Faculty Member - Tenure-Track (Science, Mathematics and Technology)

Job Description and Requirements

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is a young and growing university with a unique structure and mission in the vibrant nation of Singapore. SUTD features a focus on design from an engineering and technological perspective, an intimate student to faculty ratio, an innovative active-based learning pedagogy, an interdisciplinary pillar organization, a stellar faculty, and a beautiful new campus. SUTD was established in 2009, in collaboration with MIT and Zhejiang University, as the fourth publicly funded university in Singapore. SUTD is also considered by international experts as an emerging leader in engineering education:  http://news.mit.edu/2018/reimagining-and-rethinking-engineering-education-0327

The Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT) cluster has an open position to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a strong record of scholarly research, and with a PhD in any of the following fields: BioInformatics, Applied Mathematics and/or High-Performance Computing. Postdoctoral experience after the PhD degree is desired. We are particularly interested in candidates with an open mind towards multidisciplinary research and whose research area, methods and/or tools can impact multiple fields and society.       

Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to developing and maintaining an active research program. Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate courses in applied mathematics, modeling/simulation or at least two between chemistry, biology or physics related courses at an introductory level. We are particularly interested in individuals with a strong and genuine interest in promoting STEM education at levels. The successful candidate can look forward to internationally competitive remuneration, attractive research startup packages and grant opportunities, and assistance for relocation to Singapore. We expect the successful candidate to start working in Mar 2024 or earlier.         

Additional information about the university and the SMT cluster and SUTD can be found at www.sutd.edu.sg and https://smt.sutd.edu.sg/.

Application Requirements

Applications will be accepted online at www.sutd.edu.sg/careers.htm and the review of applications will start from the 15th of Sep 2023.

Candidates should submit their full application packages, which should include:

• Complete resume with full publication list (Including Statement of interest / Cover letter)
• Research statement/plans
• Teaching statement/plans
• 3 Research papers
• Contact information of 3 referees