Assistant Professor

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Cardiovascular-Metabolic Sciences and Medicine

Department: Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

(Cardiovascular-Metabolic Disease Translational Research Programme)

Position Overview

The NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is Singapore’s oldest and Asia’s top medical school, celebrating its 125th year anniversary in 2025. Today, the school produces cutting edge and impactful research, together with innovative education, seeking to impact change and enhance the practice of medicine in Singapore and beyond. The School is an integral part of a comprehensive university (NUS), with deep collaborative platforms across engineering, computer science, social science, public health, and others, and a long standing joint venture in the National University Health System (NUHS). The NUHS ecosystem is Singapore’s premier Academic Health Centre, encompassing three tertiary hospitals (National University Hospital, Ng Teng Fong Hospital and Alexander Hospital), three national specialist centres (National University Heart Centre, National University Cancer Institute and National University Centre for Oral Health), a primary care system and three health schools (medical school, dental school and school of public health), lending invaluable resource for clinical and translational research, not commonly found elsewhere. Together with other healthcare partners and research institutes in Singapore, the school is an important player in Singapore’s vibrant research and biotech ecosystem.

The Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Translational Research Programme (CVMD TRP) comprises of multidisciplinary, innovative and collaborative faculty and is one of ten TRP established in NUS and NUHS. The mission of the Programme is to carry out groundbreaking cardiovascular and metabolic disease research for an impact on the heart health of Singaporeans and beyond. More information about CVMD TRP faculty, research activities and cores can be found at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/trp/cardiovascular-disease/ .

While working in the CVMD TRP, the post holder will be hosted in the Department of Physiology. Physiology education in Singapore began soon after the establishment of the Federated States Government Medical School in 1905, making it the founding department for our university and medical school. The curriculum today emphasises reduction in content, integration among preclinical subjects, independent learning and clinical relevance. Classes are taught not only to medical students, but also dental, pharmacy and life science students. More details on the department can be found at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/phys/ .

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The Department of Physiology and CVMD TRP invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with research excellence in Cardiovascular-Metabolic Sciences and Medicine. We seek a dynamic and innovative researcher and educator who will contribute to our mission of excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Key Responsibilities

Research: Conduct cutting-edge research in the wide field of cardiovascular-metabolic sciences and medicine, ranging across all topics of cell biology, genomics, molecular biology and physiology of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Secure external funding, publish in high-impactful work, and present findings at national and international conferences.

Teaching: Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to cardiovascular-metabolic sciences. Mentor and supervise students, including undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellows.

Qualifications

Education: PhD or MD.

Experience: Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching. Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Skills: Strong background in cardiovascular-metabolic disease research. Proven ability to secure research funding. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A cover letter outlining their research and teaching interests.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A statement of research accomplishments and future plans.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• Contact information for three references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.