Postdoctoral Researcher Position at ITbM
Kay-Hirota group at the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University is seeking ahighly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in animal physiology and/orpharmacology. The Kay-Hirota group aims to discover new molecules that will revolutionize research on
the circadian clock to benefit human health. The successful candidate will work on projects to elucidate
the effects of compounds targeting the circadian clock on physiological functions at the mouse organism
and tissue levels and to apply the findings to disease treatment.
(scope of change): Duties designated by Tokai National Higher Education and Research System.
However, in principle, changes in duties will not be mandated against one’s will.
[Job title] Research Fellow[Place of work](Immediately after employment): ITbM Building, Nagoya University, Higashiyama campus (Furo-cho,Chikusa, Nagoya)(scope of change): Work location designated by Tokai National Higher Education and Research System.
However, in principle, changes in work location will not be mandated against one’s will.
[Requirements]
Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree and a strong background in animal physiology and/or
pharmacology with a solid research publication record as exemplified by the first-authored manuscripts.
Candidates who are familiar with metabolic physiology research using mice are preferred. ITbM has
unique and exciting research environment where chemists, biologists, and computational chemists
coming from various areas of Japan as well as many foreign countries share a workspace to enhanceinterdisciplinary research. The candidates are expected to have high-level communication skills, behighly active and interactive while being independent, and be willing to take challenges to work withscientists from different fields.
[Condition of employment]
Start date: November 1, 2024 (negotiable)
Term:
The employment contract may be renewed depending on annual performance evaluation.
※ Renewal will be determined based on productivity, performance, attitude, ability,management status, progress status of the engaged research, continuity of the project, andbudget status at the time of contract expiration.
Possibility of renewal until March 31, 2028, depending on circumstances.
Employment shall be terminated by March 31 of the year you reach the age of 65.
Salary:4.2 million JPY per year (350,000 JPY/month) under the annual salary system.
Annual salary shall include biannual bonus, diligence bonus, retirement benefit, etc.
Insurance: MEXT Mutual aid association (short-term premium (Health Insurance) and long-term premium(Pension)), Workers’ compensation insurance, and Employment insurance. Nagoya
University Rules shall be applied to other conditions.

[Application methods]
Send the following documents as a single pdf file to Dr. Tsuyoshi Hirota (thirota@itbm.nagoya-u.ac.jp).
1. Cover letter outlining your research interest and career goal
2. Curriculum vitae (free format including e-mail address, photograph, residence address, and publicationlist)
3. Research achievements and proposed research
4. Recommendation letters or contact information of 2 references including the current supervisor
・Applicable Specific Category Determination Form: https://nuss.nagoya-u.ac.jp/s/Swfp7NdH7PGitf4※In November 2021, with the clarification of the scope of control of “deemed exports” under the Foreign
Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (“FEFTA”), part of the provision of confidential technology provided byuniversities and research institutions to faculty and staff became subject to control under FEFTA. As aresult of this change, when applying for a position, you will be required to submit an “Applicable SpecificCategory Determination Form” based on the “Applicable Specific Category Determination Flowchart”. In
addition, a “Confirmation Form” must be submitted at the time of employment.
[Selection procedures]
The applicant will be selected based on;
1) Primary paper screening
2) Job interview (only those who passed primary paper screening)[Application deadline]
Application documents should arrive by September 30, 2024. The application will be terminated as soon
as our decision is made.
[Contact and Inquiries]
Dr. Tsuyoshi Hirota
Institute of Transformative Biomolecules, Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa, Nagoya 464-8601
Email: thirota@itbm.nagoya-u.ac.jp[Notes]Interviews will be conducted face-to-face. When face-to-face interviews are difficult, online interviews will
be done. Applicant should be responsible for all travel expenses incurred for the interview. Submitted
application documents shall not be returned. All personal information is handled in strict confidentiality
and is not utilized for any other purpose or disclosed to any third party.