Professor/Associate Professor of Molecular Metabolism (Non-clinical) (Singapore)

A full-time position at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is open for a Full Professor of Molecular Metabolism (Non-Clinical). Reporting to the Dean and Vice Dean, Research, the appointee is expected to undertake high quality research in the area of metabolic medicine, in line with the research strategy of the School. The appointee is expected to conduct research that pertains to all metabolic health aspects relating to either one of the following; obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, gallstones and/or cardiovascular disease. The appointee is expected to undertake internationally competitive research that sets the programme apart from leading institutes on Metabolic Health, with preferably an Asian centric understanding of aetiology, pathophysiology and novel interventions/ treatments. The appointee is also expected to contribute to education commitments, on top of the overarching research strategy and any other duties assigned by the Vice Dean, Research and Dean of LKCMedicine. 

Person Specification: 

• MBBS/MD and/or PhD
• Relevant management experience
• Significant experience and outstanding, record of translational research and teaching with a high level of scientific achievement, productivity and impact in the field of Nutrition, Metabolism and Health
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior faculty members, research staff
• Good communication skills, collaborative and able to build and sustain effective working relationships both internally and externally 
• Recognises the importance of translating research findings into clinical practice and policy
• Fully conversant with patient-centred approach to modern medicine and the use of new technologies in both education and patient care
• Willing to participate in postgraduate and undergraduate education and training
• Experience and desire to participate in postgraduate and undergraduate education and training
• Track record of having supervised graduate students to successful completion of PhDs, as main supervisor

Interested applicants are invited to apply to Associate Professor Andrew Tan, Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs, for the above position with a detailed resume at the link below: 

https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Novena-Campus-Singapore/Professor-Associate-Professor-of-Molecular-Metabolism--Non-clinical---LKCMedicine-_R00012794

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.