Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Kanagawa
Date of publication : 2026/07/16
Professor - Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science
D126071368
Institute of Science Tokyo
Research field : Nanotechnology/Materials - Unspecified | Others - Others - Conduct internationally leading research in fundamental chemistry or advanced interdisciplinary fields related to chemistry, including, for example, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, analytical chemistry, theoretical and computational chemistry, electrochemistry, materials chemistry, chemical biology, systems chemistry, and Physical AI.
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science (CLS), which consists of five major divisions- “Molecular Synthesis”, “Molecular Materials Design”, “Molecular Functions”, “Molecular Bioscience” and “Molecular Advanced Chemistry”, carries out a wide range of researches on molecular science and engineering, covering not only fundamental and applied chemistry but also life science. By bringing domestic and international research activities together, CLS aims at creating new principles of molecular-based chemistry and bioscience and thereby making breakthroughs for the next generation science and technology. The final goal of CLS is to contribute to the realization of sustainable development of human society through front-line chemical researches.
https://www.cls.iir.isct.ac.jp/english/ -
Work content and job description
• Conduct internationally leading research in fundamental chemistry or advanced interdisciplinary fields related to chemistry, including, for example, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, analytical chemistry, theoretical and computational chemistry, electrochemistry, materials chemistry, chemical biology, systems chemistry, and Physical AI.
• Serve as the leader of a research team in the Molecular Functional Chemistry Area of the Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science. The team will consist of one Associate Professor and two Assistant Professors, including faculty members currently in post. The successful candidate will manage the team and supervise and educate graduate and undergraduate students.
• Teach graduate-level courses in English and undergraduate-level courses in Japanese in the Department of Chemical Science and Engineering and the Chemical Science and Engineering Graduate Major, School of Materials and Chemical Technology.
• Contribute to the administration of the University, the Institute of Integrated Research, the Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science, and the School to which the successful candidate will be assigned. From AY2028 onward, this will include duties related to the Visionary Initiative (VI): https://www.isct.ac.jp/en/017/research/visionary-initiatives
Note: After appointment, the successful candidate will be expected to conduct the selection processes for two Assistant Professors and establish the research team. The Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science will provide start-up funding and research space (planned to comprise at least 10 units) to support the establishment of the laboratory. Please contact us for details. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science, Institute of Integrated Research
Job type
- Professor level
Research field
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Unspecified
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Others - Others
Conduct internationally leading research in fundamental chemistry or advanced interdisciplinary fields related to chemistry, including, for example, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, analytical chemistry, theoretical and computational chemistry, electrochemistry, materials chemistry, chemical biology, systems chemistry, and Physical AI.
Wages
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Annual Salary : 9 million yen ~ 13 million yen
The annual salary system* applies.
*Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance, pursuant to the Institute’s Regulations on Wages for Employees under the Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance.
The annual salary for the first fiscal year of employment will be determined in accordance with the current regulations, taking into account the appointee’s age, educational background, work experience, and other relevant factors. From the following fiscal year onward, the salary will be determined on the basis of performance evaluations. A retirement allowance will be paid separately upon retirement.
Typical first-year annual salary for a Professor: JPY 9,240,000
From the following fiscal year onward:
Minimum: JPY 9,140,000
Standard: JPY 10,280,000 (subject to change based on performance evaluation)
Maximum: JPY 12,410,000
Notes:
• The amounts shown above are examples based on the applicable regulations and do not represent guaranteed actual payments.
• The amounts include the basic salary adjustment and regional allowance. Commuting, housing, dependent, and other allowances will be paid when the applicable eligibility requirements are met.
• The initial annual salary adjustment and performance-based pay (II), equivalent to a bonus, may vary depending on the period between the appointment date and the payment date. In some cases, prior service at a national university or similar institution may be included in the calculation of the period of service.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system for professional work (deemed working hours: 7 hours and 45 minutes per day and 38 hours and 45 minutes per week)
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent qualifications.
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Work experience
• Applicants must have an internationally outstanding record of achievement in their field of specialization or demonstrate the potential to establish such a record.
• Applicants must be highly motivated to secure large-scale research funding.
• Applicants must be able to supervise graduate and undergraduate students in their own field and related interdisciplinary fields and communicate effectively with students.
• Applicants must be able to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, including courses taught in English.
• Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the duties and activities of the Laboratory and the School.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
Probationary Period : 6 months
Work location
- 226-8501 Kanagawa 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama-shi Yokohama Campus, Institute of Science Tokyo
Compensation
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Various systems
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
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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
Smoking is prohibited on campus, except in designated outdoor smoking areas.
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Interviews and related selection procedures will, in principle, be conducted in person. Online participation may be permitted only when in-person attendance is difficult.
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
April 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter (the start date is negotiable)
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2027/04/01
Starting date : 2027/04/01
Application period
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2026/07/16~2026/10/16 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission1. Curriculum vitae in the designated format, including educational history from high school onward, employment history, awards, disciplinary actions or penalties, and an email address.Achievements and Activities : Online Submission2. List of research achievements. Items (a) through (d) should be listed in reverse chronological order.
(a) Peer-reviewed journal articles. Underline the applicant’s name and mark the corresponding author with an asterisk (*). Clearly mark the five major original research articles submitted under item 7 below, provide the citation count for each article, and specify the database used. Include DOI information whenever possible.
(b) Presentations at domestic and international conferences. Indicate plenary, keynote, and invited lectures, as applicable.
(c) Books, review articles, and explanatory or commentary articles.
(d) Patents.
(e) h-index. Specify the database used and the date on which the index was checked.
3. Record of competitive and external research funding. Classify the funding into Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, commissioned research funding, and other competitive funding, and provide the funding program name, project title, research period, total amount, role as principal investigator or co-investigator, and allocated amount if the applicant was not the principal investigator.
4. Summary of previous research achievements (no more than two A4 pages) and a future research plan (no more than one A4 page).
5. Teaching achievements and future plans for education (no more than one A4 page).
6. Record of professional and social activities, including activities in academic societies and contributions to society.
7. PDF files of five major original research articles.
8. Names, affiliations, positions, and contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses) of four referees: two based in Japan and two based outside Japan.Other online application forms
9. Applicant information Excel file. Complete the Excel file “ApplicationForm_Name.xlsx,” available for download from the JREC-IN Portal. -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
Combine the PDF files for documents 1–8 and the applicant information Excel file into a single ZIP file, and submit it electronically through the JREC-IN Portal at the URL above. Applications submitted by email or by any other method will not be accepted.
Note: Additional materials may be requested if necessary during the selection process.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Selection will be based on document screening and an interview. Applicants who pass the document screening will be invited to an interview and asked to give a mock lecture in English. Interviews and related selection procedures will, in principle, be conducted in person. Online participation may be permitted only when in-person attendance is difficult. Applicants are responsible for all travel and other expenses incurred in attending an in-person interview.
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Notification of result
We will contact you by email.
Contact details
Institute of Science Tokyo
Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science, Institute of Integrated Research
Director and Professor Takeo Yamaguchi
yamag(at)cls.iir.isct.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
1. Application documents will not be returned. Personal information contained in the application documents will be handled in accordance with the Institute’s regulations and used solely for this recruitment and selection process. It will not be used for any other purpose.
2. The job description and place of work may be changed within the scope determined by the Institute due to future organizational changes or other circumstances.
3. To attract diverse talent and enhance the University’s academic and organizational strengths, Institute of Science Tokyo provides equal opportunities for foreign nationals and women to participate in all fields of research.
4. Smoking is prohibited on campus, except in designated outdoor smoking areas.
5. Applicants will be required to confirm whether they fall under any of the “Specific Categories” stipulated under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act.
6. For other matters related to recruitment, please refer to the following webpages:
https://www.jinji2.jim.titech.ac.jp/koubo/
https://www.tmd.ac.jp/employment/
