CiRA Recruitment 2021

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CiRA Program-Specific Researcher, Minari Lab, Uehiro Research Div. for iPS Cell Ethics
Position
Work location

Program-Specific Researcher (Specially Contracted Limited-Term Faculty), a few people
Minari Lab, Uehiro Research Div. for iPS Cell Ethics, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application(CiRA), Kyoto University
53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto※5-min walk from Jingu-marutamachi Station of Keihan Electric Railway

Job description

The Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, is a leading institute that
promotes stem cell research, with a focus on the use of iPS cells. The Uehiro Research Division for iPS
Cell Ethics, a part of CiRA, aims to consider and address social aspects of stem cell research andgenome research, and the research use of genome editing. The research division’s Jusaku Minari Lab isseeking a highly motivated researcher interested studying regulations, governance, and bioethics foremerging biotechnologies.
“Act for the Promotion of Science, Technology, and Innovation” will be applied to this position.

For details of our institute and research in our lab, please visit the sites below:
https://www.cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp/e/https://www.cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp/e/research/minari_summary.html
https://www.cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp/uehiro-ethics/en/
Job requirements

The ideal candidate will have:• A PhD or equivalent; and the capability to address social aspects of emerging biotechnologies (thearea of expertise is open while preference can be given to humanities or social sciences)• Evidence of academic research and publications related to emerging biotechnologies and relevant
issues• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the Principal Investigator• English language skills, both oral and written
Relevant keywords:
Regulations, governance, bioethics, research ethics, regulatory science, social psychology, science andtechnology policy, and science and technology studies (STS).

Contract period

Any time after May 1, 2022 (negotiatable), starting from the day the candidate begins work until theend of the project on March 31, 2023; however, please note that there is the possibility of the project
being extended.
When the contract term has expired, the employment contract terminates. Renewal of the contract at theexpiration of a fixed-term employment contract is decided by comprehensive evaluation of your work
performance, behavior, capabilities, etc. Working conditions may be changed at the renewal of contract.
No matter how excellent your work performance, behavior, and capabilities have been, there are cases
in which the contract is not renewed on account of unavoidable reasons, such as change of financial
status, or loss of the job contents specified above due to reassignment of your lab’s principal
investigator or reorganizations.

Probational

6 months

periodWorking

Kyoto University Program-Specific Researcher (full-time, annual salary system)

conditions• Salaries are determined based on the Kyoto University standards depending on capabilities andbackgrounds.
• Annual salary includes various allowances.
• Discretionary work system for specialist staff (38 hours and 45 minutes/week, 7 hours and 45minutes/day)• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, summer break, year-end and new-year break, theanniversary of foundation holiday, and paid holidays• MEXT Mutual Association of Health Insurance, employee pension insurance, industrial accident
compensation insurance, and employment insurance

Deadline forapplicationDocuments to besubmitted

We will close the recruitment when the position is filled.
Please submit the following documents:
1. Curriculum vitae (Form 1)
Please write names and contact information of two referees who can evaluate you. Please write theemail address and telephone number by which we can unfailingly contact you in the designatedspace.
2. List of research achievements or professional achievements (publications, presentations, acquired
research funds, patents, etc.) (Form 2)
3. Outlines of research progress and research results in the past (Form 3)
4. Reprints of research articles (2 articles)
5. Recommendation letters written by two persons who can act as references※Please use the Forms 1 through 3 for the documents required above. You will find the Forms fordownloading at: http://www.cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp/e/employment/img/doc/Application_Forms.zip
If you do not find appropriate items in the Forms, please add items to the Forms as needed.
※Additional information may be requested in the process of screening.

Contact

Please send the application documents to the following address by postal mail or e-mail.
Minari Lab, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University
53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507 JAPANE-mail: minari-g*cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp（Please change “*” to “＠”）・Please be sure to write “Application documents for Researcher of Minari Lab” on
the envelope or in the subject line of the e-mail.
・Inquiries about the job specifications or working conditions can be made at:minari-g *cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please change “*” to “＠”), mentioning in the subject lineas:“Re: Recruitment of Researcher of Minari Lab”

Selection method

An interview will follow the screening of application documents. Those who have passed the screening
will be informed of the date and time of the interview via e-mail or in writing, and may be requested togive a lecture on the research or professional achievements at the interview (Interviewees will bear theirtransportation and accommodation expenses for the interview).
Results will be informed via e-mail or in writing as soon as the decision is made.
Gender equality
Others

Kyoto University is promoting the gender equality. Woman researchers are encouraged to apply.
Submitted documents shall be used just for the selection, and never be disclosed, transferred, or lent to
the third party without due reasons.
Please be advised that submitted documents shall not be returned.
Kyoto University is working to prevent passive smoking, by prohibiting indoor smoking on all campuses and also
outside smoking except in designated areas.

We are looking forward to your application.