Singapore's science and technology university, the Nanyang Technological University, invites outstanding researchers and exceptional scholars in their fields of science, engineering, business or humanities, to apply for appointments as Nanyang Assistant Professors. Up to 10 appointments will be made.

Successful candidates will receive start-up research grants of up to S$1 million and an attractive remuneration package with a salary of up to S$160,000 a year and other benefits including assistance with accommodation. They will hold tenure track appointments and play lead roles in the university's new wave of multi-disciplinary, integrative research. They are expected to be within 10 years of gaining their Ph.D and ready for independent leadership of their own research groups.  Outstanding applicants in science and engineering are also encouraged to apply for the prestigious Singapore National Research Foundation Fellowships in Science and Technology, Closing Date 6 September 2009) with the Fellowship to be held at the Nanyang Technological University.

Singapore has in place an exciting, dynamic and well-funded research environment to nurture and attract top R&D talent and the Government has set aside close to 3% of the GDP  to develop R&D. In tandem, Nanyang Technological University is also making unprecedented research investments, emphasizing cutting-edge scientific research and revolutionary technological innovations across multiple disciplines. It has already attracted World-leading researchers to its ranks.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing research universities and participate in the rapid rise of Asia, between India and China, between East and West.

Applications must be made online (Online system commences on 15 June 2009).

If you require more details on the Nanyang Assistant Professorships, please contact us at: NanyangProfessorship@ntu.edu.sg

Closing Date: 22 September 2009,
11.59 pm (UTC/GMT + 8 hours)