NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship for Early-Career Researchers in Singapore

NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship for Early-career in Singapore

Designation/Position- NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore invites application for NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship from eligible and interested candidate

About- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore’s (NTU Singapore) is ranked 11th globally in the QS World University Rankings, and 1st in QS’ league of the world’s best young universities for four consecutive years. NTU offers engineering, science, business, humanities, arts and social sciences, and has a medical school with Imperial College London. A cosmopolitan university with more than 100 nationalities, NTU is home to 33,000 students. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 54 are certified Green Mark Platinum. NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s medical district.

Research/Job Area – Any discipline at NTU

Location- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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Eligibility/Qualification-

• within 5 years of obtaining Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Demonstrable intellectual excellence.
• Maturity and capacity to begin an independent research career.
• Desire and potential to develop as a future academic leader.
• Applicant is required to submit thoughtful and realistic research proposal.
• Be available to take up the position no later than 31 December 2021

Job/Position Description-

The Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship provides the opportunity for early-career scientists, engineers, and scholars from Singapore and around the world to conduct independent investigations in any discipline at NTU, often regarded as the most research-intensive university in Asia. The postdoc appointment is intended to provide a pathway to an academic appointment as an assistant professor or another international postdoctoral assignment​​.

The NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship provides:

• A two-year tenure with a salary of SGD 80,000 per year.
• A research grant of up to SGD 100,000 per year.
• A housing grant of SGD 18,000 per year with eligibility for subsidized apartment accommodation (subject to availability).
• Relocation allowance of up to SGD 4,000.
• Generous personal development opportunities and mentorship in an established research group
• Opportunity to work with faculty in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Exposure to the most dynamic and diverse global growth regions.

For the second year in Sweden with a WASP research group:

• An annual support package including salary, senior supervision, travel, and other occurring costs, according to the WASP standard support for postdocs in Sweden.
• Opportunity to work alongside academic leaders in science and engineering at WASP research partner institutions in Sweden.
• Access to the infrastructure in the WASP funded research arenas.
• Opportunity to interact with the WASP graduate students and the WASP graduate school.

How to Apply-

Applications for the NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship 2021 is open from 15 January 2021 and shall close on 15 April 2021 23.59hr (Singapore Time).

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Cover Letter 
2. Comprehensive CV (with full publication list)
3. Official transcript or Degree Certificate in English (PhD’s degree) 
4. Research proposal (in no more than 2 pages download template)  
5. Contact information of two referees* (one must be your PhD Supervisor) 
6. Top 3 publications (in PDF) and any other supporting documents (scanned copy)

*Your referees will be contacted by the University to provide their reports after you submit your application online. Please ensure that your referees have already agreed to provide their reports before you submit your application. Referees’ reports must be submitted by 07-APR-2020.

For Contact- Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue​, Singapore 639798

Email: ntuppf@ntu.edu.sg​​​​​​​

Last Date for Apply– 15 April 2021

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