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Faculty Search for Project Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

1. Position Level:
Project Associate Professor
2. Field of Research:
This appointment is in the lab of Biomolecular Chemistry in the Organic Chemistry division. Research will be in the general area of Chemical Biology, with a specialized focus on organic synthesis, protein engineering, fluorescence spectroscopy, and applications in cell imaging. The hired Project Associate Professor will conduct research and education activities in close collaboration with Prof. Robert E. Campbell.
3. Qualifications:
The main criteria for selection is a track-record of original and pioneering research in the area of Chemical Biology, with demonstrated excellence in some or all of the specialized focus areas listed above. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong potential for outstanding contributions to teaching and training at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates require a Ph.D. plus a current appointment at the level of Assistant Professor or higher.
4. Position Start Date:
No earlier than April 1, 2020
Term: The appointment starts no earlier than April 1, 2020, renewed annually, with a final date of March 31, 2024.
5. Probationary Period:
Initial six months, with the same compensation and benefits.
6. Place of Work:
Hongo Campus (7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8654 Japan)
7. Employment Status and Working Hours:
In principle, normal working hours of full-time employees of the University of Tokyo are 7 hours and 45 minutes per day, five days per week. The working hours may be made more flexible by adopting the discretionary labor system (exemption system) for this position at the discretion of the employee.
8. Holidays:
Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese statutory public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 through January 3), annual paid vacation, special vacation (paid).
9. Compensation & Benefits:
Annual gross salary is around JPY 400,000-600,000 per month to be determined based on the regulations of the University of Tokyo.
10. Social Insurance:
Eligible for MEXT* Mutual Aid Association membership, employees' pension, employment insurance, and workers' accident compensation insurance. (*MEXT: Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
11. Documents to be submitted:
  1. Curriculum vitae
  2. List of achievements (publications, invited lectures, research grants, awards, etc.)
  3. Reprints of 5 selected original publications
  4. Statement of previous research (A4 or US letter, two pages maximum) and statement of future research and teaching aspirations (A4 or US letter, two pages maximum)
  5. The names and contact information of references (minimum 2 references)
 
Please note that submitted paper documents will not be returned.
12. Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted before December 16th, 2019.
13. Applications should be mailed to:
Professor Kaoru Yamanouchi, Department Chair
Department of Chemistry, School of Science
The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
113-0033 JAPAN
 
Please write “Application for the Project Associate Professor position in Biomolecular Chemistry laboratory, Division of Organic chemistry” on the envelope.
 
Or applications should be sent by e-mail to:
 
Professor Robert E. Campbell
Department of Chemistry, School of Science
The University of Tokyo
campbell@chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp
 
Please write “Application for the Project Associate Professor position in Biomolecular Chemistry laboratory, Division of Organic chemistry” in the title of e-mail.
14. Contact Information:
Professor Robert E. Campbell
Department of Chemistry, School of Science
The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
113-0033 JAPAN
 
Phone: +81-3-5841-6528
E-mail: campbell@chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp
15. Name of Recruiter:
The University of Tokyo

* The Graduate School of Science is committed to gender equality and promoting diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates without regard to their gender identity, minority status, disability status, or citizenship. For more details, please refer to the Graduate School of Science Gender Equality Plan at the following URL: https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ja/overview/gender/promotion.html

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