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University, research, and industry expert openings across Singapore

Browse the latest academic, research, and specialist jobs in Singapore, Singapore. Find university roles, industry expert positions, and opportunities for advanced-degree professionals.

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Singapore jobs bring together academic, research, and specialist openings at universities, colleges, research institutes, and industry employers across Singapore, Singapore. This page is designed for candidates who want to work in Singapore specifically—whether you live locally, plan to relocate, or are comparing offers from multiple Singaporean campuses and employers in the same state or province.

Employers in Singapore recruit for teaching, research, and professional roles across disciplines. You will find lecturer and professor appointments, postdoctoral and research associate contracts, sessional teaching, clinical academic posts, corporate research roles, and expert positions where advanced qualifications matter. Listings also include student-facing professional roles in libraries, student services, and research administration, plus industry-facing specialist hires.

Singapore contains a mix of metropolitan universities, regional campuses, specialist institutions, and research-intensive employers. City links on this page highlight major hubs where job volume is highest, while the state-wide view helps you spot opportunities in smaller towns and regional centres that may offer lower living costs or niche research strengths. Many candidates search at state level first, then open city pages for employers they already know.

Career moves within Singapore often pass through Singapore when partners change jobs, when research funding shifts, or when institutions and industry partners launch new schools, centres, or innovation labs. Keeping a saved search or job alert for Singapore makes it easier to notice new posts without repeating the same keyword searches every week.

Recruitment teams advertising Singapore roles benefit from clear location targeting in job titles and descriptions. Academic Jobs connects those listings to this hub and to linked city pages, improving discoverability for search engines and for applicants who type state names alongside jobs, faculty, research, or industry expert keywords.

If you are comparing Singapore with other regions in Singapore, bookmark this page and the linked country hub so you can revisit openings as contracts end, funding rounds close, or new academic and industry hiring cycles begin.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the top university jobs in Singapore?

Top roles include Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Research Fellow in Singapore, with opportunities at institutions like NUS and NTU. Explore listings at AcademicJobs.com.

⭐How can I find the best professors in Singapore?

Use Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to discover top-rated educators in Singapore based on student feedback and reviews.

📊What are average salaries for faculty in Singapore?

Faculty salaries in Singapore range from SGD 60,000 to SGD 180,000 per year, depending on rank. Assistant Professors earn SGD 80,000–120,000, while Full Professors can earn SGD 150,000+.

🛤️What's the career path for academics in Singapore?

Career paths typically progress from Lecturer or Research Fellow to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor. Tenure-track roles at top universities require strong research output.

💰What salary can professors expect in Singapore compared to other regions?

Professors in Singapore earn SGD 80,000–180,000 annually, often higher than in other Asian countries but comparable to Western nations like the US ($70,000–$150,000) due to competitive packages.

✍️How do I rate my professor in Singapore?

Visit Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com, search for your professor, and share your feedback to help others choose the best educators.

🔬What research trends are in Singapore academia?

Singapore focuses on AI, biomedical sciences, and sustainable technologies, with significant funding from initiatives like Smart Nation driving innovation at NUS and NTU.

🏆What makes a career in Singapore academia rewarding?

Singapore offers competitive salaries, world-class research facilities, a multicultural environment, and global collaboration opportunities, making it a top destination for academics.

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