Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Open Position for a Researcher in Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)
Work content and job description
The researcher will conduct the synthesis of biomaterials, cell culture and animal study.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Kurisawa Research Group, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Polymer chemistry
- Life Science - Biomaterials
- Life Science - Clinical pharmacy
- Life Science - Laboratory animal science
- Life Science - Cell biology
Wages
Annual Salary : 2 million yen ~
The annual salary system will be applied. Your salary is determined on the basis of your educational background and job experience, etc. in accordance with the JAIST rules.
Monthly wage salary (1/12 of annual salary amount) and various allowances (see below) are paid.
Working hours
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays and Sundays, National holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays (from December 29 to January 3), Anniversary of the founding of JAIST (October 1), Annual paid leave is available after 6 months from the starting date of your employment, in case that you attend 80% of all your working days. Special leave (paid or unpaid) is available, if applicable.
Overtime and other explanations : Presence of overtime and Holiday work may occur.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Bachelor
Work experience
Experimental Materials Scientist with a Bachelor's degree or higher: in Materials Science, Polymer science, biology or related fields.
Employment Type
- Contract employee
Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
One fiscal year (Apr. to Mar.), with possible extension until March 31, 2029.
*Renewal/nonrenewal of the contract will be judged by researcher’s progress and performance at work by the end of the first contract.Probationary period present
6 months from the starting date of employment
Work location
- 923-1292 Ishikawa 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi
Compensation
Various systems
Transportation expenses : available(Commuting allowance will be provided if the employee satisfies the condition. (the commuting distance is more than 2km, and uses either public transportation, car or both) (Max : ¥55,000 / month) )
Retirement age : available
Others : Housing allowance will be provided if the employee satisfies the condition. (rent exceeding 16,000 yen per month) (Max : ¥28,000 / month)
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
You can request online interview.
Number of hired
2 person(s)
Application period
2026/05/14~2027/03/31 Deadline for receipt
Application invitation is open until the position is filled.
Application method
Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission , Mailing
Other online application forms
(1)Curriculum Vitae
(2)Publication list (optional)
(3)Description of Previous Professional Experience
(4)Possible starting date
(5)Names and contact addresses of two (or more) references
(6)Your full contact address including e-mail address
Application materials should be sent via email or post to the contact address below.Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
923-1292 Ishikawa 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi
Kurisawa Motoichi, Professor, Medical Science Research Area, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
①After document screening, the shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
②Any travel expenses for the interviews must be paid by the applicants.Notification of result
The result will be notified by e-mail, etc.
Contact details
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Kurisawa Research Group, Medical Science Research Area, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology
Kurisawa Motoichi
0761511651
kurisawa(at)jaist.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
In case of commuting by car, parking fee for municipal parking lot next to JAIST must be paid by oneself (¥1,045 / month, ¥10,450 / annual contract).
