Work location : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Fukuoka
Date of publication : 2024/05/17
D124051123
Fukuoka University
Research field : Life Science - Animal life science
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Lecturer level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
(1) Promote scientific research related to behavior.
(2) Understand the philosophy and composition of the Department of Earth System Science in the Faculty of Science at Fukuoka University, collaborate with faculty in other fields (such as geology and geophysics), and actively engage in student education and university management.
Work content and job description
1. Undergraduate-level lectures and seminar for biology, including general biology courses for all students.
2. Supervision of undergraduate theses.
3. Assistance in master's and doctoral theses supervision.
4. Administrative works in the Faculty of Science and the Graduate School of Science.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Department of Earth System Science, Faculty of Science, Fukuoka University
Job type
Research field
Wages
Professor level
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~ 11 million yen
The amounts above are approximate at the open recruitment and they may vary depending on your age and experience. The annual incomes are subject to change due to changes in the regulations and are not guaranteed. In addition to the above, various pays such as commuting, housing, and dependent allowances are provided depending on eligibility according to corporate regulations.
Associate Professor
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 9 million yen
The amounts above are approximate at the open recruitment and they may vary depending on your age and experience. The annual incomes are subject to change due to changes in the regulations and are not guaranteed. In addition to the above, various pays such as commuting, housing, and dependent allowances are provided depending on eligibility according to corporate regulations.
Lecturer level
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen
The amounts above are approximate at the open recruitment and they may vary depending on your age and experience. The annual incomes are subject to change due to changes in the regulations and are not guaranteed. In addition to the above, various pays such as commuting, housing, and dependent allowances are provided depending on eligibility according to corporate regulations.
Working hours
Professor level
Working hours :09:00-17:00
Associate Professor
Working hours :09:00-17:00
Lecturer level
Working hours :09:00-17:00
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, Bon Festival holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, and other holidays designated by the university president, etc. However, changes may occur when necessary for business purposes. There is a possibility of working on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, etc., when classes, entrance exams, or university events are scheduled.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Work experience
(1) The candidate must have excellent research achievements in the required area of specialization mentioned above.
(2) The candidate must engage actively in the education of both undergraduate and graduate students, considering the characteristics of a private university.
(3) The candidate must contribute actively to the management of the university, faculties, and departments, considering the characteristics of a private university.
(4) The candidate must carry out student education and internal administrative tasks using Japanese language proficiency.
Employment Type
Professor level
Regular employee
Associate Professor
Regular employee
Lecturer level
Regular employee
Contract period
Professor level
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period absent
Associate Professor
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period absent
Lecturer level
Tenured - Non-tenure track
An age limit for employee (retirement age): 65
Probationary period absent
Work location
Compensation
Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
No smoking allowed on campus.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/04/01
Starting date : 2025/04/01
Application period
2024/05/17~2024/08/05 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
Attached documents
Other Mailing Documents
(1) Reprints of major research articles (maximum five papers; photocopy acceptable).
(2) List of educational achievements
If you have educational experience in undergraduate, graduate (master's and doctoral programs), etc., please provide the names of the courses you have taught along with a brief description, as well as the number of students you have supervised in research and the topics of the research projects you have guided.
(3) List of research grants obtained (name of grant, type, title of research project, distinction of principal investigator/coinvestigator, total budget, term)
(4) Summary of research achievements (2000 characters in Japanese)
(5) Statement of research and teaching interests (2000 characters in Japanese)
(6) List of two references with names, affiliations, phone numbers, email addresses and the relationship with the applicant
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
The application materials (including the SD card/USB flash drive) will not be returned to the applicants. Personal information in the application materials will only be used for the review and hiring procedures.
Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
814-0180
Fukuoka Department of Earth System Science, Faculty of Science, Fukuoka University 8-19-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
Hiroyuki Ai
Precautions :
The following documents (1) to (8) should be sent to the contact person mentioned below, by registered postal mail. Documents (6) and (7) must be prepared in Japanese. Together with the hardcopy, please send a SD card or a USB flash drive containing application documents (1) – (8) in PDF format. The envelope should be labeled “Application Materials for Behavioral Biology position" in red.
(1) Curriculum vitae
(2) List of research achievements.
(3) Reprints of major research articles (maximum five papers; photocopy acceptable).
(4) List of educational achievements
(5) List of research grants.
(6) Summary of research achievements (2000 characters in Japanese)
(7) Statement of research and teaching interests (2000 characters in Japanese)
(8) List of two references with names, affiliations, phone numbers, email addresses and the relationship with the applicant
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Initial review process will be based on the submitted documents. The selected applicants will be contacted about a request of presentation and in-person interviews at the Fukuoka University by the end of September at the latest.
Notification of result
The final selected applicant will be contacted by e-mail.
Contact details
Fukuoka University
Department of Earth System Science, Faculty of Science, Fukuoka University
Hiroyuki Ai
0928716631
ai@fukuoka-u.ac.jp
Notes
Fukuoka University promotes gender equality. See the official website Fukuoka university for further details.