Job Information
Organisation/Company: Yamaguchi University
Research Field: Mathematics, Geosciences, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, All, Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Japan
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: See description
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
National university
https://www.yamaguchi-u.ac.jp/sci/dep/geo/
Work content and job description
- Education:
(1) Department of Geosphere Sciences, Faculty of Science (undergraduate), Yamaguchi University *1.
(2) Earth Sciences Course, Division of Earth Science, Biology and Chemistry (Master's program), Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University
(3) Chemistry and Earth Sciences Course, Division of Natural Science (Doctoral program), Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University
*1 The educational program for undergraduates consists of general education and professional education. Teaching duties for the successful applicant include providing lectures and exercises in both general and professional education programs. The subject of general education is related to basic earth sciences. The subject provided in professional education is related to specialized subjects in earth sciences.
- Other: Institutional Responsibilities including admissions.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address:
753-8512 Yamaguchi Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation Yamaguchi University 1677-1 Yoshida, Yamaguchi 753-8512, Japan
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: Female Assistant Professor, one(1) position.
Yamaguchi University promotes gender equality. In accordance with the provisions of Article 8 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, we are proactively recruiting only female researchers for this position as a measure to improve the ratio of female researchers.
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary: 4 million yen
Wages description: Salary is determined under the annual salary system, in accordance with Yamaguchi University regulations.
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: 8 days off per 4-week period
Overtime and other explanations: Working hours are listed as deemed working hours (7 hours 45 minutes) under the discretionary work hours for specialized duties.
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: Five(5) years.
Term of Appointment: Five years, with the possibility of one reappointment for an additional five-year term, subject to a performance review. Promotion during the term of appointment may be possible.
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary: 4 million yen
Wages description: Salary is determined under the annual salary system, in accordance with Yamaguchi University regulations.
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: 8 days off per 4-week period
Overtime and other explanations: Working hours are listed as deemed working hours (7 hours 45 minutes) under the discretionary work hours for specialized duties.
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: Five(5) years.
Term of Appointment: Five years, with the possibility of one reappointment for an additional five-year term, subject to a performance review. Promotion during the term of appointment may be possible.
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Various systems
Pay increase system: available
Bonus: available
Retirement allowances: available
Transportation expenses: available
Retirement age: available
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: available
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Yamaguchi University actively supports achieving a balance between work and life events (such as child care or nursing care needs). For example, we run a day-care service on Yoshida Campus during the long vacations, and offer financial assistance in the event of using day-care services for sick children. Other ways we provide support including a research assistant program, a mentor system, a support system for returning to research activities, and a nursing care support system.
Additional comments
※Please note that this is an extension of the application period for the position originally posted on April 30, 2026.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Yamaguchi University
Country: Japan
City: Yamaguchi
