Job Posting(for Assistant Professor)
Affiliation

Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science, Institute of Innovative Research

Position title

Assistant Professor

Number of Openings

1

Area of Specialization

Organic Chemistry Including Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology
The successful candidate will be required to conduct, in collaboration with Prof.
Hiroyuki Nakamura, innovative researches on creation of molecules to control

Job Description

biological functions in the "Molecular Synthesis" field of Laboratory for Chemistry
and Life Science, and to engage in teaching and administrative works at School ofLife Science and Technology, Department of Human Centered Science andBiomedical Engineering.
Applicants must hold a PhD, be near to completion of a PhD, or have equivalent

Qualifications

experience in a relevant subject and have appropriate laboratory researchexperience.

LocationSuzukakedai Campus
Nearest station: Suzukakedai (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line)De facto working hours* under the discretionary labor system for professional work:

Working Hours

7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week)*Hours considered as working hours
Fixed-term appointments will be for up to 5 years. Reappointment may be possible

Termfor one additional term of up to 5 years. The total term is limited to a maximum of 10years from the original date of employment.

Probationary Period

6 months
The successful candidate will be paid under the “Annual Salary System with LumpSum Retirement Allowance” pursuant to the Institute’s Regulations on Wage andSalary for Staff under Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance.
In accordance with the regulations, the amount of annual salary will be determinedbased on the standard level for the first fiscal year of employment, and will be basedon performance evaluations in subsequent years. A retirement allowance will be paid

Salaryseparately at the time of retirement.
Annual salary examples (The amounts listed below are only examples
provided in the regulations and do not directly refer to this specific position.)
Assistant professor hired immediately after completing a doctoral degree
Standard: JPY 5,000,000Minimum*: JPY 4,800,000
Maximum*: JPY 5,600,000*The minimum and maximum amounts will vary depending on performance.
Social insurance andother benefits
Employer
Proposed Start Date
Closing Date forApplication

Employees’ pension, Mutual Aid Association short-term benefits (health insurance),employment insurance, worker’s compensation Insurance.
President of National University Corporation Tokyo Institute of Technology
August 1, 2024 or the earliest possible date thereafterApplications must be received by June 7, 2024.
Selection will be based on a comprehensive review of applications and interviews.

Selection Process

Please note that travel expenses for attending interviews will not be reimbursed.
The result of the screening will be notified by mail or e-mail.
1. Curriculum vitae* including professional and educational history from high school
onward, honors and awards, criminal history and disciplinary actions, and email
address*Please use the Tokyo Tech format.
2. Accomplishment statement, including:a. Refereed original journal papers
b. Reviews, Accounts, and Commentaries
c. Books
d. Patents
e. Invited lectures
3. An Excel file with specified information (the Excel file can be downloaded from:

Required Documents

http://www.res.titech.ac.jp/english/news/recruitment/applicant_data_summary_En
g.xlsx)4. Reprints or copies of up to 3 significant articles
5. Acquired research grants and external funds. Include names of the funds, projecttitles, amounts, periods of research, and allocated amounts (if not the principalresearcher)
6. Research statement with a summary of research accomplishments and details of
the future direction and plan for the applicant’s work (free form, two A4 pages)
7. Teaching statement that includes appealing points and perspective for future work
(free form, one A4 page)
8. Two references with names, affiliations, and contact details (phone number and email address)

How to Submit anApplication

The required documents must be submitted in digital media (USB). Please write“Application for Assistant Professor in Molecular Synthesis field” in red ink on the frontof the envelope. Applications must be sent by registered postal mail or courier service.

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documents

by email(application_nakamura_lab@res.titech.ac.jp).
Please send your application to:
Where to Submit

Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo
Institute of Technology
R1-32, 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-8501 JAPANContacts

Dr. Takao Yamaguchi, Professor, Director, Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science
Email: yamag@res.titech.ac.jp
1.

Application documents will not be returned. The personal information provided
in the submitted documents will be used solely for recruitment and not for any
other purpose, pursuant to the Institute’s applicable rules and regulations.

2.

Tokyo Institute of Technology, in order to ensure a diverse workforce,guarantees equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of nationality orgender.

3.

Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smokingareas).

Other

4.

Questions regarding the applicability of the “Specific Categories” under theForeign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act may be asked during the selection
process.

5.

Work conditions may be subject to change due to the integration with Tokyo
Medical and Dental University, which is anticipated in fall 2024.

6.

The progress of the selection can be found on the following website:
https://www.iir.titech.ac.jp/job/info_en.pdf

7.

For more information, please refer to the following link.
https://www.hyoka.koho.titech.ac.jp/eprd/recently/koubo/koubo.php?lang=en