The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions within the Cardiovascular-Metabolic Disease Translational Research Programme (CVMD-TRP) and the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI). The program is dedicated to cutting-edge basic and translational research in vascular and heart diseases, population-level studies with deep phenotyping, mechanistic clinical trials, medical technology innovation, and the advancement of biomedical data science. In its next strategic phase, the programme aims to expand into metabolic dysregulation and upstream molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular-metabolic diseases (CVMD), with an emphasis on multi-organ crosstalk involving cerebral, renal, pulmonary, hepatic, and gastrointestinal systems. Exceptional researchers and academic leaders committed to advancing prevention and treatment across the CVMD spectrum are strongly encouraged to apply. Science Careers
Employer: National University of Singapore—Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Programme: Cardiovascular-Metabolic Disease Translational Research Programme (CVMD-TRP) & National University Heart Centre Singapore
Location: Queenstown
Position Type: Contract | Faculty (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor)
Discipline: Life Sciences, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 5 March 2026
Organization Type: Academia
Position Overview
Senior-Level Candidates (Associate/Full Professor):
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Established research leadership in cardiovascular and metabolic sciences
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Strong record of extramural grant funding
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Demonstrated excellence in high-impact publications
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Expertise in extracardiac molecular and cellular mechanisms
Junior & Mid-Career Candidates (Assistant/Associate Professor):
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Backgrounds in functional genomics, biophysics, biomechanics
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Multi-omics integration
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Artificial intelligence for EMR and imaging data
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Medical technology development and commercialization (priority consideration; non-tenure track option available)
All candidates are expected to:
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Demonstrate excellence in academic and translational medicine
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Contribute to teaching and mentoring undergraduate, postgraduate, and postdoctoral trainees
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Engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary research initiatives
Successful appointees will receive:
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Access to extensive institutional research infrastructure
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A generous start-up package
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University-level support for talent awards and competitive graduate student recruitment
Qualifications
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PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant discipline
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Appropriate postdoctoral and/or faculty experience
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Strong publication record in high-quality, peer-reviewed CVMD journals
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For Associate/Full Professor: documented record of independent grant funding
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit:
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Full Curriculum Vitae
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Concise summary of current and future research plans
Assistant Professor Applicants:
Arrange three (3) reference letters, including one from your PhD advisor. Referees should email letters directly to: mdchwc@nus.edu.sg
Associate & Full Professor Applicants:
Arrange six (6) reference letters. At least three must be from a mutually agreed referee list between the applicant and the search committee.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.