Assistant Professor; Cancer Science Institute

Job Title:

Assistant Professor (Cancer Science Institute)

Posting

Start Date:

02/02/2026

The Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI) is seeking outstanding and visionary researchers for multiple faculty positions, ranging from Assistant to Full Professor. As a globally recognized leader with a reputation of excellence in cancer biology, immunology, and translational medicine, CSI is dedicated to transforming cancer detection, treatment, and prevention to improve patient outcomes. Our institute is purpose-built for cancer research and integrates cutting-edge technology, multidisciplinary approaches, and strong clinical collaborations to achieve groundbreaking discoveries.

Our work spans the biological, computational, and engineering sciences, with a mission to address the unique cancer landscape of Asia while contributing to global progress.

We are expanding our faculty to complement existing strengths and seed new, strategic directions in cancer research. We invite applications from exceptional scientists working in any area of cancer research, with particular interest in the following fields.

• Computational Biology of Cancer Evolution
• Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
• Epithelial Cancer Biology

Successful candidates will join a dynamic, collaborative environment and gain access to:

• State-of-the-art laboratories and world-class core facilities
• Generous start-up support and institutional research funding
• A competitive salary package aligned with global benchmarks
• Opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations within NUS and with global academic and industry partners

• A PhD and/or M.D. degree in a relevant discipline
• An established record of research excellence, with international competitiveness for their career stage
• A distinguished track record of research, publications, and leadership in cancer research
• Proven ability to secure funding and drive impactful, multidisciplinary research programs

To facilitate the application process, candidates are invited to submit the following:

• Cover Letter
  • Describe your background, expertise, and alignment with CSI's mission
• Comprehensive CV
  • Include a full publication list, grants, awards, and leadership roles
• Key Achievements and Future Plans (up to 1500 words)
  • Summarize your pivotal contributions to cancer research
  • Outline your future research goals and potential synergies with CSI
• References
  • Contact details of three senior colleagues willing to provide letters of reference