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Recruitment Guidelines for Part-time Academic Affairs Staff
Center for Nuclear Study, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

1 Title and Number of Positions

Part-time Academic Affairs Staff, several positions.

2 Contract Period

From the earliest possible date on or after April 1, 2026, until March 31, 2027.

3 Contract Renewal

The appointment may be renewed. If renewed, the renewal will be made on a fiscal-year basis. The number of renewals is limited to two, and the total period of employment shall not exceed March 31, 2029. No further renewal will be made thereafter.

Renewal will be determined based on the availability of the budget, progress of the assigned duties, workload at the time of contract expiration, work performance, work attitude, and health condition.

4 Probationary Period

Fourteen (14) days from the date of employment.

5 Work Location

Wako Branch, Center for Nuclear Study, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama; inside RIKEN).

(Scope of change) In principle, within the same bureau.

6 Job Description

The successful candidate will assist faculty members of the Center for Nuclear Study (CNS), in education and research on heavy-ion nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics using CNS core research facilities at the RIKEN accelerator complex (CRIB, SHARAQ, Ge-array systems, OEDO, etc.), in fundamental physics research using laser-cooled heavy elements, and in international collaborative research in high-energy heavy-ion physics at experiments such as ALICE at the LHC.

In principle, the University could change or reassign work duties.

7 Working days/Working Hours

Five working days per week (Monday through Friday).

Working hours: 6 hours per day, from 10:00 to 16:45, including a 45-minute lunch break from 12:00 to 12:45. Working hours may be adjusted upon consultation. Overtime work may be required when necessary.

8 Holidays and Leave

Weekends, national holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3).

Annual paid leave and special leave as provided by University regulations.

9 Salary and Benefits

Hourly wage: JPY 2,070.

Commuting allowance is provided when the requirements are met (up to JPY 55,000 per month).

Overtime allowance will be paid when applicable. A biannual short-term term-end allowance may be provided.

10 Social Insurance

Enrollment in health insurance, employees’ pension insurance, and employment insurance, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

11 Qualifications

Applicants should have experience in experimental research in heavy-ion nuclear physics or related fields and be able to support education and research activities of CNS.

12 Application Documents

(1) The University of Tokyo Standard CV (download from: https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html )

(2) Summary of research experience and list of publications

(3) Research plan

(4) Names, affiliations, addresses, and e-mail addresses of referees who can comment on the applicant’s qualifications

13 Application Procedure

(1) Prepare application documents in PDF format.

(2) Applicants should contact yako@cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp.

A URL and password for uploading the documents will be provided individually.

14 Application Deadline

January 12, 2026 (Mon.), 17:00 JST (sharp).

After document screening, interviews will be conducted. Interviews are basically held onsite; however, online interviews may be arranged for applicants residing overseas or at remote institutions. Travel, accommodation, and communication expenses for the interview must be borne by the applicant.

15 Contact

Prof. Yasuhiro Sakemi

Center for Nuclear Study, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

Phone: 048-464-4048

E-mail: sakemi@cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp

16 Name of Recruiting Institution

The University of Tokyo (National University Corporation)

17 Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited on campus.

18 Other Information

Personal information obtained through the application process will not be used for any purpose other than selection.

The University of Tokyo promotes gender equality and welcomes applications from women.

Pursuant to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and related regulations, certain restrictions may apply if, at the time of employment, the applicant engages in outside activities with foreign entities or receives substantial funding from foreign governments. Applicants are requested to ensure that such activities remain within a range that does not interfere with the proper conduct of research duties at the University.