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MDPI Sustainability Foundation Awards 2027 — Call for Nominations
MDPI Sustainability Foundation | 30 Nov 2026

The MDPI Sustainability Foundation is currently accepting nominations for its two flagship awards, the World Sustainability Award (WSA) and the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (ESLA), to be presented at the 13th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-13).

Research Fellow (Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, Dr Peter Yeow's Lab) Ref: 33963
Cancer Science Institute of Singapore | Open until filled

Job Description The Yeow Laboratory at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI), National University of Singapore, is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to lead mechanistic research in areas including ubiquitin biology, chromatin and gene regulation, molecular immunology, mitosis and genome stability. The successful candidate will take intellectual and experimental ownership of a project within the laboratory’s broader research programme (https://csi.nus.edu.sg/researcher/peteryeow/). The specific direction of the project will be shaped by their expertise and strengths. Candidate profile Applicants should have: A PhD, or be close to completing a PhD, in cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics or a related discipline. At least one substantive first-author or co-first-author original research paper arising from their PhD research that has been published or accepted for publication. Clear evidence of intellectual and experimental ownership of a research project. The ability to formulate mechanistic questions and design experiments that distinguish between competing hypotheses. Strong experimental, organisational, communication and collaborative skills. Applicants from adjacent fields who wish to bring complementary expertise to the laboratory are also encouraged to apply. Experience in bioinformatics or in the analysis of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic or imaging datasets would be advantageous.

Scientific Manager (Cancer Science Institute) JR: 30819
Cancer Science Institute of Singapore | Open until filled

The Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI), is dedicated to advancing understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of cancer. CSI’s mission is to translate scientific discoveries into practical applications that improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. As the host institute for the NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR) and the National Initiative on RNA Biology & its Applications (NIRBA), CSI fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to accelerate impactful cancer research CSI is looking for a Scientific Manager to provide strategic administrative leadership and operational support in grant financing administration, planning, and fund management for CSI, N2CR, and NIRBA. The role also supports philanthropy activities and donor fund management to strengthen CSI’s research and institutional development efforts.

Scientific Program Officer (Cancer Science Institute) JR : 30869
Cancer Science Institute of Singapore | Open until filled

The Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI)is a research-intensive institute dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer and translating discoveries into clinical applications. CSI Singapore brings together leading scientists, clinicians, and industry partners to advance cancer diagnosis, prevention, and treatment through multidisciplinary research, innovation, and education. Its mission is to foster cutting-edge cancer research that improves patient outcomes and contributes to Singapore’s biomedical ecosystem. We are seeking for a Scientific Program Officer who will support the effective management and execution of our research programmes, ensuring that project objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met in alignment with institutional and funding requirements. This role involves coordinating research operations, managing post-award grant administration, supporting programme outreach initiatives, and facilitating graduate and fellowship activities. The incumbent will work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), research teams, administrative departments, and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of scientific programmes and promote the institute’s research excellence.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Science
Parami University | Open until filled

Parami University is now seeking two full-time faculty members in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Faculty members will be asked to offer courses in the Social Sciences and Humanities and in General Education, strengthen the academic programming and scholarly activities, and support the academic expansion of the university in its founding years as an online degree-granting institution providing undergraduate studies.

Cyber Security Summit Hong Kong 2025
Asia Research News Partnerships | Open until filled

Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council and 13 other leading information security organisations, the “Cyber Security Summit Hong Kong 2025” will be held from 6 to 7 November at HKCEC with the theme "Future-Proofing Digital Infrastructure: Harnessing AI for Enhanced Security and Resilience". Through an array of engaging speaking sessions, the Summit will delve into how the integration of AI and state-of-the-art cyber security technologies can bolster digital infrastructure against cyber threats.

Faculty of Statistics and Data Science
Parami University | Open until filled

Parami University invites applications for two full-time faculty positions in the Statistics and Data Science (SDS) program, beginning January 2026. We seek passionate and dedicated educators committed to advancing student learning, fostering critical thinking, and supporting the academic and personal growth of a diverse student body.

Be Part of SJF25: Now Accepting Session & Research Paper Proposals
Asia Research News Partnerships | Open until filled

We invite science journalism experts, researchers, and practitioners to seize this opportunity to submit their proposals to speak at SJF25.

Join Us at the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore
A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore | Open until filled

The Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) is a national initiative with a global vision that seeks to use genomic sciences to achieve extraordinary improvements in human health and public prosperity. We are the trusted producer, custodian, and curator of Singapore’s genomic data. We leverage core capabilities in high quality sequencing and large-scale genome informatics, applied through four nucleic acid domains, to achieve impact for A*STAR, Singapore and the world.

27266 - Postdoctoral Fellowship
Cancer Science Institute of Singapore | Open until filled

The Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) Postdoctoral Fellowship seeks outstanding early-stage postdoctoral fellows who are interested to develop their career as independent, tenure-track faculty. The awardees will be hosted within established research labs at CSI Singapore to develop their independent research programs. They will receive a competitive base salary of up to SGD$93,000 per year (not including benefits such as CPF, bonus, medical, insurance) with an annual research grant of up to SGD$25,000 per year and equipment grant of SGD$5,000. Access to state-of-the-art core facilities will be provided. The fellowship funding period is up to three years.