Job Announcement for Assistant Professor, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (Field: Plant Secondary Metabolism)

Assistant Professor, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology.
Field(s): Plant Secondary Metabolism

Work experience
・A person who has a strong publication record and research experience in plant science using molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular genetics and integrated omics approaches, has the ability to supervise students conducting molecular biology and biochemistry experiments related to plant metabolism research, and is enthusiastic about advancing research and education in the field of plant science.
・A person who is willing to work with Professor Takayuki Tohge and the other professors of Division of Biological Science, and educate graduate students, including international students, and to promote cutting-edge scientific researches.

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is completely prohibited on campus, both indoors and outdoors

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.

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.
Start-up funding for researchers from overseas https://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.

https://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.

https://www.naist.jp/en/campuslife/naist_daycare_scitech.html
*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.

https://www.naist.jp/en/ciss/

Attached documents

Application Form :
Online Submission
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Mailing
(1) NAIST format curriculum vitae (download from the site below) https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/other_information/job_opportunities/resume_format.html

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

Selection

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