Specially Appointed Research Manager (Specially Designated Faculty), WPI-SKCM²

Job description

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  
  

  The International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (WPI-SKCM²) was selected for the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and was established in November 2022. The Institute promotes the creation of a new interdisciplinary research paradigm, ‘Knotted Chiral Meta Matter,’ while fostering early-career researchers and advancing international collaboration.
  
  We hereby invite applications for a Specially Appointed Research Manager who will be responsible for science communication and international public relations at the Institute.

  
  

  https://wpi-skcm2.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/

• Work content and job description

  
  

  The successful candidate will engage in duties related to the WPI-SKCM² project, including:
  
  (1) planning and implementing international public relations activities for research outcomes
  
  (2) science writing
  
  (3) outreach activities
  
  (4) organizing events such as international symposia
  
  (5) operational support for WPI programs, including preparation of reports and related documents
  
  (6) other planning and operational duties related to WPI programs

• Assigned department

  
  

  Existing departments

  
  

  The International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (WPI-SKCM²)

Job type

• Research Administration

• Communicator

• Others

  
  

  Specially Appointed Research Manager

Research field

• Natural Science - Unspecified

Wages

• Common to all Job Types

  
  

  Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen

  
  

  Conditions are determined in accordance with Hiroshima University Regulations for Appointment, Removal, Salaries, Working Hours, Time-Off, and Leave of Contracted Teaching and Research-Related Employees.
  
  Monthly salary: JPY 552,500 to JPY 665,000

Working hours

• Common to all Job Types

  
  

  Working hours :08:30-17:15

  
  

  Break time :12:00-13:00

  
  

  Holidays : In principle, Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)

  
  

  Overtime and other explanations : If you are agreeable to the application of the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work, you are deemed to work for 7 hours and 45 minutes a day.

Application requirements

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  
  

  Master

  
  

  A Master’s degree or higher in a science or engineering field, or equivalent expertise.

• Description

  
  

  Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.
  
  Preference will be given to applicants with graphic design skills.

Employment Type

• Common to all Job Types

  
  

  Contract employee

Contract period

• Common to all Job Types

  
  

  Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  
  

  From as early as possible on or after September 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
  
  ‐Renewal may be possible based on work performance and the continuation of duties, up to a maximum of March 31, 2032.

  
  

  Probationary period present

  
  

  Probationary period: 6 months

Work location

• 739-8531 Hiroshima 1-3-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan.

  
  

  Science Knot

Compensation

• Insurance

  
  

  Employees' Health Insurance : Applicable

  
  

  Employees' Pension Insurance : Applicable

  
  

  Worker's accident insurance : Applicable

  
  

  Employment insurance : Applicable

• Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

  
  

  Hiroshima University campuses are entirely smoke-free.

• Supplementary explanation of compensation

  
  

  Depending on the candidate’s background and experience, the conferral of a title such as Specially Designated Faculty may be considered.

Application Considerations

• Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)

  
  

  Interviews are conducted in principle in person; remote interviews may be arranged if necessary.

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Hiring date : 2026/09/01

Starting date : 2026/09/01

• Job content supplemental explanation

  
  

  From as early as possible on or after September 1, 2026

Application period

• 2026/06/05~2027/03/31 Deadline for receipt

  
  

  Recruitment will close once a suitable candidate has been selected.

Application method

• Attached documents

  
  

  Application Form : Online Submission

  
  

  Curriculum Vitae using Hiroshima University’s designated format
  
  https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/jinji\_seido/kakusyu/kakusyu\_cap01#0102

  
  

  Other online application forms
  
  ・Professional work history (free format)
  
  ・Motivation letter (free format)
  
  ・Contact information for two individuals who can provide references for the applicant
  
  (name, affiliation/position, e-mail address, telephone number, relationship to the applicant)

• Return of application documents

  
  

  We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

URL of this job posting

• https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/employment/ura/higashihiroshimashi

Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  
  

  Selection will be conducted through document screening and interviews. Interview dates will be individually communicated to applicants. Multiple interviews may be conducted.

• Notification of result

  
  

  E-mail

Contact details

Hiroshima University

WPI Support Office, The International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (WPI-SKCM²)

Misao Maruyama

chiral(at)office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

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