Specially Appointed Faculty in Biophysics and Computational Biology
Join Kanazawa University's WPI NanoLSI to drive cutting-edge research in computational biology and multicellular systems dynamics.
Best for:Best for computational biologists and biophysicists with a strong background in numerical modeling and multicellular systems dynamics.
Overview
Kanazawa University's Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI) invites applications for a Specially Appointed Faculty position in the computational science field. The appointee will play a core research role focusing on mechanics, morphogenesis, and biomedical engineering of multicellular systems using advanced simulation and data science techniques. Responsibilities include conducting interdisciplinary research, participating in limited educational activities, and engaging in academic outreach. This fixed-term, full-time appointment provides an international and dynamic research environment within a World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) hub.
What you'll do
- Conduct advanced research on the mechanics, morphogenesis, and functional expression of multicellular systems in development, aging, and disease.
- Utilize numerical simulation techniques such as 3D vertex models, machine learning, and statistical analysis to analyze biological phenomena and validate scanning probe microscopy data.
- Contribute to scientific dissemination through peer-reviewed publications and academic outreach activities.
- Participate in limited teaching, lectures, and seminars for undergraduate and master's degree programs as agreed upon.
- Provide research supervision and guidance to junior researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Biophysics, Computational Biology, or a related field
Language: English proficiency for research, presentations, and writing
Instruction: English
Publications: Peer-reviewed publications appropriate for a faculty-level appointment
- Demonstrated high research capability with the ability to conduct research and publish in English.
- Sufficient communication skills for effective academic presentation and manuscript writing.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary research team alongside the principal investigator.
- Expertise in biological experiments, mechanical measurement, imaging, or mathematical and computational modeling.
- Must hold a PhD degree or be on track to obtain one prior to appointment.
- Applicants cannot have a continuous employment period at Kanazawa University exceeding 9 years as of April 1, 2027, due to institutional term limits.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-15 (Asia/Tokyo) · open until filled
Prepare all required application documents including a CV, research achievements, major papers, funding history, and research statements in English. Submit the complete application package via email to the designated NanoLSI office address before the deadline.
- CV
- Research statement
- Research achievements
- Major papers
- External funding history
- Teaching statement
- 2 reference letters
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