Work location : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Kumamoto
Date of publication : 2024/04/24
D124041917
Kumamoto University
Research field : Life Science - Virology
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection, Kumamoto University Campus invites for applications for highly motivated researcher to develop advanced research in the area of viral infectious diseases.
The Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection was established on April 1, 2019 with the reorganization and integration of the Center for AIDS Research, Kumamoto University, and the Center for Chronic Viral Diseases, Kagoshima University. This is Japan’s first joint research center across two national universities, and we are effectively utilizing the resources of both universities to promote world-class research and education based on basic research in human viral infections.
For more information about the Center, please visit our website.
Work content and job description
The Kumamoto University Campus of the Center is committed to developing advanced research on, but not limited to, human retroviruses and fostering next-generation researchers. Against this background, the successful candidate will be expected to conduct research in the field of human viral infections at an internationally distinguished level, and will be responsible for teaching and supervising related subjects at the graduate school.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection, Kumamoto University Campus
Job type
Research field
Wages
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~ 9 million yen
Annual salary system will be applied. The actual salary will be determined in accordance with the Kumamoto University Regulations on Salary for Employees Subject to the Annual Salary System (2nd category), after considering the applicant's career and other factors. In addition, other allowances will be paid.
Working hours
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Overtime and other explanations :
Discretionary Work System for Professional Work with the consent of individual
*Working hours are left to the discretion of the employee, and a working day is considered seven (7) hours and forty-five (45) minutes, regardless of actual hours worked.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Work experience
Excellent research capabilities and research results in the areas of expertise related to human viral infections
Employment Type
Regular employee
Contract period
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
Six (6) months
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
Employment insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus.
Application Considerations
Others
(1)Personal information provided in the application documents will be used solely for the purpose of selection and recruitment in accordance with Kumamoto University regulations.
(2)Kumamoto University is committed to promoting diversity. Therefore, the selection process will be conducted in compliance with the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society. For more information about our policies on gender equality treatment, please refer to the website of the Kumamoto University Diversity Promotion Office at https://diversity.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/.
(3) The period of Child Care Leave, Family Care Leave and Maternity Leave (hereinafter referred to as "Child Care Leave, etc.") - if more than one leave is taken, they will be combined - will be considered in the evaluation of performance in the manner described below.
- In evaluating the candidate's performance over the most recent five years, if the candidate had taken Childcare Leave, etc. during this period, the number of years corresponding to that period will be added to the evaluation period.
- In calculating the number of annual achievements for evaluation purposes, the period of Childcare Leave, etc. will be excluded from the evaluation period.
(4) In the selection process, in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment, as a measure to increase the ratio of female faculty members, preference will be given to female candidates over male candidates if, based on a fair evaluation, they are deemed equally qualified for the position.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/01/01
Starting date : 2025/01/01
Job content supplemental explanation
Start date is negotiable.
Application period
2024/04/24~2024/06/28 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
Attached documents
Other online application forms
Application Documents [Form 1]
(1)Curriculum Vitae (CV)
*Regardless of your gender, please note any period(s) where you took time for childbirth, childcare, nursing care, etc.
(2)List of achievements
*Separately, please attach reprints (photocopies are acceptable) of no more than five (5) major papers, mainly original papers, from the past five (5) years.
(3)Overview of research and education achievements
(4)Aspiration in research and education
(5)Names and contact information of two (2) references who can speak to the applicant’s abilities.
(6)Letter of Declaration
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
First round screening: Review of application documents
Second round screening: Seminar and Q&A session
*Travel expenses for the second round screening will be covered by Kumamoto University in accordance with the University's regulations. (Please contact us for details.)
Notification of result
Selection results will be notified by e-mail.
Contact details
Kumamoto University
Administrative Division of Research Centers for Life Sciences
TSURUHARA Kazumi
0963736647
iys-senter-2@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
●Inquiries regarding research and duties should be directed to:
UENO Takamasa, Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection,
Kumamoto University Campus
Email: uenotaka@kumamoto-u.ac.jp
*Please note that inquiries will only be accepted via email.
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