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2018.11.01

 
Center for Southeast Asian Area Studies, Kyoto University, Assistant Professor (Natural Sciences) Recruitment

Job type Assistant Professor (Natural Sciences)
Number of positions 1 Position
Work location Department Center for Southeast Asian Area Studies, Kyoto University
(Location: 46, Shimoadachi-cho, Yoshida Sakyo-ku, Kyoto)
Job information The employed assistant professor will be responsibie to work under the CSEAS research mission and promote several joint research projects.
Qualification
requirements
CSEAS encourages applications from researchers who have an excellent research record in the field of natural sciences and are capable of promoting international collaborative research related to the utilization and preservation of the natural environment, natural disasters or development problems in Southeast Asia and related regions in collaboration with those working in the humanities and social sciences. Researchers motivated to pioneer new disciplinary approaches through research that contributes to co-existence among diverse local communities are preferred.
Starting date April 1, 2019, or later.
Employment status 5 years. The contract may be renewed for another 5 years period following evaluation,
Probation Period 6 months
Duty hour and Holiday Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work. (7 h 45 min/day, 38 h 45 min/week.)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, University Founding Day, Summer Holidays (August 13 to 15) and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)
Salary To be determined in accordance with Kyoto University regulations.
Allowance To be determined in accordance with Kyoto University regulations.
Social insurance Japan Mutual Aid Association of Public-School Teachers, employee pension, Employment Insurance and Labor Insurance
Application method ・Please send by mail the materials listed below (1)-(7). On the front side of the envelope, please write in red ink “Application for Assistant Professor Position (Natural Sciences)”.
・Alternatively, please send by e-mail the materials listed below (1)-(7) as PDF files. If submitting by e-mail, in the subject line, please include the line “Application for Assistant Professor Position (Natural Sciences)”.
・You can write in any format.

 1) A curriculum vitae including e-mail address, postal mail address, education records starting from high school, professional career records, doctoral degrees and awards.
 2) List of publications
  (1)Refereed journal papers
  (2)Refereed international conference proceedings
  (3)Books
  (4)Patents
  (5)Others
 3) Up to three reprints or copies of major publications (one copy for each publication, copies will not be returned)
 4) Summary of academic significance of major publications and a research statement with details of the future direction and plan for the applicant’s work (free form, within two A4 pages)
 5) A summary of plans to promote international
collaborative research in collaboration with social and/or humanites researchers. (free format, within two A4 pages)
 6) Acquired research grants and external funds.
Include names of the funds, project titles, amounts received, periods of research, and allocated amounts (if not the principal researcher)
 7) Two references (name, affiliation, positions, and contact address)

(Where to Submit) 
Prof. Yoko Hayami, Center for Southeast Asian Area Studies, Kyoto University
46, Shimoadachi-cho, Yoshida Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501 JAPAN
Email: 430koubo @ mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Application period December 14 , Friday, 2018 Deadline for receipt
Selection procedures Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Interviews may be conducted after reviewing applications. Applicants who are based overseas will be asked to participate in a Skype interview.
Contact address / Inquiries Recruitment Committee (Natural Science), Center for Southeast Asian Area Studies, Kyoto University
46, Shimoadachi-cho, Yoshida Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501 JAPAN
E-mail: 430koubo@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Other 1) The personal information provided in the submitted documents will be used solely for recruitment and not for any other purpose.
2) Application documents will not be returned.
3) Kyoto University guarantees equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of nationality or gender.
4) Kyoto University promotes equal opportunities in gender and strongly encourages applications from female candidates.

 

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