A full-time, tenured Professor position.

Laboratory of Biological Signaling, Division of Functional Analysis of Biomolecules, Department of Life Science, Graduate School of Science, University of Hyogo.

We encourage applicants who are investigating fundamental phenomena in the life sciences at the molecular and cellular levels. We also welcome applications from researchers who have demonstrated excellence in fields that complement the research areas of the Department.

The successful candidate is expected to conduct the following educational duties.

1. Lectures on basic biology and experimental training on life science for undergraduates and graduate students of Department of Science department. Some of lectures may be taught in English.
2. Research supervision for master’s theses and Ph.D. dissertations.
3. English fluency sufficient to teach and guide international students is required.

Possible undergraduate courses to be taught include:
  Cell biology 4
  Molecular biology 3 
  Introduction to Life science
  Basic Seminar
  Basic Laboratory Course in Life Science (Experimental Training)
  Laboratory Course in Life Science (Experimental Training)

Possible graduate courses to be taught include:
  Biochemistry of Biological Signaling Molecules
  Introduction to Picobiology 
  Advanced Laboratory Course in Functional Molecular Biology 
  Exercise in Functional Molecular Biology

1. Doctoral degree.
2. Demonstrated ability to advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to obtain the degree, and willingness to participate in teaching courses for Japanese and international undergraduate and graduate students.
3. Strong expertise and evidence of success in life science research.
4. No restriction on nationality. However, Japanese language proficiency to carry out academic and administrative duties is mandatory.

The term will start on April 1, 2025.

Full-time (tenured). University of Hyogo has mandatory retirement at the age of 65 for this position.

1. Full curriculum vitae with a photo attached, university graduation date (Form 1).
2. List of research achievements— please separate original papers from the others. (Form 2)
3. Reprints or copies of research articles (max. five articles)
4. Education experience, contributions to academic societies, and social activities (Form 3)
5. Summary of research (Form 4) — about 1,100 words (English) or 2,000 characters (Japanese). Figures and tables can be included.
6. Proposal for future research and education plans (Form 5) — about 1,100 words (English) or 2,000 characters (Japanese) Figures and tables can be included.
7. Two recommendation letters from recognized researchers. The letters can be sent with the other application materials but must be sealed off. Or, the recommenders can directly send their letters via registered mail or via e-mail to the address shown in section 11.

The items from 1) to 6) should be submitted as printed materials as well as pdf files in a USB flash memory or in CD-ROM.

September 2, 2024

1. Short-listing through application review
2. Interview (including mock lecture)

Note: University of Hyogo will not support any travel expenses of applicants for any reasons during the selection.

All applicants should submit their applications via registered post mail to:
    Tohru Yoshihisa, Dean
    Graduate School of Science, University of Hyogo 
    Koto 3-2-1, Kamigori-cho, Ako-gun, Hyogo 678-1297, Japan
    TEL: +81-791-58-0101
    e-mail: tyoshihi@sci.u-hyogo.ac.jp
The submitted information will be strictly managed under the privacy policy of University of Hyogo and will be used only for this selection. The submitted materials will not be returned.

If you have any questions, please send an email to Tsunehiro Mizushima, Prof. of Graduate School of Science: e-mail address, mizushi@sci.u-hyogo.ac.jp (in English or Japanese). For more information: https://www.sci.u-hyogo.ac.jp/english/index.html