Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor (Tenure Track and Tenured Positions)

Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS), Singapore’s only graduate-entry medical school, invites applications from outstanding scientists and physician-scientists for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks. A strategic partnership between Duke University (USA) and National University of Singapore (NUS), Duke-NUS is globally recognized for its impactful research, innovative education, and strong translational outcomes.

Duke-NUS offers a unique opportunity for faculty seeking global relevance, research freedom, and long-term stability in a supportive environment. Our location in Singapore, Asia’s innovation hub, makes this an ideal time to consider a move that allows you to do bold, meaningful work that transcends borders.

As we mark our 20th year anniversary, we are launching the next phase of Faculty growth aligned with Singapore’s national biomedical priorities. We are particularly interested in individuals whose work aligns with the following strategic areas:

• Precision Medicine and Next Generation Therapeutics (including RNA)
• Population Health
• Healthy Longevity and Ageing
• Mental Health and Resilience
• Climate Change and Health
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

We seek passionate investigators (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD) with internationally competitive records and a collaborative spirit. Candidates with translational, innovation, or commercialization experience are especially encouraged to apply.

What we offer: -

• Competitive salary and full faculty benefits
• Generous start-up package and dedicated research space
• State-of-the-art infrastructure and core facilities
• Access to Singapore’s strong R&D ecosystem
• A diverse, collaborative, and internationally engaged faculty culture

Our close partnership with SingHealth, Singapore’s largest healthcare group, enables rich opportunities for translational and clinical research. As part of the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, our researchers are empowered to turn science into solutions that impact health systems and communities. Selected candidates may also be eligible for joint appointments with SingHealth.

To apply, please submit your CV, a statement of research interests, and names of three referees to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee at hr@duke-nus.edu.sg.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. We anticipate beginning interviewing candidates in June 2025.

More information on the Signature Research Programmes and Research Centres at Duke-NUS can be found at https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/research