Female-Only Associate or Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Tenure‑track faculty position for a female researcher to lead interdisciplinary nano‑life science research at Kanazawa University.
Best for:Female researchers with a PhD in nanotechnology, computational science or related fields who seek a tenure‑track faculty role in Japan.
Overview
Kanazawa University’s WPI Nano Life Science Institute is recruiting a female associate or assistant professor on a five‑year tenure‑track contract. The successful candidate will act as a junior principal investigator, developing independent research that combines nano‑probe technology, computational science and supramolecular chemistry to study living cells at the nanoscale. Teaching duties include supervising graduate courses in the Nano Life Science program and possibly other undergraduate courses. The role also involves building and managing a research team, securing external funding, and contributing to the institute’s strategic activities. Applicants must hold a PhD, demonstrate an excellent publication record, and be able to communicate fluently in English.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead an independent research program on nano‑probe life‑science and related interdisciplinary topics.
- Secure competitive research funding and manage a five‑year contract with possible extensions.
- Teach and supervise graduate courses in the Nano Life Science program and, when needed, other undergraduate courses.
- Mentor PhD students, post‑doctoral researchers, and technical staff, fostering a collaborative research environment.
- Publish high‑impact research articles and present results at international conferences.
- Contribute to institute‑wide activities, including curriculum development and outreach initiatives.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD (including equivalent) in a relevant field such as nanotechnology, computational science, or life sciences
Language: English; sufficient for scientific communication and teaching
Instruction: English
- Strong publication record in computational science or nanomeasurement
- Ability to conduct scientific communication in English
- Demonstrated capacity to lead independent research and manage a team
- Experience with interdisciplinary research integrating nanotechnology and biology
- Female candidates only (as stipulated by Japanese gender‑equality regulations)
- Must hold a PhD degree
- Must be eligible to work in Japan (visa requirements)
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Prepare the required documents and submit them by email or postal mail. Email applications should be sent to nanolsi-jobs@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp with the subject line “NanoLSI Tenure‑Track Faculty Application”. Postal applications must be addressed to the Nano Life Science Institute office at the address listed in the posting.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research achievements list
- Copies of up to five key papers (PDF)
- Statement of research activities (≈2 pages)
- Statement of teaching aspirations (≈2 pages)
- Recommendation letters (up to two)
- Proof of PhD degree
Contact
Tsuyoshi Fukuma· Professor (Director)
076-234-4847
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