The Consortium for Fostering the Next Generation of Global Leaders in Research (K-CONNEX) Non-Tenure Program-Specific Assistant Professor Research Center for Environmental Quality Management, Graduate School of Engineering, University

November 20, 2015

In October 2014, Kyoto University, University and University decided to establish partnerships under a MEXT program, building a consortium for developing human resources in science and technology. The consortium, named as The Keihanshin Consortium for Fostering the Next Generation of Global Leaders in Research (K-CONNEX), promotes development and securement of excellent young researchers who will lead the future global academic community. We encourage such highly motivated young researchers to join the consortium through the following applications.

1. Target Research Areas

Code No. 015KY1510

Job Type Program-Specific Assistant Professor with an annual salary

No. Of 1 Positions Research Center for Environmental Quality Management, Affiliation Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University (Address: 1-2 Yumihama, Otsu, 520-0811, ) Research Environmental Toxicology and Environmental Microbiology Fields We are recruiting a person who possesses the ability to evaluate the water environment risks due to trace contaminates and Research waterborne pathogens and to verify the benefits of controlling Fields them through water treatment. Applicants should be able to (Details) comprehensively evaluate the toxicity of endocrine disrupters, pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, etc., using bioassay and conduct research that will lead to the setting of reduction goals. As for pathogens, applicants should be able to conduct independent research regarding not only indicator organisms but also viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Both trace contaminates and pathogens are important in terms of water environment risk management, and applicants should possess knowledge of environmental engineering and be able to conduct research related to both.

Term From the day of arrival at post to March 31, 2021

Discretionary labor system: Working hours are at the discretion of the worker with the standard working hours from 8:30 (starting Employment time) to 17:15 (ending time). Conditions Holidays are Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays and any other days set by Kyoto University. Starting From April 1, 2016 Date Commensurate with experience and skills, in accordance with the Salary salary regulation of Kyoto University Enrollment in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science Social and Technology’s mutual aid association, employees’ pension, Insurance employment insurance, and employee compensation insurance Applicants with any nationally are welcome to apply as long as Others they possess sufficient Japanese ability so that their language ability does not hinder their teaching and routine operations. Note: Starting date can be changed depending on individual situation.

2. Qualifications Requirements for the position: 1. Applicants should hold a PhD that was acquired after April 1, 2005, or have equivalent research experience, and should be under 40 years old (*1) as of April 1, 2015. Applicants who participated in the mandatory clinical practice in Japan are eligible to apply unless they are 43 years old or older as of April 1, 2015. 2. Research and education capabilities about the target research fields 3. To start works until March 31, 2017

Notes: l If you had intervals as maternity leave and/or child-care leave, and the term from receiving a Ph. D degree or equivalent degrees is less than 10 years excluding the intervals, you can apply to the positions. l Any nationality is acceptable. l Since this project is supported by Funds for the Development of Human Resources in Science and Technology under MEXT, these age restrictions are subject to exceptional treatment by the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act of “Koyou taisaku” Act 1-3 (1-(3-2)).

3. Employment Conditions l Annual salary will be determined in accordance with Kyoto University regulations. l Research fund for initial investments will be granted up to 10 million yen in first two academic years. l To allow researchers to focus on their research, they will spend at least 60% of their time on research including research funded with independent funds. l Support from mentors and university research administrators (URA) will be given. l Participating in various training programs is required. l The consortium offers various types of programs so that young researchers can acquire the research and laboratory management skills necessary to lead academic research as a principal investigator (PI) in the future. Note: There are possibilities that the research fund is reduced depending on the national budget.

4. Selection Process l Primary selection: About January-February 2016 An expert committee at K-CONNEX from their respective academic fields will examine application documents, focusing on academic achievements and research plans. l Secondary selection: About January-February 2016 The council under K-CONNEX will conduct interviews. In addition to applicants' academic achievements, the council will evaluate their potential to become leading figures in the future global academic community. l Third selection: About February-March 2016 The university which accepts the application will make the final decision considering the results of primary and secondary selections.

5. Result Notification Results of the selection will be notified to all applicants by e-mail. Please note that information on the process of the selection and reasons for pass/fail will not be provided.

6. Application Instructions Required items should be emailed to the following address. Letter of recommendation will be accepted by postal mail only.

Deadline: The application must arrive by January 15, 2016 at 17:00 (Japan time). l Send the application by e-mail to: Office of K-CONNEX E-mail: recruit＊k-connex.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Please replace “*” with “@”.) E-mail subject: [Application for K-CONNEX - Code No. 015KY1510] First name, last name l Send the letter of recommendation by postal mail to: Office of K-CONNEX Nihon-Italiakaikan #203, 4 Yoshida Ushinomiyacho, Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 606-8302, Japan Please write “Application for K-CONNEX - Code No. 015KY1510” in red on the envelope. l Note: *An application acceptance email will be sent within three working days of receiving the material. Applicants who do not receive an email should contact the office.

7. Documents to Submit (1) Proposal Please download a form from http://k-connex.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/application (2) Three reprints or copies of representative papers (3) A letter of recommendation * Letter of recommendation should be sealed and mailed to the above address.

8. Contact Please contact via e-mail, not telephone. l About applications: Office of K-CONNEX recruit*k-connex.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Please replace “*” with “@”.) l About procedures after selection, especially about research fields and affiliation:, Environmental Quality Prediction Laboratory, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Prof. Tanaka htanaka*biwa.eqc.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Please replace “*” with “@”.)

9. Notes l Personal information contained in the application documents will be used only for the purpose of selection and recruiting procedure, never for any other purpose without applicants' consent. The documents will not be returned to you. We ask you for your understanding. l Expenses needed to apply for this project shall be borne by applicants in principle. l We support a gender-equal society. We hope that many female researchers will apply for the position.