[Comp-neuro] Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Neuroengineering at the National University of Singapore (SINAPSE Institute)

Title: Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Neuroengineering at the National University of Singapore (SINAPSE Institute)

 

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for four tenure-track faculty positions at the ranks of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and several research track appointments to join a new University wide Singapore Institute for Neurotechnology research, called SINAPSE (www.sinapseinstitute.org). 

 

SINAPSE is jointly and generously funded by NUS as well as the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Ministry of Defence (Mindef) with the goal of greatly advancing fundamental neuroscience/neurotechnology research, promote collaborations among institutions and fields, and to encourage cutting edge technology development, medical applications and entrepreneurship.  SINAPSE will provide substantial startup research funding and resources, while various engineering department or departments of medicine or surgery in the NUS Medical School will provide the tenure track academic home for the faculty members.   The research areas of interest include:

 

Cellular and Systems Neuroengineering - Micro and nanotechnologies, optical and optogenetic technologies, novel functional imaging methods, with focus on novel cellular and in vivo models and mechanistic and translational studies of nervous system repair, regeneration, rehabilitation and prostheses.

 

Clinical Neuroengineering – Development of novel diagnostics and therapeutics solution for clinical applications, bench models and clinical translation of nervous system injury or diseases, commercial and clinical applications.  Translational research minded and technically oriented clinical scientists especially welcome to apply.

 

Translational Neurotechnologies – Development of implantable devices, clinical diagnostic and therapeutic devices, surgical technologies, neural prosthesis (peripheral, spinal, cortical) and brain machine interface. Entrepreneurial researchers are especially welcome to apply.

 

Neuromorphic Systems and Biologically Inspired Robotics – Design of circuits, systems and computational neurosciences: designing neurally inspired or neuromorphic circuits and systems, biologically inspired robots and building "Brains for Machines."

 

Cognitive Science and Engineering – Study of brain function and cognitive processes with the goals of understanding sensory perception and saliency, decision-making, errors, reducing fatigue and enhancing cognitive performance and development of novel, multifunction imaging and brain machine interfaces.

 

Applicants should have an outstanding track record, post-doctoral training, demonstrated research independence and commitment to teaching and training, and an imaginative vision for a strong academic career.  Collaborative and complementary fit within SINAPSE as well as a fit within the educational and research mission of the NUS will be important considerations. SINAPSE will commit generous space and startup package to complement the Departmental offers.

 

Interested applicants are invited to send a detailed CV, list of publications, research statement (max 3 pages), teaching philosophy statement (max 2 pages) and contact details of 3 (6 if applying for Associate/ Full Professor) referees to: Prof. Nitish Thakor, Director of SINAPSE (sinapsedirector@gmail.com) and sinapsejobs@gmail.com).  Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a campus visit and an interview. The positions are available immediately but applications will be accepted until the available positions are filled.