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Application Guidelines for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
University of Yamanashi
The University of Yamanashi has been conducting a project called “Base for Fostering
Young Research Leaders in Leading-Edge Fields” to establish a new system to foster young
research leaders and in this way aims to create a global research base. In this project, theUniversity recruits young researchers (as tenure-track assistant professors) who can be expected
to perform outstandingly in leading-edge fields.
The University will provide the accepted applicants with an environment that is conducive for
conducting world-class research in our chosen research fields.
Herewith, the University seeks applicants with the spirit of challenge with high creativity andwith leadership qualities, with which they could even establish a new research field. For themost highly qualified individuals, there will be the possibility of continuing as a regular faculty
member.
1. Research areas and number of positions available
The University of Yamanashi seeks applicants: “creating next-generation research bases.”
Creating Next-Generation Research Bases
Applicants must have the qualities to make further progress in leading-edge studies
conducted in the University as a specially-appointed research associate, and to become a “core”
in establishing a global research base to conduct research in the relevant areas as a young
research leader.
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1 (one) tenure-track assistant professor
2. Application description(1) Qualifications required
1) Applicants must be young researchers with a PhD degree acquired within the past 5years and have strong motivation to promote research mentioned in the application
requirements of each research field. (including applicants who are expected toreceive a PhD by September of 2014)
2) For non-Japanese applicants, acquisition of proficient Japanese skills shall be
required by the end of the appointment term.
(2) Expected date of employment: The earliest possible date between October 1st, 2014 andMarch 31st, 2015.
(3) Appointment term: 5 years from the date of employment(4) Assigned institution: Department of Research, Interdisciplinary Graduate School ofMedicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi
3. Application review and selection process
The selection will be conducted according to criteria given below, which are based on theselection criteria for academics presented in the document “Base for Fostering Young ResearchLeaders in Leading-Edge Areas, University of Yamanashi.”
The application documents will be reviewed and pre-interviews may be held at the first stageof selection. And then interviews (including presentations) will be conducted at the second stageof selection.
4. Conditions of employment(1) Assessments
Assessments will be conducted in the 3rd year of the term and at the end of theappointment term. After successfully passing either of the assessments, those who havestrong intention to work for the university for a long period of time will start their careers
as a full-time associate professor or a full-time assistant professor.
Furthermore, those who passed the assessment at the end of appointment term would beemployed on the date between October 1st, 2019 and March 31, 2020, and those who passed theassessment in the 3rd year of the term would be employed on the date between October 1st,2017 and March 31, 2018.
(2) SalaryThis is an annual salary system. The salary will be determined according to theUniversity regulations, depending on the applicant’s age, career and so forth,e.g., approximately ¥5,100,000 to ¥6,100,000.
(3) Research environment, etc.
1) Research funds
Approximately ¥2,000,000 p.a. will be provided as a research fund to each research
associate for 5 years.
2) Research environment
In the first academic year, a start-up fund of ¥2,000,000 will be provided. A reasonable
research environment will be ensured during the appointment period.
Furthermore, an “International Science Café” will be held for the purpose of contributing
to research development and international research exchanges.
3) Research and education activities
Research guidance for graduate school students, teaching fundamental subjects and thepromotion of science literacy are highly recommended as a future career, in addition to theadvancement of science and technology.
(4) Those who do not have strong Japanese skills may carry out research and education
activities using English as their primary language. The institute office and mentors will support
their office works. However, in order to gain qualification as a tenured associate professor,
a working knowledge of academic Japanese is required.

5. Application Requirements
The University of Yamanashi expects young researchers to work outstandingly in theresearch areas listed below and seeks candidates who actively conduct research in avariety of fields.
Research area
Criteria required for the research area
Applicants must have the qualities to make further progress inleading-edge studies conducted in the University as a tenure-track
assistant professor, and to become a “core” in establishing a global
research base to conduct research in the relevant areas as a young
research leader.
Foresight, spirit of challenge, development capability, leadership, andcreativity are highly appreciated.
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6. Documents to be submitted and application method(1) Documents to be submitted
Documents corresponding to the following (2) and (3) should be submitted in A4 size.
Unless the applicant’s native language is Japanese, it is possible to apply in English.
(2) Application form (please download the form.)(3) Research plan and prospects
Any format can be used for the following documents (i) to (iv) without page restriction,
but the area to be applied and your name should be printed.
(i) Summary of past research activities and achievements(ii) Research plan and goal(iii) Image of ideal researchers for the applicant
Please address these questions: Who are your ideal researchers, or what kind of a
researcher would you like to be, in the near future. Please also include your researchmotto, philosophy, and items to be taken into account to conduct your research.
(iv) List of major research achievements
Please specify peer-reviewed papers.
Please attach separate prints of approximately five major papers (photocopies
acceptable).
Presentations at conferences, activities in academic and general societies, awards andso forth may be included.
(4) Submission method
All documents should be sent by registered mail to:Young Researchers Support Office,c/o Organization for Social Collaboration and Research Promotion,

University of Yamanashi
4-4-37 Takeda, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-8510, JapanOn the front of the envelope, please write “Application for Specially-Appointed ResearchAssociate” in red.
(5) Submission deadline: Not later than 17:00 JST on July 25th, 2014<<Contact information>>(For questions regarding each research area)
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Prof. Kiyokazu Nakagawa e-mail: kaz-naka@yamanashi.ac.jp(For questions regarding general affairs)
Young Researchers Support Office,Base for Fostering Young Research Leaders in Leading-Edge Areas,
University of Yamanashi
e-mail: wakate@yamanashi.ac.jp