One Research Associate Position (Division of Nanoscale Science）

14 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The University of Tokyo

Department

The Institute for Solid State Physics

Research Field

Chemistry
Technology
Engineering
Physics
Geosciences
Astronomy
Mathematics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

31 May 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
The Institute for Solid State Physics (ISSP) was established in 1957 as a national joint research institute at the University of Tokyo to promote condensed matter physics and materials science research in Japan. In 2010, ISSP was granted a license to operate as a joint research center and act as a center of excellence in condensed matter physics and materials science. Since its inception, Research, Human Capability Development, and Joint Usage are the core axes of our activities.
https://www.issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_en.html

[Work content and job description]
The Institute for Solid State Physics is seeking applications from young researchers to work with Prof. Lippmaa
on the synthesis of oxide thin films by pulsed laser deposition, developing new materials, and characterizing thin films, heterostructures, and surfaces. In particular, researchers interested in new physical properties of epitaxial oxide crystals, carrier dynamics in photocatalysts, low-dimensional structures, metastable materials
synthesis, autonomous synthesis based on machine learning analysis of electron diffraction data, and are willing to engage in collaborative research are desirable.
The scope of change is as follows: Displacement, concurrent service, and secondment may be ordered.
However, in principle, such orders may not be issued against one's will. Details are in accordance with Article 4 of the Regulations on the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
277-8581 Chiba The Institute for Solid State Physics, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa,
The scope of change is as follows: The University will assign the person to a designated location in principle,
the person will not be ordered to be relocated or seconded against the person's will. Details are in accordance
with Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of the Faculty of the University of Tokyo.

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation:[Starting date]
As soon as possible following the receipt of a job offer.

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen - 8 million yen
Wages description:The annual salary is an estimate only and is determined based on factors such as education and work experience, etc. Therefore, the amount stated in the annual salary column is not guaranteed.
Working hours:09:00-17:45
Break time:12:00-13:00
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and end-of-year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd).　Annual paid leave; special paid leave, etc.
Overtime and other explanations:Based on the discretionary work system for professional work, working hours are deemed to be 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Employment type:Contract employee
Employment type description:Full-time
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:The initial appointment is for five years, and is extended for five more years if the performance is satisfactory.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Fourteen days from the start date of employment (as defined in article 8 of UTokyo’s “Rules on Employment Conditions”).

[Various systems]
Pay increase system:available
Bonus:available. twice a year.
Retirement allowances:available
Transportation expenses:available. commuting allowance (up to 55,000 yen per month)
Retirement age: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]
The status of measures to prevent second-hand smoke is indoor smoking cessation (establishment of smoking areas).

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

・The successful candidate will be determined following the ISSP faculty meeting’s deliberations. The position will remain vacant if no suitable candidates are identified.
・UTokyo promotes diversity and gender equality, and actively welcomes applications from women and people from overseas.
・Employment may be extended for the period of suspension due to maternity leave and childcare leave. (In accordance with Article 3 of the Regulations Concerning the Term of Office of Faculty Members at theUniversity of Tokyo. Details are subject to further discussion upon request)
・If, at the time of employment, the person is under contract as an individual with a foreign corporation or government or is receiving money or other significant benefits from them, the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law may restrict the sharing of technologies, which result in the person may have difficulty fulfilling
the duties as a faculty member of the University. In such cases, it is necessary to limit these contracts and profits to the extent that they do not interfere with sharing technical skills necessary for the job at the University of Tokyo.
・The submitted materials used to fill out the application will not be returned. Your CV will be used solely for the purposes of this application, and your personal information will not be disclosed, transferred, or rented to any third party without your permission.
・The status of measures to prevent second-hand smoke is indoor smoking cessation (establishment of smoking areas).

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of Tokyo

Country

Japan

City

Chiba

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124030745&ln_jor=1

STATUS: EXPIRED