RCIES Research Fellow: The Research Center for Integrated Evolutionary Science (RCIES) at SOKENDAI invites applications for one or two postdoctoral research fellow positions. This fellowship program is designed to support young researchers pursuing independent research across a diverse range of academic fields covered by the Center, with no restrictions on areas of specialization.
Designation:
Research Fellow
Research Area:
Research areas align with the specializations of the Center’s faculty members, focusing on evolutionary biology and/or science, technology, and society (STS). For more information on the expertise of the Center’s faculty members, please visit: RCIES Faculty.
Location:
SOKENDAI, Hayama Campus, Japan
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must hold a doctoral degree at the time of appointment.
- Proficiency in Japanese or English is required.
- Applicants should have a unique and outstanding research plan and must have consulted with at least one faculty member at the Center to become a Cooperative faculty member. Cooperation with multiple faculty members is also acceptable.
- If unable to identify a suitable faculty member, inquiries are welcome.
Job Description:
Successful applicants will independently lead their original research at the Center and are expected to actively participate in the Center’s academic activities. They will receive support from faculty members closely aligned with their expertise.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents via email to: rcies_jinji@soken.ac.jp. Please ensure the total attachment size does not exceed 10 MB. If necessary, send files in multiple emails or use a file transfer service.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter: Include your name, current position, contact details of two references, and the name of the faculty member you wish to collaborate with at RCIES.
- Curriculum Vitae: Include academic background, employment history, awards, penalties, accomplishments, and a list of external funds obtained.
- Research Accomplishments: Up to one page on A4-size paper.
- Research Plans: Up to two pages on A4-size paper.
- Representative Publications: Up to 5 copies.
- Other Relevant Information: Optional.
After reviewing the application documents, candidates may be invited for an interview.
Salary and Benefits:
- Working Hours: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work applies, with deemed working hours of 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
- Days Off: Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays (Dec 29 – Jan 3).
- Leave: Paid vacation system applies.
- Salary: Approximate monthly salary of 300,000 JPY under the annual salary system.
- Social Insurance: Includes health insurance, welfare pension, employment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
- Probationary Period: 6 months from the first day of employment.
- Other Conditions: In accordance with SOKENDAI regulations.
Contract Terms:
- Initial contract from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, renewable annually up to March 31, 2028, based on performance and budget status.
Last Date to Apply:
November 25, 2024, 12:00 Noon JST.
Additional Information:
- Smoking is prohibited on the premises, with designated outdoor smoking areas available.
- SOKENDAI promotes diversity in hiring without regard to gender, age, or nationality. Preference may be given to equally qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
- Application details will be kept confidential, and documents will not be returned.
- Employment may be revoked if any false information is found regarding disciplinary history.
Contact for Further Information:
Professor Hideki Innan, Director
Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science, SOKENDAI
Email: innan_hideki@soken.ac.jp
Address: “Shonan Village”, Hayama, Kanagawa 240-0193, Japan
We look forward to receiving your application!
