Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor; Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Food Science & Human Nutrition

The Department of Food Science and Technology at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications from outstanding candidates for tenure-track faculty appointments at the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor levels.

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We welcome candidates working across emerging and interdisciplinary areas of food science , human nutrition, urban agriculture, fermentation, smart engineering and artificial intelligence (AI) whose research addresses current and future challenges in food, health and sustainability.

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions:

Applicants should possess a PhD degree in a related field from an internationally reputable university. Postdoctoral experience of at least 2 years is required and industrial experience is highly valued. Appointee will be expected to establish an independent research programme that can compete strongly for external funding. In addition, the appointee is expected to guide research students, and teach undergraduate and postgraduate subjects.

Selection will be based on applicant’s track record of relevant accomplishments and potential for outstanding future contributions.

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Remuneration:

Remuneration will be internationally competitive and includes eligibility for annual performance bonus and salary increment, subsidised housing, medical benefits, and substantial research support.

About NUS and the Department of Food Science & Technology

NUS is Asia’s leading university and among the world’s best, with the sixth highest number of top-three subject entries globally – and the highest outside the US and UK in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject 2026. NUS is a research-intensive university, providing an academically stimulating environment and highly competitive start-up support. The NUS Department of Food Science and Technology was established in 2020 after 20 years of success as a Programme in the Faculty of Science, forming Singapore’s first FST Department in tertiary education.

The NUS Department of Food Science and Technology is poised to continue its growth as a leader in research and education in the field.

The Department of Food Science and Technology offers courses leading to

B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. by coursework, M.Sc. by research and Ph.

D. degrees. Currently, there are about 270 undergraduate students and 240 postgraduate students. For further information regarding the Department of Food Science and Technology, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

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