Job Information
Organisation/Company: Yokohama City University
Department: General Affairs Division Human Resources Division Human Resources Section
Research Field:
- Environmental science
- Technology
- Medical sciences
- Neurosciences
- Pharmacological sciences
- Ethics in health sciences
- Agricultural sciences
- Biological sciences
- Anthropology
- Chemistry
Researcher Profile:
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 24 Sep 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 Microbiology at Yokohama City University School of Medicine invites applications for faculty positions in the following research fields and subjects.
The Department of Microbiology researches immune responses to pathogens, tissue injury, and chronic inflammation, aiming to train medical leaders in developing evidence-based therapies. Responsibilities include delivering undergraduate/graduate lectures, and mentoring students in Research Clerkships and degree programs. Proficiency in English and Japanese is prerequisite. Preference will be given to individuals proactively secure external funding. We provide robust support to help new faculty focus on foundational research and build a high-quality academic career.
Details of the business
Education, Research, and Clinical Services
Work content and job description
Education: Deliver microbiology lectures and laboratory courses for medical students and graduate students.
Mentorship: Guide medical students in research clerkships. Supervise and mentor master's and Ph.D. candidates in their research.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 236-0004 Kanagawa 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama
Fukuura campus
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2026-12-02 00:00:00
Starting date: 2026-12-02 00:00:00
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary: 5 million yen
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Employment type: Regular employee
Employment type description: discretionary labor system
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: (1) Term of Office 5 years (renewable). *An examination will be conducted at the time of renewal, and the maximum term of office is 10 years. (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: 6 months under the employment rules
Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary: 5 million yen
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Employment type: Regular employee
Employment type description: discretionary labor system
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: (1) Term of Office 5 years (renewable). *An examination will be conducted at the time of renewal, and the maximum term of office is 10 years. (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: 6 months under the employment rules
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Annual salary: 4 million yen
Wages description: 4.5 million yen or more
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Employment type: Regular employee
Employment type description: discretionary labor system
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: (1) Term of Office 3 years (renewable). *An examination will be conducted at the time of renewal, and the maximum term of office is 6 years. (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: 6 months under the employment rules
Established Researcher (R3)
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) 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. (2) 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: 6 months under the employment rules
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
(1) 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.
(2) The Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, has introduced a discretionary labor system.
Additional comments
1. 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.
2. Applicants will be responsible for any travel and accommodation expenses required for the second round of selection (interview).
3. 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
