Professor (Epidemiology)

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health is recruiting Professors of Epidemiology. Key responsibilities include investigating disease distribution and determinants, developing mathematical models for disease prediction and intervention evaluation, and engaging with large-scale cohort studies for translational research. Applicants must hold a relevant doctoral degree or be qualified medical professionals, possess a strong publication record, and demonstrate experience in leading research and securing funding.

• R esearch respons i b ili t i es i nc l ude developing and establishing collaborative research proposals with NUS faculty for extramural funding.
• SSHSPH has several large-scale cohort studies including the Singapore Chinese Health Study and the Multi Ethnic Cohort Study.
• Applicants are expected to contribute to the development and use of these cohort studies and/or to conduct translational epidemiological research that informs the development of public health interventions.
• developing and establishing collaborative research proposals with NUS faculty for extramural funding.
• Teaching responsibilities include the development and teaching of courses in epidemiology and other areas of public health and the supervision of graduate students.

• A recognised Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline with a strong post-doctoral professional and/or academic record
• OR a qualified medical professional with postgraduate specialisation in occupational health, occupational medicine, or preventive medicine.
• Proven track record of publishing in high-impact international peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in leading independent research studies or components within larger research programmes, and/or developing, leading, implementing and evaluating projects and programmes.
• Ability to generate and sustain an independent stream of research funding.
• Ability to teach public health courses at various levels (undergraduate, graduate and lifelong learners).
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work with and teach culturally diverse audiences.