IMSS24-7 Assistant Professor
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IMSS24-7Assistant Professor (permanent or limited-term employment)
1 person
Synchrotron Radiation Science Division I, IMSSNo term Limit until 63, if hired as a permanent employee. In the case of limited-term emplayment, theterm is 4 years, but after an evaluation in the third year (or earlier), the candidate may be offeredpermanent employment as an Assistant Professor.
As early as possible after the decision of successful candidateApplication due date (to reach KEK) is noon on Thursday September 19, 2024 (JST)Job Description
The Institute of Materials Structure Science (IMSS), one of the Inter-University Research Institutes, promotes advanced andmultiple use of four types of quantum beams, synchrotron radiation, neutrons, muons and slow positrons, in materials and life
sciences.
The successful candidate belongs to the surface science section of Synchrotron Radiation Science Division 1, and is expected topromote advanced research activities using various techniques such as soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy and photoemissionspectroscopy, and to develop experimental and analytical techniques required, in collaboration with staff in the section and related
divisions. The workplace is KEK Tsukuba campus.
The more details of the job description are shown here.
https://www2.kek.jp/imss/eng/employment/IMSS24-7-e.html
Qualification
Person with the ability of research and education.
Method of Selection
Applicants on the short list are requested to come to KEK for an interview in principle.
The date of the interview: TBA. Only the applicants who passed our documentary screening will be informed of the details of theinterview.
SalarySalary and various allowances are determined according to the KEK rules. (Annual salary system)
Working Hours
In principle discretionary work system for professional work is applied and working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes
per day.
Please submit (A4 size paper (29.7cm x 21cm or similar size))
1) Curriculum vitae (Download the Designated form of KEK)
* Please be sure to write the job number IMSS24-7, and the possible date you would be able to start the job at the Institute ofMaterials Structure Science. Please write your birth date as well.
* If you apply for more than one job openings in KEK, please indicate all the job numbers you apply for and your priorities in yourCV.
2) Research experience: The selected publications whose reprints are attached to the application document should be explicitly
described with their significance.
3) Publication list: this should be prepared in the following format. Items not applicable may be omitted.
1. List of peer-reviewed original articles-Provide names of all authors in principle in the same order as in the article and emphasize own name with underline in eachreference.
-Each article on the list should be numbered, and the selected publications should be indicated.
-Authors, title, journal name, volume number, year and page numbers (first-last) must be included. Order of these items may bechanged.
2. List of review articles and books
3. List of other articles (non-peer reviewed articles, conference proceedings, bulletins)
4. List of invited lectures in international conferences/meetings.
5. Miscellaneous, supportive information such as research grants and awards received.
4) Research plan.
5) Reprints of selected publications (about 3 separate papers)
6) Recommendation or reference letter(s) from those referred in CV(Recommendation or reference letter(s) must be addressed to Prof. Dr. FUNAMORI Nobumasa, Director of IMSS, Attn.:
Personnel Affairs Unit 1 (Jinji1), KEK.)
How to submit
1) Application documents* Application documents must be submitted by using our Web system.
* Since we will issue your own password, please send an e-mail to jinji1@ml.post.kek.jp .
(Please write "IMSS24-7" in the email subject and write your name, current position and phone number in the body of theemail.)* We accept only PDF files.
* If you cannot use our web system, please contact us by e-mail.
* We cannot accept submissions by e-mail attached with application documents.
2) Recommendation or reference letter(s)* We accept PDF file(s) of recommendation or reference letter(s) to jinji1@ml.post.kek.jp by email.
(Please write "Recommendation for “IMSS24-7" to the email subject.)* We accept paper of recommendation or reference letter(s) by post mail as well.
Post mail to: Personnel Affairs Unit 1, KEK
1-1 Oho, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0801, Japan(Attention) We may not be able to receive mails from a free e-mail account.
If there is no reply from us within a few days, please try a different email address or apply by post mail.
Before submitting application documents, please contact
Prof. AMEMIYA Kenta, Head of Synchrotron Radiation Science Division 1, Institute of Materials Structure Science, KEK.
E-mail: kenta.amemiya@kek.jp
Tel: +81 29-879-6027
Others1) KEK is promoting gender equality. In accordance with the intent of “Basic Act for Gender Equal Society”, when the finalists for aposition comprise both males and females whose qualifications and merit, including experiences, education, researchachievements and social contributions, have been deemed equal, preference will be given to the female candidate.
2) An option for working at home is available to improve work-life balance or to cope with exceptional working environment.
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