Job Opportunity in Institute for Glyco-core Research at Nagoya University

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Recruitment for Designated Associate Professor/Lecturer/Assistant Professor(Non-tenure track faculty position) (Research management 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. In order to expand andrevitalize cutting-edge life science research on glycans promoted by theGlycobiology Core Research Institute jointly established at both universities, thisrecruitment will include large-scale research management, laboratory
management, etc. among research management duties. We are looking for
research management personnel who will plan and operate the research instituteor conduct research support work.
[Job Description](Right after being hired)
URA will be in charge of research strategy and research support work for the entire
institute, with one of the following tasks as the main task.
1. Work related to the operation of Joint Usage / Research Center “Glycan life
science collaboration Network type base”
・Promotion of Joint Usage / Research Center project planning

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Content of job
information

・Operation of one-stop service
・ Management of Steering Committee, Joint Usage / Research CenterCommittee
・ Understanding the research equipment and research capabilities of theconstituent institutions
・Creation of various reports and documents
2. Research strategy and research support work of Institute for Glyco-core
Research(iGCORE)
・Business strategy, research management, research support work related to the
Human Glycome Atlas Project (posted on Roadmap 2020)
・Research support operations such as operation of Institute for Glyco-coreResearch(iGCORE), research management, outreach, and intellectual property
management(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 January 1st, 2025（negotiable)* The start date can be earlier than Jan 1st.
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Research fieldlarge category

Other

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Research Planning and Research Support

Term Appointment (Full-time) until March 31st, 2027
５Employment(The appointment is renewable based on work performance, attitude, and ability,status

as well as budget availability, etc. In addition, the maximum term of appointment
is until March 31st, 2033)[Qualifications]
1. Hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent diploma conferred overseas) or has more than 10
years of experience in companies
2. Has experience in research project planning and research support work at
research institutes, universities, or companies
3. Has one of the following experiences

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Qualifications

・Experience working on large-scale projects or joint use/research at a university
or research institution.
・Experience in research or related work (such as patent and other intellectual
property management) in a company
4. The applicant must have sufficient English proficiency to conduct practical work.
If the applicant’s native language is other than Japanese, he/she must havesufficient Japanese language proficiency (Japanese Proficiency Test N1 level).
[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 per７Compensation

day (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 salaryscheme)

- Annual salary examples (The amounts listed below are only examples provided
in the regulations.)
Case 1 Associate Professor (full-time) level-- Minimum*: JPY 7,200,000-- Maximum*: JPY 9,240,000
Case 2 Lecturer (full-time) level-- Minimum*: JPY 6,300,000-- Maximum*: JPY 7,440,000
Case 3 Assistant Professor (full-time) level-- 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.
Closing date for applications is 5:00 p.m. on September 30th, 2024, Japan
８Application
periodStandard Time.
Even before the deadline, we will select candidates and close the job opening assoon 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,

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Application

review papers, books, external funds, patents, etc., and specify whether or not the/selection

papers are peer-reviewed.)/notification of

5. Description of your expectations and hopes in working as a member of theresult

institute (free format. approximately 1000 words) and Available date to start/contact

working at the institutedetails

6. Contact details of two (2) references: include names, affiliations, telephone
numbers, and email address).
7. Written oath (see the attachment)
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 TradeAct (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 September 30th, 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 be
used 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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Additional

staff. All qualified applicants with excellent academic records and skills regardlessinformationof gender and nationality are encouraged to apply. We look forward to receiving
your application.