Job description
- Background of the recruitment and description of the projectThe Institute for Aqua Regeneration aims to actively accept young and talented individuals from regions with critical water issues, nurturing them to become future leaders.
We are committed to international collaborative research and talent development, while also working to demonstrate research outcomes and solve global-scale problems.
Furthermore, we are promoting the creation of an educational organization in the field of Aqualogy, which is unique to our institution.
This position is open to researchers who will engage in technological development for designing the functions of water-containing materials, such as hydrated minerals and hydrogels. We welcome applications from individuals who are highly motivated to undertake the synthesis, experimental characterization, and functional development of organic/polymeric materials, inorganic materials, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials.https://www.shinshu-u.ac.jp/institution/arg/ - Work content and job description・ Fundamental and applied research on nanomaterials for water related application
・ Education at the newly established graduate school (Aqualogy Program)
・ Operation of the Institute for Aqua Regeneration, Shinshu University - Assigned departmentExisting departmentsInstitute for Aqua Regeneration
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Nanotechnology/Materials – Nanomaterials
- Nanotechnology/Materials – Nanometer-scale chemistry
- Nanotechnology/Materials – Inorganic compounds and inorganic materials chemistry
- Nanotechnology/Materials – Composite materials and interfaces
Wages
- Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen
Working hours
- Working hours :08:30-17:15
Application requirements
Qualifications
- Education and Degree RequirementsPh.D. / Doctor
Employment Type
- Regular employee
Contract period
- Nontenured – Non-tenure trackOctober 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029Probationary period presentProbationary period: 6 months (Employment conditions during the probationary period are the same as the regular employment conditions.)
Work location
- 386-8567 Nagano 3-15-1 Tokida, Ueda, Nagano Shinshu University, Ueda campus
Compensation
- InsuranceEmployees’ Health Insurance : ProvidedEmployees’ Pension Insurance : ProvidedWorker’s accident insurance : ProvidedEmployment insurance : Provided
Application Considerations
Number of hired
Application period
- 2026/06/17~2026/07/01 Deadline for receipt
Application method
- Attached documentsApplication Form : Online SubmissionAchievements and Activities : Online Submission
- Return of application documentsWe will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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E-mail Application
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arg-shomu(at)shinshu-u.ac.jp
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Selection / Notification of result
- SelectionApplicants selected through the initial screening (document review, etc.) will proceed to the second screening (an interview, etc.).
※ Please note that we may contact you during the first screening process if clarification is needed.
※ Shinshu University promotes gender equality, and female candidates will be hired if their performance (research results, educational achievements, social contributions, etc.) and character are recognized as equivalent to those with male candidates. However, this does not mean that priority is given to hiring solely on the basis of gender. - Notification of resultApplicants will be notified individually of the selection results by e-mail or other means.
Contact details
Shinshu University
Institute for Aqua Regeneration
藤 洋実
0263373614
arg-shomu(at)shinshu-u.ac.jp
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