Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Chiba | Kinki district - Hyogo | Tohoku district - Miyagi
Date of publication : 2025/02/13
One Research Associate (Laser and Synchrotron Research Center (LASOR) (Harada Group)）
D125020823
The University of Tokyo
Research field : Nanotechnology/Materials - Nanomaterials | Energy Engineering - Quantum beam science | Natural Science - Biophysics, chemical physics and soft matter physics | Natural Science - Magnetism, superconductivity and strongly correlated systems
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
The Institute for Solid State Physics (ISSP) was established in 1957 as a national joint research institute at the University of Tokyo to promote condensed matter physics and materials science research in Japan. In 2010, ISSP was granted a license to operate as a joint research center and act as a center of excellence in condensed matter physics and materials science. Since its inception, Research, Human Capability Development, and Joint Usage are the core axes of our activities.
https://www.issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_en.html -
Work content and job description
We are seeking a researcher who will promote materials science using soft X-ray spectroscopy at synchrotron
radiation facilities, including the 3 GeV synchrotron radiation facility NanoTerasu, in collaboration with
Professor Yoshihisa Harada. We particularly welcome highly motivated early-career researchers with a strong
interest in advancing novel spectroscopic studies of solution systems and strongly correlated electron systems.
The ideal candidate will actively contribute to mentoring and teaching graduate students, and to promote jointusage/research program.
The scope of change is as follows: Displacement, concurrent service, and secondment may be ordered.
However, in principle, such orders may not be issued against one's will. Details are in accordance with Article
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Laser and Synchrotron Research Center (LASOR) (Harada Group)
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Nanomaterials
- Energy Engineering - Quantum beam science
- Natural Science - Biophysics, chemical physics and soft matter physics
- Natural Science - Magnetism, superconductivity and strongly correlated systems
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 8 million yen
The annual salary is an estimate only and is determined based on factors such as education and work experience, etc. Therefore, the amount stated in the annual salary column is not guaranteed.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and end-of-year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd). Annual paid leave; special paid leave, etc.
Overtime and other explanations : Based on the discretionary work system for professional work, working hours are deemed to be 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
The candidate must hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree, or be on track to earn one before the start date.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Full-time
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
The initial appointment is for five years, which can be extended for five more years if the performance is satisfactory.
Probationary period present
Fourteen days from the start date of employment (as defined in article 8 of UTokyo’s “Rules on Employment Conditions”).
Work location
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277-8581
Chiba
The Institute for Solid State Physics, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa,
The scope of change is as follows: The University will assign the person to a designated location in principle,
the person will not be ordered to be relocated or seconded against the person's will. Details are in accordance
with Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of the Faculty of the University of Tokyo. -
679-5198
Hyogo
Synchrotron Radiation Lab. (in SPring-8), Laser and Synchrotron Research Center,1-1-1, Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun
The scope of change is as follows: The University will assign the person to a designated location in principle,
the person will not be ordered to be relocated or seconded against the person's will. Details are in accordance
with Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of the Faculty of the University of Tokyo. -
980-8572
Miyagi
The Synchrotron Radiation Sendai Office, The University of Tokyo,468-1 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai
The scope of change is as follows: The University will assign the person to a designated location in principle,
the person will not be ordered to be relocated or seconded against the person's will. Details are in accordance
with Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of the Faculty of the University of Tokyo.
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available. twice a year.
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available. commuting allowance (up to 55,000 yen per month)
Retirement age : available
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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
The status of measures to prevent second-hand smoke is indoor smoking cessation (establishment of smoking areas).
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
For those who are too far away to visit us, such as overseas, we conduct interviews via ZOOM or other means.
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
[Starting date]
As soon as possible following the receipt of a job offer.
1 person(s)
Application period
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2025/02/13~2025/03/31 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionCurriculum Vitae: UTokyo’s official format must be used, which can be downloadedAchievements and Activities : Online Submissionmark your particularly important publications with a circleOther online application forms
○ Significant publications (three publications)
○ A brief summary of your previous research and major accomplishments (kept within a few A4-size pages)
○ Research plan at ISSP (kept within a few A4-size (or letter-sized) pages)
○ Reference’s letter(s) of recommendation or description of the candidate. By the application deadline, the candidate must arrange for one professional reference to be submitted independently by the referee to the upload URL specified in the form below.
○ Declaration regarding past criminal penalties, administrative actions, and disciplinary actions due to sexual harassment and/or sexual violence etc. against students -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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* Out of application period.
Application form URL: https://forms.office.com/r/21qfZS2CuH
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Application Screening and Interview
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Notification of result
Notification by mail or email. Selection takes several months.
Contact details
The University of Tokyo
Laser and Synchrotron Research Center (LASOR) (Harada Group)
Yoshihisa Harada
harada(at)issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
・The successful candidate will be determined following the ISSP faculty meeting’s deliberations. The position will remain vacant if no suitable candidates are identified.
・UTokyo promotes diversity and gender equality, and actively welcomes applications from women and people from overseas.
・Employment may be extended for the period of suspension due to maternity leave and childcare leave. (In accordance with Article 3 of the Regulations Concerning the Term of Office of Faculty Members at theUniversity of Tokyo. Details are subject to further discussion upon request)
・If, at the time of employment, the person is under contract as an individual with a foreign corporation or government or is receiving money or other significant benefits from them, the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law may restrict the sharing of technologies, which result in the person may have difficulty fulfilling
the duties as a faculty member of the University. In such cases, it is necessary to limit these contracts and profits to the extent that they do not interfere with sharing technical skills necessary for the job at the University of Tokyo.
・The submitted materials used to fill out the application will not be returned. Your CV will be used solely for the purposes of this application, and your personal information will not be disclosed, transferred, or rented to any third party without your permission.
・The status of measures to prevent second-hand smoke is indoor smoking cessation (establishment of smoking areas).
