Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/10/09
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (ELSI [biophysics, chemical biology, protein science, etc])
D124100722
Institute of Science Tokyo
Research field : Life Science - Biophysics | Life Science - System genome science | Nanotechnology/Materials - Chemistry and chemical methodology of biomolecules | Nanotechnology/Materials - Chemical biology | Manufacturing Technology - Biofunction and bioprocess engineering
Assistant Professor level : Others - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Please refer to the following URL.
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Work content and job description
[Area of Specialization]
Life sciences, particularly synthetic biology approaches to understand the origin of living systems and their evolution. Researchers with expertise in biophysics, chemical biology, protein science, etc. are desirable.
[Job Description]
The Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) of the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) is soliciting applications for one research scientist (Specially Appointed Assistant Professor) promoting interdisciplinary collaborations and pursuing research on the evolution of Earth and planetary systems, universal properties of life systems, and habitability beyond Earth.
In particular, we are looking for individuals who use a synthetic biology approach to reconstitute living systems and explore their origins and evolution. Our institutional language is English; Japanese language skills are not required. An unprecedented level of support for researchers to live and thrive in Japan is provided by our talented staff. Position details are provided below. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Earth-Life Science Institute
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Life Science - Biophysics
- Life Science - System genome science
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Chemistry and chemical methodology of biomolecules
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Chemical biology
- Manufacturing Technology - Biofunction and bioprocess engineering
Wages
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Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~
Annual salary [annual base salary]
(Monthly salary) \429,000~\588,000
The applicant's salary will be determined in accordance with the Institute’s Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Staff.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Overtime and other explanations : [Working Hours] 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 / Others
Candidates should hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent), and will propose their own original research plans in the above-specified subject areas.
Employment Type
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Others
Full-time
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Three years (The contract may be extended).
The employment period is subject to Article 7 of the Institute’s Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Staff.Probationary period present
14 days (The probationary period is subject to Article 12 of the Institute’s Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Staff.)
Work location
- 152-8550 Tokyo 2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro [Ookayama Campus]
Compensation
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available (MEXT Mutual Aid Association short term benefits)
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
[Proposed Start Date]
January 1st, 2025 or the earliest possible date thereafter
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2025/01/01
Application period
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2024/10/09~2024/11/01 Deadline for receipt
Applications must be received by 5 pm, November 1st, 2024 (JST).
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionAchievements and Activities : Online SubmissionOther online application forms
[Required Documents]
Please prepare the following materials in PDF format. There is no set format. All documents must be provided in English.
1. 1-page cover letter including a statement of interests.
2. Curriculum vitae including educational background, professional experience, honors, and awards, mailing address, and e-mail address.
3. List of research achievements classified into the following categories (a: peer-reviewed journal papers, b: presentations in international conferences, c: books, d: Education experiences, and others). Please indicate publications in which you are the first author with an asterisk (*). Please highlight up to three most important papers.
4. List of acquired external research grants, fellowships, or competitive funds. The type, project title, period of research, and budget should be provided for each item. Please specify applicant's contribution as a principal or cooperative investigator. In case where you act as co-investigator, please specify the total and allocated budgets.
5. Outline of research achievements, current research objectives, and statement of research plans at ELSI. Please limit the length to 2 pages of A4 or letter size.
6. List of names and contact information of two references. The name, affiliation, e-mail address, and their relationship to the applicant should be provided.
[How to Submit an application]
Please generate and submit a single PDF file that includes all the documents specified above by 5 pm on November 1st, 2024, in JST through JREC-IN Portal Web Application. We do not accept submissions by email or other digital formats.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
[Selection Process]
The selection committee will start reviewing the submitted materials on November 2nd, 2024. Selected candidates will be interviewed and will be requested to give a public seminar on their research in English. Please note that travel expenses for attending in-person interviews will not be reimbursed. -
Notification of result
We will contact you by email.
Contact details
Institute of Science Tokyo
Earth-Life Science Institute, Institute of Future Science
Tomoaki Matsuura, Vice Director of ELSI
matsuura_tomoaki@elsi.jp
Notes
1. During the selection process, candidates may be requested to provide additional information.
2. 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.
3. The Institute, in order to ensure a diverse workforce, guarantees equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of nationality or gender.
4. Smoking is prohibited on campus except in designated areas.
5. Questions regarding the applicability of the “Specific Categories” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act may be asked during the selection process.
