Overview
MOE START Scheme (Early Career Awards) - Health and Social Sciences at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).
Posting Start Date: 13/08/2025
Scheme: Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme, co-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SIT to encourage exceptional Singaporeans pursuing an academic career at SIT.
The Early Career Awards (ECA) are designed to support Singaporeans who have recently completed their postdoctoral training and prepare them for an academic career at SIT.
Job Details
Division: Health and Social Sciences
Employment Type: Fixed Term
Responsibilities
The description outlines responsibilities related to teaching, research, and translational work aligned with SIT’s supported areas and industry collaboration.
The scheme supports building a strong teaching capability and research portfolio, with mentorship during the award.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Singapore Citizen
Recently completed postdoctoral training
Excellent academic record plus high proficiency and motivation for a research area aligned with SIT’s supported areas
Strong passion for teaching, research and an academic career
Benefits
Awardees may receive research grants to help build a competitive research portfolio.
Upon completion of the award, awardees will be considered for Assistant Professorship.
Awardees will be assigned a faculty mentor for the duration of the scheme.
Application Process
Applications are open throughout the year.
Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for the 2026 intake.
Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year.
Final Interview by Panel for shortlisted applicants will take place from March to April 2026.
Awards for the 2026 intake will be finalised by July 2026.
Supported Areas for START
Health Sciences
Diagnostic Radiography: Radiography involves the controlled use of ionising radiation and related substances to produce diagnostic images.
Dietetics: Medical nutrition therapy and diet strategies for chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.
Nursing: Registered nursing care according to regulatory standards.
Speech and Language Therapy: Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of communication and swallowing disorders.
Occupational Therapy: Interventions to enable participation in daily activities and work/school environments.
Physiotherapy: Assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of physical dysfunctions.
Note
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Other
Industry: Higher Education
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