About the position
WPI Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI), Kanazawa University was established in October 2017 as a World-class research center under the World Premier International Research Center (WPI) program of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). At NanoLSI, the world's most advanced bio-SPM (Scanning Probe Microscopy) technology and supramolecular chemistry technology are combined and developed, and we develop nanoprobe technology to directly observe, analyze, and manipulate the dynamics of proteins, metabolites, and nucleic acids in the surface and interior of living cells at the nanoscale. Then, based on these innovative nanoprobe technologies, we aim to fundamentally understand the mechanisms of basic functions of living cells at the nanoscale through the integrated use of knowledge from "cancer" research and computational science. Work content and job description We are seeking a tenure-track associate or assistant professor to promote interdisciplinary research in "nanoprobe life sciences" or related interdisciplinary fields as a Jr. PI (an independent researcher similar to a PI) at the WPI Nano Life Science Institute. The target fields should be "mathematical and computational sciences" or "nanometrology". In addition, the associate professor may be asked to be in charge of education at the Division of Nano Life Science in the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative and may also be asked to be in charge of related undergraduate education. Common to all Job Types Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 7 million yen Common to all Job Types Nontenured - Tenure-track Insurance Employees' Health Insurance : Enrollment in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance. Supplementary explanation of compensation Associate Professor or Assistant Professor *Full-time, tenure-track The associate/assistant professor is assigned as a research professor to concentrate mainly on research activities.（Please refer to the following URL.） https://www.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/kiteishu/act/110000411.html (in Japanese) Reappointment and promotion system According to the results of the review of research achievements, tenure will be granted after the fixed term expires. The decision on whether or not to grant tenure will be made at a specified time before the end of the fixed term based on an assessment of research and other achievements. Depending on the review results, the applicant can be promoted to an upper position or transferred to the same position after the fixed term has expired. In the event the tenure review process results in approval for an extension of the tenure track period (up to a maximum of three years), a review will be conducted again in the final year of the extended period. Outline of Criteria for Granting Tenure (1) The applicant must be recognized as having outstanding research achievements in the relevant field internationally. (2) The research plan, including interdisciand accomplished. (3) Sufficient competitive resplinary research, must be properly planned earch funds must be obtained. Research support In conjunction with the salary, the following support will be provided. - Start-up research fund : A total of 10,000,000 JPY (The eligibility is limited to individuals recruited from outside NanoLSI ) - Employment of a postdoctoral fellow or a Specially Appointed Appointed Assistant Professor ：limited to non-Japanese or female researchers) may be assigned to the position for a maximum of five years; however, the initial appointment shall be as a postdoctoral researcher (with a maximum term of three years). - Open facilities：Cryo-FIB-SEM, High-Speed AFM, Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), NMR(600 MHz／400MHz), Atomic resolution Job content supplemental explanation Period of Employment & Starting Date Five years from the earliest possible date on or after May 1,2027 - The employment start date is subject to negotiation. - If a life event, such as childbirth, occurs during the tenure-track term, the term can be extended for a certain period of time according to the period of absence from work. Attached documents Application Form : Online Submission , Mailing Application document submission method (physically mailed documents) 920-1192 Ishikawa Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa University (WPI-NanoLSI) Selection Document screening and interview *We do not cover the transportation expenses associated with the interview. Notification of result Application, Selection Details, and Contact Information [Application] ＜Application Documents＞ 1. Curriculum vitae with a recent photograph of the face, listing present address, phone number, e-mail address, academic career (including the title of doctoral dissertation), research career, professional career, academic affiliations, rewards and reprimands, ORCID ID, Researchmap ID, etc. 2. Research achievements: peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations (categorized into general lectures and invited/special lectures), review articles, commentaries, books, patents, etc., and include the name of the co-author, organization of presentation, volume (issue), first and last page, and year of presentation 3. Offprints of primary published papers (five papers maximum, pdf files are accepted) 4. List of acquisition of external funds such as KAKENHI (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research), commissioned research projects, joint research projects and donations, etc. (time period, name of grant, title of education/research, and amount of money should be included) 5. Outline of past research activities (two sheets in free format, A4 or letter) 6. Desired position ("Associate Professor" or "Assistant Professor") and proposal of research at NanoLSI (two sheets in free format, A4 or letter) 7. Names and contact information of up to two recommenders If you have letters of recommendation from the above recommenders, please submit them along with the other application documents. - Please send the application documents by email or post. - If you send your application via email, we cannot receive emails larger than 5 MB; please use an uploader if the size of your email exceeds 5 MB. Please write "Application for Faculty Position (tenure-track) " in the title of the email. - Please ensure that you provide your contact information, including your address, phone number, and email address, in your application documents, write "Application for Faculty Position (tenure-track) " in red on the envelope, and send your documents by registered mail to the following address: The Administrative Office, Nano Life Science Institute Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192, Japan Email: nanolsi-jobs@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp *Please note that all application documents will not be returned. [Selection Method and Hiring Decision, and Notification of Result] Document screening and interview *We do not cover the transportation expenses associated with the interview. [Contact Information Regarding Business Content] Professor（Director）,Takeshi Fukuma Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa University (WPI-NanoLSI) Tel: +81-76-234-4847 Email: fukuma@staff.kanazawa-u.ac.jp
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