Job Summary
Nagaoka University of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor or Specially Appointed Lecturer for Academia-Industry Fusion. This role is part of the Hatamoto Research Unit and is aimed at driving societal transformation through interdisciplinary research and industry-academia integration.
Designation
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor or Specially Appointed Lecturer (Tenure-Track)
Research Area
Environmental engineering research on microbial resource recovery and recycling, focusing on:
- Environmental microbiology and bioelectrochemistry.
- Anaerobic biological treatment and anaerobic digestion (methane fermentation).
- Control of microbial functions and metabolism through interspecies electron transfer.
- Interactions with electricity, light, and viruses (phages).
- Production of valuable materials and energy.
Location
1603-1 Kamitomioka, Nagaoka, Niigata 940-2188, Japan.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must hold a doctoral degree obtained within the past 5 years or be expected to obtain one by the time of appointment.
- Must be actively conducting research in fields relevant to environmental microbiology or bioelectrochemistry.
- Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and real-world implementation.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Top Runner Incubation Center for Academia-Industry Fusion. Key responsibilities and features include:
- Research Focus: Primarily dedicated to research with minimized administrative duties.
- Term of Appointment: Fixed-term through March 31, 2032.
- Tenure Track: Tenure may be granted based on an interim evaluation (3rd year) and a final evaluation (5th year).
- Startup Funding: Allocation of 2 million yen (Assistant Professor) or 3 million yen (Lecturer) in the first year, followed by 1 million yen annually (for those under 40).
- Salary: Estimated annual salary of 5 million to 8 million yen, depending on experience and position level.
How to Apply
Applicants must prepare the following documents in PDF format, combined into a single ZIP file (less than 10MB):
- Application Form/Curriculum Vitae (prescribed form) with research achievements and funding history.
- Reprints of representative publications (up to 5 papers).
- Summary of past research achievements (within 2 A4 pages).
- Summary of proposed research plan emphasizing industry collaboration (within 2 A4 pages).
Submit the ZIP file via email to toprunner@jcom.nagaokaut.ac.jp with the subject line: “Application for Faculty Position in the Hatamoto Research Unit (Your Name)”.
Last Date to Apply
November 20, 2026
Apply Link
Official Nagaoka University of Technology Recruitment Page
