Program-Specific Assistant Professor

Chemistry, Astronomy, Geosciences, Mathematics Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline: 10 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 International Advanced Energy Science Research and Education Center (IAESREC) was established with the aim of promoting research and education activities in collaboration with other organizations such as academic institutions, government, and industry. IAESREC is responsible for not only conducting joint research, but also training students through advanced study. Additionally, we will develop international collaborative 'on-site laboratories' with our partner universities. Furthermore, IAESREC is expected to act as a nucleus for promoting international collaboration involving industrial partners. https://www.energy.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/advanced-center/ Work content and job description Conducting research and educational activities in energy science, and managing activities of the International Advanced Energy Science Research and Education Center (IAESREC), including supporting and implementing international exchange activities and international collaborative research projects. * Assigned department: Existing departments Work location 606-8501 Kyoto Yoshida-honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto Kyoto University, Graduate School of Energy Science Number of hired Number of hired: 1 person(s) Hiring date: 2027-04-01 Starting date: 2027-04-01 Job content supplemental explanation: Starting date: As early as possible, preferably before April 1. Requirements See description above. Additional Information Benefits [Compensation] Annual salary: 3 million yen - 8 million yen Wages description: Salary will be paid in accordance with the University's regulations and standards (annual salary system). Working hours: 08:30-17:15 Break time: 12:00-13:00 Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays, and University Foundation Day. Overtime and other explanations: The discretionary labor system for specialized work (based on 7hrs and 45 minutes per day, 38 hours 45 minutes per week). Employees not covered by this system are required to work from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., five days a week, with a lunch break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Employment type: Others Employment type description: Program-Specific Assistant Professor Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: In principle, 5 years (with annual renewal and review). (The contract may be renewed upon expiration. Renewal will be determined based on factors such as workload at the end of the contract period, job performance, work attitude, competencies, progress of assigned duties, the financial condition of the employer, and the availability of external funding supporting the position.) Probationary period: Probationary period present Probationary period description: Probation period: 6 months Various systems [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 Kyoto University is working to prevent passive smoking, by prohibiting indoor smoking on all campuses and also outside smoking except in designated areas. Additional comments 〇 The University may decide not to make an appointment if no suitable candidate is found. 〇 Inquiries regarding the selection process, including the reasons for selection or non-selection, will not be entertained. 〇 Candidates may be invited for an interview as part of the selection process. Please note that travel expenses and other related costs cannot be reimbursed. 〇 Kyoto University is committed to preventing harassment of job applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. To this end, the University has established measures, including consultation services, as described below: www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/about/foundation/human-rights/harassment Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Kyoto University Country: Japan City: Kyoto