Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Osaka
Date of publication : 2025/03/07
Assistant Professor (Female Candidates Only) (Projective Research on Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science)
D125030532
Kyoto University
Research field : Energy Engineering - Nuclear engineering | Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic materials and properties
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
Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science, Kyoto University (KURNS), invites applications for an Assistant Professor position, as described below.
https://www.rri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/job
KURNS was established to conduct experiments with nuclear reactors and related research and promotes integrated radiation and nuclear science as a center for joint-use and joint-research.
This position invites applications with enthusiasm and motivation to promote research in materials science and materials informatics and to promote teaching and supervising students. -
Work content and job description
The successful candidate is expected to promote research in materials science and materials informatics and to promote teaching and supervising students. Scope of change: Operation of the Kyoto University (education, research, and administration).
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Projective Research on Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Energy Engineering - Nuclear engineering
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic materials and properties
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 8 million yen
To be determined in accordance with Kyoto University regulations.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays, and Foundation Day.
Maternity leave system and childcare leave system are available.Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system, based on 7 hours and 45 minutes (8:30–17:15 work schedule with one-hour break) per day, 38 hours 45 minutes per week. If the university permits or orders telecommuting, one can work from home, etc. If the discretionary labor system is not applied, the employee works from 8:30 to 17:15 five days a week (break 12:00-13:00).
There may be cases where one is ordered to work overtime.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
The successful candidate must have obtained a Ph.D. degree within 7 years or obtain one by the date of appointment.
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Work experience
The successful candidate must be engaged in research into materials science focusing on inorganic materials.
The successful candidate must have enthusiasm and motivation to promote materials informatics research in a variety of fields, including the nuclear field.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
The employment contract is for 7 years with no possibility of renewal.
Note that, upon selection, the successful candidate may be promoted to a tenured position at any of the research divisions.Probationary period present
6 months
Work location
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590-0494
Osaka
2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun
If the university permits or orders telecommuting, one can work from home.
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
Indoor smoking is prohibited at all campuses in Kyoto University. Outdoor smoking is prohibited except for designated smoking areas to prevent passive smoking.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
Starting date:As early as possible after the judgment is conducted.
1 person(s)
Application period
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2025/03/07~2025/04/25 Deadline for receipt
05:00 p.m. JST.
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- 【R7.4.25締切】複合原子力科学フロンティア研究プロジェクト（原子力防災システム研究分野）助教（英語）.pdf
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Attached documents
Application Form : MailingCurriculum Vitae (a photograph must be attached.)Achievements and Activities : MailingList of academic publications (divided clearly into refereed journal papers and others), together with major publications within 5 articles should be submitted.Other Mailing Documents
・Brief summary of research experience
・Statement of the reason for application (In addition to the reason for application, describe the research plan and ambitions for the above job description.)
・Recommendation letters by references (KURNS accepts self-recommendation.)
・A description of other activities (on research funds, educational activities, academic society, and social activities, awards received), together with the names of some references (including phone numbers and e-mail addresses)
Electric data (CD or USB) including the above-mentioned documents
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
590-0494 Osaka 2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun
Administration office, Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science, Kyoto UniversitySpecial considerations : [Application documents for Assistant Professorship (Projective Research on Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science)] should be written in red ink on the envelope.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
The application will be reviewed by the selection committee. Interviews may be conducted after reviewing the applications.
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Notification of result
Those selected will be notified for further instructions.
Contact details
Kyoto University
Research Center for Safe Nuclear System
Ken Kurosaki
0724512491
kurosaki.ken.6n@kyoto-u.ac.jp
Notes
・Gender equality：
This position is limited for women, as part of Kyoto University's gender equality promotion measures, under the provisions of Article 8 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.
In addition, please indicate in the curriculum vitae any periods of interruption in research due to childbirth, childcare, nursing care, etc. The achievements during the period will be reviewed as if the applicant had made the same achievements before and after the period of absence.
・After being hired, she belongs to the Faculty Consort of Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science and works at the Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science in Kumatori-cho, Osaka, Japan.
