Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/07/22
Job Posting for Assistant Professor (Synthetic Organic Chemistry)
D124071669
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Research field : Nanotechnology/Materials - Synthetic organic chemistry | Life Science - Bioorganic chemistry
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Research fields related to synthetic organic chemistry
https://www.org-synth.chem.sci.titech.ac.jp/?page_id=31 -
Work content and job description
1. The successful candidate will be required to conduct remarkable international research in specialized fields in collaboration with Prof. Ken Ohmori.
2. The successful candidate will be responsible for lectures, exercises, and experiments related to organic chemistry for undergraduate and graduate students.
3. The successful candidate will be required to supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
4. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Department of Chemistry, School of Science, and the Institute. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Department of Chemistry, School of Science
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Synthetic organic chemistry
- Life Science - Bioorganic chemistry
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
The successful candidate will be paid under the “Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance” pursuant to the Institute’s Regulations on Wage and Salary for Staff under the 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 directly refer to this specific 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
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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:
7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week)
*Hours considered as working hours
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicants must hold a PhD, or have equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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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
6 months
Work location
- 152-8550 Tokyo 2-12-1, O-okayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Institute of Technology, O-okayama Campus
Compensation
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smoking areas).
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
For applicants who live far away, such as overseas, we will request an online interview.
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
Starting date: April 1, 2025 or the earliest possible date thereafter
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/07/22~2024/10/18 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
Other online application forms
List of required documents
1. Curriculum vitae* including contact information, professional and educational history (from high school onward), degrees, and awards
*Please use the CV format (rirekisyo_e.docx).
2. Accomplishment statement, including:
a. Refereed journal papers and conference proceedings
b. Books and commentaries
c. Lectures and presentations in international conferences (State if it was a keynote or invited one.)
d. Patents, etc.
For item a., list the number of citations of each paper and the total number of citations (including the h-index) along with the database name.
3. Three reprints or copies of major publications (one copy for each publication)
4. Research statement with a summary of research accomplishments and details of the future direction and plan for the applicant’s work (free form, within three A4 pages)
5. Teaching statement that provides a summary of accomplishments and discusses ideas for teaching and learning (free form, one A4 page)
6. Summary of social activities, such as those as a member of international and academic committees
7. Two references with names, affiliations, and contact details
8. List of Applicant Information (Designated form: ApplicationForm Name.xlsx)
[Note] Please compress the PDF of the required documents and the Excel file of the applicant information into one zip file and upload it from the JREC-IN Portal Web system.
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Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Selection will be based on a comprehensive review of applications and interviews.
Selected applicants may be asked to have an on-campus or an online interview.
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Notification of result
E-mail
Contact details
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Department of Chemistry, School of Science
Ken Ohmori
0357342761
ohmori.k.aa@m.titech.ac.jp
Notes
1. Application documents will not be returned. 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.
2. Tokyo Institute of Technology, in order to ensure a diverse workforce, guarantees equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of nationality or gender.
3. Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smoking areas).
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. Work conditions may be subject to change due to the integration with Tokyo Medical and Dental University, which is anticipated in fall 2024.
6. For more information, please refer to the job posting URL link.
