Faculty position, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis,
Kumamoto University, JapanThe Institute of Resource Development and Analysis (IRDA) at Kumamoto University invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in life science research. Appointment at thisrank is for a period of up to five years.
Kumamoto University has supported the “Improvement of Research Environment for YoungResearchers” Program from the Japan Science and Technology Agency since 2012. This program aims
at developing independent research environments and tenure-track opportunities for young scientists.
Through it, Kumamoto University offers young scientists tenure-track positions with 1) financial
support to prepare them to become future leaders in scientific research, 2) opportunities to perform theirown research independently, and 3) a research environment to inspire innovation and creativity.
IRDA was established in 2003 to promote advanced research into multi-disciplinary life sciencefields based on genetically modified mice (their generation, phenotypic analysis, preservation) anddatabase construction. The IRDA is currently searching for PhD-holding applicants who are wellstudied in pathophysiological analysis of diseases model mice. Candidates should be able to adopt anddevelop state-of-art technologies, such as Genome-wide association study involve single cell RNA-seq
of vascular tissues, and be willing to use these technologies to promote advanced research in the fields
of development, vascular biology and related medical/pharmaceutical life sciences.
A faculty member in this tenure-track position will receive technical support for the generation,
production, and analysis of genetically modified disease model mice, including access to specialized
equipment and mouse breeding rooms.

Candidates should submit original prints of documents (1) to (6) of the completed application (seebelow) on A4 or US letter paper size, and a copy of the application forms (excluding the reference letter)as PDF files on recordable media (e.g., CD-R) to the “Submission Address” provided below.

Application Process and Guidelines
Positions:

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Affiliation:

Priority Organization for Innovation and ExcellenceArea of Interest: Life science research involving vascular biology and related
medical/pharmaceutical life sciences (including circulatory and metabolic biology, vascularpathological models, vascular development, angiogenesis, cancer microenvironment, genome andepigenome biology, etc.)

Eligibility:(1) Ph.D. degree(2) Outstanding record of life science research accomplishment and expertise(3) High motivation to teach and conduct research at Kumamoto University(4) Ability to work enthusiastically and harmoniously with colleagues and staff

Beginning Date: As soon as possible after the selection（Negotiable）

Working Conditions:(1) Work Hours: Flexible(2) Term of Appointment: Fixed-Term (See “Employment Period” below)(3) Trial Employment Period: Six Months(4) Place of Work: Honjo･Kuhonji Campus Central, Kumamoto University(5) Possibility of Overtime, Holiday, or Night Work: Yes(6) Wages: Determined by the Kumamoto University Regulations on Salary for Employees Subject tothe Annual Salary System (2nd category)(7) Social Insurance: Mutual Aid Association of MEXT, Employment Insurance, and Workmen’s
Accident Compensation Insurance(8) Employer: National University Corporation Kumamoto University.

Employment Period: Five years
An interim evaluation will be held after 3 years of employment and the final tenure review will be
conducted approximately 4.5 years after employment. A tenured associate professor or tenured lecturer
position at IRDA will be awarded to the successful candidate at the completion of his/her tenure-track
position if his /her review scores were “Excellent, A Grade.” The qualifications of the candidate will be
determined on the basis of:(1) Research Performance(2) Educational Performance(3) Research Accomplishment

(4) Academic and Scientific Activities (e.g. dual academic appointments, involvement in scientificmeetings and committees, contributions to scientific journals, etc.)(5) Acquisition of External Research Funding(6) Other relevant accomplishment/performance

If the tenure-track candidate scores “Average, B Grade” on the tenure review, he/she may remain in
the tenure-track position for another three years, and another tenure review will be conducted after 7years of employment. If the tenure-track candidate fails to pass the second tenure review, he/she will
not be allowed to continue on the track.

If candidate’s tenure review score was “Poor, C Grade”, he/she can select to continue in a non-tenuretrack position for another one year. If, during the appointed periods above, the candidate’s mentor or
the director of IRDA believes that he/she has performed extremely well in their activities, the candidate
would have a chance to receive an additional tenure review. However, if the candidate receives a “Bad,D Grade” in their tenure review, the appointment will be concluded 5 years after employment.

The tenure-track candidate may extend his/her tenure-track position to compensate for lost time
incurred due to a long-term maternity/paternity/family leave of absence (no more than the number ofdates missed, maximum of two years total).

Research Funding and Resources:(1) One million Japanese yen will be provided in the first fiscal year.
(2) Laboratory and office space will be provided, and the tenure-track candidate will get special support
for model mice production, analysis, and colony development.
(3) An IRDA professor will act as a mentor to support research activities.
(4) To accumulate teaching experience, tenure-track candidates will supervise graduate students or be
given teaching options.

Application Documents:(1) One reference letter(2) Curriculum Vitae (including email address and contact information)
Please note where you took special leave (maternity/paternity/family) in the past, if any.

(3) List of accomplishments

(4) Bibliography of your most significant publications
For selected paper (10 entries mainly from the last five years), please provide two copies foreach publication with condensed summaries within 250 words.

(5) A statement of research and teaching accomplishments(6) A statement of research interests and teaching philosophy
NOTES:⚫ You can download these forms from the following URL:

http://irda.kuma-u.jp/index.html⚫ Please save Forms (2) - (6) on recordable media (e.g. CD-R) as Word documents.
⚫ Submit the completed application package to the “Submission Address” below.
⚫ The submitted documents and media will not be returned.

Deadline:

All application materials must be received by May 14th, 2021

Review Procedure:First-round Screening: Review of application documents
Second-round Screening: Seminar and discussion
Travel expenses will be covered according to Kumamoto University Regulations and Policies. (Pleasecontact us for details.)

Submission Address:
General Affairs Office,Administrative Office for Life Sciences, Kumamoto University,
2-2-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto-ken 860-0811, Japan
TEL: +81-96-373-6636
E-mail: iys-senter@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
Please write “Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position Application” in red on the envelope.

For further information about the position:
Please contact via email:Professor Takashi Minami, IRDA, Kumamoto University
t-minami@kumamoto-u.ac.jp

University Policies:(1) All personal information provided will be used solely for the purpose of assessing the applicant’s
eligibility for the position according to the Kumamoto University regulations and policies.
(2) Kumamoto University is committed to gender equality and seeks to provide equal opportunities
based on the “Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society.”
For more information, please refer to: http://gender.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/