Associate Professor ,Neutron Material Science, Division of Quantum Beam Material Science, Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science(KURNS)

1 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Kyoto University

Research Field

Physics
Technology
Chemistry
Engineering
Mathematics
Geosciences
Astronomy

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

22 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Kyoto University Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science (KURNS) invites applications for an Associate Professor position, as described below.

KURNS was established to work for the joint-use program among Japanese universities to promote research and education in the fields of nuclear reactors and related subjects. The Kyoto University Research Reactor (KUR) and related research facilities have been used in a wide variety of scientific areas.
https://www.rri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/job

[Work content and job description]
The successful candidate is expected to lead active research projects on inorganic materials (such as inorganic engineering materials, earth and planetary materials, environmental materials, etc.) using a combination of experimental techniques of advanced neutron scattering and material synthesis in special environments. The candidate is expected to contribute and promote the abovementioned joint-use and student education programs at KURNS. In addition, the candidate is expected to belong to the New Research Reactor Development and Application Center at KURNS and to participate in the planning of the utilization program of the new test reactor to be installed at the Monju Site in the future.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
590-0494 Osaka 2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation:Starting date:As early as possible after the decision is made. Within the 2024 FY.

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:5 million yen - 11 million yen
Wages description:To be determined in accordance with Kyoto University regulations.
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays and Foundation Day.
Overtime and other explanations:Discretionary labor system, based on 7 hours and 45 minutes (8:30–17:15 work schedule with one-hour break) per day, 38 hours 45 minutes per week.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Tenured
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months

[Various systems]

[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]
Indoor smoking is prohibited at all campuses in Kyoto University. Outdoor smoking is prohibited except for designated smoking areas to prevent passive smoking.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

・Gender equality：
Kyoto University strives to increase the share of women in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants, under the provisions of Article 8 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.
In addition, please indicate in the curriculum vitae any periods of interruption in research due to childbirth, childcare, nursing care, etc. The achievements during the period will be reviewed as if the applicant had made the same achievements before and after the period of absence.

・After being hired, he/she belongs to the faculty consort of Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science and works at the Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science in Kumatori-cho, Osaka, Japan.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Kyoto University

Country

Japan

City

Osaka

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124011527&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Kyoto

STATUS: EXPIRED