The National Institute of Genetics (NIG) invites one assistant professor for basic research related to the nervous system, research on neurological diseases, or development of genetic tools. Please see the details below and apply accordingly.
Application Guidelines：PDF  　　Application Materials：Brief summary of career(excel)  

1. Division: Neurobiology and Pathology Laboratory, Department of Gene Function and Phenomics (Asakawa Group)

2. Recruiting: Assistant Professor (1 qualified person)

3. Appointment Start Date: On and after August 2025 (negotiable)

4. Term of Appointment:
5 years
One-time extension of five additional years would be possible based on evaluation.
(For those who are/were employed by The Research Organization of Information and Systems (ROIS) at any time between April 1st, 2013 and the day before the starting date of this advertised position, the aforesaid term(s) of employment will be subtracted from the term of appointment.)

5. Qualifications:
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate strong motivation for conducting basic research on the nervous system, investigating neurological disorders, or developing genetic tools, using zebrafish as a model, in collaboration with Associate Professor Kazuhide Asakawa.

6. Salary and Allowance: Based on ROIS Regulations

7. Social Insurance:
MEXT Mutual Society of Health Insurance
Worker’s Accident Compensation Insurance
Employment Insurance

8. Work Hours: Discretionary Labor System

9. Holiday: Saturday and Sunday, National Holidays,
From December 29th to January 3rd (New Year’s Break), Summer Break

10. Application Deadline: Noon (Japan Time) on May 7, 2025

11. Application Materials:
I. Curriculum Vitae (In English. Japanese applicants should also submit a Japanese version. Include your e-mail address.)
II. List of publications (If there are multiple authors, briefly describe your contribution. Indicate your most significant papers.)
III. Summary of past and present research and future directions (In English, max. 1,500 words. Include figures if necessary.)
IV. Names and contacts of references (two to four references including at least one international reference is desirable.)
V. Summary of career
VI. Your key papers
*All the personal data in the application is handled in strict confidentiality, and used solely for recruitment purposes.

12. Submission:
Submit items I to VI listed above electronically as follows:
(a) The subject line should be “Application for Neurobiology and Pathology Laboratory Assistant Professor”, which should be also noted in the e-mail body.
(b) Put items I to IV together in a single file by separating each item by page. E-mail the file as an attachment. The file format should be MS Word or PDF. Also attach item V (form can be downloaded from the NIG homepage) as a separate file.
(c) Send your key papers as PDF attachments. The file format should be PDF. If your key papers are available to access online, include a list of URLs in the e-mail body.

* We will notify you via e-mail upon receipt of your electronic application within two business days.

Based on gender equality National Institute of Genetics has been actively promoting female scientists. In case of equivalent aptitude and achievements in research, education, and social contributions, preference will be given to female candidates.

National Institute of Genetics is promoting safety and healthy working, including preventing passive smoking. (Indoor smoking is banned. / Smoking is allowed only in the designated outdoor areas.)

Send your application and inquiries to:
NIG Personnel Committee (Personnel Team)
E-mail:
Mailing Address:
National Institute of Genetics
Yata 1111, Mishima, Shizuoka 411-8540 JAPAN
TEL: +81-55-981-6716
FAX: +81-55-981-6715
Homepage: https://www.nig.ac.jp/nig/
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