Researcher

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

In April 2022, Kyushu University established the Research and Education Center for Offshore Wind(RECOW), which aims to become a core research and education center for offshore wind in Asia. In 2024, two new departments—the Department of International Industry-Academia-GovernmentCollaboration Promotion and the Department of Social Implementation Promotion—were established within RECOW.

Work content and job description

This call is open to researchers who are willing and able to investigate the trend in technology development and social implementation by domestic and foreign companies in offshore wind development, and to promote research on practical application and international standardization of the technology. The successful candidate is expected to be actively involved in the management of the 'Offshore Wind Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Consortium' and the 'Offshore Wind Power Human Resource Development Course' of RECOW.

Assigned department

Existing departments

Work location

Address: 816-8580 Fukuoka 6-1 Kasuga-koen, Kasuga, Fukuoka 816-8580, Japan

Number of hired

Number of hired: 1 person(s)

Job content supplemental explanation: Date of Appointment: As soon as possible after the selection decision on or after April 1, 2027.

Where to apply

Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126071069&ln_jor=1

Requirements

Additional Information

Benefits

• Compensation: Annual salary: 7 million yen
• Wages description: Salary: Salary and benefits shall be determined in accordance with the University's regulations (annual salary system introduced on April 1, 2020; based on academic qualifications and employment history under the relevant University rules) and shall be determined by agreement with the relevant institution under the cross-appointment system.
• Working hours: 08:30-17:15
• Break time: 12:00-13:00
• Holidays: Every Saturday and Sunday, national holidays, and other days as specified (e.g. New Year's holiday)
• Overtime and other explanations: Working hours: Based on the agreement, the employee is considered to have worked under the Discretionary Labor System for professional work (7 hours and 45 minutes per day as deemed working hours).
• Employment type: Regular employee
• Employment type description: Appointment Term and Employment Arrangement: Until 31 March 2029. Non-renewable; Cross-appointment (20%)
• Contract period: Nontenured
• Contract period description: Until 31 March 2029. Non-renewable
• Probationary period: Probationary period absent

Various systems

• Others: Salary and benefits shall be determined in accordance with the University's regulations (annual salary system introduced on April 1, 2020; based on academic qualifications and employment history under the relevant University rules) and shall be determined by agreement with the relevant institution under the cross-appointment system.

Insurance

• Others: Social insurance coverage shall be provided through the employee's primary employer.

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

NO smoking on the premises.

Supplementary explanation of compensation

Additional comments

1. Kyushu University is an equal opportunity employer and follows the principles of the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society (Act No.78 of 1999), Basic Act for the Disabled Persons (Act. No.84 of 1970, revised in 2004 and 2011), Act on Employment Promotion etc. of Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 123 of 1960, revised in 2013), and the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 65 of 2013).
2. Kyushu University deployed the System of Employment of Faculty Members with Accompanying Spouse (July, 2017 and amended January, 2018). For further information, visit the following university website: https://danjyo.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/
3. If you have been disciplined in the past for sexual violence, including sexual harassment, against students, please be sure to enter the nature of the disciplinary action and the specific reasons for it in your resume or other documents. False statements may result in cancellation of employment or disciplinary action.
4. Preventing Passive Smoking: NO smoking on the premises.
5. Kyushu University provides support to enhance the research environment for faculty and researchers.
   • Support for securing research funding
   • Research Funding Acquisition Support Program
   • Support for securing international research funding, etc.
   • Support primarily targeting young researchers
   • Research Start-up Program
   • Establishment of shared research equipment and facility systems, etc.
   • Support for continuing research during life events such as childbirth and childcare
   • On-campus childcare facilities (Himawari Nursery School, Takenoko Nursery School)
   • Babysitter subsidy program, etc.
   For details on other support programs and systems, please visit the Kyushu University website.
   Kyushu University Website > About Kyushu University > Faculty & Staff Recruitment Information > List of Researcher Support Systems
   (https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/university/career/support)

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Kyushu University
• Country: Japan
• City: Fukuoka

Contact

• City: Fukuoka