Specially Appointed Assistant Professor

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
The Center for Infectious Disease Education and Research (CiDER) serves as a research hub dedicated to advancing infectious disease studies through interdisciplinary promotion, talent development and public engagement. Our goal is to contribute to effective infectious disease countermeasures.

The newly established Cryo-EM and Bacterial Pathogenesis Unit (Principal Investigator: Shoichi Tachiyama), within the Pathogen Recognition Research Team (Team Leader: Dr. Gabriel Nuñez) of the CiDER Division of Infectious Diseases and Immune Defense, will conduct research aimed at elucidating how bacterial nanomachines function at the host-pathogen interaction sites at the molecular and atomic levels. We are seeking to recruit a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor to advance the research activities of this unit.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research primarily focused on protein structural analysis using single-particle cryo-EM and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET), whilst also taking on responsibilities for student supervision and aspects of laboratory management. In particular, we are seeking an individual who is eager to engage in structural and functional analysis of secretion systems in pathogenic bacteria and who can actively promote collaborative research both within and outside the university.
https://www.cider.osaka-u.ac.jp/

[Work content and job description]
Responsible for the following research and related duties.
(1) Structural analysis of protein complexes using cryo-electron microscopy
(2) Conducting biological experiments (cell culture, protein purification, genetic experiments, etc.)
(3) Certain aspects of laboratory management (supervision and guidance of students and research fellows, workstation management, etc.)
(4) Promoting collaborative research with partners both within and outside the university, and related duties

* Assigned department
Newly established departments
Date of new establishment: April 2026

[Work location]
565-0871 Osaka Suita Campus (1-10 Yamadaoka, Suita-City, Osaka, Japan)

[Number of hired]
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2026-12-01
Starting date: 2026-12-01
Job content supplemental explanation: December 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Where to apply

Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126081552&ln_jor=1

Additional Information

Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary: 5 million yen - 6 million yen
Wages description: “48. Based on the ‘Regulations on Salaries for Fixed-Term, Annual-Salary System Faculty and Staff (Specially Appointed Faculty and Staff) at Osaka University, a National University Corporation’”
Remuneration: 5,598,300 JPY per annum. (One-twelfth of this amount is paid monthly as the basic monthly salary)

Commuting Allowance
(※ Housing allowance, dependent allowance, severance pay, and bonuses are not provided.)
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:15-13:00
Holidays: Weekends, holidays, and the year-end/New Year period (December 29–January 3)
Overtime and other explanations: Based on “38. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation the University of Osaka Limited Term Staff”

* The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent. (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
Employment type: Contract employee
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: From the starting date to March 31, 2027
* Following the expiry of the employment contract, the contract may be renewed subject to an assessment of the continuity of duties and performance appraisal. However, the duration of the contract of this position, including any renewal, shall be limited within the duration of the Nippon Foundation–Osaka University Infectious Disease Control Project * The maximum cumulative contract term at the University of Osaka is ten years based on “Regulations Pertaining to Contract Period of National University Corporation Osaka University Fixed-term Staff, etc.”
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: 6 months

[Various systems]
Transportation expenses: 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]
The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Concerning work conditions other than above-mentioned, please refer to “36. Work Regulations for National University Corporation the University of Osaka Limited Term Staff” and/or related regulations.

Please note that the work conditions outlined above are as of the day this employment offer is posted, and subject to change. In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities after employment.
"Deemed exports" related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining to Security Export Control”.

We also particularly encourage applications from female candidates. The University of Osaka is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various supports for female academic staff members.

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Osaka University
• Country: Japan
• City: Osaka

Contact

City: Osaka