(Part-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 position is to employ an excellent researcher, who is the spouse/partner* ofa researcher at Hiroshima University and wishes to live with their spouse/partner and continue orresume their research, as a Career Advancement Project Researcher (hereinafter referred to as a“CAP Researcher”) on a part-time basis, with the key aim being to promote the continuation or
resumption of the careers of researchers who have had to postpone their career due to theirspouses’ /partners’ employment, by nurturing them as researchers who can be active in diverse
areas of society, such as in education, research institutions or industry.
*The term “partner” refers to a person to whom the applicant can prove a partnership with via thedocument listed within the “Policies and Guidelines at Hiroshima University for Respecting
Gender and Sexual Diversity - To Be Inclusive of LGBT+ Students, Faculty and Staff”, which
was recognized by the Executive Board on December 27, 2022. (Application effective on April 1,2023)
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 their academic supervisor
is assigned to, and will carry out the research work described in their Annual Research Plan (9.
Application documents (Form 6)).
5. Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy all of the following eligibility requirements.
(1) Researchers who have a spouse/partner that holds a full-time researcher position atHiroshima University, and who wish to continue or resume their research(2) Hold one or more Ph.D. degrees (or expecting to acquire a Ph.D. by the end of March 2024)(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
Up to 10 hours per week.

*Working days/hours are negotiable.

7. Salary and benefits1(Part-time)

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: The hourly rate for part-time work stipulated in Article 145 of the above Regulations
shall apply. (The rate may be limited according to the respective budget/s.)
Social insurance, etc.: Industrial accident compensation insurance.
Salary payment date: On the 21st of each month (the salary payment is based on thecalculation period starting from the first day, to the last day of the previous 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).
*Those who do not have permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under
their current status of residence, will need to apply for and obtain permission to work as apart-time CAP Researcher prior to being hired.
(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)- Personally envisioned career path
- Research status to date
- Paper preparation plan
- Notable extramural activities such as participation in academic societies and study abroad(6) Annual Research Plan (Form 6)(7) Proof of Partnership Document (Appendix)*Only applicants who have a “partner” that holds a full-time researcher position atHiroshima University need to submit the “Proof of Partnership Document”.
10. Application method
Please submit the application documents via the following two ways.
(1) Registered mailApplication Form 1, 2, and 3 should be submitted to the address listed within “15.
Contact information for submitting application and questions”, by registered mail.
Applicants who have a partner that holds a full-time researcher position at Hiroshima
University need to also enclose one of the documents listed within “(7) Proof ofPartnership Document”, outlined within the 9. Application documents section.
*On the front of the envelope, please write “Career Advancement Project (CAP)

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Researcher (Part-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] (Part-time) Application Form 4-6".
11. Application deadline
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023 (Japan Standard Time)
12. Notification of selection resultsSuccessful 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 indicate when presenting research findings that the research was conducted with the statusof being a CAP Researcher.
(3) To actively strive to obtain external funding.
(4) To actively attend the Practical Programs organized by the Global Career Design Center atHiroshima University.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 inquiries
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.jp16. 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 thepurpose of selecting candidates and for procedures necessary for HR, salary and welfare
programs, along with statistical surveys, after appointment. The information will not be usedor 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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Proof of Partnership Document
Applicants who have a partner that holds a full-time researcher position at Hiroshima University
need to submit one of the documents (1) to (4) listed below.
(1) Partnership certificate issued by prefectures, municipalities, etc.
(2) A document that can confirm the existence of a partnership agreement (same-sex marriage,
domestic partnership, civil union, etc.) in other countries(3) Certificate of residence proving a de facto marriage (with a statement such as “Husband(unregistered),” etc.)(4) Other documents that can confirm the partnership (in case (1)－(3) cannot be submitted)[Example]- An authenticated or a certified copy of a notarial deed pertaining to a voluntary guardianshipagreement in which the other party mutually becomes the voluntary guardian, and theCertificate of Partial Matters of the Family Registry, etc., which confirms that both partners
are not married otherwise- A document proving that the partner has acknowledged the child (Certified Copy of FamilyRegistry)- A document proving that a wedding ceremony or a reception took place, and the Certificate
of Partial Matters of the Family Registry, etc., which confirms that the couple is not married4