7CiRA Recruitment
Program-Specific Faculty, Uehiro Research Division for iPS Cell Ethics
Position

One Program-Specific Associate Professor or Program-Specific Senior Lecturer (Specially Contracted
Limited-Term faculty)Work location

Uehiro Research Division 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
Home, etc., if telecommuting is permitted or ordered by Kyoto University.

Job description

He/she will be in charge of research related to the investigation and analysis of bioethical issues
associated with stem cell research and regenerative medicine as a Principal Investigator in theUehiro Research Division for iPS Cell Ethics.

For details of our institute and Uehiro Research Division, please visit the site:
http://www.cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp/e/index.html
https://uehiro-ethics.cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/
Job requirements

・ He/she has a Ph.D. or equivalent professional achievements/capabilities (Preference may be
given to the Ph.D. holders).
・ He/she has a track record of research on bioethical issues associated with stem cell research andregenerative medicine (Any field of expertise is acceptable, but preference may be given to thehumanities and social sciences).
・ He/she must be able to independently manage and operate his/her own laboratory as a Principal
Investigator, and be willing to engage in research and education on independently defined
topics and issues of bioethics in stem cell research and/or regenerative medicine.
・ He/she has ability to work with the division head and other PIs to assist in the management andadministration of the division and collaborate globally and work constructively with relevant
researchers inside and outside the institute.
・ He/she has English language skills (oral and writing).

Contract period

As soon as possible after the employment decision is made~ 31/3/2028 with a possibility ofrenewal until up to the end of the project
Probational
periodWorkingconditions

6 months
Kyoto University faculty: Program-Specific Associate Professor or Program-Specific Senior Lecturer(full-time, annual salary system)
・ 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)
・ 8:30am ~ 5:15pm (break 12:00pm ~ 1:00pm)/ 5 days a week, when Discretionary work systemfor specialist staff is not applied.
・ You may be ordered to work overtime as needed.
・ Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and new-year break, the anniversaryof 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

Application will close as soon as a suitable candidate is selected.
Please submit the following documents:
1. Curriculum vitae (Form 1)
Please attach your face photo on the CV, and write the email address and telephone number bywhich we can unfailingly contact you.
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 or work you have taken charge of (Form3)
4. Research plan (Form 4)
5. Essay on the topic of “Bioethical Issues Associated with Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
Research and the Role of the Division” in about 1000 words in any style.
6. Recommendation (2 referees) in any format※Please use the Forms 1 through 4 for the documents 1 through 4. 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 application documents by mail or e-mail to the following address
Human Resources Group, Office of iPS Cell Research Institute, Kyoto University
53 Shogoin Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
E-mail : jinji-admi*cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Please change * to @)Phone : 075-366-7309
Please make sure to clearly indicate "Application for Research Program Specialist in the Uehiro Research
Division" on the envelope or in the subject line.
For inquiries regarding job description, working conditions, etc., please contact us at the followingaddress with the subject line: "Application for Research Program Specialized Faculty Member of theUehiro Research Division".
E-mail : fujita-g*cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Please change * to @)Selection

An interview will follow the screening of application documents. Those who have passed the screening

methodwill 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 plan at the interview. (Interviewees will bear their transportation andaccommodation expenses for the interview.)
Results will be informed via e-mail or in writing as soon as the decision is made.

Gender equality

Kyoto University promotes gender equality. As part of the university’s measure to promote genderequality, Kyoto University prioritizes employing women when the candidates get the same evaluation atselection, based on Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between
Men and Women in Employment (Equal Employment Opportunity Act).
As for the period during which the research was discontinued due to childbirth, childrearing, andcaregiving, please describe the details in the curriculum vitae as the examination is performed inconsideration of its content and the period.
OthersSubmitted 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.