1. Qualifications
* Applicants must have received a Ph.D. degree, preferably within 10 years before the starting date.
* The program invites applications from individuals who have made outstanding achievements in the fields of cell biology and metabolism study and with the ability to conduct creative research independently.
2. Research funds, laboratory space, and other support for promoting independent research
The successful applicant will be provided with the following:
* About 10 million yen as a start-up fund in the first year
* About 2 million yen per year to cover research expenses in the succeeding years (The amount may vary based on performance evaluations at the end of each fiscal year.)
* Laboratory space within Keio's research laboratory
* Other support (e.g. technical staff, equipment) from Keio's research laboratory during the first two years
3. Starting date and ď˝”erm
* The starting date will be after April 1, 2010. Details will be discussed at a later date.
* The term is for a maximum of 5 years, beginning from the employment start date.
*Two years after the start date, there will be an interim evaluation of research performance, which will determine whether the employment and research support will continue or not.
**An individual cannot hold a non-tenured position for more than 10 consecutive years at Keio University. If the successful applicant has been holding a non-tenured position at Keio for more than 5 consecutive years, this contract will end before March 31, 2015.
4. Promotions
It may be possible to be promoted to a more stable position, depending on the results of performance evaluations at the end of each fiscal year, the interim evaluation, and the final evaluation at the end of the term.
5. Terms of employment
Salary
Commensurate with age, experience, qualifications, and university regulations
Campus
Shinanomachi Campus
Keio University
Shinanomachi 35, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 160-8582
*May vary depending on the area of research (click here)
6. Applications and screening process
Application form
Click here to download the application form.
Please fill in the form in English only, except the part asked to write in Japanese.
Application deadline
February 22, 2010 (Mon.) by 17:00 (Japan local time)
Application details
Send the completed application form by 1) email and 2) post.
* Please note that your application is NOT complete until we receive your application both by email and post.
1. Email : The completed application form should be sent, in PDF format as an attachment to an email titled "Kanrinmaru Project (Assistant Professor) Application YOUR NAME", to the email address below. You will receive an email confirming our receipt.
Email address:
2. Post : Also, send 10 copies of the application form by post as a registered mail to the mailing address below. Please mark the envelope "Kanrinmaru Project (Assistant Professor) Application" in red. Submitted applications will not be returned.
Mailing address
Kanrinmaru Project Office
Office of Research Administration at Shinanomachi,
Keio University
Shinanomachi 35, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
160-8582
Screening Process
1. Application review
2. Interviews, including presentations and discussions in English
7. Contact
Kanrinmaru Project Office
Office of Research Administration at Shinanomachi,
Keio University
Shinanomachi 35, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
160-8582
Tel: +81-3-5363-3879
Fax: +81-3-5363-3610
E-mail: [email protected]
