Job description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

We are looking for One Female Associate Professor.
https://bsw3.naist.jp/kurisaki/?cate=488

Work content and job description

Associate Professor, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology.
Field(s): Stem Cell Technologies

Assigned department

Existing departments
Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Job type

Associate Professor

Research field

Life Science - Animal life science
Life Science - Medical biochemistry
Life Science - Experimental pathology
Life Science - Biomedical engineering
Life Science - System genome science

Wages

Annual Salary : 8 million yen ~

This is a trial calculation for applicants with about 12 years of experience after obtaining their doctoral degree.

Remuneration: Annual Salary Scheme (determined in accordance with NAIST Salary Regulations)

Allowances:Commuting and housing allowances, etc. provided in accordance with NAIST Salary Regulations.

Working hours

Working hours :08:30-17:15

Break time :12:00-13:00

Holidays : Saturday, Sunday, national holidays, the end/beginning of the year and the anniversary of the founding of NAIST (October 1st)

Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system for professional work will be applied with the applicant's consent. *The working hours for a day are deemed as 7.75 hours.

Application requirements

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Ph.D. / Doctor

A person who has a PhD degree

Work experience

Female
The person who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in education and research and possesses the qualities required of both an educator and a researcher
The person who possesses outstanding character and sound judgment
The person who possesses outstanding abilities in research, education, management, and other areas necessary to lead their own research group and is capable of conducting independent research in collaboration with professors
The person who has published original research articles that have attracted international attention in their field of research and is capable of continuing to publish such articles in the future
The person who is capable of continuing to secure the external funding necessary to conduct their research in the future as the principal investigator
A person who is willing to work with Professor Akira Kurisaki and the other professors of Division of Biological Science, and educate graduate students, including international students, and to promote cutting-edge scientific researches
The person who has extensive expertise and a proven track record in the mechanisms regulating stem cell differentiation during mammalian development and in adult tissues (such as mice and humans). Additionally, it is desirable to have proficiency in single-cell analysis and spatial transcriptomics, along with a demonstrated track record of elucidating stem cell differentiation control mechanisms using in vitro differentiation techniques with organoids and in vivo stem cell regulation methods in mouse disease models

Employment Type

Regular employee

Full-time

Contract period

Tenured - Non-tenure track

Probationary period absent

Work location

630-0192 Nara 8916-5 Takayama, Ikoma,

Compensation

Various systems

Pay increase system : available

Retirement allowances : available

Transportation expenses : available

Insurance

Employees' Health Insurance : available

Employees' Pension Insurance : available

Worker's accident insurance : available

Employment insurance : available

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

Smoking is completely prohibited on campus, both indoors and outdoors

Supplementary explanation of compensation

*Based on the Declaration of Co-Creative Community, our university promotes the diversity of our members. We welcome applications from people with various backgrounds and experiences, including women and those with overseas experience.

https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/facts_history/co-creative_community.html

＜Working at NAIST＞
https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/file/Working_at_NAIST.pdf

*In order to promote the hiring excellent researchers from overseas (including Japanese nationals returning to Japan), and to facilitate a smooth start as they start their research at NAIST, NAIST offers Start-up Funding for Researchers from Abroad who have belonged to foreign education/research organizations as a researcher/student for one year or more.

Start-up funding for researchers from overseas
https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/file/Start-up_funding.pdf

*Employees are eligible for various support services to promote work-life balance. When female researchers are employed at NAIST, they are eligible for Start-up Funding for Female Researchers.

https://www.naist.jp/diversity/en/projects.html

In order to contribute to the support of our university's employees and students in balancing work, school, and childcare, we have established an on-campus childcare facility based on mutual cooperation with Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture.

<On-campus childcare facility "NAIST Saiteku Nursery School">
https://www.naist.jp/en/campuslife/naist_daycare_scitech.html

*A variety of support information and counseling is available concerning academic and private issues, from assimilating to life in Japan to starting/raising a family in Japan.

https://www.naist.jp/en/ciss/

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Hiring date : 2027/04/01

Starting date : 2027/04/01

Job content supplemental explanation

[Starting date] On or as close as possible to April 1st, 2027

*This is a job announcement pursuant to Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment (Special Provisions of Measures Pertaining to Women Workers). At NAIST, faculty selection is based on the spirit of the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society.

Application period

2026/11/10~2026/12/11 Deadline for receipt

All application materials must arrive no later than 17:00, on December 11th (Fri), 2026 (Japanese Time)

Application method

Attached documents

Application Form : Online Submission , Mailing

(1) NAIST format curriculum vitae (download from the site below)
https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/other_information/job_opportunities/resume_format.html

Achievements and Activities : Online Submission , Mailing

(2) List of research and education achievements (NAIST format, download from the site below)

*If there are any matters that you would like to have considered in the selection process, please write them in other additional information
https://www.naist.jp/job/files/youshiki04_e_2025.docx

Other online application forms

*Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) are required to submit the “Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR” with your signature.
https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/job_opportunities/file/GDPR_PersonnelSec.pdf

*Note: You can find detailed information concerning the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en

All application materials should be sent to email below.

Professor Taku Demura, Director, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology

E-mail: medicalaprof-kurisaki[at] ml.naist.ac.jp (Change the [at] in the address to @)

(We can accept application materials by postal mail or email)

If you send materials by e-mail, all application materials should be converted to a single PDF file with organizing materials in the order of (1), (2) .

In case you do not receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of the files within two business days, please contact Professor Akira Kurisaki at akikuri[at]bs.naist.jp,(Change the [at] in the address to @).

Return of application documents

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

630-0192 Nara 8916-5 Takayama, Ikoma,

Professor Taku Demura, Director, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Precautions : If you send materials by postal mail, write ‘Job Application (Stem Cell Technologies)’ in red on the front of the envelope.

JREC-IN Portal web application

Not available

E-mail Application

medicalaprof-kurisaki(at)ml.naist.ac.jp

Please change (at) to @ and send it.

Recruiting Institution's Web application system

Not available

URL of this job posting

https://www.naist.jp/en/about_naist/other_information/job_opportunities/index.html

Selection / Notification of result

Selection

(1) First stage: Document based screening

(2) Second stage: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a seminar, interview, etc.

Notification of result

We will notify you after the selection.

Contact details

Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology

kurisaki akira

akikuri(at)bs.naist.jp

Please change (at) to @ and send it.

Notes

*All application materials will only be used for the screening and will not be used for any other purposes.

Please note that application materials will not be returned and will be solely used for the screening process. Rejected applicants' materials will be discarded to protect personal information.

Job Announcement for Female Associate Professor, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (Field: Stem Cell Technologies)