Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Computational Biology

About the role

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), College of Science at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at Assistant or Associate Professor level, or a tenured Full Professor, in Computational Biology, with a focus on Data Science, AI in Biology and Bioinformatics. The successful candidate will establish and maintain an independently funded research programme and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent, high-impact research programme in biomedical data science
• Apply and/or develop computational methods, including machine learning and AI, to address fundamental questions in biology, medicine or public health
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in bioinformatics, data science and related fields
• Supervise and mentor PhD students, postdoctoral fellows and junior researchers
• Collaborate with faculty across departments on interdisciplinary projects
• Take part in academic service and leadership activities

Required profile

• A PhD or equivalent in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field
• A strong publication record in reputable journals and/or conferences
• Evidence of potential (Assistant Professor) or established excellence (Associate or Full Professor)
• Experience in securing or contributing to competitive research grants
• Commitment to interdisciplinary research and collaborative science

What we offer

• An attractive compensation package
• Generous start-up funds and laboratory space
• Access to structural biology and biophysical facilities, confocal microscopy, proteomics and high-performance computing
• Opportunities to collaborate with schools and national research centres such as A*STAR and SCELSE

Applications require a cover letter, full CV with publication list, research statement, teaching statement, service/future aspirations statement, a detailed research proposal and at least three referee reports from professors at least one rank higher. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.