"Assistant Professors / Associate Professors (Tenure-Track) – Data Science (College of Computing & Data Science)"

Nanyang Technological University: College of Computing & Data Science

Location

NTU Main Campus, Singapore

Open Date

Jan 25, 2026

Description

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty. Today, we are ranked #2 for AI and Computer Science by US News Best Global Universities; and #8 for Data Science and AI by QS World University Ranking.

A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the college aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni, to take part in shaping the future of Computing.

We invite qualified and passionate academics to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor position in Data Science. We seek individuals with exceptional promise for and / or have a proven record of research achievements within their chosen fields of research. They should also have a keen interest and strong ability for effective undergraduate and graduate level teaching. Candidates must have a strong vision and motivation for advancing the research frontier, as well as educating our next generation of young leaders in this rapidly evolving field. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to combine theoretical knowledge with practical development of computational solutions and systems, where applicable.

The position is open for candidates working in all areas of computer science and engineering. However, we are particularly interested in candidates working at the frontiers of the following high priority area:

• Data Science: Statistical Foundations & Core (Statistical) Machine Learning; Data Analytics, Engineering, Protection; and Database Systems and Principles

Responsibilities:

• Research: The appointee is responsible for conducting high-quality innovative research, publishing top-tier papers, securing competitive research grants, and supervising research personnel.
• Teaching: The appointee is expected to conduct competent undergraduate and graduate level teaching, including development of course materials, delivery of lectures and tutorials, grading assignments and exam papers, providing feedback to students, and academic supervision of undergraduate and graduate student projects.
• Service: The appointee is expected to undertake responsibly assigned administrative services in the school and university, such as servicing on committees and mentoring students.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Possess a PhD in related disciplines from a well-recognized university.
• Have demonstrated exceptional promise for and / or have a proven record of research achievements within the chosen field of research
• Have a keen interest and a strong ability for effective undergraduate and graduate level teaching
• Be able to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Be able to supervise research staff and students through effective communication
• Possess strong presentation and communication skills

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