Assistant Professor (Faculty): Chemistry, University of Tokyo 1709 views

Project Assistant Professor (Faculty), Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

Level: Project Assistant Professor

Research Field:

This appointment is in the lab of Biomolecular Chemistry in the Organic Chemistry division. Research will be in the general area of Chemical Biology, with a specialized focus on organic synthesis, protein engineering, fluorescence spectroscopy, and applications in cell imaging. The hired Project Assistant Professor will conduct research and education activities in close collaboration with Prof. Robert E. Campbell.

Required Qualifications:

1. Track-record of original and pioneering research in the area of Chemical Biology, with demonstrated excellence in some or all of the specialized focus areas listed above.
2. Strong potential for outstanding contributions to teaching and training at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
3. Candidates require a Ph.D. plus one or more years of postdoctoral training.

Application Procedure

Documents to be submitted:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. List of achievements (publications, invited lectures, research grants, awards, etc.)
3. Reprints of 5 selected original publications
4. Statement of previous research (A4 or US letter, two pages maximum) and statement of future research and teaching aspirations (A4 or US letter, two pages maximum)
5. The names and contact information of references (minimum 2 references)

Deadline: September 1, 2019.

Applications should be mailed to:

Professor Kaoru Yamanouchi, Department Chair

Department of Chemistry, School of Science

The University of Tokyo

Please write “Application for the Project Assistant Professor position in Biomolecular Chemistry laboratory, Division of Organic chemistry” on the envelope.

Contact Information:

Professor Robert E. Campbell

Department of Chemistry, School of Science

The University of Tokyo

Position Start Date: No earlier than October 1, 2019