Grant to Promote Young Scientists’ Independent Research
University of Tsukuba invites applications for 15 tenure-track positions supported by its
Program to Develop the Next Generation’s Faculty. The positions have a length of service
of 5 years and are open to outstanding young scientists from around the world in the fields
of Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Biology, Applied Biochemistry, and Physics.
Recommendation of suitable applicants is also welcome.
Program to Develop the Next Generation’s Faculty. The positions have a length of service
of 5 years and are open to outstanding young scientists from around the world in the fields
of Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Biology, Applied Biochemistry, and Physics.
Recommendation of suitable applicants is also welcome.
1. Position: Independent assistant professor or associate professor (tenure-track position).
2. For details about the research activity and number and level of professorships available
in each field, click below:
in each field, click below:
3. Starting date: as soon as possible after appointment.
4. Term of appointment: until March 31, 2012.
5. Terms of employment:
Terms of employment are the same as those for Tsukuba University faculty. Start-up
funds of about 4 million Japanese yen as well as yearly designated research funds (including
technicians’pay) of about 7 million Japanese yen. Incentive compensation dependent on
midterm evaluation. Independent research space as well as use of shared research
resources. Experience teaching graduate and undergraduate students under the guidance of
a faculty mentor.
funds of about 4 million Japanese yen as well as yearly designated research funds (including
technicians’pay) of about 7 million Japanese yen. Incentive compensation dependent on
midterm evaluation. Independent research space as well as use of shared research
resources. Experience teaching graduate and undergraduate students under the guidance of
a faculty mentor.
At the end of the term of appointment, candidates who satisfy the criteria for promotion
and tenure will be promoted to tenured positions as associate professor or full professor.
and tenure will be promoted to tenured positions as associate professor or full professor.
6. Eligibility for application: Applicants should hold a recent (within the last 10 years), or
anticipated, Ph.D.
anticipated, Ph.D.
7. Documentation: Email or post the following documents (in Japanese or English) to the
address of the relevant discipline by August 31, 2007:
address of the relevant discipline by August 31, 2007:
Curriculum vitae
List of publications
Reprints, copies, or PDF files of 5 major publications
Competitive research grants obtained thus far
A summary of research accomplishment (1 A4 page)
An outline of future research plans ( 1 to 2 A4 pages)
A statement of teaching goals at the undergraduate and graduate levels
The names and contact information (including email addresses) of 2 referees.
8. Selection Process:
1st selection round: Review of documentation
2nd selection round: Interview (presentation in English)
9. Further inquiries: Visit the relevant discipline’s website to make online inquiries.
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