Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Kyushu University is seeking an experienced individual with expertise in research and teaching for appointment as an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Laboratory of Pesticide Chemistry, Division of Molecular Biosciences, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture.The Division of Molecular Biosciences conducts research on functional molecular chemistry and the applied biological sciences related to the elucidation of the mechanisms of biologically active compounds…
and the expression and regulation of diverse biological phenomena. On these molecular basis of agriculture and life sciences, the Division systematically conducts applied research to promote social implementation.The Division also conducts the education of ndergraduate and graduate students to systematically train them so that students understand biological phenomena at the molecular level and promote activities by using their knowledge for the well-being of humans. In this context, education and research in the Laboratory of Pesticide Chemistry are directed toward "the development of biologically active compounds for agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals using judicious molecular design, novel synthetic chemical reactions, and synthetic methodologies."We intend to hire an Assistant Professor who will focus on developing education and research in:
- Advanced organic chemistry research to create biologically active compounds for agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, conducted on the basis of judicious molecular design, novel synthetic chemical reactions, and synthetic methodologies;
- Chemical research to develop novel functions of naturally occurring compounds such as peptides, nucleic acids, polysaccharides, and secondary metabolites of small molecules;
- Research on the development of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals that control environmental stress responses associated with climate change, allergic substances, infection, and aging, and their utilization in social applications.
Details of the business
National university corporation
Work content and job description
Position affiliation:
Laboratory of Pesticide Chemistry, Division of Molecular Biosciences, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture.
The appointee will join the teaching staff of the Program of Applied Biosciences in the School of Agriculture and the Molecular Biosciences course in the Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences.
Educational Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to teach the following subjects and supervise research activities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels using Japanese, with some of the teaching and supervision also done in English.
- (1) Graduate School of Bioresources and Bioenvironmental Sciences
Master's Course (Molecular Biosciences Course)
Project Research in Molecular Biosciences, Master's Thesis Research in Molecular Biosciences, etc. In charge as necessary.
(International Course)
In charge as necessary. - (2) Undergraduate School
(Program of Applied Biosciences in the School of Agriculture)
Scientific English, Graduation Thesis Research in Agricultural Chemistry, etc. In charge as necessary.
(International Course)
In charge as necessary.
(Kikan Education)
In charge as necessary.
The ability to conduct class teaching and research guidance in Japanese is essential.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address
819-0395 Fukuoka Motooka 744, Nishi-ku Building 5, West Wing, Ito Campus, Kyushu University
Number of hired
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2027-02-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:3.Date of Appointment:
February 1, 2027 or later
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary:4 million yen
Wages description: In addition to the basic annual salary, various allowances, bonuses (twice a year), and commuting expenses will be paid according to the university's regulations.
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, 12/29 to 1/3
Overtime and other explanations: Based on Discretionary Labor System for professional work, it is regarded that working hours are 7 hours and 45 minutes irrespective of how much time the employee actually spends on his/her work
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description: 5years
Tenure-Track Period and Examinations:
This tenure-track position is for a five-year term from the date of appointment. Mid-term (Second-year) and final (fifth-year) evaluations will be conducted according to the specified criteria. The successful candidate who fulfills the criteria will be employed as a permanent Assistant Professor. If outstanding results are achieved, promotion to a permanent Associate Professor will be considered. During the tenure-track period, more than 80% of working time may be devoted to research activities.
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: 3 months
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
Status of measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking is permitted on the university insurance
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Conditions of employment
(1) Business Activities: Education and Research at the Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kyushu University
(2) Salary and Benefits
Appointment level to be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are specified in the Kyushu University regulations. For further information, visit the following university website (in Japanese) or apply to the General Affairs Section, Faculty of Agriculture:
https://www1.g-reiki.net/kyushu-u/reiki_honbun/u437RG00000256.html
General Affairs Section, Faculty of Agriculture (E-mail: nossyomu2@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp)
(3) Probationary period: A three-month probationary period.
(4) Place of employment: Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University Ito campus (744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN).
(5) Working hours, Break time, Overtime: Based on Discretionary Labor System for professional work, it is regarded that working hours are 7 hours and 45 minutes irrespective of how much time the employee actually spends on his/her work.
(6) Days off: Every Saturday and Sunday, national holidays, and New Year's holidays from December 29-January 3 in addition to an annual leave entitlement.
(7) Social Insurance
Employee shall enroll in: Employment insurance, Compensation Insurance, Health Insurance, Employees' pension insurance.
(8) Status of measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking is permitted on the university insurance.
Additional comments
Additional Information:
- For more information about the criteria for the mid-term (Second-year) and final (fifth-year) examinations of the tenure-track position, and the criteria for the promotion to a permanent Associate Professor, please contact Professor Nozomu Okino the Head of the Selection Committee, by e-mail.
- Kyushu University is an equal opportunity employer and follows the principles of the Basic Act for the Disabled Persons (Act. No.84 of 1970, revised in 2004 and 2011), Basic Act for Gender Equal Society (Act. No.78 of 1999), 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).
- 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 (in Japanese), which links to Kyushu University Guidelines for this system (in English): https://danjyo.kyushu-u.ac.jp/notice/view.php?cId=2600.
- For more information about the Faculty of Agriculture, please visit our website. (https://www.agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp/).
- Personal information included in the submitted documents will not be used for purposes other than screening.
- 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.
- Kyushu University provides support to improve the research environment for faculty and researchers.
Support for Securing Research Funding
Research Funding Acquisition Support Program
Support for Securing International Research Funding and others
Support Primarily for Early-Career Researchers
Research Start Program
Development of a Shared Research Equipment and Facilities System and others
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 and others
For details on support and programs not listed above, please visit the Kyushu University website.
Kyushu University Website > About Kyushu University > Faculty and Staff Recruitment Information > List of Researcher Support Programs
(https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja/university/career/support) - For inquiries regarding salary regulations, working conditions, and other employment details:
Kyushu University Staff Salary Regulations: (https://www1.g-reiki.net/kyushu-u/reiki_honbun/u437RG00000220.html)
Detailed Rules for the Application of the Kyushu University Annual Salary System (Basic Annual Salary for Educational Positions): (https://www1.g-reiki.net/kyushu-u/reiki_honbun/u437RG00000256.html)
Contact: Kyushu University Faculty of Agriculture, etc. General Affairs Section, General Affairs Division Phone: 092-802-4505