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Nanyang Technological University is a leading global university recognized for research excellence and innovation. The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is a joint medical school established by Nanyang Technological University in partnership with Imperial College London, dedicated to advancing medical education and translational research.
The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Tenure-Track Associate/Assistant Professor of Microbiome. Reporting to the Dean and Vice Dean, Research, the successful candidate will undertake high-quality research in microbiology, focusing on microbiome science or microbial bioinformatics within the Microbiome Medicine Research Programme, aligned with the School’s strategic research priorities. The appointee will secure competitive research funding, supervise research staff and postgraduate students, and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Nature Careers
Associate/Assistant Professor of Microbiome
Employer: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine
Location: Singapore
Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience
Closing Date: 15 March 2026
Discipline: Life Science
Job Type: Faculty Member, Principal Investigator
Employment Type: Full Time
Duration: Fixed Term (Tenure-Track)
Qualification: PhD (MBBS/MD and/or PhD)
Sector: Academia
Job Description
The appointee is expected to:
• Lead and develop an independent research programme in Microbiology or Microbiome Medicine
• Obtain external research funding
• Supervise research staff, PhD students, and postgraduate researchers
• Contribute to curriculum development and delivery for undergraduate medical students
• Participate in postgraduate research training and mentoring
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary research teams
Person Specification
• MBBS/MD and/or PhD
• Relevant postdoctoral or clinical experience
• Significant and outstanding record of translational clinical research and teaching with strong scientific achievement, productivity, and impact in Microbiology or Microbiome Medicine
• Experience working with human microbiome and metagenomic data is advantageous
• Proven ability to supervise research staff and graduate students
• Strong communication skills and commitment to collaborative teamwork
• Willingness to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education
• Experience supervising PhD students to successful completion
Application Procedure
Interested applicants are invited to apply to Associate Professor Yasunori Saheki, Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs, with the following documents:
• Detailed resume
• Research statement outlining significant research accomplishments and future plans (maximum 4 pages, excluding references)
• Teaching statement describing teaching philosophy, current contributions, and future plans (maximum 1 page)
Application Link: ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
Closing Date: 15 March 2026