Offer Description
[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Aqua Regeneration (ARG), a new academic discipline.
Integration of water-related disciplines focused on regeneration of the Earth’s environment, such as water circulation and water-based green hydrogen production and utilization
・Boosting research capabilities (both quality and quantity) for SDGs Goal 6 to world level
・Solving global water and energy challenges through international co-creation
・Combining local problem-solving with economic development
https://www.shinshu-u.ac.jp/institution/arg/
[Work content and job description]
Cutting-edge research in the field of high-entropy compounds based on neural network potential, computational chemistry, informatics, and data-science approaches. Candidates are expected to dedicate his/her effort to the ongoing projects.
* Assigned department
Existing departments
[Work location]
* Address
380-8553 Nagano Shinshu University Nagano (Engineering) campus（4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano City）
[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Number of hired description:a few
Hiring date:2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2025-10-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:Hiring date and Starting date will be after October 1, 2025
Where to apply
Websitehttps://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D125061012&ln_jor=1
Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary:5 million yen – 8 million yen
Wages description:annual salary system（regulations of non-tenure employee Shinshu University apply）
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, Year-end and new-year holidays, Summer holidays, paid annual leave.
Overtime and other explanations:Working hour：Full time 8:30～17:15（work break of 60 min・discretionary labor system）
Employment type:Contract employee
Employment type description:Non-tenure (fixed term)
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Employment period: From the date of employment to March 31, 2026.
* Annual contract. There is a possibility of renewal （Not exceed the total contract period of 10 years）
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trial period: 14 days (working conditions during trial period: same conditions)
[Various systems]
[Insurance]
Employees’ Health Insurance:available
Employees’ Pension Insurance:available
Worker’s accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available
[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
No smoking on campus
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
others：regulations of non-tenure employee Shinshu University apply.
Additional comments
Shinshu University has established a research environment in which researchers can maximize their abilities through the introduction of a research assistant system and a mentor system. In addition, to promote work-life balance for staff, Shinshu University actively promotes gender equality by operating on-campus childcare facilities, distributing discount coupons for babysitter dispatch services, and providing temporary childcare services for university entrance exams, etc.
Note on the total contract period: If you are a current employee of Shinshu University or have retired less than six months prior to applying for this open position, please be aware of the regulations pertaining to the total contract period at Shinshu University. For details, please contact your department’s human resources staff or the contact person for inquiries regarding the details of the recruitment.
