職種

• Assistant Professor level

研究分野

• Life Science - Applied microbiology
• Life Science - Molecular biology
• Life Science - Genome biology
• Life Science - Functional biochemistry
• Life Science - Structural biochemistry

給与

• Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~

  This is a trial calculation for applicants hired immediately after obtaining their doctoral degree.
  Remuneration: Annual Salary Scheme (determined in accordance with NAIST Salary Regulations)
  Allowances:Commuting and housing allowances, etc. provided in accordance with NAIST Salary Regulations.

応募資格

• 応募に必要な学歴・学位

  Ph.D. / Doctor

  A person who has a PhD degree or expects to obtain one by the day of the appointment.

• 業務における経験

  ・A person who has a good track record in areas related to microbiology and applied microbiology and has strong enthusiasm for research and education in the field of enzymology, protein engineering, metabolic engineering, molecular biology, and other related fields.
  ・A person who is willing to work with Professor Shosuke Yoshida and the other professors of Division of Biological Science, and educate graduate students, including international students, and to promote cutting-edge scientific researches.

雇用形態

• Regular employee

  Full-time

契約期間

• Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  5 years (Reappointment to be determined by performance review. However, the maximum term possible is 5 years.)
  In regard to the position offered in this announcement, the total duration of employment as a Fixed-term Contract Employee may not exceed 10 years.

  Probationary period absent

勤務地

• 〒630-0192 Nara 8916-5 Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, Japan

待遇

• 各種制度

  Pay increase system : available

  Retirement allowances : available

  Transportation expenses : available

• 加入保険

  Employees' Health Insurance : available

  Employees' Pension Insurance : available

  Worker's accident insurance : available

  Employment insurance : available

• 就業場所における受動喫煙防止のための取組事項

  Effective April 2026, smoking will be entirely banned on campus, including all outdoor smoking areas. All individuals who smoke are encouraged to stop smoking in advance of this regulation taking effect.

• 待遇ー補足説明

  *Based on the Declaration of Co-Creative Community, our university promotes the diversity of our members. We welcome applications from people with various backgrounds and experiences, including women and those with overseas experience.
  <The Declaration of Co-creative Community>
  https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/facts_history/co-creative_community.html
  ＜Working at NAIST＞
  https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/file/Working_at_NAIST.pdf
  
  *In order to promote the hiring excellent researchers from overseas (including Japanese nationals returning to Japan), and to facilitate a smooth start as they start their research at NAIST, NAIST offers Start-up Funding for Researchers from Abroad who have belonged to foreign education/research organizations as a researcher/student for one year or more.
  <Reference> Start-up funding for researchers from overseas
  https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/file/Start-up_funding.pdf
  
  *Employees are eligible for various support services to promote work-life balance. When female researchers are employed at NAIST, they are eligible for Start-up Funding for Female Researchers. Services and details can be found on the following page.
  <Projects>
  https://www.naist.jp/diversity/en/projects.html
  
  * In order to contribute to the support of our university's employees and students in balancing work, school, and childcare, we have established an on-campus childcare facility based on mutual cooperation with Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture.
  
  *A variety of support information and counseling is available concerning academic and private issues, from assimilating to life in Japan to starting/raising a family in Japan.
  <Supported by Center for International Students and Scholars>
  https://www.naist.jp/en/ciss/
  

応募上の配慮

採用人数

1 person(s)

• 求人内容補足説明

  [Starting date] On or as close as possible to September 1st, 2026
  

募集期間

• 2026/03/11~2026/05/08 Deadline for receipt

  All application materials must arrive no later than 17:00, on May 8th (Fri), 2026 (Japanese Time)

応募方法

• 応募書類

  Application Form : Online Submission , Mailing

  (1) NAIST format curriculum vitae (download from the site below)
  https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/other_information/job_opportunities/resume_format.html
  Achievements and Activities : Online Submission , Mailing

  (2) List of research and education achievements (NAIST format, download from the site below)
  *If there are any matters that you would like to have considered in the selection process, please write them in the additional information
  https://www.naist.jp/job/files/youshiki04_e_2025.docx

  Other online application forms
  *Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) are required to submit the “Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR" with your signature.
  https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/file/GDPR_PersonnelSec.pdf
  
  Note: You can find detailed information concerning the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en
  
  If you send materials by e-mail, all application materials should be converted to a single PDF file with organizing materials in the order of (1), (2) .
  In case you do not receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of the files within two business days, please contact Professor Shosuke Yoshida at ssk-yoshida(at)bs.naist.jp. *Please change (at) to @.

  Other Mailing Documents
  *Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) are required to submit the “Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR" with your signature.
  https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/file/GDPR_PersonnelSec.pdf
  
  Note: You can find detailed information concerning the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en

• 応募書類の返却

  We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

• 応募書類の提出方法(郵送書類)

  〒630-0192 Nara 8916-5 Takayama, Ikoma
  Professor Taku Demura, Director, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology

  Precautions : If you send materials by postal mail, write ‘Job Application (Environmental Microbiology)’ in red on the front of the envelope.

• ※募集期間外です。

公募のURL

選考・結果通知

• 選考内容

  (1) First stage: document screening
  (2) Second stage: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a seminar, interview, etc.

• 結果通知方法

  We will notify you after the selection.

連絡先

備考