Open positions for RCIES Research Fellow, SOKENDAIThe Research Center for Integrated Evolutionary Science (RCIES) invites applications for one or
two research fellow position(s) at a post-doctor level.
Details of the program
RCIES has established the "RCIES Research Fellowship Program" to help young researchers
pursuing independent research across a diverse array of academic fields covered by the Center,without restricting their areas of specialization. Successful applicant(s) are expected to conduct theirresearch based on their own ideas, with support from the Center's faculty members closely alignedwith their expertise (hereinafter referred to as "Cooperative faculty"). Our objective is to nurture
researchers who demonstrate high levels of creativity and are actively engaged on the international
stage.
Area of Specialization
Research areas align with the specializations of the Center's faculty members, with a particularemphasis on evolutionary biology and/or science, technology, and society (STS). For detailed
information regarding the expertise of the Center's faculty members, please refer to the Center's
website: https://rcies.soken.ac.jp/index_en.html.
Job Description
Successful applicant(s) are asked to independently lead their original research at the Center. Inaddition, they are expected to participate in and play an active role in the Center's academicactivities.
Eligibility
The applicant must hold a doctoral degree at the time of appointment. Applicants should have nodifficulty communicating in Japanese or English. Successful applicant(s) are expected to conduct
unique and outstanding research primarily at the Center, closely cooperating with the Center'sfaculties. For this reason, the applicants must have consulted with at least one faculty member at theCenter regarding their research plans and obtained consent to become a Cooperative faculty
member. Cooperation with more than one faculty member is also acceptable. If you are unable toidentify a suitable faculty member to cooperate, please feel free to inquire.
Starting date
As soon as possible after April 2025 (negotiable).
Terms of Contract
From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026
*Renewed every fiscal year. The contract may be renewed up to March 31, 2028. The decision on
renewal and length of contract will be made based on comprehensive consideration of the need forrenewal, budget status, and the individual’s performance prior to the renewal.
Work Location
SOKENDAI, Hayama campus

Salary and Benefits
Working hours: Discretionary Labor System for Professional work system applies and working
hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Days off: Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and the year-end and New year holidays (Dec. 29th
through Jan, 3rd)
Leave: Paid vacation system applies
Salary and fringe benefits: Annual salary system will apply. The approximate monthly salary is
300,000 JPY.
Social insurance: Health insurance, Welfare pension, Employment insurance, and Workers'
compensation insurance.
Probationary Period: 6 months from the first day of employment
Other employment conditions are in accordance with the SOKENDAI regulations
Successful applicant(s) will receive grant, and will be eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-inAid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
Required Documents and Selection Process
1.

Cover Letter: Please include the following information: Applicant’s name, current
position, the names, affiliations, and the name of contact information (e-mail) of two
references, and the name of the faculty member at RCIES you would like to collaborate.
Please also include any communications regarding the timing of the job start or any otherconsiderations.

2.

Curriculum vitae in any format: Please include academic background, employment
history, awards and penalties, a list of accomplishments, and a list of external funds
obtained.

3.

Research accomplishments: Up to one page on A4-size document.

4.

Research plans: Up to two pages on A4-size document.

5.

Up to 5 copies of representative publications

6.

Other information that may be relevant in the selection process (optional).

Applicant himself/herself has to send the required documents as an attachment pdf to the following
e-mail address: rcies_jinji@soken.ac.jp.
*The attachment size is limited to 10 MB. If sending more than 10MB files is unavoidable, split thefile and send it as multiple e-mails, or use a file transfer service.
After reviewing the application documents, candidates will be invited to an interview as needed.
Application deadline
November 25th, 2024, 12:00 Noon JST
Measures to prevent passive smoking:Smoking is prohibited on the premises (available in designated outdoor smoking areas)
EmployerPresident of National University Corporation SOKENDAI
ContactProfessor Hideki Innan, Director
Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science, SOKENDAI (The Graduate University forAdvanced Studies), “Shonan Village”, Hayama, Kanagawa 240-0193, Japane-mail: innan_hideki@soken.ac.jp
Send application to: rcies_jinji@soken.ac.jp
Note・SOKENDAI consider the diversity of human resources by hiring researchers regardless ofgender, age, nationality, etc. If the applicants are equally qualified in terms of performanceand personality evaluation, those applicants mentioned above will be given preference.

・Application details shall be kept strictly confidential and application documents shall not be
used for any purpose other than the selection. Application documents will not be returned andwill be disposed after selection.

・If there is any false information regarding the history of disciplinary action, etc., employment
may be revoked.

・Considering the environmental safety of the surrounding area, we are not allowed to keep
experimental mammals (rats, mice, rabbits etc.) and to use radioisotopes on the Hayama
campus.