Call for Applications for an Assistant Professor
Faculty of Computer Science and Systems Engineering,
Kyushu Institute of Technology
1. Number of positions: One assistant professor position
2. Affiliation: Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics
URL: http://www.iizuka.kyutech.ac.jp/
3. Outline:
The department of bioscience and bioinformatics, school of computer science and systems
engineering, Kyushu institute of technology (Kyutech), a Japanese national university, establishedin 1907 in the city of Kita-Kyushu, invites applications for a position in the field of bioscience andbioinformatics at the Assistant Professor level. We seek to hire an individual who is a leading-edge
researcher in mainly experimental and analytical studies of highly organized functions andarchitectures of life such as cells, tissues, organs and the whole organisms.
4. Content of work:[1] To research a leading-edge field of Bioscience and Bioinformatics, especially experimentalstudies of highly organized functions and architectures of life such as cells, tissues, organs, andthe whole organisms.
[2] To educate the undergraduate students concerning experimental techniques.
[3] To assist graduate/undergraduate education and research with a professor whose research isinteresting[4] To help entrance examination.
[5] To carry out management and administration duties as a university academic staff
5. Qualification:[1] To have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or expect to obtain the degree by the starting date[2] To have the ability and enthusiasm to take the education and research.
[3] To have the ability of Japanese to manage university duties.
* The institute values diversity and is committed to equality. Female researchers areencouraged to apply.
6. Period: Permanent position
7. Starting date: As soon as possible after August 1st, 2014

8. Application documents:[1] Curriculum Vitae
Photo attached, Birth date, Nationality, Present address, Telephone number for contact, e-mailaddress, Educational history (after high school graduation), Work experience including
education/training history, any qualifications (licenses), Honors, Social activities, Others[2] List of publications
Thesis, Papers in refereed journal, Conference proceedings, Books, Reviews, Invited lectures in
the international conference, Patents, Prizes for publications and others.
・	  All of the original papers shall be referred to corresponding authors by the asterisk and beaccompanied with the part in charge of the research.
・	  Five main articles shall be indicated by a circle and accompanied with a brief summary,respectively.
[3] Five reprints of main articles[4] Research achievement and proposal (Less than 800 words)[5] Teaching experience and an ambitious and visionary approach to education (Less than 800words)[6] List of competitive research grants obtained[7] Name, e-mail address and phone number of two referees[8] Self-assessment of the ability of Japanese language
9. Dead line for receiving Assistant Professor applications:

March 15, 2014

10. Selection process:
After screening based on the application package, an interview will be held directly or online ifnecessary.
11. Submission and inquiry:
Please send the application package to the following via air-mail or e-mail.
Prof. Takuo Yasunaga
Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics,
Faculty of Computer Science and Systems Engineering,
Kyushu Institute of Technology
680-4, Kawazu, Iizuka, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 820-8502
Telephone +81-948-29-7826
e-mail: yasunaga@bio.kyutech.ac.jp
If you have any question, please send e-mail to yasunaga@bio.kyutech.ac.jp