Associate Professor (Research Track), NUS Cities

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Job Description

NUS Cities is a dynamic, interdisciplinary initiative within the College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore. We invite applications for the Associate Professor (Research Track).

• Multi-disciplinary and Integrative Research: Establish an independent research agenda through extramural funding, to developing a body of collaborative, multidisciplinary research.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Cultivate and strengthen ties with international academic institutions, governmental organizations, and industry partners to enhance the programme's relevance and global impact.
• Strategic Vision: Define and guide the strategic direction of NUS Cities research programmes, ensuring alignment with global sustainability initiatives and the evolving needs of cities.
• Research Enterprise: Build and lead a high-impact research enterprise with strong emphasis on the translation of research into practice. Drive outcomes such as the deployment of technologies, adoption of methodologies by public and private stakeholders, influence on urban policy, and scalable innovations that address pressing urban challenges.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Uphold the highest standards of scientific integrity and excellence mentor junior researchers and postdoctoral fellows in research design, grant writing, and impact-driven scholarship.

Qualifications

. The candidate should be dynamic, creative and hold a doctorate in city or urban related discipline, e.g. architecture, urban economics, sociology, engineering with 6 or more years postdoctoral research experience.
. The candidate would be expected to possess an outstanding track record of publications in leading international academic journals, demonstrated ability to generate and maintain an independent stream of research funding, and provide leadership and vision.
. The successful candidate must be able to develop active research programmes to support either the education or research mission of NUS Cities, as well as having the potential and ambition to lead NUS Cities towards achieving its mission and goals.
. Relevant teaching, research or practice experience in systems approach, sustainable city planning, smart technologies, or urban systems, will be highly advantageous.