Assistant Professor or Senior Lecturer Position Available in Center for Nano Materials and Technology

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), the first specialized independent national graduate university in Japan, with the goal of contributing actively to the global society, invites applications from outstanding individuals for a faculty position in the Center for Nano Materials and Technology. We are seeking a new faculty member who is active in both research and education, and takes sincere interest in guiding students to success.
［The Mission of JAIST］
JAIST endeavors to foster leaders capable of contributing to the making of a future world by creation of science and technology, through its most advanced education and research in an ideal academic environment.
［The Goals of JAIST］
JAIST develops leaders in society or industry who hold credible expertise in the frontier science and technology, broad perspectives, high level of autonomy and communication ability, through its systematic advanced graduate education.
JAIST, to contribute to societies with research outcomes, creates a center of excellence for advancement of researches for solving problems of our world and society and develops new fields through a variety of basic researches.
JAIST fosters active global human resources by promoting faculty and student exchanges with leading institutes overseas and globalizing its education and research.

Work content and job description
The successful candidate for the position is expected to:
(Center Operations)

• Operation, maintenance, and promotion of shared use of microfabrication facilities and analytical/characterization instruments related to the research field.

(For Assistant Professor position)

• Conduct active research in the field of Semiconductor Science and Technology or Quantum Science and Technology in close cooperation with the relevant faculty member, Professor AKABORI Masashi (https://www.jaist-akabori-lab.com/);
• Instruct and advise students for their laboratory work in both Master’s and Doctoral Programs, as well as students from other laboratories undertaking sub-theme research, in close cooperation with the relevant faculty member, Professor AKABORI Masashi; and
• Give introductory lectures of Materials Science courses in cooperation with other faculty members.

(For Senior Lecturer position)

• Conduct active research and education in the field of Semiconductor Science and Technology or Quantum Science and Technology in cooperation with the relevant faculty member, Professor AKABORI Masashi (https://www.jaist-akabori-lab.com/);
• Give lectures of Materials Science courses;
• Supervise and instruct students in laboratory work in master’s programs;
• Supervise the laboratory work of sub-theme for the students of other laboratories;
• Render the university practical services including helping recruit excellent students, taking on committee work, and so on;
• Willingly assist their laboratory students in finding suitable career positions after graduation;
• Contribute to the society.

Lecturer level
Annual Salary :

7 million yen
~
8 million yen

Assistant Professor level
Annual Salary :

6 million yen
~
7 million yen

Work experience
The successful candidate is expected to:

• Possess a doctoral degree in a related field by the time of appointment;
• Excel in and be enthusiastic about education and guidance for graduate students in accordance with the Mission and Goals of JAIST;
• Have a proven record of expertise in conducting research in the field of Semiconductor Science and Technology or Quantum Science and Technology;
• Be capable of undertaking domestic and international research initiatives in competitive areas of advanced research;
• Promote joint research projects through collaborations with other researchers; and
• Be capable of giving lectures and supervising students in English (Fluency in Japanese is appreciated but not mandatory). Possess the ability to communicate globally in English and/or Japanese.

Description
Applicants who have obtained a doctoral degree as of starting date (October 1, 2027) are eligible for either of the positions as follows:
Assistant Professor: Have obtained a doctoral degree within five years before the starting date (on or after October 2, 2022).
Senior Lecturer: Have obtained a doctoral degree over five years before the starting date (on or before October 1, 2022).

Lecturer level
Nontenured

-

Non-tenure track

Assistant Professor level
Nontenured

-

Non-tenure track

Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance :
available (the MEXT Mutual Aid Association)

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
JAIST sets no smoking rule on campus as a measure to prevent passive smoking.

Supplementary explanation of compensation
Assistant professors at JAIST have some advantages.

• More time available to concentrate on research due to the absence of duties to undergraduate students including taking care of student experiments and Undergraduate Entrance Examination.
• Easy access to common research equipment that enables them to conduct research smoothly and flexibly.

We are supporting female faculty members in need of balancing work and child-rearing by providing a research assistant worker up to three years.

Application documents (specified forms)
[4] List of Achievements in Research.xlsx
[7] Self-Declaration Form of Applicability to a Specific Category on Security Export Control.docx

Selection
The selection will be conducted based on results and achievements in the areas of research and education and on your future plans of work at JAIST. We will take into consideration not only the number of papers, but also the contents of publications and research.
In order to select the final candidate, the selection committee will conduct interviews with the candidates selected in the initial screening. Interviews will be held in either English or Japanese to evaluate the candidates based on the abovementioned qualifications for applicants.
If you apply for a faculty position in a research center, we will evaluate your practical work experience, too.
The evaluation of applications will be strictly unbiased and its result will be kept confidential.