Assistant Professor, Research Center for Safe Nuclear System (Laboratory of Biomolecular Structure)(KURNS)

Organisation/Company

Kyoto University

Research Field

Biological sciences
Technology
Ethics in health sciences
Chemistry
Anthropology
Environmental science
Agricultural sciences
Pharmacological sciences
Medical sciences
Neurosciences
Astronomy
Mathematics
Physics
Geosciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

24 Apr 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

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science (KURNS) at Kyoto University was established to conduct experiments using a research reactor and related studies. The institute comprises four research divisions—Nuclear Engineering Science, Quantum Beam Material Science, Radiation Life Science, and the Industry-Academia Collaboration Laboratory for New Research Reactor—along with two research centers: the Research Center for Safe Nuclear System and the Particle Beam Oncology Research Center. These are composed of 20 research fields and one visiting research field across the divisions, and five research fields in the two centers.
This position is open for an Assistant Professor at the Laboratory of Biomolecular Structure at the Research Center for Safe Nuclear System. We seek a highly motivated researcher who can actively promote studies aimed at elucidating the static and dynamic structures of biomacromolecules exhibiting large temporal and spatial fluctuations through an integrated approach combining neutron, X-ray, and laser scattering, spectroscopy and microscopy techniques. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to contribute enthusiastically to the promotion of collaborative use research activities related to this field, as well as to human resource development and student education. In the future, the appointee will also be expected to participate, in the new research reactor project being advanced at the Monju site in Fukui Prefecture.
https://www.rri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/job

[Work content and job description]
Elucidation of the static and dynamic structures of biomacromolecules exhibiting large temporal and spatial fluctuations through an integrated approach combining neutron, X-ray, and laser scattering, spectroscopy, and microscopy techniques. Education and guidance for students*. Implementation of related joint usage duties. Scope of change: Operation of the Kyoto University (education, research, and administration).
＊: Expected to concurrently serve as a cooperating lecturer in the Division of Physics and Astronomy/ Physics I, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
590-0494 Osaka 2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun
Scope of Change: If the university permits or orders telecommuting, one can work from home, etc.

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126030946&ln_jor=1

[Compensation]
Annual salary:5 million yen - 8 million yen
Wages description:In accordance with Kyoto University regulations.
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays, and Foundation Day.
Maternity leave system and childcare leave system are available
Overtime and other explanations:Discretionary labor system, based on 7 hours and 45 minutes (8:30–17:15 work schedule with one-hour break) per day, 38 hours 45 minutes per week. If the university permits or orders telecommuting, one can work from home, etc. If the discretionary labor system is not applied, the employee works from 8:30 to 17:15 five days a week (break 12:00-13:00).
There may be cases where one is ordered to work overtime.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:The employment contract is for 5 years with the possibility of renewal (only once; reappointment is subject to review). Note that, upon selection, the successful candidate may be promoted to a tenured position at any of the research divisions.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months

[Various systems]

[Insurance]

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Kyoto University is committed to preventing passive smoking on all campuses by prohibiting smoking indoors and outdoors except in designated smoking areas.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Kyoto University

Country

Japan

City

Osaka

Geofield

City

Kyoto

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