Job Opportunity in Institute for Glyco-core Research at Nagoya University
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Recruitment for Designated Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track faculty position)
Institute for Glyco-core Research (iGCORE)[Overview and Recruitment Policy of the institution]
Tokai National Higher Education and Research System (THERS), consists ofNagoya University and Gifu University, aims to establish a regional, national, andinternational development and research hub in the fields where the THERS candemonstrate its strong advantages and competitiveness. This position is for one
specially appointed assistant professor who will promote interdisciplinary researchin glycoscience and related fields.
[Job Description](Right after being hired)
You will be responsible for the following research and research management tasks
as a staff of Designated Professor Yoichiro Harada group.
1. Innovative interdisciplinary research with glycoscience and related fields
2. Research in the life sciences, especially medicine or biology
3. Collaborative research related to interdisciplinary research with glycoscienceand related fields

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Content of job
information

4. Management of interdisciplinary research in iGCORE(Scope of change)
Tasks designated by THERS[Work Location](Right after being hired)・Nagoya University (Higashiyama Campus)
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan(Scope of change)
・Work location designated by THERS[Number of Position]
1[Start Date]
From February 1st, 2025（negotiable)* The start date can be earlier than Jan 1st.
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Research fieldsmall category

Life Science
Molecular Biology、Cell Biology、Functional biochemistry、Medical biochemistryTerm Appointment (Full-time) until March 31st, 2027
５Employment(The appointment is renewable based on work performance, attitude, and ability,

statusas well as budget availability, etc. In addition, the maximum term of appointment
is until March 31st, 2033)[Qualifications]Those who meet all of the following qualifications.
1. Those who have at least 5 years of practical experience in research andinvestigation related to biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology, andrelated work
2. Those who have a doctoral degree (including an equivalent degree awardedabroad)
3. Those who have knowledge of research methods in the fields of biochemistry,６

Qualifications

cell biology, and molecular biology
4. Those who are willing to cooperate with relevant parties inside and outside theuniversity and to sincerely and proactively plan and support research projects
implemented by the university
Applications from those with any of the following experience are particularly
welcome.
・Research experience in glycobiology, genome editing, and metabolism
・Those who have at least 5 years of experience in clinical development or related
work in a private company, etc.
[Working Conditions and Benefits](*conditions and benefits are determined by the employment and payroll
regulations of the THERS)・Working Hours: 38 hours and 45 minutes per week, 7 hours and 45 minutes perday (flexible work hours)
・ Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and new year
holidays, and summer holidays
・Salaries and Benefits: determined by the payroll regulations (annual salary

７Compensation

scheme)- Annual salary examples (The amounts listed below are only examples provided
in the regulations.)-- Minimum*: JPY 3,240,000-- Maximum*: JPY 6,840,000*The minimum and maximum amounts will vary depending on performance.
・ Social Insurance: MEXT mutual union, unemployment insurance, andoccupational injury insurance
・Staff housing is available in the case of vacancy.

８Application

Closing date for applications is 5:00 p.m. on October 31st, 2024, Japan Standard

periodTime.
Even before the deadline, we will select candidates and may close the job opening
as soon the selection is completed.
Applications to include the following submitted on an A4-size paper.
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (with a photo, telephone number and email address) (seethe attachment).
2. Resume of work experiences (see the attachment)
3. Experience related to research support work, etc. (free format. Please briefly
describe the work you have experienced so far.)
4. Record of academic achievements (free format. classify into original papers,review papers, books, external funds, patents, etc., and specify whether or not
the papers are peer-reviewed.)
5. Description of your expectations and hopes in working as a member of theinstitute (free format. approximately 1000 words) and Available date to startworking at the institute
6. Contact details of two (2) references: include names, affiliations, telephone
numbers, and email address).
7. Written oath (see the attachment)

Application/selection
９/notification ofresult/contact
details

8. Declaration of applicable specific categories, Flowchart for Determining
Applicable Categories (see the attachment)
9. Confirmation Letter regarding the Applicability of the Specific Categories forCompliance with Article 25(1) and (2) of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign
Trade Act (see the attachment)
In November 2021, in accordance with the clarification of the scope of control for“deemed exports” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act(“FEFTA”), some provision of sensitive technology to faculty members andstudents by universities and research institutions has become subject to control
under the FEFTA. Consistently with this change, when applying for faculty
positions or to study at the University, faculty, staff, and students will be required
to submit a “Declaration of applicable specific categories” based on the“Flowchart for determining applicable specific categories.” Faculty, staff, andsome students will also be required to submit a “Letter of confirmation” at thetime of their recruitment or admission.
*You may download forms (attachment):
https://nuss.nagoya-u.ac.jp/s/wAzyyxo7wQcMKfF(Submission)
Please submit by e-mail to igcore_at_t.thers.ac.jp, and write the title "Application(Your name)". (Please replace _at_ with @ when sending an email).

The application must be arrived by 5:00 p.m. on October 31st, 2024, Japan
Standard Time.
Application documents will not be returned. In accordance with the THERS, yourpersonal information is used only for the purposes of screening and will not beused for any other purposes.
(Screening Process, Notification)
Results of the document selection will be notified to successful applicants by postor by email within one month after the close of application period. Shortlisted
candidates will be given a chance to make their presentations and undergo aninterview selection at any time.
(In the interview, applicants will be questioned on the degree of their understandingof research management in iGCORE, the level of understanding of one's own role ,cooperativeness, and communication skills, etc.)
Note: All travel/accommodation expenses and other incidental expenses incurred
for the interview will be borne by the applicant.
(Contact)
Mizuno Munechika,
Address: Administration Department, Institute for Glyco-core Research ,Nagoya University, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System,
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8601, Japan.
email: igcore_at_t.thers.ac.jp(Please replace _at_ with @ when sending an email)Inquiries must be made by email. please write the title “Recruitment".
Nagoya University promotes gender equality and employment of foreign teaching
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Additionalstaff. All qualified applicants with excellent academic records and skills regardlessinformationof gender and nationality are encouraged to apply. We look forward to receiving
your application.