Application Procedure for Associate Professor (Female Only)
Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Iwate University
1. Title and number of faculty members
One Associate Professor (female only), Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty ofAgriculture.
*The current open recruitment is limited to female applicants in accordance with Article 8of the Equal Employment Opportunity Law, as part of the university's efforts to promote
gender equality.
2. Outline and duties
The Department of Applied Biochemistry in the Faculty of Agriculture at Iwate University isengaged in education and research on the elucidation and utilization of the functions ofmicroorganisms, plants and animals, and foods, and the development of food processing
technologies, using chemistry and molecular biological methods. The Department of Applied
Biochemistry covers a wide range of fields related to the elucidation of biological functions
and their application to food, from ecosystems to genes, and from the environment to thedining table. We aim to contribute to the development of society through research andeducation related to chemistry and biology.
This position is open to anyone who is willing to teach lectures and laboratory courses suchas "Food Chemical Engineering," "Food Physical Chemistry," and "Experiments in Applied
Biochemistry (Food Chemical Engineering Laboratory)," as well as common courses for all
students, and research guidance for students in the undergraduate and master's programs. No
particular field of specialization is required, as long as it is consistent with the goals of thisdepartment. We welcome candidates who can provide consistent education in theundergraduate and graduate programs (master's and doctoral programs) for a total of fiveyears after assuming the position.
3. Eligibility requirements
Women who meet the following requirements:(1) Hold a doctoral (or Ph.D.) degree and have an outstanding record of achievement in thefield of applied biochemistry.
(2) The candidate must have the ability and willingness to take charge of the above lecture
and laboratory subjects in Japanese, and must be able to work actively in the management ofthe department and faculty.

(3) Those who are actively involved in returning research results to society and transferring
technology to companies.
4. Term of office, treatment, etc.
Depends on the employment regulations of Iwate University employees. There is no term ofoffice.
Iwate University is promoting diversity and is taking the following measures to increase
and retain diverse researchers.
<Efforts to Promote Employment of Female Faculty Members>- Up to 1,000,000 yen of retention fund (research expenses) will be provided.
Female Professors/Associate Professors assigned to the university will receive 500,000 yen
per year for 2 years as research expenses.
- Any maternity, childcare, or family care leave taken before or after childbirth will be taken
into consideration during the selection process (regardless of gender, please specify theperiod of leave in your resume).
- Various support for work-life balance: https://diversity.iwate-u.ac.jp/support/wlb/
Dual residence allowance system, next generation development support (support forbalancing childbirth and childcare) and family caregiver support, on-campus childcare
center, on-campus childcare space, etc.
- Career support for female researchers:
https://diversity.iwate-u.ac.jp/support/womenreserchers/
Research supporters/assistants assignment system, buyout system dedicated for female
researchers, overseas dispatch program for female researchers global career development,etc.
*Support will be provided as needed through the initiative project for realizing diversity inthe research environment (female leader development type) subsidized by the MEXT funds:
https://iwatewomensleadership.iwate-u.ac.jp/

5. Time of arrival
January 1, 2025 or as soon as possible after that.
6. Application Documents
Please convert the following documents (1) through (7) into PDF files (20 MB or less) andsend them as attachments to the e-mail address below.

(1) Curriculum vitae (free format, must include e-mail address)(2) List of research achievements (original papers, reviews, books, patents, and otherreferences should be listed separately)(3) Summary of External Funds Obtained(4) Up to 5 reprints of major papers(5) Summary of education and research to date (about 1 sheet of A4 paper)(6) Aspirations for education and research after assuming office (about 1 sheet of A4 paper)(7) Names, affiliations, and contact information for two or three persons who may inquire
about the applicant (please include e-mail addresses)
7. Selection method
First round: Document screening, Second round: Presentation and interview. Applicants arerequired to bear their own expenses when they are requested to visit us during the selection
process.
8. Application deadline
Applications will be accepted until June 28, 2024 (JST).
Submission of Application Documents and Inquiries:
Yoshiaki Ito, PhD, Chair, Faculty Selection Committee, Department of Applied Biochemistry,Faculty of Agriculture, Iwate University(E-mail: yito@iwate-u.ac.jp, Phone: +81-(0)19-621-6175)
The title of the e-mail should read "Your affiliation, name, and faculty application materials.
Please note that personal information in the submitted documents will not be used for any
purpose other than the selection process, and will be disposed of responsibly after completionof the selection process.