Job Information
Organisation/Company: Institute of Science Tokyo
Department: Dep. Life Sci. and Technol.
Research Field: Technology; Medical sciences; Pharmacological sciences; Ethics in health sciences; Biological sciences; Chemistry; Environmental science; Anthropology; Agricultural sciences; Neurosciences
Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4); Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 28 Sep 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
Professor or Associate Professor in Plant Science (Plant Physiology, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology and related fields)
Work content and job description
- The successful candidate will conduct original, cutting-edge research using plants or photosynthetic microorganisms to elucidate the fundamental principles of biological phenomena and contribute to their practical applications as a principal investigator (PI).
- The successful candidate will engage in educational activities in the area of specialization in the School of Life Science and Technology.
- The successful candidate will supervise undergraduate and graduate students conducting research in the area of specialization.
- The successful candidate will engage in activities within one of the eight Visionary Initiatives (VIs), which serve as interdisciplinary research hubs. For an overview of the VIs, please refer to the following: https://www.isct.ac.jp/en/017/research/visionary-initiatives
- The successful candidate will engage in other administrative duties necessary for the operation of the University, School, Department, etc.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 226-8501 Kanagawa 4259, Nagatsuta, Midori-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Institute of Science Tokyo, Yokohama Campus
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Starting date: 2027-04-01
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 7 million yen - 13 million yen
Wages description: The successful candidate will be paid under the “Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance” pursuant to the Institute’s Rules on Wage and Salary for Staff under Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance. In accordance with the rules, the amount of annual salary will be determined based on the candidate’s age, highest degree obtained, work experience, and other factors for the first fiscal year of employment, and will be based on performance evaluations in subsequent years. A retirement allowance will be paid separately at the time of retirement.
Important information (applicable to all positions): Additional fixed allowances for commuting, housing, dependents, or other considerations may be provided separately to eligible candidates. The amount of the first payment of the Addition to Annual Salary and the Performance-Based Bonus may vary depending on the length of time between the employment start date and the payment date. If a candidate is transferring from another national university or organization, their period of service at the previous institution may be taken into consideration.
Working hours: 09:00-17:45
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Tenured
Probationary period: Present, six months
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smoking areas).
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Science Tokyo
Country: Japan
City: Kanagawa
Contact
City: Tokyo