Detailed information
Work location : Tokai district - Aichi
Date of publication : 2025/04/23
Assistant Professor, Lecturer (Senior Assistant Professor), or Associate Professor in the Division of Systems Medical Science, Fujita Health University
D125041671
Fujita Health University
Research field : Life Science - Neuroscience-general | Informatics - Statistical science | Humanities & Social Sciences - Experimental psychology
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Lecturer level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
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
【Description of the institution】
Fujita Health University is over 50-year-old private university with “DOKUSOU-ICHIRI; Our Creativity for The People” as its founding philosophy. Our university is ranked 14th among Japanese universities, listed in “THE World University Rankings 2023” by the Times Higher Education.
In the field of research, we established the International Center for Brain Science that aims to conduct world-class research in the areas of psychiatry and neurology, the Cancer Center for the advancement of cancer genome research, and the International Center for Cell and Gene Therapy. Following them, Center of Infectious Disease Research was opened in October 2021. The research system at FHU will be further enhanced in the future. -
Work content and job description
In our laboratory, we are dedicated to pioneering research that explores the intricate relationship between genetics, brain function, and behavioral patterns. Our team is actively engaged in:
•Unraveling the complex gene-brain-behavior nexus,
•Investigating brain endophenotypes using mouse models to advance our understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we utilize genetically-engineered mice and analyze post-mortem human brain samples through comprehensive omics approaches, in vivo neural activity monitoring, and innovative informatics and data science methodologies. We are seeking passionate individuals with a strong background in neuroscience, psychology, informatics, data science, or related disciplines to join our collaborative research environment. We welcome individuals who are interested in supporting and developing technologies related to the acquisition and AI-based analysis of mouse behavioral video data, and the data acquisition and bioinformatics analysis of in vivo neural activity imaging and single-cell spatial omics. If your expertise lies beyond these areas yet you have a keen interest in our research focus, we encourage you to reach out to us. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Division of Systems Medical Science, Center for Medical Science
Job type
- Associate Professor
- Lecturer level
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Life Science - Neuroscience-general
- Informatics - Statistical science
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Experimental psychology
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~
Starting salary will be provided based on the rules of Fujita Health University (Basic salary, Deemed fixed overtime allowance, Commuting allowance, Housing allowance, Bonus (twice a year), etc.).
Starting salary (Monthly)
Assistant Professor: more than 326,000 yen, including Deemed fixed overtime allowance.
Lecturer: more than 407,000 yen, including position allowance and deemed fixed overtime allowance.
Associate Professor: more than 523,000 yen, including position allowance and deemed fixed overtime allowance.
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
Working hours :08:45-17:00
Overtime and other explanations : Day off, holidays, and vacations: 2 days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, annual paid leave, special leave, etc.
Working hours: Basically 8:45 – 17:00 (weekdays) *Working hours and days can be adjusted.
Mutual aids and insurances: "Private school mutual aid", employment insurance, worker’s accident compensation insurance.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Those who have a doctoral degree. Please refer to the “Job Content” above for information regarding the required expertise.
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
5 years
Probationary period absent
Work location
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470-1192
Aichi
1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake
Fujita Health University
Access: From Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) ZENGO train station, 15 minutes by bus
Compensation
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Various systems
Bonus : available
Transportation expenses : available
Others : Housing allowance
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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
Fujita Health University has implemented a total non-smoking policy on all school premises for all people, including students, staff and members of the public. Smoking is also prohibited in the areas surrounding the school premises.
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
Employment Period: From the stat date until the end of the fifth fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).
Contract Renewal: The fixed-term employment contract will not be renewed after the five-year period. However, depending on the university’s needs, your performance during the employment period, and the results of your evaluation, the contract may be renewed for one or two additional years, or you may be offered a permanent position.
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
In principle, the final interview will be conducted face-to-face, but for overseas residents and residents in remote areas in Japan, applications can choose the first interview on-line.
Number of hired
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Description
Assistant Professor, Lecturer (Senior Assistant Professor), or Associate Professor in the Division of Systems Medical Science (Director: Tsuyoshi Miyakawa). All positions are non-PI.
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Job content supplemental explanation
【Starting date】
July 1, 2025 or later
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2025/07/01
Application period
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2025/04/23~2025/06/30 Deadline for receipt
We will close the recruitment once a suitable candidate has been selected.
Application method
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
1.For applicants in Japan, list your background (educational and employment history), academic achievements, and any technical skills you have acquired to date on "Researchmap", and provide us with the URL. For applicants from oversea, provide your curriculum vitae, which includes URL of your page on Researchmap, ORCiD, Google Scholar, and/or Scopus.
2.Reasons for application with the applicant’s motivation and aspiration (1 sheet of letter size)
3.Names and contact information of three professional references (with affiliation, job title, name, phone number, email address)
E-mail: mitsuya@fujita-hu.ac.jp
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Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
After the first screening (document screening), the second screening (interview) will be conducted. There also may be a final interview. Short-listed candidates may be invited for an interview held at Fujita Health University or via a remote conference system, such as Skype or Zoom.
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Notification of result
We will contact you by e-mail after the interview.
The selection result will be notified to each applicant. The application documents will be kept confidential and will not be returned to the applicants.
Contact details
Fujita Health University
Division of Systems Medical Science, Center for Medical Science
Professor Tsuyoshi Miyakawa, PhD
0562939376
miyakawa@fujita-hu.ac.jp
Notes
In the event that the head of a research division retires or is reassigned, or if the associated research center is closed, the corresponding research project will be concluded and the division may be discontinued.
