Assistant Professor (Department of Biochemistry)

Position Summary

The Department of Biochemistry at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the position of tenure track Assistant Professor. We seek an exceptional and motivated individual to develop and lead an innovative research programme at the interface of computational biology, epigenomics, and aging, with an emphasis on integrating multi-omics approaches and AI/ML-based modelling to advance our understanding of age-associated diseases and healthy longevity.

The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) participate in the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, fostering and working within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment spanning computational and experimental biology; (ii) acquire and sustain robust extramural research funding, including nationally competitive grants such as the NRF Fellowship; (iii) teach life sciences, medical, and/or dental education courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students; and (iv) train and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research programme in computational biology, epigenomics, and/or aging with a focus on translational approaches to healthy longevity.
• Conduct cutting-edge research that contributes to the HL TRP’s goals, including single-cell and spatial multi-omics, epigenomic regulation, brain aging, neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, AI/ML-driven predictive modelling, and biomarker or therapeutic discovery for longevity interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including clinicians, scientists, and other stakeholders to drive impactful research.
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in areas related to biochemistry, anchored under the Department of Biochemistry.
• Publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research in leading journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Actively participate in the department events, workshops, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

Essential:

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, epigenomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Proven track record of research excellence as evidenced by first author original high impact publications.
• Strong potential to secure competitive external funding.
• Expertise in single-cell or spatial multi-omics, epigenomic analysis, computational genomics, and/or AI/ML approaches applied to biological systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ready to lead a research group independently.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Desirable:

Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the graduate level.
Experience in mentoring and superv

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