Work location : Kanto district - Kanagawa
Date of publication : 2023/08/22
D123081509
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Research field : Others - Others - Molecular Cell biology, Biochemistry
Assistant Professor level : Others - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Job posting: Assistant professor, Cell Biology Center, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Tech
http://www.rcb.iir.titech.ac.jp/en/index.htmlWork content and job description
The successful candidate will be required to carry out, in collaboration with Prof. Hitoshi Nakatogawa, research on the molecular mechanisms and physiological roles of intracellular phenomena including autophagy, and to teach and instruct undergraduate and graduate students at the School of Life Science and Technology.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Cell Biology Center, Institute of Innovative Research
Job type
Research field
Molecular Cell biology, Biochemistry
Wages
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 5 million yen
Annual salary examples
Working hours
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Overtime and other explanations : De facto working hours* under the discretionary labor system for professional work: 7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week) *Hours considered as working hours
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
holds a PhD or is near to completion of a PhD at the time of employment.
Employment Type
Others
Full-time
Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Fixed-term appointments will be for up to 5 years. Reappointment may be possible for one additional term of up to 5 years. The total term is limited to a maximum of 10 years from the original date of employment.
Probationary period present
Probationary Period : 6 months
Work location
Compensation
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smoking areas).
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Salary:
The successful candidate will be paid under the “Annual Salary System with LumpSum Retirement Allowance” pursuant to the Institute’s Regulations on Wage and Salary for Staff under Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance. In accordance with the regulations, the amount of annual salary will be determined based on the standard level for the first fiscal year of employment, and will be based on performance evaluations in subsequent years. A retirement allowance will be paid separately at the time of retirement.
● Annual salary examples (The amounts listed below are only examples provided in the regulations and do not relate to this position.)
・Assistant professor hired immediately after completing a doctoral degree
Standard: JPY 5,000,000
Minimum*: JPY 4,800,000
Maximum*: JPY 5,600,000
*The minimum and maximum amounts will vary depending on performance.
Working Hours:
De facto working hours* under the discretionary labor system for professional work:
7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week)
*Hours considered as working hours
Social insurance and other benefits:
Employee’s pension, Mutual Aid Association short-term benefits (health insurance), employment insurance, worker’s compensation Insurance.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2024/04/01
Job content supplemental explanation
The successful candidate:
・holds a PhD or is near to completion of a PhD at the time of employment.
・is highly motivated in performing the above jobs.
・communicates well with students and leads research projects with them.
・has achievement in the area of specialization. Having substantial experience in cell biological/biochemical analysis using yeast or mammalian cells is desirable.
Application period
2023/08/22~2023/10/02 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Attached documents
Other online application forms
1. Curriculum vitae, including:
face photo, professional and educational history, degrees, awards, email address, and researcher database ID such as Researchmap, Researcher ID, ORCID, and Google Scholar. (Free form; a form prepared at JREC-IN is acceptable.)
2. Accomplishment statement, including:
a. Refereed journal papers, b. Misc. (preprints such as bioRxiv and reviews), c. Lectures and oral presentations, d. Books, e. Acquired research grants and external funds, including fund names, project titles, amounts, research periods, and allocated amounts (if not the principal researcher), d. Other remarks (patents, social activities, etc.) (Free from; a form prepared at JREC-IN is acceptable.)
3. Research accomplishments and future direction (Free form, two A4 pages)
4. Teaching experience and future direction (Free form, one A4 page)
5. Two references with names, affiliations, and contact details (phone number and email address).
6. PDF files of up to three major original papers.
*Additional documents and/or information might be requested after the application.
The required documents 1-6 must be merged into a single PDF file and submitted through JREC-IN Portal’s functions for online submission.
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Selected applicants will be asked to have interviews and/or give presentations online or in person. Selection will be based on a comprehensive review of applications and interviews. Please note that travel expenses for attending in-person interviews will not be reimbursed.
Notification of result
Applicants will be notified by email after the final candidate is approved by the university.
Contact details
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Cell Biology Center, Institute of Innovative Research
Hitoshi Nakatogawa
0459245735
hnakatogawa@bio.titech.ac.jp
Notes
1.For more information about the Cell Biology Center, please refer to the following website: http://www.rcb.iir.titech.ac.jp/en/index.html
2.The personal information provided in the submitted documents will be used solely for recruitment and not for any other purpose, pursuant to the Institute’s applicable rules and regulations.
3.Tokyo Institute of Technology, in order to ensure a diverse workforce, guarantees equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of nationality or gender.
4.Questions regarding the applicability of the “Specific Categories” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act may be asked during the selection process.
5.Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smoking areas).
6.For more information, please refer to the following link.
http://www.hyoka.koho.titech.ac.jp/eprd/recently/koubo/koubo.php?lang=en