University Research Administrator (Project Faculty Position or Project Researcher)

The International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN) was established at the University of Tokyo in 2017 as funded by the World Premier International Research Center Program (WPI).
IRCN investigates the roots of human intelligence, its application to clinical medicine, and pursues the development of new AI using these findings. IRCN brings together researchers with a high degree of diversity from Japan and abroad, and actively promotes collaborative research with overseas partner research centers around the world.
IRCN is seeking University Research Administrator(s) (URA(s)) to join us in the following roles. 
(*Please also check our application guidelines for more details.
https://ircn.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230517-G-koubo-URA-en.pdf )

(1) Investigation, analysis, and planning related to academic research at IRCN
(2) Promotion of collaborative research and interdisciplinary cooperation
(3) Gathering information on domestic and international external research funds
(4) Preparation of proposals and reports for external research funds
(5) Disseminating information about the research capabilities of IRCN
(6) Planning and organizing internal seminars
(7) Other tasks related to strengthening the research capabilities of IRCN

Employment period: From October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024. Starting date is negotiable.
The contract may be renewed. If renewed, it shall be on an annual basis. Renewal will be judged based on the budgetary situation, the progress of the work engaged in, remaining work at the end of the contract period, work performance, work attitude, health situation, and other factors. If renewed, the final date of the employment is March 31, 2027.

Working Hours: Under the discretionary work system for specialized work, the employee is considered to work 7 hours and 45 minutes per day and 5 days per week (38 hours 45 minutes per week).

Holidays: Saturday and Sundays; Statutory public holidays of Japan; Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 through January 3)
Paid Leaves: Annual paid leaves, refreshment leave, congratulatory or condolence leave, etc.
(In accordance with The University of Tokyo regulations) 
Qualifications:
(Required)
(1) Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent.
(2) Applicants must have research experience in neuroscience, computational science, or related fields
(3) High level of fluency in Japanese and English.
(4) Ability to actively participate in the operation of IRCN in a cooperative manner under the collaboration of faculty and staff.
(Desired)
(5) In relation to (2), experience in research institutes abroad is highly desirable.
(6) Experience in URA work at a university or other research institution.
(7) Experience in international collaboration related to research. 
Application:
Application documents:
● Cover letter in English or Japanese
● Curriculum vitae in English or Japanese
Please download and use the University of Tokyo Standard Resume Format ( https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html )
● Publication list and/or list of achievements
● Two letters of recommendation

Submission: Interested applicants should send application materials to "IRCN Personnel and Human Resources" (jinji-ircn#ircn.jp) with the email title "Call for URA". (Please replace # with @ when using this email address)

Application Deadline Selection Process:
Monday, July 10, 2023, 17:00 (JST). Once a suitable candidate has been selected, the recruitment process will be closed. All applications will be screened, and only those qualified will be scheduled for an interview (on-site or via video).