Detailed information

Ended
Date of update : 2026/02/12 End date of accepting applications : 2026/05/29
Ended
Date of update : 2026/02/12
End date of accepting applications : 2026/05/29

Work location : Hokuriku and Koshinetsu district - Niigata

Date of publication : 2026/02/12

Recruitment of Professor, Associate Professor or Lecturer in Department of Nuclear Technology

D126020766

National university

Nagaoka University of Technology

Research field : Energy Engineering - Nuclear engineering | Manufacturing Technology - Thermal engineering | Manufacturing Technology - Fluid engineering | Nanotechnology/Materials - Structural materials and functional materials

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

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

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

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    Nuclear technology, particularly fields related to reactor engineering, reactor design, nuclear safety, nuclear reactions, nuclear data, thermal hydraulics, nuclear materials, irradiation effects, maintenology, nuclear fuel, and nuclear security.

  • Work content and job description

    (Immediately after hiring)
    ・Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to nuclear technology, including lectures, experiments, and exercises, along with related duties; advancing scholarship in the above specialized field; and providing educational and research guidance to undergraduate and graduate students
    ・Duties related to radiation facility management
    (Scope of change)
    Duties as determined by the University.

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Department of Nuclear Technology, Institute of GIGAKU

Nagaoka University of Technology

Job type

  • Professor level
  • Associate Professor
  • Lecturer level

Research field

  • Energy Engineering - Nuclear engineering
  • Manufacturing Technology - Thermal engineering
  • Manufacturing Technology - Fluid engineering
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Structural materials and functional materials

Wages

  • Professor level

    Annual Salary : 8 million yen ~

    Professor: Approximately 8.2 million yen ~
    ※Based on the university's salary regulations (New Year salary system applied), including bonuses

  • Associate Professor

    Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~

    Associate Professor: Approximately 6.9 million yen ~
    ※Based on the university's salary regulations (New Year salary system applied), including bonuses

  • Lecturer level

    Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~

    Lecturer: Approximately 6.0 million yen ~
    ※Based on the university's salary regulations (New Year salary system applied), including bonuses

Working hours

  • Professor level

    Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Weekends, National holidays, Year-end and New Year's holidays, October 1st (anniversary of the opening of the university)

    Overtime and other explanations : By agreeing to the application of the specialized work discretionary labor system, you are deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day on designated workdays. If the specialized work discretionary labor system is not applied, the work schedule is 5 days per week from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM (break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM), with the possibility of overtime being assigned.

  • Associate Professor

    Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Weekends, National holidays, Year-end and New Year's holidays, October 1st (anniversary of the opening of the university)

    Overtime and other explanations : By agreeing to the application of the specialized work discretionary labor system, you are deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day on designated workdays. If the specialized work discretionary labor system is not applied, the work schedule is 5 days per week from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM (break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM), with the possibility of overtime being assigned.

  • Lecturer level

    Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Weekends, National holidays, Year-end and New Year's holidays, October 1st (anniversary of the opening of the university)

    Overtime and other explanations : By agreeing to the application of the specialized work discretionary labor system, you are deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day on designated workdays. If the specialized work discretionary labor system is not applied, the work schedule is 5 days per week from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM (break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM), with the possibility of overtime being assigned.

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

  • Description

    [1]Individuals holding a doctoral degree (including Ph.D.) and possessing sufficient educational and research capabilities as graduate school faculty members
    [2]Individuals passionate about education and research in the above-mentioned specialized fields within nuclear engineering
    [3]Individuals eager to challenge new fields without being confined to their current specialization
    [4]Individuals committed to understanding the philosophy of the educational and research programs promoted by this university and capable of actively participating in them
    [5]Individuals enthusiastic about technical college exchanges, international exchanges, industry-academia collaboration, social contribution, and regional partnerships
    [6]Individuals willing to engage in interdisciplinary research that generates social impact

Employment Type

  • Professor level

    Regular employee

  • Associate Professor

    Regular employee

  • Lecturer level

    Regular employee

Contract period

  • Professor level

    Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period present

    Trial period : 6 months

  • Associate Professor

    Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period present

    Trial period : 6 months

  • Lecturer level

    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

    Bonus : available　FY2025actual: 4.57 months

    Retirement allowances : available

    Transportation expenses : available　*Maximum amount: 150,000 yen/month
    Paid in accordance with the University's regulations.

    Retirement age : available　
    Retirement age: 65 years old

  • 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.

    Worker's accident insurance : available

    Employment insurance : available

  • Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

    No smoking on the premises (designated outdoor smoking areas provided)

  • Supplementary explanation of compensation

    【Salary Regulations for Employees】
    https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/110000145.html
    【Regulations for Staff Subject to the New Annual Salary System】
    https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/110000147.html
    【Staff Employment Regulations】
    https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/110000140.html

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    2 person(s)

    Hiring date : 2026/09/01

    Starting date : 2026/09/01

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    As soon as possible after September 1, 2026

Application period

  • 2026/02/12~2026/05/29 Deadline for receipt

    Must Arrive by 12:00 PM, May 29 (JST)

Application method

  • Attached documents

    Other online application forms
    (1) Curriculum Vitae (with photograph and e-mail address)
    (2) List of Education and Research achievements:
    ① Peer reviewed papers, ② Papers presented at international conferences, ③ Books, review articles, commentaries, ④ Patents (applied for and obtained), ⑤Status of obtaining external funds (by representative and subcontractor), ⑥ Education and research history in Japan and abroad, ⑦ Social contribution, ⑧ Activities in academic societies (including overseas), ⑨ Other special notes, such as awards received, etc.
    (3) Reprints of major papers (not more than 5, copies acceptable)
    (4) Summary of research to date (1 sheet of A4 paper, any format)
    (5) Research aspirations after assuming office (1 sheet of A4 paper, any format)
    (6) Education aspirations after assuming office (1 sheet of A4 paper, any format)

    Curriculum vitae must be created using the designated form (available at the URL below).
    https://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp/outline/recruit/teaching-staff/index.html
    Regarding the above “Application Documents” (1) to (5), please create each as a PDF file and combine them into a single ZIP file. Name the file “Department of Nuclear Technology, Desired Position_YourName.ZIP” and send it to the following two email addresses.
    Department of Nuclear Technology, Institute of GIGAKU, Nagaoka University of Technology
    Department Head SUZUKI Tsuneo suzuki@vos.nagaokaut.ac.jp
    Professor KIKUCHI Takashi tkikuchi@vos.nagaokaut.ac.jp
    * Use the subject line: “Application for Department of Nuclear Technology [Desired Position] (Your Name)”.
    * Clearly state your [Desired Position] in the file name and subject line as either Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor.
    * Keep the file size under 10MB.

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    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

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  • Selection

    First Selection: Document Screening
    Second Selection:Interview ( Including presentation)
    *Applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses for the interview.

  • Notification of result

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

Contact details

Nagaoka University of Technology

Department of Nuclear Technology, Nagaoka University of Technology

Prof. Tsuneo SUZUKI

0258479898

suzuki(at)vos.nagaokaut.ac.jp

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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) training 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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