Job type

• Assistant Professor level

Research field

• Life Science - Applied microbiology
• Life Science - Applied biochemistry
• Life Science - Applied molecular and cellular biology
• Manufacturing Technology - Biofunction and bioprocess engineering

Wages

• Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 7 million yen

  Assistant Professor：approx. 3.6～6.2 million
  
  *Wages will be determined based on education and work history.
  *Based on our University's salary regulations（New annual salary system applied）, including bonuses

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  Ph.D. / Doctor

• Description

  Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:
  (1) Possession of a doctoral degree or the expected completion of a doctoral degree by the time of appointment.
  (2) Strong enthusiasm for education and research in the aforementioned specialization or related fields.
  (3)Willingness to explore new fields beyond the current specialization.
  (4)Those who are committed to understand the philosophy of the educational and research programs promoted by our university, and to participate proactively in these programs.
  (5) Those who are enthusiastic about global education and research activities and the development of cooperation with industry, government, etc.
  (6) Eagerness to collaborate in education and research with the Colleges of Technology(KOSEN), Japan.

Employment Type

• Regular employee

Contract period

• Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  Five-year term, reappointment possible

  Probationary period present

  Trial period: 6 months

Work location

• 940-2188 Niigata 1603-1, Kamitomioka,Nagaoka Nagaoka University of Technology

  （Scope of Change） Work at a location determined by the University. （Includes telecommuting.）

Compensation

• Various systems

  Pay increase system : available　FY2023 actual: 4.42 months
  

  Bonus : available

  Retirement allowances : available

  Transportation expenses : available　*Maximum amount: 55,000 yen/month　　Paid in accordance with the University's regulations.

  Retirement age : available

• Insurance

  Employees' Health Insurance : available
  Joining the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association.
  

  Employees' Pension Insurance : available
  Joining the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association.
  

  Worker's accident insurance : available

  Employment insurance : available

• Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

  No smoking on the premises

• Supplementary explanation of compensation

  【Salary Regulations for Employees】
  https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/frame/frame110000145.htm
  【Regulations for Staff Subject to the New Annual Salary System】
  https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/frame/frame110000147.htm
  【Staff Employment Regulations】
  https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/frame/frame110000140.htm
  

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

• Description

  Assistant Professor : 1 person

Hiring date : 2024/10/01

Starting date : 2024/10/01

• Job content supplemental explanation

  As soon as possible after October 1,2024

Application period

• 2024/03/25~2024/06/30 Deadline for receipt

  must be received by 17:00 JST

Application method

• Attached documents

  Other online application forms
  (1)Curriculum vitae (with photograph, including current address, academic background, employment history, research experience, awards received, academic affiliations, etc.)
  (2) List of research achievements (refereed academic papers, reviews and commentaries, books, awards, patents, presentations at international conferences, etc.)
  (3)Reprints of up to 5 representative papers (reprints or photocopies are acceptable.)
  (4) Summary of your research to date (within 500 words or less)
  (5) Research plan after appointment, as well as aspirations for education and future endeavors (within 500 words or less).
  
  Please create each of the items (1) to (5) in PDF format, and compile them into a single ZIP file.Please name the ZIP file as "YourName.ZIP" and attach and send it to the following two e-mail addresses.
  After receiving the email, we will reply within 48 hours to confirm the receipt, so please make sure to check your email.
  Professor, Koichi TAKIMOTO E-mail：koichi@vos.nagaokaut.ac.jp
  Professor, Shouji TAKAHASHI E-mail：shoutaka@vos.nagaokaut.ac.jp
  
  ※The subject line should be "Application for Assistant Professor in Department of Materials Science and Bioengineering (Applicant's Name)".
  ※The zip file size should be less than 10MB.

• Return of application documents

  We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

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Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  First Selection: Written Review
  Second Selection:interviews, presentations
  ※ The applicant shall bear the expenses related to the selection of travel expenses, residence expenses, etc.

• Notification of result

  Notification will be made by mail, telephone, or e-mail.
  

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