Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Okayama University
- Research Field: Agricultural sciences; Ethics in health sciences; Environmental science; Neurosciences; Biological sciences; Pharmacological sciences; Technology; Chemistry; Anthropology; Medical sciences; Physics; Engineering
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Laboratory of Biophysical Chemistry (Sudo Laboratory), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, is inviting applications for a position as a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor.
In connection with the SHIN-GAKUJYUTSU-RYOUIKI program of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), under the Research Programs “Multidimensional glocal photobiology: Shedding light on unexplored frontiers of life phenomena,” the successful candidate will be engaged in the exploration, analysis, and manipulation of photoreceptive molecules (see Job Description below).
Work content and job description
The successful candidate will work on rhodopsins, focusing on:
- discovery, expression, and purification of novel molecules;
- functional, structural and physiological analysis of the obtained molecules;
- development of optogenetic tools based on these molecules.
Applicants with experience in related fields such as biophysics, protein science, chemical biology, genetic engineering, biochemistry, cell biology, or pharmaceutical sciences of the physical sciences are preferred. However, the field of specialization is not strictly limited, provided that the candidate demonstrates strong motivation and original ideas.
Assigned department: Existing departments
Work location
Address: 700-8530 Okayama 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530 Japan
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: Depending on the timing of applications and the selection process, the appointment date may be set either before or after April 1, 2027. The appointment date is flexible and may be arranged in consideration of the successful candidate's availability and circumstances.
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary: 4 million yen - 6 million yen
Wages description: Annual Salary (Base Salary + Performance-Based Salary): ¥4,000,000–¥6,000,000 (Depending on Grade)
The annual salary will be determined within budgetary limits, taking into account the individual's academic background, work experience, etc., in accordance with Okayama University regulations. The payment rate for the performance-based salary will vary depending on the length of employment within the six months prior to the base date (June 1st or December 1st). Applicants will also receive separate allowances, including commuting allowance, dependent allowance, housing allowance, and adjustment allowance.
Working hours: 08:30-17:30
Break time: 12:00-13:15
Holidays: Overtime and other information: De facto working hours under the discretionary labor system for professional work: 7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week)
Overtime and other explanations:
Employment type: Contract employee
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028 (with contract renewal up to March 31, 2031)
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: Trial period 6 months
[Various systems]
Bonus: available
Transportation expenses: Commuting allowance provided
[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance: Join the National Civil Service Mutual Aid Association pension and health insurance
Employees' Pension Insurance: Join the National Civil Service Mutual Aid Association pension and health insurance
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Okayama University
Country: Japan
City: Okayama
