Work location : Tokai district - Aichi
Date of publication : 2024/03/15
D124031028
Fujita Health University
Research field : Life Science - Neuroscience-general | Humanities & Social Sciences - Experimental psychology | Informatics - Statistical science
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Lecturer level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Fujita Health University is over 50-year-old private university with “DOKUSOU-ICHIRI; Our Creativity for The People” as its founding philosophy. Our university is ranked 14th among Japanese universities, listed in “THE World University Rankings 2023” by the Times Higher Education.
In the field of research, we established the International Center for Brain Science that aims to conduct world-class research in the areas of psychiatry and neurology, the Cancer Center for the advancement of cancer genome research, and the International Center for Cell and Gene Therapy. Following them, Center of Infectious Disease Research was opened in October 2021. The research system at FHU will be further enhanced in the future.
Work content and job description
In our laboratory, we are dedicated to pioneering research that explores the intricate relationship between genetics, brain function, and behavioral patterns. Our team is actively engaged in:
•Unraveling the complex gene-brain-behavior nexus,
•Delving into the brain's endophenotypes using mouse models to advance our understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we utilize genetically-engineered mice and analyze post-mortem human brain samples through comprehensive omics approaches, in vivo neural activity monitoring, and innovative informatics and data science methodologies.
We are seeking passionate individuals with a strong background in neuroscience, psychology, informatics, data science, or related disciplines to join our collaborative research environment. If your expertise lies beyond these areas yet you have a keen interest in our research focus, we encourage you to reach out to us.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Division of Systems Medical Science, Center for Medical Science
Job type
Research field
Wages
Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~
Starting salary will be provided based on the rules of Fujita Health University (Basic salary, Deemed fixed overtime allowance, Commuting allowance, Housing allowance, Bonus (twice a year), etc.).
Assistant Professor: The starting salary is more than 318,000 yen per month, which includes a deemed fixed overtime allowance, amounting to an annual salary of 4.4 million yen or more.
Lecturer: The starting salary is more than 399,000 yen per month, which includes a deemed fixed overtime allowance, amounting to an annual salary of 5.5 million yen or more.
Associate Professor: The starting salary is more than 515,000 yen per month, which includes a deemed fixed overtime allowance, amounting to an annual salary of 7.1 million yen or more.
Working hours
Common to all Job Types
Working hours :08:45-17:00
Holidays : Day off, holidays, and vacations: 2 days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, annual paid leave, special leave, etc.
Overtime and other explanations : Working hours and days can be adjusted.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Work experience
Please refer to the “Job content” above for information regarding the required expertise.
Employment Type
Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
Assistant Professor, Lecturer (Senior Assistant Professor), or Associate Professor
Contract period
Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Employment period: From the starting date to the end of the fifth fiscal year (from 1st of the April to 31st of March).
Employment renewal: There is no renewal of the fixed-term employment contract after the expiration of the five-year employment period. However, depending on the work situation and the results of evaluation after the five-year employment period, it may shift to non-fixed-term employment.
Probationary period absent
Work location
Division of Systems Medical Science, Center for Medical Science, Fujita Health University
Compensation
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
No smoking allowed anywhere on the premises.
Application Considerations
Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
In principle, the final interview will be conducted face-to-face, but for overseas residents and residents in remote areas in Japan, applications can choose the first interview on-line.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation
Starting date: June 1, 2024 or later
Application period
2024/03/15~2024/04/30 Deadline for receipt
Applications will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate in hired.
Application method
Attached documents
Other online application forms
Application documents and application method (attachment to e-mail)
1. For applicants in Japan, list your background (educational and employment history), academic achievements, and any technical skills you have acquired to date on Researchmap (https://researchmap.jp/), and provide us with the URL. For applicants from oversea, provide your curriculum vitae, which includes URL of your page on Researchmap, ORCiD, Google Scholar, and/or Scopus.
2. Reasons for application with the applicant’s motivation and aspiration (1 sheet of letter size)
3. Names and contact information of three professional references (with affiliation, job title, name, phone number, email address)
E-mail: mitsuya@fujita-hu.ac.jp
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
470-1192
Aichi 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake Division of Systems Medical Science, Center for Medical Science, Fujita Health University
Tsuyoshi Miyakawa
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
After the first screening (document screening), the second screening (interview) will be conducted. There also may be a final interview. Short-listed candidates may be invited for an interview held at Fujita Health University or via a remote conference system, such as Skype or Zoom.
Notification of result
We will contact you by email.
Contact details
Fujita Health University
Division of Systems Medical Science, Center for Medical Science
Tsuyoshi Miyakawa
0562939376
miyakawa@fujita-hu.ac.jp
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