[Deadline Extended] Project Assistant Professor Position at the Research Enhancement Strategy Office, National Institute for Physiological Sciences, National Institutes of Natural Sciences

23 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

National Institutes of Natural Sciences, National Institute for Physiological Sciences

Research Field

Agricultural sciences
Neurosciences
Chemistry
Anthropology
Environmental science
Ethics in health sciences
Medical sciences
Pharmacological sciences
Biological sciences
Technology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

24 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Research Enhancement Strategy Office promotes a wide array of activities that contribute to strengthening the research capabilities of NIPS and Japan as a whole.

[Work content and job description]
(Upon hiring) For this recruitment, we seek university research administrators (URAs) who will engage in tasks such as:
・Investigating and analyzing research trends in physiology, neuroscience, and related fields both domestically and internationally.
・Promoting domestic and international collaborative research, including initiatives such as J-PEAKS project.
・Conducting performance evaluations to enhance the operational management of the institute.

(Range of change) Job duties designated by NINS

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
444-8585 Aichi 38 Nishigonaka Myodaiji, Okazaki, Aichi, 444-8585, Japan　(National Institute for Physiological Sciences, National Institutes of Natural Sciences)
(Upon hiring) The Research Enhancement Strategy Office, NIPS, NINS
(Range of change) Work place designated by NINS

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:2 person(s)
Number of hired description:A few positions (Based on performance evaluation, the hiring position could be Specially Appointed Research Employee)
Job content supplemental explanation:Date of appointment
As soon as possible after the successful applicant is determined.

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126010514&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen
Wages description:Salary will be determined based on NINS’s payment standards, and according to the applicant’s career, ability, and other factors. Other conditions will be determined as stipulated by NINS.
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:00-13:00
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Full-time
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:The contract period will be renewed annually based on performance reviews, and is valid until March 31st, 2030. It may be renewed up to March 31st, 2035, depending on the applicant’s performance, attitude, and capabilities.
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

[Various systems]
Transportation expenses:available

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Other conditions will be determined as stipulated by NINS.

Additional comments

[Other]
(1) Gender equality
1. NIPS complies with the Act on Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to promoting gender equality.
2. NIPS gives hiring priority to female applicants when they are recognized as equivalent during performance evaluations.
3. We take maternity, childcare, or nursing care leave into consideration, if you clearly indicate the period of leave on your CV or other materials.

(2) Handling of personal information
Personal information pertaining to applications will be managed appropriately in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and related rules of NINS. It will be used only for the purpose of selection and employment.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

National Institutes of Natural Sciences, National Institute for Physiological Sciences

Country

Japan

City

Aichi

Geofield

Contact

City

Aichi

STATUS: EXPIRED

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