The School of Biological Sciences of NTU is located in a brand new, 30,000 sq m state-of-the-art building right at the heart of the NTU campus. The School provides an academic programme with strong multi-disciplinary orientation to address the cross-functional capabilities required by the life sciences research. It offers undergraduate training leading to BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences as well as graduate training leading to MSc and PhD.
1. Exciting Neuroscience Faculty Positions in Singapore
The Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore and the University of Warwick, UK are seeking two outstanding researchers for tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level to lead an international neuroscience research programme using optogenetic tools to study brain function. Suitable research themes include neuronal circuits, neuron-glia interactions and brain disorders, among others.
The appointments will be joint faculty positions between NTU and the University of Warwick and located in Singapore at the internationally-renowned Biopolis research complex. Appointees will be expected to establish scientific collaborations with colleagues in Warwick and will have many opportunities to collaborate with colleagues at the Neuroscience Research Program in Biopolis.
Successful candidates will have a track record of research excellence, experience with optogenetic methods and a strong desire to apply these methods in an innovative manner to the study of important neuroscientific questions.
Attractive start-up and remuneration packages accompany the positions, including 5 years of guaranteed research support.
For enquiries, contact Mark Featherstone at NTU (msfeatherstone@ntu.edu.sg) or Nick Dale at the University of Warwick (n.e.dale@warwick.ac.uk). Applicants should email a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae and brief description of their research plans to msfeatherstone@ntu.edu.sg. For the application guideline, visit http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/Career/SubmitApplications/Pages/Faculty.aspx
These posts will remain open until filled.
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Emoluments and General Terms & Conditions of Service
The commencing salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience and the level of appointment offered. Information on emoluments and general terms and conditions of service is available in the section on Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Appointments.
Application Procedure
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit a completed application. Please refer to the Guidelines for Submitting an Application for Faculty Appointment. The post applied for should be clearly stated.
Electronic submission of application is encouraged and can be forwarded to:
Office of Human Resources
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Administration Building, Level 4
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Fax: (65) 6791-9340
E-mail: Faculty-talent@ntu.edu.sg
Positions are open until filled but review of applications will begin immediately.
