"Assistant Professor"

Job Description

Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS), in collaboration with its partner in Academic Medicine, Singapore Health Services (SingHealth), and its parent universities Duke and NUS, has become an internationally recognized leader in biomedical research with findings that are translated into health solutions. Duke-NUS adopts a multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary approach, leveraging state-of-the-art technology platforms to open new horizons for research. The SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre (AMC) harnesses the collective strengths of Duke-NUS’ medical education and research capabilities, and SingHealth’s clinical expertise. Through this partnership, clinical care, education and research are integrated, leading to improved healthcare and patient outcomes. Under the AMC umbrella, Duke-NUS-affiliated investigators undertake clinical research at hospitals, clinics and community-based sites across Singapore. Our faculty and researchers collaborate with academic and healthcare institutions, government organisations and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, both locally and internationally. Significant research discoveries have been made at Duke-NUS, and many of our researchers have been recognised with accolades and awards from across the globe. We place great emphasis on the continued professional and personal development of our entire research team.

Duke-NUS invites applications from outstanding candidates for tenure-track or tenured faculty positions in cryo-electron tomography and subtomogram averaging. The successful candidates will advance research on biomedically significant diseases, including cancer, metabolic disorders, and mental health conditions.

• Demonstrated potential to achieve and sustain high-level performance, with excellence in either research or education, and very good quality in the other, alongside a proven record of excellence in service.
• A strong track record of research excellence, evidenced by high-quality and impactful publications, research productivity, independence, leadership, and growing international recognition, including creative professional activity and practice-led research.
• A record of educational excellence, demonstrated through positive peer and student evaluations, impactful supervision and mentorship, leadership in curriculum development and pedagogy, and recognition through teaching awards or innovative curriculum initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree with a strong background in cryotomography and subtomogram averaging to study in situ structural biology.
• Research independence and demonstrated leadership in managing a productive research team.
• Exceptional track record in securing competitive research funding and publications in high impact scientific journals.
• Prior experience in translating research towards pre-clinical or commercial applications is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to mentor and train graduate students and postdoctoral research staff.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a summary of research accomplishments and outline of research plans or programs, as well as arrange to have three (3) letters of reference sent in support of their application via email at hr@duke-nus.edu.sg and attention it to:
Administrative Chair
Search Committee, Office of Research
Duke-NUS Medical School

Applications will be open until the position is filled. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Outram Campus
Organization: Duke-NUS Medical School
Department: Office of Research
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID: 31898

Posting Start Date: 26/02/2026