The Department of Food Science and Technology at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications from outstanding candidates for tenure-track faculty appointments at the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor levels.
We welcome candidates working across emerging and interdisciplinary areas of food science, human nutrition, urban agriculture, fermentation, smart engineering and artificial intelligence (AI) whose research addresses current and future challenges in food, health and sustainability.
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions:
Applicants should possess a PhD degree in a related field from an internationally reputable university. Postdoctoral experience of at least 2 years is required and industrial experience is highly valued. Appointee will be expected to establish an independent research programme that can compete strongly for external funding. In addition, the appointee is expected to guide research students, and teach undergraduate and postgraduate subjects. Selection will be based on applicant's track record of relevant accomplishments and potential for outstanding future contributions.
Remuneration:
Remuneration will be internationally competitive and includes eligibility for annual performance bonus and salary increment, subsidised housing, medical benefits, and substantial research support.
Applications including the following documents:
- full Curriculum Vitae,
- List of publication that categories the SCI-indexed journals and non-SCI journals as well as the journals as first author and corresponding author separately,
- description of future research plans,
- write up on teaching philosophy, and
- names and addresses of 3 referees
Should be sent to: Chair of the Search Committee. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. For more information on the available positions, please visit: https://www.fst.nus.edu.sg/opportunities/job-opportunities/faculty-positions
About NUS and the Department of Food Science & Technology
NUS is Asia's leading university and among the world's best, with the sixth highest number of top-three subject entries globally - and the highest outside the US and UK in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject 2026. NUS is a research-intensive university, providing an academically stimulating environment and highly competitive start-up support. The NUS Department of Food Science and Technology was established in 2020 after 20 years of success as a Programme in the Faculty of Science, forming Singapore's first FST Department in tertiary education. The NUS Department of Food Science and Technology is poised to continue its growth as a leader in research and education in the field.
The Department of Food Science and Technology offers courses leading to B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. by coursework, M.Sc. by research and Ph. D. degrees. Currently, there are about 270 undergraduate students and 240 postgraduate students. For further information regarding the Department of Food Science and Technology, please visit: https://www.fst.nus.edu.sg/.
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