(Full-time)

September 14, 2023
The Japanese version is the authoritative version, and this English translation is intended forreference purposes only. Should any discrepancies or doubt arise between the two versions, theJapanese version will prevail.
FY2024 Career Advancement Project (CAP) Researcher
Application Guidelines
1. Purpose
The purpose of this call for applications is to employ an excellent female researcher who,
having already received a Ph.D., wishes to restart their research career after having had to stopfor a certain period of time due to life events or employment issues, as a Career Advancement
Project Researcher (hereinafter referred to as “CAP Researcher”). The purpose’s key aim is topromote the resumption of research activities and career development of female researchers
whose careers have been postponed, and to nurture them as researchers who can be active indiverse areas of society, such as in education, research institutions or industry.
2. Number of positions
Several.
3. Term of employment
April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 (no renewal planned).
4. Affiliation and duties
The researcher will be affiliated with the graduate school to which her academic supervisor is
assigned to, and will carry out the research work described in her Annual Research Plan (9.
Application documents (Form 6)).
5. Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy all of the following eligibility requirements.
(1) Female researchers who are in possession of one or more Ph.D. degrees as of application.
(2) Not engaged in a research career for a certain period of time as of application due to childbirth,childcare, caregiving, or employment-related reasons, or not engaged in a full-time research
career for a certain period of time after obtaining a Ph.D. (i.e. working as a part-time researcher,etc.)(3) Not employed full-time as of hiring by Hiroshima University (the University).
(4) Possess a prospective academic supervisor at the University.
(5) Have not been employed in this CAP Researcher position (full-time or part-time) in the past.
6. Work hours
7 hours 45 minutes per day, 5 days per week (38 hours 45 minutes per week).
Work days/hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 – 17:15 (Lunch break 12:00 – 13:00).
Days off: In principle, Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and the New Year’s holiday period(December 29 – January 3).
If an application of the discretionary work system for professional work is agreed upon, work
hours will be considered 7 hours 45 minutes per day, or 38 hours 45 minutes per week.

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7. Salary and benefits
Based on Hiroshima University’s Regulations for Appointment, Removal, Salaries, Working
Hours, Time-off and Leave of Contracted Teaching and Research-Related Employees
https://education.joureikun.jp/hiroshima_univ/act/frame/frame110000179.htm (only in Japanese)
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/jinji_seido/syugyokisoku/kisoku_en/110000179 (in English)(please note that this English translation is provided as a reference, and if there is a conflict
between the Japanese and English versions, the Japanese language takes precedence).
Salary: 273,000yen per month (commuting allowance included).
Social insurance, etc.: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Mutual Aid Association, industrial accident compensation insurance, employment insurance.
Salary payment date: On the 21st of each month (the salary payment is based on the calculation
period starting from the first day, to the last day of the current month).
8. Selection process(1) First screening (selection based on application documents)(2) Second screening (selection based on interview)
9. Application documents(1) CV (Form 1)- If you have been previously employed by the University (including as a TA, RA,researcher, etc.), details of this employment must be included on the form.
- Non-Japanese citizens must attach a copy of their residence card (both sides of the card,with the detailed information being clearly readable).
*Upon hiring, the successful candidate must apply for permission to work in Japan.
(2) Letter of Recommendation (Form 2)(3) Letter of Consent (Form 3)(4) List of Research Achievements (Form 4)(5) Application for Career Advancement Project (CAP) Researcher (Form 5)- Reason(s) why you are not currently engaging in a research career(i.e. life event or employment-related reasons)- Career path as personally envisioned- Research status to date
- Paper preparation plan *Ideally, including SCI, SSCI paper submission plans, etc.
- Notable extramural activities such as participation in academic societies and study abroad(6) Annual Research Plan (Form 6)
10. Application method
Please submit the application documents via the following two ways.
(1) Registered mail:
Application Form 1, 2, and 3 should be submitted to the address listed within “15.
Contact information for submitting application and questions”, by registered mail.
* On the front of the envelope, please write “Career Advancement Project (CAP)
Researcher (Full-time) application documents” in red ink.
(2) E-mail:
Application Form 4, 5, and 6 should be saved as PDF files and submitted to the e-mailaddress listed within “15. Contact information for submitting application and questions”,by e-mail.
* The subject of your e-mail should be “[CAP Researcher] (Full-time) Application Form 4-6".

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11. Application deadline:Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023. (Japan Standard Time)
12. Notification of selection results
Successful candidates will be notified by e-mail in February 2024.
13. Duties, obligations, etc. of CAP Researchers(1) To carry out research based on the plan described in the annual research plan.
(2) To actively submit papers and present findings.
(3) To indicate when presenting research findings that the research was conducted with the statusof being a CAP Researcher.
(4) To actively strive to obtain external funding.
(5) To actively attend the Practical Programs organized by the Global Career Design Center atHiroshima University.
(6) To submit a monthly report describing research progress and a final report describing
achievements during the term of employment following the completion of the research term.
(7) To provide information for reports and/or cooperate in symposiums and/or other events, etc.
related to the CAPWR projects as much as possible when requested upon.
14. Name of hiring organization
Hiroshima University
15. Contact information for submitting application and questions
CAPWR Office
Hiroshima University
Building K3 4th Floor, 1-1-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8524, Japan.
TEL: (+81) 82-424-5722 (Extension: Higashi-Hiroshima 5722)
E-mail: ura-women@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
16. Miscellaneous(1) Probationary employment period: Six (6) months (Hiroshima University Work Regulations
for Contract Employees).
(2) Personal information obtained through the application documents will be used for the purposeof selecting candidates and for procedures necessary for HR, salary and welfare programs,
along with statistical surveys, after appointment. The information will not be used or provided
for any other purpose.
(3) Application documents will not be returned. The application documents of the candidates
whom we have decided not to employ will be disposed of in an appropriate manner by theUniversity after the completion of the selection process.
(4) Travel expenses for interviews shall be the responsibility of the candidate.
(5) Please note that Hiroshima University has been entirely smoke-free since January 2020.

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