Faculty Positions

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