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Faculty Search for Associate Professor, Organic Chemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo
- 1. Position Level:
- Associate Professor, one position
- 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 development of photofunctional molecules, protein engineering, fluorescence spectroscopy, and cell imaging. The hired Associate Professor will conduct research and education activities in close collaboration with Prof. Robert E. Campbell.
- 3. Probation Period:
- 6 months from the date of employment
- 4. Qualifications and Selection:
- The selection will be done by evaluation of submitted documents and a subsequent interview of top candidates. 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 and record of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels (both in Japanese and English). Candidates require a Ph.D. plus five or more years of working record as Assistant Professor, Lecturer, or Associate Professor (including their equivalent positions) in academia.
- 5. Position Start Date:
- No earlier than December 1, 2022
- 6. Renewal of contract:
- Not applicable (Tenured Position)
- 7. Working place:
- The Campbell laboratory in the Department of Chemistry, the University of Tokyo, Hongo campus.
- 8. Working Hours:
- Exact working hours will be left to the discretion of the successful candidate (discretionary work system for professional work applies), with total working hours deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
- 9. Days off:
- Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
- 10. Insurance:
- You will be automatically enrolled in the insurance from the Mutual Aid Association of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) and Employment Insurance.
- 11. Salary:
- Wages: Basic Salary will be decided taking your academic background, professional career, etc.
- Alliwance: Commuting allowance (up to 55,000 per month if the payment conditions are satisfied), and other
- allowances decided by the University.
- 12. Documents to be submitted:
- (1) Curriculum vitae
- https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html
- (2) List of achievements (publications, invited lectures, research grants, awards, etc.)
- (3) Reprints of up to 5 selected original publications
- (4) Statement of previous research (A4 or US letter, three pages maximum)
- (5) Statement of future aspirations on research and teaching (A4 or US letter, two pages maximum)
- (6) The names and contact information of references (minimum 2 references)
- Please note that submitted paper documents will not be returned.
- 13. Application Deadline:
- Applications must be submitted before August 31, 2022 (Wed).
- 14. Submission of applications
- Hard copy applications should be mailed to:
- Professor Shin-ichi Ohkoshi, 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 Associate Professor position in Biomolecular Chemistry laboratory, Division of Organic chemistry” on the envelope.
- Digital applications from applicants outside of Japan can be submitted via email. Please send PDF files of the required documents to Professor Robert E. Campbell ( campbell@chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp ).
- 15. 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
- Website: https://www.chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/campbell/
- 16. Name of Recruiter:
- The University of Tokyo
- 17. State of working measures to avoid passive smoking:
- Smoking is prohibited inside the grounds of our university.
- We have smoking areas outdoors.
◎ 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: http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ja/overview/gender/promotion.html
◎ According to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and other regulations, if, at the time of employment, you hold a concurrent position overseas or have a substantial income from a foreign government or other source, you may be in conflict of interest and you may be subject to restrictions in terms of access to research results. These restrictions may make it difficult for you to fulfil your duties as a member of the University's teaching staff. All potential conflicts of interest, direct or indirect, real or perceived, involving yourself or immediate family members, must be declared.