（Wild Animals (wild mammals)）Open Recruitment for Project Associate Professor/Project Lecturer/Project Assistant Professor

23 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Fukushima University

Department

Institute of Environmental Radioactivity

Research Field

Other
All

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

27 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 Institute of Environmental Radioactivity (IER) at Fukushima University was established on July 1, 2013, as a research institute operated in cooperation with domestic and foreign universities and research institutes that have been conducting research in the related fields following the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP). IER is dedicated to scientifically elucidating the dynamics and long-term effects of the radioactivity released into the environment by the accident, with the aim of supporting reconstruction and revitalization of Fukushima through research and practical application of the findings. Furthermore, as a research hub located in Fukushima among the network institutes of Joint Usage/Research Center “Environmental Radioactivity Research Network Center”, IER welcomes researchers from around the world to conduct on-site investigations. We also engage in a wide range of research activities on environmental radioactivity including ongoing international collaborative research projects. Through these activities, we aim to disseminate the knowledge of environmental radioactivity across the world.
https://www.ier.fukushima-u.ac.jp/en/news/8666

[Work content and job description]
With a background in the biology of wild mammals, the research will be conducted on the transfer of radiocesium to wild mammals in Fukushima Prefecture using ecological methods, and on the effects of the nuclear accident on either individuals, populations, or tissues, cells, molecules, etc. at each level with a view to the effects of the nuclear accident. Prior experience with radiation or radionuclides is not required if the applicant has experiences on other toxic substances such as heavy metals, but he/she must conduct research related to radiation effects once appointed.
The project faculty member being recruited this time will be expected, upon appointment, to promote his/her own advanced research while also contributing to the administration of the institute and its educational activities (Dissertation guidance and coursework centered on the Graduate School of Symbiotic Systems Science(Master's and Doctoral Programs)).

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
960-1296 Fukushima 1,Kanayagawa,Fukushima-city,960-1296

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

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126010862&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description:Determined in accordance with the university's regulations and based on performance.
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Employment type:Contract employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Maximum term of office: 2 years (renewable subject to budget, etc. Maximum 5 years). However, the possibility of renewing the appointment for subsequent fiscal years during this period will depend on the outcome of a performance evaluation at the end of each fiscal year.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Three months

[Various systems]

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:The Mutual Aid Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Employees' Pension Insurance:〇
Worker's accident insurance:〇
Employment insurance:〇

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
No smoking on all our campus

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

From the perspective of promoting gender equality, we strongly encourage applications from women. If the evaluation of achievements and other criteria in the selection process result in equal assessments, preference will be given to female candidates.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Fukushima University

Country

Japan

City

Fukushima

Geofield

Contact

City

Fukushima

STATUS: EXPIRED

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