Recruitment for the Department of Physiology (Kochi University)

1. Overview

The Department of Physiology (Integrative Physiology), Faculty of Medicine, is recruiting one Assistant Professor as described below.

2. Position and Field

Assistant Professor, specialized in Neurophysiology. The successful candidate will be responsible for education and research in the Faculty of Medicine.

3. Qualifications

Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:

1. Holds a Ph. D degree (including those expected to obtain the degree by the time of appointment).
2. Be capable of conducting research in the field of physiology and of providing education and research supervision to undergraduate and graduate students.
3. Be willing to complete the new faculty training program after appointment.
4. Preferably be able to apply as a principal investigator for external funding, including Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI), and be expected to further develop and advance their research.
5. Be willing to participate in and contribute to university-wide educational programs.

4. Number of Positions

One

5. Start Date (Expected Appointment Date)

As soon as possible on or after October 1, 2026 (negotiable)

6. Employment Conditions and Salary

1. In accordance with internal regulations such as the “Kochi University Employment Regulations.” Specialized discretionary labor system applies (equivalent to 7 hours 45 minutes per day).
2. Probationary period: 6 months
3. Enrollment in the Mutual Aid Association for National Public Officials, Employment Insurance, and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance
4. Upon appointment, salary will be determined based on the “Kochi University Annual Salary System Regulations.”
5. Commuting allowance, housing allowance, and other allowances will be provided to those who meet the requirements.

7. Application Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty of Medicine prescribed format) — 1 copy (Form 1)
2. Record of Educational and Research Achievements (Faculty of Medicine prescribed format) — 1 copy (Form 2)
3. Please download the prescribed forms from the University website. https://www.kochi-u.ac.jp/about/recruitment/faculty/

8. Application Deadline

Applications must arrive by 5:00 p.m., August 31, 2026 (Monday). The recruitment will close once a suitable candidate has been selected.

９. Submission Address and Contact Information

Address: Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku, Kochi, 783-8505 Japan

Kochi Medical School Department of Physiology

Laboratory of Integrative Physiology

Contact information: Professor Masahiro Yamaguchi

E-mail：yamaguchi@kochi-u.ac.jp

Phone number: 088-880-2307

Lab Website: https://www.kochi-u.ac.jp/kms/ff_phsl1/

Please write “Application Documents for Assistant Professor of the Department of Physiology (Integrative Physiology) Enclosed” in red on the front of the envelope, and send it by registered mail if submitting by post. Application documents will not be returned.

10. Notes and Other Information

1. During the selection process, applicants may be asked to participate in an interview (which may be conducted online depending on circumstances). Travel expenses for interviews will not be provided.
2. In this department, a fixed-term employment system is applied. The term of appointment is five years, with the upper limit being the mandatory retirement age (March 31 following the date on which the faculty member reaches 65 years of age). Reappointment is possible in accordance with university regulations, and no fixed term will be applied after reappointment.
3. The university has established a Gender Equality Promotion Office and actively supports female researchers. We welcome applications from female researchers in this recruitment.
4. As part of our efforts to prevent passive smoking, smoking is prohibited on campus grounds.