The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, invites outstanding early-career researchers to apply for the position of Nanyang Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) in Materials Science and Engineering.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Establish an independent and internationally recognised research programme and collaborate extensively with local/overseas research institutions.
• Secure competitive external funding, in addition to the Nanyang Assistant Professorship (NAP) start-up grant, to support the research programme (such as the competitive Singapore National Research Foundation Fellowship: https://www.nrf.gov.sg/grants/nrff/)
• Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation.
• Participate in departmental, university and professional service activities.
The candidate should:
• Have a strong track record in academic research relating to the materials science and engineering discipline.
• Have a proven track record of early-career achievements and the demonstrated potential to lead an independent research group.
• Have a strong track record in publishing research articles in top-ranked international peer-reviewed journals and other forms of publication within the research community.
• Have the demonstrated ability to secure competitive research funding and/or fellowships.
Qualification:
• Must be an early career researcher.
• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field obtained within the last 10 years.
• Postdoctoral training in the relevant fields.
A candidate’s full application package should include:
1. Cover Letter (e.g. what you have to offer and why you chose NTU).
2. CV with Full Publication List (include information on citation and impact factor). Additional Information such as conference presentations, records of competitive grants, patents filed/granted, awards/recognitions, and no. of graduate students supervised, will be helpful.
3. Detailed NAP research proposal within five [5] A4-size pages.
4. Teaching Statement
5. Teaching Evaluation (if applicable)
6. Sample Research Papers
7. At least three [3] external referee reports. Referees must be at least Associate Professor or above.
For detailed guidelines on preparing the required application documents, please visit: Nanyang Assistant Professorship (NAP) | Research | NTU Singapore
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
NTU seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the bases of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.
About MSE
The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is one of the largest materials science institutions in the world. It is the leading materials science institution in Asia and ranks amongst the top globally - #1 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings and Top 10 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. MSE has a strong track record of securing large competitive grants by championing disruptive and commercialised materials science research that has produced several spin-off companies. MSE’s success lies in its ability to adapt and explore new research areas with significant global impact. Its research endeavours focus on developing sustainable solutions to address some of humanity’s pressing grand challenges, in line with the vision outlined in NTU’s Sustainability Manifesto and the NTU 2025 Strategic Plan.
For more information about MSE: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse
