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Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering)

National University Of Singapore

D05 Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New TownFull TimeS$12,000 – S$20,000/mo

Posted 7 Jul 2026

About this role

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal. NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Assistant-Professor-%28Mechanical-Engineering%29/33636-en_GB/?st=D957DEC4A77705EE5F6DE424CAFC59AD0172F5D4 We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Description The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites talented academics with excellent research track records in science, technology and engineering to apply for appointments as NUS Presidential Young Professors. Successful candidates will receive: • A tenure-track position with an attractive salary package as an assistant professor at NUS • Up to SGD 1.25 million in a start-up research grant + Scholarships to hire PhD students • An award of up to SGD 250,000 as strategic hire funding • An opportunity to compete for the Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship, which comes with a five-year research grant of up to SGD 3 million About the University Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world, NUS is internationally respected for its high-quality multi-disciplinary research that addresses complex and critical issues facing Asia and the world. NUS was placed 10th in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2027. About the College The College of Design and Engineering (CDE)’s 10 Departments and Division as well as 14 corporate laboratories and research centres build on the convergence between the disciplines of engineering, architecture, and design to offer a distinctive interdisciplinary educational experience for our students and foster a cutting-edge multi-disciplinary research environment for our researchers. To learn more about our College and department, please visit • https://cde.nus.edu.sg/ • https://cde.nus.edu.sg/me/ Qualifications Candidate should have/is completing a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, preferably with teaching and post-doctoral research experience. Applications for the NUS Presidential Young Professorship can be submitted throughout the year. Interested applicants are welcome to submit their CVs and supporting documents to me_career@nus.edu.sg. You can also contact us at the same e-mail address if you require more information.

What they're looking for

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering) at National University Of Singapore do?

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal. NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Assistant-Professor-%28Mechanical-Engineering%29/33636-en_GB/?st=D957DEC4A77705…

What skills does this Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering) role need?

Key skills for this role include Design, Architecture, Science, Tenure.

How much does a Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering) at National University Of Singapore pay?

This role lists a salary of S$12,000 – S$20,000 per month.

Is this Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering) role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

The listing is based in D05 Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New Town. Check the posting for remote or hybrid options.

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