Specially Appointed Faculty in Nanobioscience
Drive cutting-edge bio-SPM and nanobioscience research at Kanazawa University's WPI NanoLSI.
Best for:Best for experienced researchers with a strong background in SPM technologies, atomic force microscopy, and nanobioscience.
Overview
Kanazawa University's Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI) invites applications for a Specially Appointed Faculty position in nanobioscience-related fields. The successful candidate will play a core role in the nanometrology research domain by developing advanced scanning probe microscopy (SPM) techniques, such as combined atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning ion conductance microscopy (SICM) systems. Responsibilities include conducting experimental research, disseminating findings, participating in limited educational activities, and mentoring junior researchers and students. This is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track position designed to foster high-level international research and career development.
What you'll do
- Develop integrated composite systems merging atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning ion conductance microscopy (SICM) to observe local structures inside cells and sample them.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research within the nanometrology and nanobioscience fields.
- Promote research outcomes through scientific publications and public outreach activities.
- Engage in limited teaching activities, lectures, and exercises for undergraduate and master's programs as agreed upon.
- Provide research guidance and support to junior researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
Language: English proficiency for research and communication; Japanese is not strictly required.
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated high-level research capability and the ability to conduct research in English.
- Strong communication skills with a proven capacity for academic presentation and paper writing.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as an active member of a research laboratory.
- Commitment to engaging in career-transition planning during the fixed-term appointment.
- Applicants must hold a PhD or be scheduled to obtain one by the appointment date.
- Applicants must not exceed a continuous employment period of 9 years at Kanazawa University as of April 1, 2027, to comply with institutional term limits.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-15 (Asia/Tokyo) · open until filled
Prepare all required application documents in English according to the designated guidelines. Submit the complete application package via email to the designated administrative office before the deadline, ensuring files exceeding 5MB are shared via a separate uploader.
- CV
- Publication list
- PDFs of up to 5 major papers
- External funding acquisition record
- Summary of past research and educational activities
- Statement of research and educational philosophy
- Contact information for 2 references
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