Job Information
Organisation/Company: University of Tsukuba
Department: Life Science Center of TARA
Research Field: Biological sciences; Chemistry; Agricultural sciences; Medical sciences; Neurosciences; Environmental science; Pharmacological sciences; Technology; Ethics in health sciences; Anthropology; Information science; Computer science; Engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 30 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 Diapause Life Science Research Project, led by Professor Katsuyoshi Takaoka at the Life Science Center for Survival Dynamics, University of Tsukuba, conducts research on embryonic diapause in mammals.
The project aims to advance our fundamental understanding of biological phenomena through the study of mammalian embryonic diapause and to develop technological platforms for future applications based on the knowledge gained from this research.
We are seeking a fixed-term Assistant professor who will contribute to the advancement of these research activities and undertake related educational and administrative responsibilities. The initial term of employment will end on February 29, 2032, with the possibility of renewal until February 28, 2037.
Work content and job description
Embryonic diapause is a biological phenomenon in which mammalian pre-implantation embryos temporarily suspend their development for periods ranging from several days to several months, or even longer in some species. However, the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which embryos enter, maintain, and exit diapause remain largely unknown.
The Takaoka Project aims to elucidate the mechanisms that regulate mammalian embryonic diapause, primarily through the use of genetically modified mice, embryo manipulation, imaging, omics analyses, and mathematical modeling. The project encompasses a broad range of basic and applied research topics, including the effects of a history of embryonic diapause on postnatal and adult phenotypes, as well as the development of technologies to predict and control the developmental fate of diapause embryos.
The successful candidate will be expected to take a leading role in one or more of these research areas while collaborating closely with other laboratory members. The candidate will also contribute to the supervision and education of students at the University of Tsukuba and undertake administrative and operational duties related to the Life Science Center for Survival Dynamics and the laboratory.
For further information about the research program and research environment, please contact Professor Katsuyoshi Takaoka (please refer to the “Katsuyoshi Takaoka” entry on “researchmap,” a researcher information website, for contact information).
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 305-8577 Ibaraki 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Life Science Center for Survival Dynamics, Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance (TARA), University of Tsukuba
Takaoka Project, TARA Center, University of Tsukuba
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: The starting date is negotiable.
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 4 million yen - 6 million yen
Wages description: Salary will be provided in accordance with the university’s regulations and will be determined based on the candidate’s research accomplishments and prior experience.
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:15-13:15
Holidays: Every Saturday and Sunday, National holidays, New Year's holiday season (12/29-1/3)
Overtime and other explanations: 1) Salary and allowances will be provided in accordance with the university guidelines. 2) Working days and hours: Discretionary labor system for professional work. The working hours for a day are deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes.
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: The initial term of employment will be five years from the date of appointment. For an appointment commencing on March 1, 2027, the term will end on February 29, 2032, with the possibility of a single renewal through February 28, 2037.
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Various systems
Pay increase system: available
Bonus: available
Retirement allowances: available
Transportation expenses: Yes
Retirement age: Yes
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association
Employees' Pension Insurance: Yes
Worker's accident insurance: Yes
Employment insurance: Yes
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited at all places of work (on the university campus).
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Salary and allowances will be provided in accordance with the university guidelines.
Additional comments
1) In principle, application documents should be submitted as attachments to an email. Please note that emails containing attachments of 8 MB or more cannot be received.
2) Applications must be received in our email inbox by 5:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time on the last day of this application period. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances, regardless of the reason for the delay.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Tsukuba
Country: Japan
City: Ibaraki
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