Job type

• Assistant Professor level

Research field

• Life Science - Plant molecular biology and physiology
• Life Science - Molecular biology
• Life Science - Developmental biology
• Life Science - Cell biology
• Environmental science - Environmental agriculture

Wages

• Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~

  This is a trial calculation for applicants hired immediately after obtaining their doctoral degree.
  Remuneration: Annual Salary Scheme (determined in accordance with NAIST Salary Regulations)
  Allowances:Commuting and housing allowances, etc. provided in accordance with NAIST Salary Regulations.

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  Ph.D. / Doctor

  A person who has a PhD degree or expects to obtain one by the day of the appointment.

• Work experience

  ・Female
  ・A person who has an excellent research record in fields related to molecular biology, molecular genetics, or cell biology, who is committed to advancing research on the molecular mechanisms of flower development in response to environmental cues, and who demonstrates enthusiasm for contributing to the progress of plant science and education. Candidates with an interest in epigenetics or plant hormone research, and with experience in imaging or omics-based research, are particularly welcome.
  ・A person who is willing to work with Professor Toshiro Ito and the other professors of Division of Biological Science, and educate graduate students, including international students, and to promote cutting-edge scientific researches.

Employment Type

• Regular employee

  Full-time

Contract period

• Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  5 years (Reappointment to be determined by performance review.However, the maximum term possible is until March 31, 2035.)
  In regard to the position offered in this announcement, the total duration of employment as a Fixed-term Contract Employee may not exceed 10 years.

  Probationary period absent

Work location

• 630-0192 Nara 8916-5 Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, Japan

Compensation

• Various systems

  Pay increase system : available

  Retirement allowances : available

  Transportation expenses : available

• Insurance

  Employees' Health Insurance : available

  Employees' Pension Insurance : available

  Worker's accident insurance : available

  Employment insurance : available

• Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

  Smoking is prohibited inside all campus buildings. Outdoor smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas. Effective April 2026, smoking will be entirely banned on campus, including all outdoor smoking areas. All individuals who smoke are encouraged to stop smoking in advance of this regulation taking effect.

• Supplementary explanation of compensation

  *Based on the Declaration of Co-Creative Community, our university promotes the diversity of our members. We welcome applications from people with various backgrounds and experiences, including women and those with overseas experience.
  <The Declaration of Co-creative Community>
  https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/facts_history/co-creative_community.html
  ＜Working at NAIST＞
  https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/file/Working_at_NAIST.pdf
  
  *In order to promote the hiring excellent researchers from overseas (including Japanese nationals returning to Japan), and to facilitate a smooth start as they start their research at NAIST, NAIST offers Start-up Funding for Researchers from Abroad who have belonged to foreign education/research organizations as a researcher/student for one year or more.
  <Reference> Start-up funding for researchers from overseas
  http://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/file/Start-up_funding.pdf
  
  *Employees are eligible for various support services to promote work-life balance. When female researchers are employed at NAIST, they are eligible for Start-up Funding for Female Researchers. Services and details can be found on the following page.
  <Projects>
  http://www.naist.jp/diversity/en/projects.html
  
  * In order to contribute to the support of our university's employees and students in balancing work, school, and childcare, we have established an on-campus childcare facility based on mutual cooperation with Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture.
  
  *A variety of support information and counseling is available concerning academic and private issues, from assimilating to life in Japan to starting/raising a family in Japan.
  <Supported by Center for International Students and Scholars>
  http://www.naist.jp/en/ciss/
  

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

• Job content supplemental explanation

  [Starting date] On or as close as possible to December 1st, 2025
  This is a job announcement pursuant to Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment (Special Provisions of Measures Pertaining to Women Workers). At NAIST, faculty selection is based on the spirit of the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society.

Application period

• 2025/05/28~2025/07/25 Deadline for receipt

  All application materials must arrive no later than 17:00, on July 25nd (Fri), 2025 (Japanese Time)

Application method

• Attached documents

  Application Form : Online Submission , Mailing

  (1) NAIST format curriculum vitae (download from the site below)
  https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/resume_format.html
  Achievements and Activities : Online Submission , Mailing

  (2) List of research and education achievements (NAIST format, download from the site below)
  *If there are any matters that you would like to have considered in the selection process, please write them in the additional information
  https://www.naist.jp/job/files/youshiki04_e.doc

  Other online application forms
  *Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) are required to submit the “Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR" with your signature.
  https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/file/GDPR_PersonnelSec.pdf
  
  Note: You can find detailed information concerning the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en
  
  If you send materials by postal mail, write ‘Job Application (Plant Stem Cell Regulation and Floral Patterning)’ in red on the front of the envelope.
  If you send materials by e-mail, all application materials should be converted to a single PDF file with organizing materials in the order of (1), (2) .
  In case you do not receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of the files within two business days, please contact Professor Toshiro Ito at itot@bs.naist.jp,

  Other Mailing Documents
  *Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) are required to submit the “Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR" with your signature.
  https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/file/GDPR_PersonnelSec.pdf
  
  Note: You can find detailed information concerning the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en

• Return of application documents

  We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

• Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

  630-0192 Nara 8916-5 Takayama, Ikoma
  Professor Taku Demura, Director, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology

  Precautions : If you send materials by postal mail, write ‘Job Application (Plant Stem Cell Regulation and Floral Patterning)’ in red on the front of the envelope.

URL of this job posting

Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  (1) First stage: document screening
  (2) Second stage: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a seminar, interview, etc.

• Notification of result

  We will notify you after the selection.

Contact details

Notes