Shinshu University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor Position in the field of Applied Mushroom Science at Shinshu University Faculty of Agriculture.
Job Responsibility:
(1) Research and research supervision: Due to the location of the Faculty of Agriculture, it is preferable to study for the mushroom species that are actively produced in Nagano Prefecture (Flammulina velutipes, Hypsizygus marmoreus, Tricholoma matsutake, etc.), and field studies should also be developed.
(2) Teaching of undergraduate and graduate level courses broadly related to the research field
･Faculty (Division of Bioscience and Biotechnology)
Mushroom science, Fungal resource science, Basic Experiments in Biology, Laboratory in Microbiology, Thesis Research I-III, etc.
･Graduate School (Master’s Course: Integrated Bioscience division)
Advanced Lecture in Mycosymbiotic Science, Advanced Lecture in Integrated Bioscience, Advanced Lecture in Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Advanced Seminor for Symbiotic Science I, II, Advanced Experimental Course on Symbiotic Science etc.
(3) Administrative and service works
I.Job Description
- Number of Positions: one Assistant Professor
- Work place: Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University, 8304 Minamiminowa-Village, Kamiina-County, Nagano
- Employment and Benefits: Five year tenure-track appointment starting on the date of the appointment. The salary will depend on the experiences as stipulated in the regulations of Shinshu University. Health insurance, mutual pension, employment insurance, and occupational injury insurance will be available.
- Research field: Applied Mushroom Science
Particularly, the field about the evaluation and application of mushroom genetic resources.
Tenure Evaluation: In the final year of appointment, the researcher’s achievements in research, teaching and administrative responsibility during the period will be evaluated. On passing the evaluation, the employment will become tenured appointment starting April 1, 2028. The details of the evaluation will be explained at the time of interview.
- Selection Procedure: The selection will be made based on the application materials and personal interview. Japanese language skill is not a prerequisite for the selection, but will be required for tenure appointment.
Shinshu University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of nationality, gender and religious belief. - Starting date of the job: April 1, 2023
Applicants should have
(1) a doctoral degree. include the degree of the doctor being conferred by adoption.
(2) Much knowledge in the field described above and Ability to contribute to education and the human resource development of the field described above.
(3) Excellent research record in the field described above and Ability to contribute to enhancement, the development of the study of the field described above.
(4) Ability to contributed to the area’s development by using knowledge in the field described above.
(5) Ability to write a successful grant application and to carry out social and international academic activities
Employment and Benefits: Five year tenure-track appointment starting on the date of the appointment. The salary will depend on the experiences as stipulated in the regulations of Shinshu University. Health insurance, mutual pension, employment insurance, and occupational injury insurance will be available.
Application Materials
- The documents required are as follows:
(1) Curriculum vitae (form 1)
(2) Research and scholarly activities (form 2)
(3) Synopsis of academic professional accomplishments (form 3)
(4) Reference letters from two senior scientists (form 4)
(5) Reprints or copies of representative publications
In the final selection stage, reprints/copies of all publications and supporting materials will be required. - Please download above listed forms to prepare application materials. No other forms will be accepted.
Application Deadline
Application materials must arrive by December 23, 2022.
Application Submission
- Please submit application forms to:
General Affairs Section, Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University
8304 Minamiminowa-Village, Kamiina-County, Nagano, Japan 399-4598
Please make sure to send the forms by registered mail.
Please write “Assistant Professor (Applied mushrooms Science) Application Forms” on the envelope in red. - Please contact the following if you have any questions.
e-mail: nshomu@shinshu-u.ac.jp
Miscellaneous
All documents and personal information submitted will be used for the sole purpose of candidate selection. On completion of the selection, they will be securely erased/ discarded and will not be returned to the applicants.
This English announcement is prepared from the official Japanese announcement (https://www.shinshu-u.ac.jp/faculty/agriculture/english/) to assist foreign researchers. In case of any discrepancy between the two, the Japanese version will have the precedence.
Application materials must arrive by December 23, 2022.
Attached documents:
1.(form1) Curriculum Vitae.pdf
2.(form1) Curriculum Vitae.xls
3.(form2) Research and Scholarly Activities.doc
4.(form2) Research and Scholarly Activities.pdf
5.(form3) Synopsis of Academic Professional Accomplishments.pdf
6.(form3) Synopsis of Academic Professional Accomplishments.xls
7.(form4) Letter of Recommendation.doc
8.(form4) Letter of Recommendation.pdf