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| 1. Job title | Lecturer or Assistant Professor |
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| 2. Name of institution | National University Corporation Gunma University |
| 3. Affiliation | Gene Therapy Science Division, Gunma University Initiative for Advanced Research (GIAR) |
| 4. Job description | 【Research】 In GIAR’s Gene Therapy Science Division, the following research will be carried out to promote research in elucidating the mechanism of gene expression regulation and utilizing it to control diseases such as tumors. - Currently, we are advancing research to elucidate the mechanism of gene expression regulation with a focus on developing new cancer treatment and evaluation methods. We are working on developing novel analytical methods using DNA barcodes to elucidate the mechanism of gene expression regulated by these spatiotemporal multifactorial interactions. Additionally, we are progressing in the development of novel therapeutic molecules based on anti-tumor mechanisms discovered in previous studies. Experimental techniques mainly include conventional molecular biology methods, animal experiments using mice, next-generation sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis. - Many graduate students and faculty members who have conducted research with the professor of the laboratory have successfully obtained research grants. We will continue to collaborate to prepare grant applications to secure research grants. - In addition to participating in projects being conducted in the laboratory, individuals are encouraged to pursue their own projects for future independence. 【Education】 Education and research guidance for graduate students and others. Efforts should be made to improve the overall output of research results from the laboratory. |
| 5. Place of work | Showa Campus, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan |
| 6. Number of available openings | One |
| 7. Scheduled date of employment | As early as possible after December 1, 2024 |
| 8. Research field category in JREC-IN | - Tumor biology (Life Science) - Genome biology (Life Science) - Molecular biology (Life Science) |
| 9. Term of employment | 5 years - During the term, the performance of the successful candidate will be reviewed and the term will be renewed if s/he successfully passes the review process. The renewed term will be up to 10 years from the date of the first appointment as a faculty member. - Retirement age will be the end of the fiscal year of 65 years of age. |
| 10. Qualifications | The candidate must meet all of the following requirements: - The candidate must hold or are expected to hold a doctoral degree at the time of appointment (December 1, 2024). - The candidate must have expertise in tumor biology, genome biology, molecular biology or related fields. Additionally, who are willing to promote cutting-edge and original research in these fields, as well as to engage in educational activities with high motivation. - The candidate must have obtained a master’s degree (or bachelor’s degree for graduates of 6-year undergraduate programs) within the past 16 years at the time of hiring. |
| 11. Salary | The annual salary system will be adopted, and the retirement allowance will be paid. Basic salary will be determined based on academic and work experience in accordance with the Employment Regulations for Faculty and Staff Members at Gunma University and the Salary Regulations for Faculty Members under the Annual Salary System (Item 2) under the Employment Regulations. In addition, allowances for commuting, housing, dependent, and others will be provided, and there is a salary increase system. - Example of annual basic salary for a lecturer with 3 years of work experience after completing a doctoral degree; Approximately JPY 5,900,000 - Example of annual basic salary for an assistant professor with 3 years of work experience after completing a doctoral degree; Approximately JPY 5,460,000 |
| 12. Working hours | Regular working hours are from 8:30 to 17:15. The discretionary work system for professional services will be adopted. (The daily working hours are deemed to amount to 7 hours and 45 minutes.) |
| 13. Trial period | 6 months |
| 14. Non-work days | Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays as provided in the Act on National Holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (from December 29 to January 3) Annual paid leave, Special leave, etc. |
| 15. Social insurance, etc. | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association, employees’ pension, employment insurance, and workers’ accident compensation insurance are available. |
| 16. Measures for prevention of passive smoking | No smoking within the university premises |
| 17. Application deadline | The application must arrive no later than Tuesday, September 17, 2024. |
| 18. Documents to be submitted | (1) Curriculum Vitae (Form 1 designated by Gunma University Excel／Word) (2) List of Research & Educational Achievement (Form 2 designated by Gunma University Excel／Word) (3) List of scientific research fund grants received during the past 10 years (Form 3 designated by Gunma University Excel／Word) (4) Offprints or copies of 3 major research papers (5) Outline of previous research (around 1,000 words in English) (6) Details of research plans and education at GIAR (around 1,000 words in English) (7) Contact information of two individuals who can be contacted for referral information about the candidate *The forms designated by Gunma University;Instructions for Filling out Forms, Example ※All the documents should be written in English. |
| 19. Sending application documents | Please send an email to kk-kensui4＃ml.gunma-u.ac.jp (Please replace "#" with "@") with the subject "【Your Name】Application for Faculty Position at GIAR". Upon receiving your email, we will provide the dedicated URL to upload the application documents. ※Please do not attach any application documents to the email. |
| 20. Screening process | After screening of application documents, the shortlisted candidates will be invited to presentation interviews as the second selection. *The candidate must bear travel, hotel, and other expenses for the interviews. For candidates unable to visit Gunma University for the interviews, an online interview is acceptable. |
| 21. Contact information for inquiries | GIAR Support Office Phone number: +81 27-220-8116 / 8028 Email: kk-kensui4#ml.gunma-u.ac.jp (Please replace “#” with “@”) |
| 22. Other matters | - Submitted documents will be used only for screening purposes and will never be disclosed, provided, or entrusted to any third party without due cause. It should be noted that submitted application documents will not be returned. - Gunma University promotes gender equality, and when candidates are equally qualified in terms of achievement (research achievement, educational achievement, contribution to society, etc.) and personality, preference will be given to female candidates. See the following website for support systems for female researchers, etc.: https://kyodo-sankaku.gunma-u.ac.jp/english/ - Gunma University actively recruits young candidates, foreign candidates, and Japanese candidates who have experience of living abroad. - For young researchers (under the age of 39 at the end of the fiscal year of recruitment), female researchers, and foreign researchers, startup funds are allocated upon appointment to support the establishment of their research environment. - Gunma University’s shared facilities include SPF-level animal experimentation facilities capable of housing animals. Additionally, equipment such as a 4-laser 14-color FACS analyzer (Thermo), a 4-laser 6-color FACS sorter (SONY), confocal microscopes, super-resolution microscopes, IVIS, and equipment related to next-generation sequencing are available. Furthermore, the laboratory is equipped with Sanger sequencers, Tape station, AKTA, real-time PCR machines, LAS, gel documentation systems, -150°C freezers, ultra-pure water systems, and analysis servers, ensuring a prompt setup for conducting routine experiments. |
