Faculty Position in Systems Physiology

in health sciences; Biological sciences; Agricultural sciences; Pharmacological sciences; Chemistry; Medical sciences; Anthropology; Environmental science; Neurosciences; All; Other Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline: 21 Dec 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 The Department of Systems Physiology at Yokohama City University School of Medicine invites applications for faculty positions in the following research fields and subjects. The Department of Systems Physiology at Yokohama City University focuses on the function and development of visual neural circuits extending from the retina to the brain. Building on an understanding of sensory information processing, our research expands into the mechanisms of systemic control by the autonomic nervous system and the maintenance of homeostasis. Furthermore, we conduct research aimed at understanding the pathophysiology of diseases resulting from disruptions in these systems—such as eye movement disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and muscle disorders—and developing treatments for them. This position is open to individuals who are willing to actively engage in the education of students at the School of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine while promoting high quality research in the Department of Systems Physiology. Candidate should possess broad knowledge in the fields of neurophysiology, imaging, and machine learning, and be willing to actively engage in collaborative research within and outside the university. Details of the business: Education, Research, and Clinical Services Work content and job description Education (Physiology for medical students, research clerkships, and graduate education in Systems Physiology in the Department of Medicine) and research in the field of Systems Physiology. Assigned department: Existing departments Work location 236-0004 Kanagawa Yokohama 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku Fukuura campus 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 Additional Information Benefits Compensation: Annual salary: 6 million yen Working hours: 08:30-17:15 Employment type: Regular employee Employment type description: discretionary labor system Contract period: Tenured Contract period description: (1) Permanent. (2) Retirement age is 65 years old. The first March 31 after the date of reaching 65 years of age shall be the mandatory retirement date. (3) Promotion system is available. *The employment contract is on an annual basis, and for mid-year hires, the year of hire is the first year of the employment contract period. Probationary period: Probationary period present Probationary period description: The initial period of six (6) months shall be the trial period. Various systems Pay increase system: available Bonus: available (*Bonuses are included in annual salary.) 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 Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the University and its two affiliated hospitals. Supplementary explanation of compensation Annual salary based on position, performance, and duties. *The salary level for the first year will be calculated based on work experience and career history. *Retirement allowance will be paid separately upon retirement from the corporation. Additional comments Those who are selected through this open recruitment will be required to sign an employment contract with Yokohama City University Public University Corporation in accordance with the regulations established by Yokohama City University Public University Corporation. Applicants will be responsible for any travel and accommodation expenses required for the second round of selection (interview). Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the University and its two affiliated hospitals. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Yokohama City University Country: Japan City: Kanagawa Contact City: Kanagawa