Dear Members of the Zoological Society of Japan
This is to inform you that member Koji Hotta has requested the distribution of direct mail.
Zoological Society of Japan Secretariat
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Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Biosciences and Informatics / Graduate School of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry and Life Science, Course in Life System Information - Faculty Member Open Position
https://www.keio.ac.jp/ja/st/recruit/20260626_01/
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Faculty of Science and Engineering / Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Number of openings
Assistant Professor (Fixed-term) 1 position
Affiliation
Keio University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Biosciences and Informatics
Keio University Graduate School of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry and Information Science (Life System Information Curriculum)
Term of office
Single-year
Research Field and Overview
Preference will be given to candidates with a research track record in life sciences research rooted in fundamental biology, such as elucidating animal development and differentiation using bioimaging methods or comparative genomic analysis. Regarding education, the appointee will be responsible for student laboratory work and exercises in related fields. Furthermore, upon assuming the position, the appointee will cooperate with Associate Professor Koji Hotta to assist in the research supervision of fourth-year undergraduate and graduate students.
Time of assumption of office
April 1, 2027
Requirements
Must hold a doctoral degree or expect to obtain one by the appointment date.
Selection process
After the document screening, interviews will be conducted for eligible candidates.
Benefits
Salary will be determined based on Keio University regulations, taking into account age, educational background, work history, etc. Social insurance included. Commuting allowance provided. Working hours, etc., are in accordance with Keio University regulations.
Submission documents
1. Resume (with photo attached)
2. List of Achievements (classified into original papers, international conference papers, commentaries/reviews, books, patents, and others)
3. Offprints of three representative papers (PDF files)
4. Awards, list of invited lectures, status of competitive external funding (including research project title, funding program name, period, and total amount), and other special notes
5. Outline of research to date (explain the content of three representative papers in approximately 1,000 Japanese characters), aspirations for future research and education (approximately 1,000 Japanese characters)
6. Names and contact information of two people who can provide references for the applicant
Where to Submit Documents and Inquiries
Please combine all the application documents listed in 1 to 6 above into a single zip file (with a password) and send it as an email attachment to Midori Arai, Chair of the Department of Biosciences and Informatics (koubo@bio.keio.ac.jp). Please also provide the password in a separate notification.
Application deadline
Friday, July 31, 2026
