Job description
- Background of the recruitment and description of the projectThe “International Wastewater-based Epidemiology” Corporate Sponsored Research Program promotes research on pathogen detection technology, genome analysis, epidemiological analysis, and risk assessment, as well as the development of technologies for the social implementation of wastewater-based epidemiological surveys, a means of obtaining comprehensive public health information using the sewage infrastructure, and for risk management of pathogenic microorganisms in water, Conducting research on demonstration surveys in Japan and oversea.
- Work content and job descriptionThe “International Wastewater-based Epidemiology” Corporate Sponsored Research Program requires Post doctoral researcher who will conduct research on the development of methods for measuring viruses in water or methods for measuring antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes.
*The scope of changes: reassignment, dual appointment and secondment may be ordered - Assigned departmentNewly established departments”International Wastewater-based Epidemiology” Corporate Sponsored Research ProgramDate of new establishment : The Program was established within RECWET, School of Engineering, in March 2024
Principal researchers：
Hiroyuki KATAYAMA, Project Professor, RECWET/Department of Urban Engineering
Masaaki KITAJIMA, Project Professor, RECWET
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Life Science – Molecular biology
- Life Science – Virology
- Life Science – Hygiene and public health: including laboratory approach
- Environmental science – Environmental dynamic analysis
- Social Infrastructure – Environmental systems for civil engineering
Wages
- Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 5 million yenAnnual Salary System applies and monthly paid salary will be range of JPY 320,000 to JPY 420,000 including performance / achievement allowance. (The salary will be decided taking your qualifications, capacity, experience etc. into account.
Working hours
- Working hours :00:00-00:00Break time :00:00-00:00Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
Leave: Annual Paid Leave, Special Leave, etc.Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary work system for professional work applies and working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Application requirements
Qualifications
- Education and Degree RequirementsPh.D. / DoctorThose who have a doctoral degree in a field related to the job content, or those who are expected to acquire by the time of arrival.
Employment Type
- OthersDiscretionary work system for professional work
Contract period
- Nontenured – Non-tenure trackTerm of Employment：As soon as possible after September 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
Renewal of Contract：The contract is renewable on a fiscal year basis (from April 1 to March 31; every year) contingent upon all relevant factors, including funding status, job performance, work record and medical conditions. Contract is until March 31, 2027 at the longest.Probationary period present14 days from the date of employment
Work location
- 113-8656 Tokyo Bunkyo-ku, Yayoi, 2-11-16 The University of Tokyo, Asano campus*The scope of changes: Work location may be changed within School of Engineering subject to necessity of the business, etc.
Compensation
- Various systemsTransportation expenses : available (basically up to JPY 55,000)
- InsuranceEmployees’ Health Insurance : You will be automatically enrolled in the insurance from the Mutual Aid Association of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).Employees’ Pension Insurance : Same as aboveWorker’s accident insurance : Work-related accidents and commuting accidents are covered by the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act and the University of Tokyo’s Teacher and Staff Act Non-Compliance Accident Compensation Regulations.Employment insurance : You will be automatically enrolled.
- Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplaceSmoking is not allowed on campus grounds. (only permitted in designated areas outside.)
- Supplementary explanation of compensationNo retirement benefits and bonuses.
Application Considerations
- Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)Please consult.
Number of hired
Application period
- 2024/04/02~2024/05/31 Deadline for receiptSelection will be conducted at any time even before the deadline.
Application method
- Attached documentsApplication Form : Online Submission1) The University of Tokyo Standard Resume (Please download from the website below) or Resume in your own format
https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.htmlAchievements and Activities : Online Submission2) Journal papers, oral presentationsOther online application forms
3) Major papers (within 3 reports)
4) Research outline so far (about 1 or 2 A4 sheets (including figures))
5) Name and contact address for two references (including e-mail address)
Combine the documents 1 to 5 above into one electronic file such as a zip file. - Return of application documentsWe will dispose of all application documents responsibly.Personal information obtained will only be used for recruitment purposes.
