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University, research, and specialist careers across Singapore

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

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Singapore jobs on Academic Jobs cover faculty, lecturer, research, and professional appointments at Singaporean universities, colleges, research institutes, and organisations that recruit academic-grade specialists. Candidates use this hub to review openings nationwide, compare employer profiles, and apply to roles that match their discipline, experience level, and preferred location within Singapore.

Singapore's employment landscape spans public and private universities, dual-sector colleges, specialist research centres, hospitals, and industry employers that hire researchers, subject-matter experts, and advanced-degree professionals. Typical listings include teaching-only contracts, research fellowships, tenure-track or continuing academic posts, sessional teaching, corporate R&D roles, and professional staff positions that support students, labs, and innovation teams.

Location pages below link to state and territory job hubs across Singapore. Each spoke highlights openings in a specific region, which helps candidates who already know they want to work in a particular state or province. City hubs go further, surfacing roles in major university towns, research parks, and metropolitan centres where institutions and industry compete for talent in fields such as medicine, engineering, education, business, and the arts.

Job seekers returning to Singapore after study abroad, industry secondments, or parental leave often start at the country level before narrowing to a short list of employers. Recruitment and HR teams at Singaporean universities, research organisations, and industry labs use the same structure to improve visibility for high-intent queries such as faculty jobs, research roles, expert appointments, and academic positions in Singapore.

Create a job alert from this page to receive email updates when new singapore vacancies match your criteria. Employers can post roles directly to reach qualified candidates who browse Academic Jobs for university careers, research posts, and specialist industry roles in Singapore.

Whether you are completing a PhD, moving from industry into academia, or seeking promotion to professor, principal scientist, or dean level, starting from the Singapore jobs hub gives you a structured map of where demand is highest and which regions deserve a closer look before you commit to applications.

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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