Health Services Research

Job Opportunities Faculty Member
Yokohama City University established the Graduate School of Data Science in the 2020
academic year to nurture researchers and highly specialized professionals in data science.
The Health Data Science Department within the Graduate School of Data Science aims
to address various issues in the health field (disease prevention, medical care, nursing,etc.) by leveraging data science and to contribute to society through research.
We are inviting applications from individuals who can teach and conduct research in thespecified fields and subjects within the Health Data Science Department of the Graduate
School of Data Science. Applicants should have significant knowledge in the field ofhealth services research, a proven track record of using data to address various socialissues, or a strong motivation to solve social problems.

Department

Graduate School of Data Science

Position Title

Professor, Associate Professor, or Lecturer

Number ofpositions

1
Graduate School (Master’s Program):(1) Health Services Research subjects related to the applicant’s area ofexpertise(2) Health Data Science Research Guidance(3) Health Data Science Research Seminar

Subject Areas

Graduate School (Doctoral Program):of Teaching(1) Special Research Guidance in Health Data ScienceResponsibility(2) Special Research Seminar in Health Data Science(3) Special Lectures in Health Data Science(4) Special Exercises in Health Data Science*Note: The course titles are subject to change. There is a possibility ofbeing responsible for part of the lectures in the Medical School andsupervising graduation research in the Data Science Faculty.*

Field of Expertise

Health Services Research
Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Qualifications of(1) Ph.D. in a related field of Health Data Science.

applicant(2) Academic knowledge and proven track record in the field of HealthServices Research.

Health Services Research(3) Proven research achievements and competitive research funding in
Health Data Science or related fields.
(4) Sufficient expertise and experience to teach at the Master’s andDoctoral levels in Health Data Science.
(5) Strong motivation to contribute to society by solving social issues,
including collaboration with local government and industry.
(6) Commitment to the management of the Graduate School.
(7) Medical license preferred.
(8) At least three years of practical experience in health-related fields (e.g.,prevention, medical care, nursing, welfare, pharmaceuticals).
Date ofappointment

April 1, 2025 (an earlier start date can be discussed).
Mandatory retirement age is 65. Retirement date is March 31 following theTerms and65th birthday.

Conditions

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, based on YCU pay scales.
No smoking allowed on the premises.
Submit the application documents by data upload.
1. Complete the entry form in Forms and submit your entry.
[Entry Form](https://forms.office.com/r/udLJPFckei)*Entry Deadline: August 23, 2024, at noon. (Japan Time)*
2. We will contact you with the address for uploading your applicationmaterials.

To apply*Upload Deadline: August 29, 2024 (Japan Time)*
3. After uploading, send a confirmation email with the subject line
"Faculty Position Application (Health Services Research)" to the address
below.
Email: cy_jinji@yokohama-cu.ac.jp*Note: Submitted documents will not be returned and will be responsibly
discarded after the selection process.*Health Services Research
Application Documents:
1. Resume (designated form)
2. List of educational and research achievements (designated form)
3. Up to three key research papers related to the subjects to be taught (include
Impact Factor if applicable).
* Research papers should be reprints or copies. Only those with a publishingcertificate will be accepted. Do not list papers without a certificate.
4. Summary of past research (approx. 2 pages, A4 size)
Required
documents

5. Statement of educational and research aspirations, including data science
applications for social issues (approx. 2 pages, A4 size)
6. Letter of recommendation (any format, 1 copy)
7. Contact information for two references (affiliation, name, phone number,email address)
8. Proof of academic degrees
9. Copies of various licenses and qualifications (if applicable)*Download the designated forms from the links below.*

Deadline forapplications

Selection
procedure

For furtherinformation
contact:

A resume or C.V.

Word

PDF

A list of all academic publications.

Word

PDF

A list of all academic publications. (example)

Word

PDF

August 29, 2024(Japan Time)
1. First screening: Document review.
2. Second screening: Interview and mock lecture (for those who pass
the first screening, around late September to October).
Prof. Takahiro Mihara
mihara_t@yokohama-cu.ac.jp