Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki
Date of publication : 2024/09/09
Professor position, Department of Physics, Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences, and Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba
D124090559
University of Tsukuba
Research field : Energy Engineering - Nuclear fusion | Energy Engineering - Fundamental plasma
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Plasma Research Center promotes research on plasma confinement, heating, advanced diagnostics, divertor simulation, plasma-wall interaction and so on by using tandem mirror GAMMA 10/PDX and superconducting mirror Pilot GAMMA PDX-SC with a plasma group in Department of Physics of Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences.
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Work content and job description
We are looking for candidates who have achievement in the field of plasma and fusion research, and have strong motivation to run the center and to promote projects undertaken at Plasma Research Center. In addition, they should be also motivated to educate students in College of Physics of School of Science and Engineering, and Doctoral and Master’s Programs in Physics.
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Department of Physics, Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences, and Plasma Research Center
Job type
- Professor level
Research field
- Energy Engineering - Nuclear fusion
- Energy Engineering - Fundamental plasma
Wages
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Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~ 11 million yen
Basic annual salary system (annual salary amount is based on University of Tsukuba's regulations)
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Holidays : Every Saturday and Sunday, National holidays, New Year's holiday season (12/29-1/3)
Overtime and other explanations : Working hours: 7 hours 45 minutes per day, 5 days per week, 38 hours 45 minutes per week. Based on agreement, either discretionary labor system for professional work (the working hours for a day are deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes) or fixed working hours system (including variable working hours system) will be applied.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period absent
Work location
- 305-8577 Ibaraki Tsukuba, Tennodai 1-1-1 University of Tsukuba
Compensation
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Various systems
Transportation expenses : Yes (Commuting allowance is paid according to the university's regulations)
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Insurance
Others : National Public Service Mutual Aid Association membership, employment insurance coverage, workers' compensation insurance coverage
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking not permitted on campus
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
There is overtime work (entrance exams, university-wide events, other temporary duties).
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
As soon as possible after 1st April 2025
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/09/10~2024/12/16 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
Please submit the following documents as PDF files, compressed into one file in ZIP format, through the JREC-IN Portal Web. Please note that submissions by mail or e-mail attachments will not be accepted in principle.
Please note that incomplete documents may not be considered for review, so please be careful when preparing them. Documents submitted will not be returned.
Application forms:
(1) Curriculum vitae (includes full name, contact information and e-mail address, applicant's portrait, date of birth, post-high school education, employment and research history, academic affiliations, etc.）
(2)List of research achievements (Categorized as journal articles, international conference papers, books, patents, awards, etc. Distinguish between peer-reviewed and other academic papers.)
(3)Acquisition of external funding
(4)PDF files of five major peer-reviewed papers (the four papers shall be limited to five years.)
(5)Summary of applicant's research activities (not more than 2 pages)
(6)Applicant's policy for education and future research plan (not more than 1 page)
(7)Two recommendations
(8)Self-Declaration on Specific Categories (form prescribed by University of Tsukuba) https://www.prc.tsukuba.ac.jp/ja/reqdocuments/
(9)In addition to the above documents, applicants located in the GDPR applicable countries must also submit a Consent to Processing and Extraterritorial Transfer of Personal Data under GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation).
https://www.prc.tsukuba.ac.jp/ja/reqdocuments/ -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
After screening of documents, candidates will be selected for an interview (face-to-face or online).
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Notification of result
We will contact you by email after the selection process.
Contact details
University of Tsukuba
Plasma Research Center
Mizuki Sakamoto
0298537468
sakamoto@prc.tsukuba.ac.jp
Notes
(1) Personal information contained in the submitted documents will not be used for any purpose other than selection and recruitment. All personal information will be properly destroyed after the selection process is complete.
(2) The University conducts personnel selection in accordance with the spirit of the “Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society” and the principles and policies of the “University of Tsukuba Basic Principles and Basic Plan for Diversity.
(3) In accordance with the “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act”, the University of Tsukuba has established the “National University Corporation University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations”, and strict screening is conducted for the employment of foreign nationals and persons from foreign universities, companies, government agencies, etc. or persons falling under specific categories.
(4) If the interview is face to face, transportation and other expenses are to be borne by the applicant.
