Applications are being invited for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor position in Plant Molecular Biology and Genetics at the Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) Department of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore. NIE, an autonomous institute within the research-intensive Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is internationally recognized for excellence in teacher education and educational research. Consistently ranked among the top 15 institutions globally for research impact in education, NIE plays a pivotal role in shaping the teaching profession in Singapore through evidence-informed and practice-focused programs. The NSSE Department conducts research and teaching across the sciences and science education and comprises faculty members with expertise in chemistry, physics, biology, and family/consumer sciences. The department supports pre-service and in-service teacher training and provides facilities for scientific and pedagogical research. Science Careers
Employer: National Institute of Education (NIE)
Location: Singapore
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing Date: December 12, 2025
Discipline: Life Sciences, Botany/Plant Science, Other Life Sciences
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Type: Faculty
Organization Type: Academia
Requirements
Applicants must possess:
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A doctoral degree in life sciences, with specialization in plant molecular approaches, genetics, plant evolution, and diversity.
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A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and in communicating science to teachers and students at the primary and secondary school levels.
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Prior experience in teaching, research, or postdoctoral work in Asia—especially in multilingual and multicultural environments—is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
The appointed candidate will be expected to:
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Teach a range of introductory undergraduate life science courses, including those focused on plant biology and molecular genetic approaches to plant evolution and diversity.
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Teach selected courses in Applied Plant Sciences at the Master’s level.
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Coordinate courses, update content for in-service teacher development, and provide expert advice to schools on science-related projects.
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Supervise teacher trainees during practicum attachments and mentor graduate students.
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Conduct research and publish peer-reviewed papers in areas related to plant molecular genetics; interdisciplinary research will be strongly encouraged.
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Serve on academic committees and provide consultancy or professional services to the Ministry of Education and other education-related organizations.
Application Procedure
Applicants are requested to submit the following documents:
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A detailed curriculum vitae, including research interests and expertise in plant molecular biology and/or genetics.
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A list of publications, teaching/supervision experience, and information on research grant acquisition or proposals.
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Names and contact details of at least three referees.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Additional Information
More information on the NSSE Department may be found at the official website of the National Institute of Education.
For enquiries, applicants may contact:
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Associate Professor Teo Tang Wee, Head of NSSE: tangwee.teo@nie.edu.sg
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Ms. Val Lee: lilian.lee@nie.edu.sg
Application through Science Career: Application Form
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.