Faculty Recruitment (Distinguished Young Researcher) at Zero Emission MIRAI Research Center

University of Yamanashi was selected in FY2025 for the “Regional Core and Distinctive Research University Strengthening Promotion Project (J-PEAKS)” and has newly established the Zero Emission MIRAI Research Center as a core hub. This center aims to form a world-leading research hub in the field of materials and energy, with green hydrogen as its central focus. To achieve this goal, we are widely recruiting researchers from Japan and overseas who possess outstanding research capabilities in the relevant fields.

Work content and job description
・Management of a laboratory as a principal investigator.
・Participation in the management of the Zero Emission MIRAI Research Center.
・Responsibilities related to events associated with J-PEAKS.

Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary :

6 million yen
~
10 million yen

Description
・Must possess a doctoral degree (including degrees granted by foreign institutions equivalent to a doctoral degree).
・Must have the ability to lead an independent laboratory and possess internationally distinguished research
・Must have sufficient English communication skills.

Common to all Job Types
Nontenured

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Non-tenure track

Supplementary explanation of compensation
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Various allowances shall consist of commuting allowances, external funding acquisition allowances, cross-appointment allowances, overtime allowances, and holiday work allowances.

Job content supplemental explanation
・Position: Project Professor, Project Associate Professor, Project Senior Assistant Professor, or Project Assistant Professor (to be determined by the University based on research achievements, etc.)
・Research Environment: Facility setup budget (10 million JPY, first year only) and research funds (10 million JPY per fiscal year) will be provided.

Application documents (specified forms)
略歴書・主要業績目録（Curriculum Vitae & List of Major Research Achievements）.xlsx

Selection
After the first screening based on submitted documents, successful candidates will proceed to a second screening involving an interview.
Final decisions will be made through relevant committee discussions.