Assistant Professor

in health sciences; Neurosciences; Pharmacological sciences; Medical sciences Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline: 12 Nov 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] Background of the recruitment and description of the project Research We are seeking a researcher at the Assistant Professor level to join the Hanayama Lab. Our research centers on understanding the biology of extracellular vesicles (EVs) and translating this knowledge into medical applications, along the following lines: Engineered EVs for immune regulation and their therapeutic application EV-mediated intercellular communication and its role in disease Structural and mechanical characterization of EVs using nanoscale measurement technologies The laboratory works in close partnership with the Nano Life Science Institute (WPINanoLSI) at Kanazawa University, giving access to high-speed atomic force microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and related advanced instrumentation. Prior experience with EVs is not required. We welcome applicants from immunology, cell biology, and related areas of the life sciences who are motivated to bring their own expertise to EV research. Detailed information about the lab is available at: https://immunology.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/index2.html Work content and job description Research in the fields of Immunology or related fields. Education responsibilities include lectures, practical training, and research supervision in the following schools: Bachelor courses of School of Medicine, School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Master and Doctoral courses of Graduate School of Medical Sciences Assigned department: Existing departments Work location Address: 920-8640 Ishikawa 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa 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: As early as possible after April 1st, 2027. The start date is negotiable. Additional Information Benefits [Compensation] Annual salary: 4 million yen - 7 million yen Wages description: Salary will be calculated on an annual salary basis. Determined in accordance with the University's regulations according to educational background and work history. Working hours: 08:30-17:00 Break time: 12:00-12:45 Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, from December 29th to January 3rd of the following year Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary labor system（Assumed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.） Employment type: Regular employee Employment type description: Full-time Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: 5 years term（reappointment possible upon evaluation). 【If you are currently working at our university and work continuously, the total term of office, from the current term to the next term, cannot exceed 10 years.】 Reappointment evaluation items Educational activities such as lectures, practical training and research supervision. Research activities such as scientific paper publications, conference presentations, research fund acquisition, etc. Contribution to Kanazawa University and the scientific community. Probationary period: Probationary period present Probationary period description: Trial period 6 months Various systems Pay increase system: available 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 No smoking in the Facility Additional comments Kanazawa University is working to improve faculty members’ teaching skills in English and strengthen English education on the premise of increasing the number of subjects offered in English. Kanazawa University promotes the development of diversity in the research and education environment. Kanazawa University welcomes applications from female researchers in accordance with the purport of the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society. During the selection process, we may ask the applicant to come to our university and ask for a lecture (Travel expenses are not provided). Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Kanazawa University Country: Japan City: Ishikawa