Job for Researchers: Early Career Award (Food, Chemical & Biotechnology) — Singapore Institute of Technology

Original title: MOE START Scheme (Early Career Awards) – Food, Chemical and Biotechnology

Note: This listing is an open call / career scheme (not a single fixed job vacancy). Check the official page for current openings, eligibility, and how to apply.

About the Role

The MOE START Scheme (Early Career Awards) at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) supports outstanding young Singaporeans who have recently completed postdoctoral training and are interested in pursuing an academic career at SIT. The scheme is co-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SIT. It is designed to enhance the teaching capabilities of the awardee and help build a strong research portfolio, preparing them for a faculty career at SIT.

About SIT

SIT’s mission is to nurture industry-ready graduates equipped with deep technical expertise and transferable skills. The University integrates work and study through its applied learning pedagogy, embedding authentic learning experiences within real-world environments. Through close collaboration with industry, SIT faculty engage in translational research and innovation that addresses pertinent industry challenges and impacts businesses.

Supported Area

The Early Career Awards are available within the following supported area:

• Food, Chemical and Biotechnology

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Singapore Citizen
• Recently completed postdoctoral training
• Excellent academic record, with a high degree of proficiency and motivation in a research area strongly aligned with SIT’s supported areas
• Strong passion for teaching, research and an academic career

Benefits of the Award

• Awardees may receive research grants to help build a competitive research portfolio
• Upon successful completion of the award, awardees will be considered for an Assistant Professorship
• A faculty mentor will be assigned for the duration of the scheme

Additional Information

This position is a fixed-term faculty appointment within the Division of Food, Chemical and Biotechnology. The posting start date is 26 August 2025. Interested applicants should apply through the official SIT application process.

Official scheme / open call