Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki
Date of publication : 2025/02/11
Assistant Professor (Department of Agriculture: Olericulture and Floriculture)
D125020641
University of Tsukuba
Research field : Life Science - Plant molecular biology and physiology
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba (Faculty of Agriculture, Tsukuba Plant Innovation Research Center) is looking for an assistant professor to work on research projects related to the National BioResource Project “Development of a Core Center for Tomato BioResources”, which is being undertaken on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Once hired for a position, you will be involved in the education and management of graduate courses, as well as the Tsukuba Plant Innovation Research Center.
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Work content and job description
Advanced research and development related to the National BioResource Project, education at the graduate school, operation and management at the Tsukuba Plant Innovation Research Center, and work related to the preservation, multiplication, distribution, and promotion of the use of tomato bio-resources.
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Assigned department
Existing departments
College of Agro-Biological Resource Sciences, Degree Program in Agro-bioresources Science and Technology, Degree Program in Agricultural Sciences, Tsukuba Plant Innovation Research Center (T-PIRC)
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Life Science - Plant molecular biology and physiology
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, Year-end and New Year
Overtime and other explanations : If you agree to the application of the professional work-type discretionary labor system, you will be considered to have worked for 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
You may be ordered to work overtime as necessary.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Description
The candidate will have a doctoral degree (or be expected to have one by the time of appointment) and have the ability to conduct research and write papers at an international level in their field of expertise, and will be willing to take on the responsibilities described in the [Job Description] section. The candidate will be able to carry out their lectures and other duties at the university in Japanese and English. In particular, the candidate will have the Japanese language skills necessary to handle documents related to the tomato bioresource project.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Until March 31, 2027
Probationary period absent
Work location
- 305-8572 Ibaraki 1-1-1 Ten-nodai, Tsukuba City
Compensation
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Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
The interview will be conducted in person or online via Zoom, Teams, etc., depending on the situation. If the interview is conducted in person, the applicant will be responsible for their own travel expenses.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2025/07/01
Application period
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2025/02/11~2025/03/13 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- 2. （英語版）別記様式第3~6、全研究業績一覧.doc
- 記入例(2. （英語版）別記様式第3~6、全研究業績一覧).pdf
- ○Consent to Processing and Extraterritorial Transfer of Personal Data under GDPR.docx
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionAchievements and Activities : Online Submission -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
305-8572 Ibaraki
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
After the application documents have been received, we will select candidates for interview based on the application documents. During the interview, you will be asked to give a presentation (in English is also acceptable) of approximately 20 to 30 minutes in total, covering an overview of your past research, your aspirations for future research and education, and your specific research plans. After the interview, we will decide on the final candidates. Please note that the interview may be conducted in person or online via Zoom, Teams, etc., depending on the situation. If the interview is conducted in person, the applicant will be responsible for their own travel expenses.
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Notification of result
JREC-IN Web Portal If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact us. If you need to send your application by post, please send it by the deadline above (we will not return your application documents). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note that the selection process may take a long time.
Contact details
University of Tsukuba
Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, university of Tsukuba
Hiroshi Shiba
0298536355
shiba.hiroshi.gm@u.tsukuba.ac.jp
Notes
・The application documents (personal information) submitted for this public recruitment will not be used for any purpose other than this public recruitment.
・Please note that the application documents submitted will not be returned.
・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 Diversity Basic Principles and Basic Plan.
In accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, the University has established the “National University Corporation University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations” and conducts strict screening when employing foreigners, those from foreign universities, companies, government agencies, etc., or those who fall under specific categories.
