Assoc Prof

2 weeks ago


NTU Main Campus Singapore Nanyang Technological University Singapore Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS)

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Associate Prof / Full Professor in Optimization, Control, and Scientific Computing

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world's top universities. The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, or disability.

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at NTU offers multidisciplinary academic programs that provide students with a wide-ranging and up-to-date education.  They offer undergraduate training leading to BSc (Hons) and graduate training leading to MSc and PhD degrees. 

We invite applications for an Associate / Full Professor position specializing in Optimization, Control, and Scientific Computing. We are looking for world-class candidates with expertise in the computational aspects of algorithmic design and a strong focus on applying these skills to real-world problems. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in applied mathematics, conduct high-quality research in computation-specific areas of optimization and its interactions with other domains, such as scientific computing and scientific machine learning, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration among the disciplines of mathematics, computer science, and engineering. Candidates with strong academic portfolios are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates who have extensive experience in consulting and collaborating with data-related industries such as AI and cloud computing.

The candidates are expected to:

  • Establish a world-class research programme.
  • Enhance the College's visibility as an international leader in education and research.
  • Secure research funding from competitive grants and industry partnerships.
  • Mentor and supervise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within the university and with external partners.
  • Deliver engaging and effective teaching to both undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Undertake essential administrative responsibilities within the Schools.

Requirements:

  • PhD in mathematics or a related subject.
  • Strong research record and relevant publications in reputable peer-reviewed international journals and conferences.
  • A good track record of supervising research staff, postdocs, students, and interns in relevant fields
  • Experienced in cross-disciplinary research initiatives and collaboration.
  • Demonstrated excellence in research, evidenced by a strong publication record in reputable journals
  • Recognition in the research community, such as invited talks, awards, or memberships in professional societies.
  • Proven ability to secure research funding.

Application Procedure

Required application documents:

  • Cover letter.
  • Curriculum Vitae, including a full publication list.
  • Statement of current and future research interest.
  • Teaching statement.
  • Names of at least four referees.

For any enquiries, please contact Bernhard Schmidt,

Hiring Institution: NTU
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