Background:
Ochanomizu University, a National University Corporation in Japan, is
searching for a post-doctoral research fellow to work with Assistant
Professor Dr. Jesper Jansson on the Program for Researchers to Promote
Creative and Independent Research supported by the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
Number of available positions:
Location:
Tokyo, Japan.
Terms of Employment:
The first term is from the appointment day to March 31, 2009.
The contract may be extended on a yearly basis until March 31, 2012,
depending on the research performance.
Research areas:
Algorithms (Graph Theory, Combinatorial Pattern Matching, Computational
Complexity) and Bioinformatics (Phylogenetics, Clustering, Comparative
Genomics).
Qualifications:
Applicants must have, or expect to hold by March 31, 2009, a Ph.D.
degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or Mathematics.
Gross salary:
4,320,000yen per year (about 44,000 USD).
Social insurance contributions and income tax will be deducted from the
salary.
Commuter expenses will be provided separately up to 55,000yen per month.
In accordance with Ochanomizu University’s regulations, an extra one-time
relocation assistance to cover travel and moving costs will be paid to any
newly employed research fellows who need to move their place of residence.
No additional bonuses or dismissal allowance will be paid.
Deadline for applications:
Ochanomizu University will continue to accept applications until the
position has been filled or March 31, 2009, whichever comes first.
Application procedure:
See http://www.ocha.ac.jp/plaza/recruitment/koubo_h201111_jansson_en.pdf
