Job description
Singapore
The Department of Food Science and Technology at the National University of Singapore is recruiting up to 11 tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. We also invite applications for Lecturer positions, preferably in the food chemistry domain.
We welcome applications of candidates from all emerging and interdisciplinary areas of food, human nutrition and urban agriculture domains. We especially welcome candidates with research experience on production-to-consumption food system, food and nutrition security as well as the advances of scientific innovations and novel technologies to address current and future global food challenges.
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions:
Applicants should possess a PhD degree in a related field from an internationally reputable university. Postdoctoral experience of at least 2 years is required and industrial experience is highly valued. Appointee will be expected to establish an independent research programme that can compete strongly for external funding. In addition, the appointee is expected to guide research students, and teach undergraduate and postgraduate subjects. Selection will be based on applicant’s track record of relevant accomplishments and potential for outstanding future contributions.
Lecturer Positions:
Applicants for Lecturer positions should possess a PhD degree in a related field. Postdoctoral experience of at least 2 years is required and industrial experience or prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or postgraduate level is highly desirable. Successful candidates will be responsible for delivering lectures and tutorials in food chemistry, food science, or related areas. They will also contribute to curriculum development, student mentoring, and supporting academic activities.
Remuneration:
Remuneration will be internationally competitive and includes eligibility for annual performance bonus and salary increment, subsidised housing, medical benefits, and substantial research support.
About NUS and the Department of Food Science & Technology
NUS has consistently been ranked as a top university globally in the London-based Times Higher Education (THE)World University Rankings. In 2024, it was ranked the world’s 19th and among Asia’s top 3 universities. NUS is a research-intensive university, providing an academically stimulating environment and highly competitive start-up support. The NUS Department of Food Science and Technology was established in 2020 after 20 years of success as a Programme in the Faculty of Science, forming Singapore’s first FST Department in tertiary education. In 2023, The Department ranked 17th internationally for the best Food Science and Technology subject in the Global Shanghai Ranking and 18th in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities for Food Science and Technology rankings. The NUSDepartment of Food Science and Technologyis poised to continue its growth as a leader in research and education in the field.
The Department of Food Science and Technology offers courses leading to B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. by coursework, M.Sc. by research and Ph.D. degrees. Currently, there are about 270 undergraduate students and 240 postgraduate students. For further information regarding the Department of Food Science and Technology, please visit: https://www.fst.nus.edu.sg/.
How to apply
Applications including the following documents:
- full Curriculum Vitae,
- List of publication that categories the SCI-indexed journals and non-SCI journals as well as the journals as first author and corresponding author separately,
- description of future research plans,
- write up on teaching philosophy, and
- 3 recommendation letters (or names and addresses of 3 referees),
Should be sent to: the Chair of the Search Committee . Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. For more information on the available positions, please visit: https://www.fst.nus.edu.sg/opportunities/job-opportunities/faculty-positions
