17 Oct 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Kanazawa University
- Research Field: Biological sciences; Technology; Environmental science; Anthropology; Agricultural sciences; Chemistry; Ethics in health sciences; Neurosciences; Pharmacological sciences; Medical sciences
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

