Call for Assistant Professor (Division of Chemistry of Bio-signaling)

19 Jun 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Okayama University

Research Field

Neurosciences
Technology
Medical sciences
Chemistry
Agricultural sciences
Biological sciences
Ethics in health sciences
Anthropology
Environmental science
Pharmacological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

22 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a 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
Existing departments
Degree program in Earth, Environmental and Life Science, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology.
The Division of Chemistry of Bio-signaling conducts research to elucidate the mechanisms underlying plant responses to environmental stress, utilizing a diverse range of approaches including biochemistry, physical chemistry, and genetics. We collaborate with the Division of Food Biochemistry on educational and research activities.
We are looking for candidates with the knowledge and experience in agricultural chemistry.
http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/index_e.html

[Work content and job description]
【Area of Expertise】
Agricultural Chemistry, Chemistry of Bio-signaling
【Description of Job】Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology is seeking applicants for a tenure track assistant professor position who have research interests in Agricultural Chemistry, especially Chemistry of Bio-signaling. The successful candidate is expected to;
- conduct active, internationally recognized, and externally funded research programs.
- teach undergraduate level programs in the field of Agricultural Chemistry, Experimental practices such as "Laboratory Agrochemical Bioscience 1, 2, 3 (shared)", "Laboratory Chemical Analysis (shared)".
- advise undergraduate and graduate students on their thesis projects.
- engage in management and administration at Okayama University

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
700-8530 Okayama 1-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama City

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-12-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:【Post commencement date】
As soon as possible between 1st December, 2026 and 1st April, 2027. We will respond to each situation on a case by case basis.

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126060442&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description:Basic annual salary and Performance-based annual salary : Assistant Professor 4,702,000-6.708,000yen
An annual salary system is applied.
The amount of annual salary is determined in consideration of the person’s educational background, work experience, etc. according to the Okayama University annual salary Regulations.
The percentage of annual performance pay depends on the length of service within six months prior to the base date (June 1 and December 1) , and the performance rate varies depending on the results of the evaluation.
As allowances, commuting allowance, support allowance, housing allowance, adjustment allowance, etc. will be paid separately to the applicable employees.
Salary rules: https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/society/boshyu-kyoiku.html
Working hours:08:30-17:30
Holidays :Saturdays and Sundays, national holidays, and December 29 to January 3 (Article 42, paragraph 2 of the Personnel Work Rules)
Overtime and other explanations:If the employee agrees to the application of the discretionary work system for specialized work, working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Overtime work is not required in principle. Day-off work may be required. (Articles 41 and 42 of the Personnel Work Rules)
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Full-time
Contract period:Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description:5 years from the day of arrival at the new post
Tenure screening.
Tenure screening is conducted five months before the expiration date. If the screening results meet the attached evaluation criteria, the person will be hired as an academic staff member (until the retirement age) from the day after the tenure track expiration date.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trial period 6 month

[Various systems]
Retirement allowances:available
Transportation expenses:available
Retirement age:available
Others:Salary increase: Not available （However, the grade may be revised according to the separately determined standard）
Peformance-based annual salary: Available (under separately established criteria)

[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 prohibited on campus.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

1. Okayama University promotes gender equality and supports female teachers. We welcome active participation of women in the application process.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Okayama University

Country

Japan

City

Okayama

Contact

City

Okayama

STATUS: EXPIRED

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