Seeking The World’s Smartest Minds to Address Humanity’s Biggest Challenges
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU has a vibrant research eco-system with a high proportion of early career researchers. It has a healthy environment for interdisciplinary research collaboration and the research is well funded.
The Nanyang Assistant/Associate Professorship scheme provides the opportunity for outstanding early career researchers and exceptional scholars from Singapore and around the world, who aspire to a research leadership role at NTU. Successful NAP awardees will be given a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor appointment and granted a substantial start-up grant (SUG) to lay the foundation for their research ventures within the university.
NTU invites outstanding early-career researchers (postdoctoral fellow or equivalent) to apply for an appointment as a Nanyang Assistant/Associate Professor.
The Nanyang Assistant Professorship (NAP) scheme provides an opportunity for outstanding early-career researchers and scholars from Singapore and around the world who wish to build an academic career with us at NTU. Successful NAP awardees will be offered a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment and awarded a substantial start-up grant (SUG) to lay the foundation for their research ventures at the university.
We are particularly interested in passionate scholars with expertise in AI Communication, Digital Humanities and Information Studies. Candidates should have obtained a PhD (or equivalent) within the last 10 years, demonstrate a strong track record of early achievements, and show the potential to lead independent research.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be early career researchers, holding a PhD or MD or equivalent degree, obtained within the last 10 years.
Clinician scientists engaged in translational and/or clinical science, encompassing areas such as bench-to-bedside research, clinical trials, epidemiology, digital health, health services research, and interventional studies in any medical discipline, are encouraged to apply.
A strong track record of early achievements and the potential to lead an independent research group are required.
Eligibility extends to both new external applicants and NTU Faculty (not holding the rank of Associate Professor or Professor) who have joined within the last 12 months or within 3 years after PhD, whichever comes later. Existing NTU Faculty are limited to a single application attempt.
Selected candidates must be committed to taking up an independent research appointment at NTU.
Established in 1992, the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is the only full-fledged communication school in Singapore and is a world-class centre of excellence with an international faculty, state-of-the-art research laboratories, and global institutional affiliations.
The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information has the most comprehensive curriculum in Communication Studies, and students graduate with a strong balance of practical and conceptual skills.
Applications for NAP can be submitted throughout the year. Interested applicants are welcome to send their CVs and other supporting documents to NanyangProfessorship@ntu.edu.sg.
Click here for application guidelines and documents to be submitted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU