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Seeking Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the Quark Nuclear Science Institute, Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo

The Quark Nuclear Science Institute (QNSI), Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo, was established in July 2024. QNSI promotes the international collaborative ePIC experiment using the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in the USA. We are seeking a specially appointed assistant professor who can lead research on nuclear physics using the EIC, covering low energy to high energy nuclear physics, and who can play a central role in the development of the streaming data acquisition system for the ePIC experiment.

1 Job title, Available positions

Specially appointed assistant professor

1 position

2 Expected hiring date

As soon as possible after 1st November 2024

3 Contract period・Renewal of contract

Starting date - March 31, 2025. The contract may be renewed annually until a maximum of March 31, 2027. The renewal will be determined based on budget conditions, work progress, workload at the time of contract renewal, job performance, work attitude, health status, and other considerations.

4 Probationary period

Fourteen days after the date of appointment

5 Workplace

Wako Branch, Center for Nuclear Study, Graduate School of Science,

the University of Tokyo (In RIKEN, 2-1 Hirosaka, Wako, Saitama Pref. JAPAN)

(Scope of Changes) The designated location by the university (in principle, transfers or secondments against one's will shall not be ordered. For details, refer to Article 4 of the University of Tokyo's Employment Regulations for Faculty Members).

6 Affiliation

Quark Nuclear Science Institute, Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo

7 Job description

Nuclear Physics Using the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC)

Participate in the international collaborative ePIC experiment at the "Electron-Ion Collider (EIC)" to be constructed at Brookhaven National Laboratory, USA, and promote nuclear research using the EIC accelerator. Perform the physics research in the ePIC experiment and the development of the streaming data acquisition system advanced by Japan group as a core member of the international collaborative research team.

(Scope of Changes) Transfers, dual appointments, and secondments may be ordered (in principle, these will not be ordered against one's will. For details, refer to Article 4 of the University of Tokyo's Employment Regulations for Faculty Members).

8 Working hours

Considered as 7 hours and 45 minutes of work per day under a specialized discretionary working system.

9 Holidays and Leave

Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3), annual paid leave, special leave, etc.

10 Salary etc.

The annual salary system will be applied, and compensation will be determined based on qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance, including achievement-based bonuses. Commuting allowance (up to a maximum of 55,000 yen per month if eligibility requirements are met).

11 Social insurance

Mutual Aid Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and employment insurance as required by law.

12 Qualifications

Doctoral degree holder at the time of the application deadline or be certain to obtain the degree by the time of appointment.

13 Documents to be submitted

Please prepare the application documents in PDF format.

1. Unified resume of the University of Tokyo (download and create it from the following URL): https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html
2. Research history and list of research achievements
3. Research plan
4. Names, titles, addresses, and email addresses of individuals who can provide references for the applicant

14 Submission method

If you are considering an application, please first contact jinji@nex.phys.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp. Use "Application for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at QNSI" as the subject. We will send you the URL information for the submission folder. Compile the documents listed in item 13 into a single PDF file and upload it to the provided URL. We will confirm receipt and send a confirmation reply, so if you do not receive a confirmation email within three days, please be sure to contact us.

15 Application deadline

Must be received 10th September 2024 (Tuesday)

After the document review, interviews will be conducted in person at Hongo or online, if necessary, in mid to late September. Applicants should be prepared to present and explain their research achievements and research plan on the day of the interview.

16 Contact information

Prof. S.N.Nakamura, Director, Quark Nuclear Science Institute, Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo

Tel: +81-3-5841-4237

e-mail: nue@nex.phys.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp

17 Employer

National University Corporation the University of Tokyo

18 Status of passive smoking prevention measures

Smoking is prohibited on the premises (outdoor smoking areas are available).

19 Others

• Personal information obtained will not be used for purposes other than the candidate selection process.
• The University of Tokyo actively promotes gender equality. For details, see https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/overview/gender/promotion.html.
• In accordance with foreign exchange laws, if there is concurrent employment overseas or significant income from foreign governments at the time of recruitment, sharing of research-related technology may be restricted, and the fulfillment of duties as a university faculty member may become difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to limit concurrent employment to a range that does not interfere with the sharing of research-related technology at the university. Please be aware of this in advance.