Assistant Professor (Department of Biochemistry)

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Position Summary

The Department of Biochemistry at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the position of tenure track Assistant Professor. We seek an exceptional and motivated individual to develop and lead an innovative research programme at the interface of computational biology, epigenomics, and aging, with an emphasis on integrating multi-omics approaches and AI/ML-based modelling to advance our understanding of age-associated diseases and healthy longevity.

The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) participate in the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, fostering and working within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment spanning computational and experimental biology (ii) acquire and sustain robust extramural research funding, including nationally competitive grants such as the NRF Fellowship (iii) teach life sciences, medical, and/or dental education courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students and (iv) train and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research programme in computational biology, epigenomics, and/or aging with a focus on translational approaches to healthy longevity.
• Conduct cutting-edge research that contributes to the HL TRP's goals, including single-cell and spatial multi-omics, epigenomic regulation, brain aging, neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, AI/ML-driven predictive modelling, and biomarker or therapeutic discovery for longevity interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including clinicians, scientists, and other stakeholders to drive impactful research.
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in areas related to biochemistry, anchored under the Department of Biochemistry.
• Publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research in leading journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Actively participate in the department events, workshops, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

Essential:

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, epigenomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Proven track record of research excellence as evidenced by first author original high impact publications.
• Strong potential to secure competitive external funding.
• Expertise in single-cell or spatial multi-omics, epigenomic analysis, computational genomics, and/or AI/ML approaches applied to biological systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ready to lead a research group independently.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

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Desirable:

• Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the graduate level.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising research trainees.
• Research experience in aging biology, neurodegeneration, transposable element biology, or predictive modelling of disease trajectories.
• Familiarity with regulatory and ethical requirements for translational research.

What We Offer

• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and core resources.
• Opportunities for collaboration with leading researchers.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive environment fostering career development and advancement.
• Opportunities to engage in impactful, translational research that addresses pressing global health challenges.

Application Process

Applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter outlining their research and teaching interests.
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• A statement of research accomplishments and future plans.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• At least three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About Department of Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is a vibrant research-intensive department with strengths spanning healthy longevity, cancer science, precision medicine, infectious diseases, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, structural biology, epigenomics, computational biology, and translational medicine. The Department contributes to multiple translational research programmes including the Healthy Longevity, Precision Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Synthetic Biology Translational Research Programmes. Faculty members maintain active collaborations across engineering, computing, and clinical disciplines, and the Department is home to a dynamic community of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Situated within Singapore's thriving biomedical research ecosystem, the Department offers an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary research and innovation at the forefront of the life sciences.

About NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

The NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is Singapore's oldest and Asia's top medical school, celebrating its 125th year anniversary in 2025. Today, the school produces cutting edge and impactful research, together with innovative education, seeking to impact change and enhance the practice of medicine in Singapore and beyond. The School is an integral part of a comprehensive university (NUS), with deep collaborative platforms across engineering, computer science, social science, public health, and others, and a long standing joint venture in the National University Health System (NUHS). The NUHS ecosystem is Singapore's premier Academic Health Centre, encompassing three tertiary hospitals (National University Hospital, Ng Teng Fong Hospital and Alexander Hospital), three national specialist centres (National University Heart Centre, National University Cancer Institute and National University Centre for Oral Health), a primary care system and three health schools (medical school, dental school and school of public health), lending invaluable resource for clinical and translational research, not commonly found elsewhere. Together with other healthcare partners and research institutes in Singapore, the school is an important player in Singapore's vibrant research and biotech ecosystem.