Detailed information

Ended
Date of update : 2025/04/11 End date of accepting applications : 2025/04/25
Ended
Date of update : 2025/04/11
End date of accepting applications : 2025/04/25

Work location : Hokuriku and Koshinetsu district - Niigata

Date of publication : 2025/03/13

Recruitment of Assistant Professor, Materials Creation Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Bioengineering, Nagaoka University of Technology

D125030832

National university

Nagaoka University of Technology

Research field : Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic materials and properties | Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic compounds and inorganic materials chemistry | Nanotechnology/Materials - Material processing and microstructure control | Nanotechnology/Materials - Composite materials and interfaces | Nanotechnology/Materials - Applied physical properties

Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    Research field related to ｍaterials science and materials engineering.　In particular, those who are enthusiastic about research fields related to glass and ceramic materials such as solid state ionics, functional materials, electrochemistry, materials synthesis, and materials robotics, as well as human resource development in these fields.

    https://msb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/en/

  • Work content and job description

    （Immediately after hiring） Student experiments, exercises, and some lectures related to the materials science and bioengineering.
    Supervision of research related to the above areas of expertise.
    （Scope of Change） Performs work as determined by the University.

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Materials Creation Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Bioengineering

Nagaoka University of Technology

Job type

  • Assistant Professor level

Research field

  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic materials and properties
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic compounds and inorganic materials chemistry
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Material processing and microstructure control
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Composite materials and interfaces
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Applied physical properties

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 7 million yen

    Assistant Professor：approx. 5.3 million yen~

    *Wages will be determined based on education and work history.
    *Based on our University's salary regulations（New annual salary system applied）, including bonuses

Working hours

  • Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Weekends, National holidays, October 1st (anniversary of the opening of the university)

    Overtime and other explanations : By agreeing to apply the discretionary work system for specialized work, the employee is considered to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day on a given workday. If the discretionary work system for specialized work is not applied, the employee will work from 8:30 to 17:15 five days a week (break 12:00 to 13:00), and may be ordered to work overtime.

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

  • Description

    Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:
    (1) Possession of a doctoral degree or the expected completion of a doctoral degree by the time of appointment.
    (2) Strong enthusiasm for education and research in the aforementioned specialization or related fields.
    (3)Willingness to explore new fields beyond the current specialization.
    (4)Those who are committed to understand the philosophy of the educational and research programs promoted by our university, and to participate proactively in these programs.
    (5) Those who are enthusiastic about global education and research activities and the development of cooperation with industry, government, etc.
    (6) Eagerness to collaborate in education and research with the Colleges of Technology(KOSEN), Japan.
    (7) Those who take on interdisciplinary research that will have a social impact.

Employment Type

  • Regular employee

Contract period

  • Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period present

    Trial period: 6 months

Work location

  • 940-2188 Niigata 1603-1, Kamitomioka,Nagaoka Nagaoka University of Technology

    （Scope of Change） Work at a location determined by the University. （Includes telecommuting.）

Compensation

  • Various systems

    Pay increase system : available　FY2024 actual: 4.52 months

    Bonus : available

    Retirement allowances : available

    Transportation expenses : available　*Maximum amount: 55,000 yen/month　　(The maximum amount will be increased to 150,000 yen per month.)
    Paid in accordance with the University's regulations.

    Retirement age : available

    Others : Cold weather allowance available

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : available
    Joining the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association.

    Employees' Pension Insurance : available
    Joining the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association.

    Employment insurance : available

  • Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

    No smoking on the premises

  • Supplementary explanation of compensation

    【Salary Regulations for Employees】
    https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/frame/frame110000145.htm
    【Regulations for Staff Subject to the New Annual Salary System】
    https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/frame/frame110000147.htm
    【Staff Employment Regulations】
    https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/frame/frame110000140.htm

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

    Hiring date : 2025/10/01

    Starting date : 2025/10/01

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    As soon as possible after October 1,2025

Application period

  • 2025/03/13~2025/04/25 Deadline for receipt

    must be received by 17:00 JST

Application method

  • Attached documents

    Other online application forms
    (1)Curriculum vitae (with photograph, including current address, academic background, employment history, research experience, awards received, academic affiliations, etc.)
    (2) List of research achievements (refereed academic papers, reviews and commentaries, books, awards, patents, presentations at international conferences, etc.)
    (3)Up to 5 major papers (reprints or copies acceptable)
    (4) Summary of your research to date (within 500 words or less)
    (5) Research plan after appointment, as well as aspirations for education and future endeavors (within 500 words or less).

    Please create each of the items (1) to (5) in PDF format, and compile them into a single ZIP file.Please name the ZIP file as "YourName.ZIP" and attach and send it to the following two e-mail addresses.
    After receiving the email, we will reply within 48 hours to confirm the receipt, so please make sure to check your email.
    Department Head, Koichi TAKIMOTO E-mail：koichi@vos.nagaokaut.ac.jp
    Professor, Tsuyoshi HONMA E-mail：honma@mst.nagaokaut.ac.jp

    ※The subject line should be "Application for Assistant Professor in Materials Creation Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Bioengineering (Applicant's Name)".
    ※The zip file size should be less than 10MB.

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

  • * Out of application period.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    First Selection: Written Review
    Second Selection:interviews, presentations
    ※ The applicant shall bear the expenses related to the selection of travel expenses, residence expenses, etc.

  • Notification of result

    Notification will be made by mail, telephone, or e-mail.

Contact details

Nagaoka University of Technology

Department of Materials Science and Bioengineering, Nagaoka University of Technology

Department Head, Koichi TAKIMOTO

025849414

koichi@vos.nagaokaut.ac.jp

Notes

To promote the recruitment of young faculty members , female faculty members, and non-Japanese faculty members, our University provides various types of support, such as PI (Principal Investigator) incubation support and Japanese language training support.　Also, our University has established a young faculty development system (training system and mentor system) to motivate and encourage young faculty members in their education and research activities.
(For details, please refer to the University's website: https://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp/outline/initiatives/under40-fd/index.html）
The University is making active efforts for gender equality, and is providing support for balancing life events and work. (For details, please refer to the University's website: https://gender.nagaokaut.ac.jp/support/system/)
Personal information contained in application materials will not be used for any purpose other than selection and employment.

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