducting research both in and about Asian cities are especially welcome. Additionally, prior experience working within Singapore's higher education landscape will be regarded as an added advantage for applicants.