Professor at Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS)

Job description

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  
  

  Research field : Research in the life science fields (Disease Genetics or Genetics/Experimental Biology of Human Evolutionary Mechanisms) that will advance our understanding of human biology.

  
  

  https://ashbi.kyoto-u.ac.jp/

• Work content and job description

  
  

  Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS) is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of Professor who conducts world-leading studies in the life sciences (specifically in Disease Genetics or the Genetics/Experimental Biology of Human Evolutionary Mechanisms). The successful candidate will promote advanced human biology research, focusing on the genetic mechanisms of human disease onset, or the genetics, evolution, and experimental biology regarding the acquisition of human characteristics, while leading associated educational activities and organizational management. The professor will be based at the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBi) and is expected to promote their studies in close collaboration with other researchers at the Institute.
  
  (Range of alteration)
  
  Operations at Kyoto University (Education, Research and Administration)

• Assigned department

  
  

  Existing departments

  
  

  Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS), Kyoto University

Job type

• Professor level

Research field

• Life Science - Genome biology
• Life Science - Genetics
• Life Science - Evolutionary biology
• Life Science - Developmental biology

Wages

• Annual Salary : 8 million yen ~ 11 million yen

  
  

  To be determined in accordance with Kyoto University regulations

Working hours

• Working hours :08:30-17:15

  
  

  Break time :12:00-13:00

  
  

  Holidays : Saturdays and Sundays; Statutory public holidays of Japan; Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 through January 3); Kyoto University''s Foundation Day (June 18) as per University guidelines

  
  

  Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system, based on 7 hours, 45 minutes (8:30–17:15 work schedule with a one-hour break) per day, 38 hours 45 minutes per week
  
  ・If the discretionary work system for specialized work is not applied, the employee works from 8:30AM to 5:15PM with one hour break (12:00-13:00).
  
  ・Overtime may be required when necessary.

Application requirements

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  
  

  Ph.D. / Doctor

• Description

  
  

  The requirement for the candidate is:
  
  ・To promote research elucidating the mechanisms of human disease onset using cutting-edge genetic methods, or research elucidating the mechanisms of human characteristic acquisition (e.g., neural development and function) using cutting-edge genetic, evolutionary, and experimental biology methods.
  
  ・To possess a proven track record of research and undergraduate/graduate student teaching and the ability to promote pioneering research.
  
  ・To have various international research networks and native-level English language skills

Employment Type

• Regular employee

  
  

  Full-time

Contract period

• Tenured - Non-tenure track

  
  

  Probationary period present

  
  

  six (6) months

Work location

• 606-8501 Kyoto Yoshida Konoe-cho, Sakyo, Kyoto

  
  

  Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBi), KUIAS, Kyoto, Japan　
  
  Yoshida Konoe-cho, Sakyo, Kyoto 606-8501 Japan
  
  (Range of alteration)
  
  If the university permits or requests teleworking, the place of work includes the home, etc.

Compensation

• Various systems

  
  

  Pay increase system : available

  
  

  Bonus : available

  
  

  Retirement allowances : available

  
  

  Transportation expenses : available

  
  

  Retirement age : available

• Insurance

  
  

  Employees'' Health Insurance : Eligible for MEXT* mutual aid association membership
  
  *MEXT: Japan''s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

  
  

  Employees'' Pension Insurance : available

  
  

  Worker''s accident insurance : available

  
  

  Employment insurance : available

• Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

  
  

  Indoor smoking is prohibited at all campuses in Kyoto University. Outdoor smoking is prohibited except for designated smoking areas, in order to prevent second-hand smoking.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

• Job content supplemental explanation

  
  

  Starting Date : September 1, 2026, the earliest possible date thereafter (adjustable according to individual requirements)

Application period

• 2026/04/20~2027/04/14 Deadline for receipt

  
  

  Open until the position is filled. Note that the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Application method

• Attached documents

  
  

  Other online application forms
  
  Candidates are requested to submit the documents in English listed below via e-mail. All documents should be merged into a single PDF file in the same order as listed below. The PDF file should be titled "X_Application for Professor", where ‘X’ is your surname. Please submit applications in English.
  
  1.Curriculum vitae
  
  2.List of academic publications plus reprints of up to three (3) key research papers
  
  3.List of printed publications other than research papers
  
  4.Detailed record of academic activities (affiliated societies) as well as research grants (e.g. "KAKENHI" Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research) and awards received
  
  5.Research achievements up to present (within 2 pages of A4 format)
  
  6.Research plan (purpose and methods) at KUIAS if hired (within 2 pages of A4 format)
  
  7.Future vision of the candidate’s research and to the research field mentioned above (within 2 pages of A4 format)
  
  8.Names and e-mail addresses of two (2) personal references
  
  9.Declaration form (designated form available)
  
  *Download the declaration form from the link below and fill in your name in your own signature.
  
  　　 https://u.kyoto-u.jp/02w0u

URL of this job posting

Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  
  

  Submitted applications will be reviewed, followed by interviews for short-listed candidates.

• Notification of result

  
  

  Upon completion of the screening process, we will notify you of the results via email. Please note that all inquiries are accepted by email only.

Contact details

Kyoto University

Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study

Noguchi Kazuki

kuias-recruit(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

* Please change (at) to @ and send it.

Notes

• All submitted documents and personal information of the candidates contained therein will be used solely for the purpose of screening and will not be disclosed, transferred or lent to any third party without justifiable grounds.
• Kyoto University promotes gender equality. Applications from female and foreign researchers are highly welcomed.
• KUIAS is working to raise awareness among faculty, staff and students of the importance of compliance in research activities.
• If you have interrupted your research due to childbirth, childcare, or nursing care, the screening committee will take this into consideration when reviewing your research achievements upon your request.