Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS-CEE) has several tenure-track faculty positions in areas such as,

  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Smart and Digital Construction and Management
  • Modular Building and Automation
  • Coastal infrastructure protection
  • Urban Sustainable Solution
  • Life Cycle Analysis & Circular Economy
  • Geotechnical Engineering: Geomechanics, Geo-Environmental Engineering, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology

Consistently ranked as one of the top Civil Engineering Departments in Asia and the world, NUS-CEE is internationally respected for its high-quality multi-disciplinary research that addresses complex and critical issues facing Asia and the world. Our outstanding faculty at all ranks have made strong contributions in both pure and applied research, winning numerous top national and international awards and recognitions, and attracting large amounts of research funds from both government and industry.

Currently, the Department comprises clusters of leading research groups in (1) climate change mitigation and adaptation, (2) digital and smart technology, (3) smart and liveable cities, (4) environmental protection and sustainability, (5) offshore and ocean infrastructures, and (6) resilient urban systems. These clusters promote interdisciplinary as well as translational research. CEE is in the midst of a significant expansion in size and scope across disciplinary boundaries to develop transformative solutions to urban and global challenges and help prepare society for the future in conjunction with other departments across the university and beyond.

Interested candidates should send their applications to Ms Siti (ceesec@nus.edu.sg).

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Geotechnical Engineering, on areas related to Urban Sustainable Development and Climate Change. The candidate should hold a doctorate in civil engineering, or a closely related discipline, preferably with background and experience in, but not limited to, one or more of the following geotechnical domain expertise: underground space, land creation, sustainable geo-materials and coastal resilience. Additional skills and knowledge in centrifuge modelling, data analytics and machine learning will be highly advantageous. Relevant industry experience and professional qualifications (e.g. professional engineer) will be considered favourably. The opening is at the Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Lecturer (educator track) level. Exceptionally well qualified applicants may be considered at the Associate Professor level.

Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable. The ability to develop and maintain an active and externally funded research program within his/her area of expertise will be an added advantage. Faculty members will be expected to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses as part of the Civil and Environmental Engineering curricula, as well as develop new and innovative courses related to geotechnical engineering and sustainability.

NUS offers internationally competitive remuneration, relocation assistance and other benefits. Newly recruited tenurable faculty members are eligible for start-up grants to facilitate the establishment of their research and development in NUS. Details of terms and benefits are available on http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/whatyougettoenjoy.html .

Interested candidates should send their detailed curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, statements of research and teaching interests and professional goals, and the names of three referees to:

Search Committee
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
National University of Singapore
Block E1A, #07-03
1 Engineering Drive 2
Singapore 117576

E-mail: ceesec@nus.edu.sg

Further information on the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is available at: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/cee/ . This position is opened for application with immediate effect until it is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for faculty positions in the area of digital construction management. The candidate should hold a doctorate in civil engineering and construction and project management, preferably with background and experience in, but not limited to, autonomous system, augmented reality, building information modeling (BIM), smart system, internet of things (IoT), big data analytics, horizontal and vertical integration, artificial intelligence and 3D printing. Relevant experience and professional qualifications (e.g. professional engineer) in civil engineering will be considered favorably. The opening is at the Assistant Professor or Lecturer level. Exceptionally well qualified applicants may be considered at the Associate Professor level.

Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to teach effectively in English at both undergraduate and graduate levels and develop an active research programme.

NUS offers internationally competitive remuneration, relocation assistance and other benefits. Newly recruited tenurable faculty members are eligible for start-up grants to facilitate the establishment of their research and development in NUS. Details of terms and benefits are available on http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/whatyougettoenjoy.html.

Interested candidates should send their detailed curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, statements of research and teaching interests and professional goals, and the names of four referees (one of them is candidate’s PhD supervisor) to:

Search Committee
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
National University of Singapore
Block E1A, #07-03
1 Engineering Drive 2
Singapore 117576

E-mail: ceesec@nus.edu.sg

Further information on the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is available at: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/cee/.

This position is opened for application with immediate effect until it is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a Lecturer Position under the Educator Track Scheme to start in 1st Jan. 2021. The candidate must, in addition to having expertise in Environmental Engineering, demonstrate teaching experience as evidenced by a positive impact on student learning in higher educational settings, as well as commitment to collegial sharing of their work within the local educational environment.

As education is a core mission of the University, the Educator Track is conceived as a career progression path for excellent teachers and eduational leaders. The candidate should hold a doctorate in Environmental Engineering. In NUS, the general expectations for commitments to teaching for an academic staff on educator track is 2 times the normal teaching commitment of a Tenure Track staff, although the precise teaching commitment will be decided on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of the Department, and the aptitude, potential, activity and achievements of the individual with respect to research. For Educator Track staff, some record of disciplinary research (particularly research that informs teaching) is considered an advantage and not a requirement on the Educator Track.

The candidate must be able to teach effectively in his undergraduate and graduate teaching. Relevant experience in teaching Environmnetal Sustainability/Management/Policy, Climate Change,  and other areas of emerging interest and professional qualifications will be considered favorably. Candidates having expertise with teaching in an online or flipped classroom environment and/or good industry experience will have an added advantage.

NUS offers internationally competitive remuneration and benefits. Details of terms and benefits are available on http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/whatyougettoenjoy.html.

Interested candidates should send their application, including a letter of interest, detailed curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching experience in higher education settings and contact information of three referees to:

Search Committee
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
National University of Singapore
Block E1A, #07-03
1 Engineering Drive 2
Singapore 117576

E-mail: ceesec@nus.edu.sg

Letter of reference will be solicited if shortlisted. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to ceesec@nus.edu.sg quoting the subject “Educator Track Position in Environmental Engineering”.

Further information on the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is available at: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/cee/

This position is opened for application with immediate effect until it is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified