National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS)

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Position ID:National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS)-P_OR_AP4 [#23906]
Position Title: Professor or Associate Professor in Fusion Materials Science Field
Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Gifu 509-5292, Japan [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Materials Physics
Materials Science and Engineering
Condensed Matter Physics
Material Science and Engineering
Materials Science
Appl Deadline:2023/01/12 03:00AMhelp popup finished (2022/12/02, finished 2023/04/12, listed until 2023/01/12)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed. ***

 

Position Opening Announcement

 

The National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS) in Japan is pleased to announce the opening of the following position. We would like to request your assistance in identifying suitable applicants for this position.

 

1. Positions and number of recruitments

Professor or Associate Professor in Fusion Materials Science Field, 1 person

(Term of appointment: five years, Reappointment may be considered if the performance during the five-year term is deemed sufficiently satisfactory.)

 

2. Job description

The National Institute for Fusion Science will shift to a new structure consisting of "Units" from FY2023, to promote interdisciplinary research. In these units, we seek personnel who can engage in materials science research on fusion reactor materials from an interdisciplinary viewpoint, and who are able to lead this field. In addition, we expect them to become actively involved in domestic and international joint research projects conducted at the National Institute for Fusion Science, and to be enthusiastic about graduate school education and human resource development.

 

3. Qualifications (Requirements)

1) Hold a Ph.D. degree.

2) Have experience in this field.

3) Have a strong interest in promoting domestic and international collaboration.

4) Have an incentive to cultivate human resources.

 

4. Deadline for applications

17:00 JST, Thursday, 12 January 2023.

 

5. Appointment Period

As early as possible upon selection.

 

6. Selection procedure

1) Appropriate applicants will be selected by the Administrative Council of NIFS.

2) Applicants will be selected based on application documents, and an interview will be requested If necessary. If the interview is conducted, the interview date will be Friday, 17 February 2023. Details will be sent to those who pass the document screening by e-mail by Thursday, 2 February 2023.

 

7. Documents to be submitted

The following documents (1) - (6) must be submitted via e-mail (see Section 8. for e-mail address). For a letter of recommendation (7), please follow the instructions in Section 8 "How to Submit a letter of recommendation".

(1)   Curriculum Vitae: Specify the possible starting date, attach a passport-size photograph, list the applicant's academic degree(s) held, and provide an e-mail address.

(2)   Applicant's research history summarized in two pages of A4 or letter-size paper.

(3)   Future research and cultivate human resources plans at NIFS summarized in two pages of A4 or letter-size paper.

The National Institute for Fusion Science will reorganize into a Unit research system from FY2023. Researchers will belong to one of the Units to conduct research. In the future research and cultivate human resources plans, please select one of the Units you wish to belong to (Meta-hierarchy dynamics / Structure formation and sustainability / Phase space turbulence / Plasma quantum processes / Transports in plasma multi-phase matter system / Sensing and intellectualization / Plasma apparatus / Complex global simulation / Ultrahigh-flux concerting materials / Applied superconductivity and cryogenics), the research plan in the Unit, and desired position (Professor or Associate professor).

For the research themes and keywords of each Unit, please refer to "About the Unit" (https://www.nifs.ac.jp/en/about/org/Unit/UnitTheme.html) on the website.

(4)   List of Publications:

·      For all joint publications, the name(s) of the joint author(s) must be printed.

·      For each paper, be certain to indicate whether it was reviewed by referees.

·      Separate from this list, summaries of the main papers, including the applicant's contributions, must be described on separate pages. (any format)

**NOTE**

The List of Publications must be created in accordance with the document "Creating the List of Publications" to be provided by NIFS.

(https://www.nifs.ac.jp/en/about/recruit/)

(5)   List of achievements other than papers: Please describe achievements in competitive research funds (specify whether you were the principal investigator or an associate investigator), patents, awards received, etc.

(6)   Copies of research papers: About five main works (books/articles). On A4 or letter-size paper. Photocopies are acceptable.

(7)   Letters of recommendation from two or more researchers should be submitted. It is advisable to include letters of recommendation from foreign researchers. These documents should be in any format.

 

All documents must be prepared on separate pages. Documents other than the curriculum vitae should be printed on A4 or letter-size paper.

Also, be certain to print the applicant's name in the upper right corner on all documents.

 

8. Address for sending the documents

[Documents (1) - (6)]

E-mail address

nifs-jinjinifs.ac.jp

Personnel Section, General Affairs Division,

Department of Administration,

National Institute for Fusion Science

 

Send an e-mail with the subject "Application for the position of Professor/Associate Professor in Fusion Materials Science Field" and attach the above documents (1) - (6) to the e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt within three working days after sending the e-mail, please contact the address in Section 9.

 

[How to Submit a letter of recommendation]

The letter of recommendation should be sent directly from the recommender by post or e-mail. (When sending by e-mail, please write "letter of recommendation for the position of Professor/Associate Professor in Fusion Materials Science Field" in the subject. We accept PDF files only.)

 

Postal address:

Oroshi 322-6, Toki, Gifu 509-5292, Japan

Personnel Section, General Affairs Division,

Department of Administration,

National Institute for Fusion Science

 

E-mail address

nifs-jinjinifs.ac.jp

 

9. Contact

1) For the application documents

Personnel Section, General Affairs Division,

Department of Administration,

National Institute for Fusion Science,

E-mail: nifs-jinjinifs.ac.jp

 

2) For inquiries concerning research

Prof. Ryuichi SAKAMOTO

The task force for UNITs organization

E-mail: sakamotonifs.ac.jp

                                                 

 

10. Others

(1)   The information regarding the job offering may also be found on the NIFS website  (https://www.nifs.ac.jp/en/about/recruit/).

(2)   Payment is on an annual salary system. (The salary will be paid in monthly installments.)

(3)   NIFS's fixed-term system is prescribed by its regulations on Rules of Employment Terms of NIFS Research and Education Personnel. (https://www.nifs.ac.jp/en/about/recruit/).

(4)   The purpose of the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society will be respected in this appointment. The National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) is committed to improving the quality of education and research by increasing the diversity of researchers.

·      Women and foreign researchers are employed when they are recognized as equal in terms of research and educational achievements and personality evaluation.

·      If you have taken leave for the purpose(s) of maternity, child-care, and/or family-care (including shorter working hours for the purposes of child-care and/or family-care), or have been absent from research activities due to disease or injury occurring while working or commuting, please indicate this in your curriculum vitae. We will take this into consideration in assessing your performance.

 

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322-6 Oroshi-cho, Toki city, GIFU Prefecture
509-5292 Japan
Web Page: https://www.nifs.ac.jp/en/index.html