応動昆、持続可能な社会を目指して: 一般社団法人 日本応用動物昆虫学会

人材募集: Graduate School of Science, Osaka University 【2018年9月17日〆切】

(2018年7月25日公開)

Outline:

Our laboratory (Comparative Neurobiology) is studying chronobiology in invertebrates with a focus on physiological research in photoperiodism, dormancy and circadian rhythms. We rear insects and mollusks, and aims to develop studies associated with these research materials with various physiological approaches such as molecular genetics, neurophysiology and neuroanatomy. The current research area includes the neural and endocrine photoperiodic mechanisms of flies, heteropteran bugs, silkworms, snails, and the mechanism of the circa""bi""dian rhythm in coleopteran insects. We are now seeking an academic staff, who is flexible in thinking and working and willing to significantly develop researches in close collaboration with the current staff, Professor Sakiko Shiga and Assistant Professor Masaharu Hasebe. No experience is required with the experiment materials at the laboratory and the above research methodologies. The successful applicant will be responsible for not only research but also education of liberal arts, undergraduate, and graduate levels.　 Inquiries concerning the research contents and policy are welcome.

http://www.bio.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/bio_web/lab_page/shiga/index.html

1. Position Assistant Professor

2. Number of Positions 1(One)

3. Affiliation Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science

4. Work Location Toyonaka Campus (1-1 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan)

5. Specialized Field Basic Biology (Animal Physiology and Chronobiology)

6. Qualifications [Essential]

The applicant must:

(1) Have or be promised a doctoral degree,

(2) Have enthusiasm for the above mentioned research and education.

7. Starting Date As soon as possible after the decision, April 1, 2019 at the latest (negotiable)

8. The term of Employment　5 years from the starting day (The contact may be renewed by mutual agreement for further 5 years)

9. Probation Period 6 months

10. Employment Form The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type is applied. (Deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)

*Based on the 'Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff.'

http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/files/sk0037e.pdf

11. Salary and Benefits *Based on the 'Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff Subject to Annual Salary System.'

http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/files/sk0045e.pdf

However, a different regulation may apply in case where the previous employment periods at other institutions are included in calculation of the "period of continuous employment" defined in the Regulations Pertaining to Retirement Allowance for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff.

12. Insurance Medical Insurance of the Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance, and Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance

13. Application Documents　The application must include the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (A photo of the applicant must be attached. The educational history must start from a senior high school.)

2. List of research achievements (classified into original papers, review papers, monographs/books, competitive research funds awarded, invited lectures and prizes/awards)

3. Offprints of major publications (within 3 articles)

4. Statements describing the applicant's past research, future research plan, and educational aspirations after employment (within two A4 pages each)

5. Names, relationship to the applicant, and contact information (phone number and e-mail address) of three references who know the applicant personally well

Please combine all of the above items into a single PDF file and submit it to the following address by e-mail. Please be sure that the applicant receive a confirmation e-mail of the application.

14. Sending Address and Contact information　 shigask（at）bio.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp

*@ has been changed to (at)

Further information and　inquiries:

Professor Sakiko Shiga

Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University 1-1 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043, Japan

E-mail: shigask（at）bio.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp

*@ has been changed to (at)

Tel: +81-6-6850-5423

15. Application deadline

Monday, September 17, 2018 (Japan Standard Time)

16. Selection Process The applicant may be invited for an interview or a research presentation in the screening process.

17. Additional Information

"Please refer to 'Work Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff' and the other regulations for other than the above-mentioned and/or further details about conditions of the work.

http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

Website (Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University)

http://www.bio.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/

18. Recruiter National University Corporation Osaka University

Sakiko Shiga (Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University)