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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London.

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 (ERI@N).

Ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world's top young university for the past seven years. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district.

Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

School of Biological Sciences

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor in Fungal Biology

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore invites candidates to apply for a tenure track position at the level of Assistant/Associate or tenured Full Professor in Fungal Biology. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and accomplished team of faculty members from the Science and Engineering Schools on the NTU campus, access cutting-edge facilities and resources, and contribute to shaping the future of biological sciences.

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, functional fungal genomics, fungal genetics and epigenetics, emerging fungal diseases, fungal pathogenesis, host-pathogen interaction, antifungal drug resistance, secondary metabolism, and fungal synthetic biology. 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. The ideal candidate for the Associate or Full Professor position will have a track record of securing and overseeing extramurally funded grants, producing impactful research results, and engaging in innovative, collaborative research pursuits.

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.

The School of Biological Sciences and College of Science seek a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit based on merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, or disability.

The application package should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a publication list, teaching plans, and the names/emails of three individuals willing to provide letters of reference. A well-developed research plan will be pivotal for the successful application. The candidate will be offered an attractive compensation package and will be supported by generous start-up funds and laboratory space.

The post applied for should be clearly stated in your application.

Interested applicants can send in their enquiries to SC-SBS@ntu.edu.sg.

All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence.

Closing Date

Position open until filled.

Hiring Institution: NTU
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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Fungal or Plant Biology
Singapore
17 days ago
N/A
Full-time