（Job opening KMI-2025-1）
Designated Assistant Professor
Flavor Physics International Research Center (FlaP)
The Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute for the Origin of Particles and the Universe (KMI)
Nagoya University
Nagoya, Japan
http://www.kmi.nagoya-u.ac.jp/eng/
The Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute for the Origin of Particles and the Universe, (KMI), Nagoya University, was founded in 2010 to solve the fundamental mysteries of elementary particle physics and the universe and to develop a new frontier in physics by the collaboration between theoretical particle physics groups, experimental particle physics groups, cosmology and theoretical astrophysics groups, experimental astrophysics groups, and mathematical physics groups including string theorists.
The Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute for the Origin of Particles and the Universe (KMI) launched the Flavor Physics International Research Center (FlaP) in April 2023 to promote international research and education in flavor physics, with the expectation of significant progress in the 2020s. The overview of KMI, FlaP, and members can be found at http://www.kmi.nagoya-u.ac.jp/.
Position
Designated Assistant Professor
Employer
Tokai National Higher Education and Research System
Job Description
(Immediately after employment)
The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with researchers in the KMI Flavor Physics International Research Center (FlaP) to work on cross-disciplinary research on the application of machine-learning & AI techniques to researches on flavor physics (high precision and sensitivity measurements for B/tau decays, top, Higgs, muon, neutrino, neutrons as well as theoretical studies). The successful candidate is also expected to participate actively in activities in cooperation with other groups within KMI, including both theoretical and administrative duties for KMI and FlaP (such as organizing seminars, workshops, and conferences, as well as outreach activities).
(Scope of change)
Work specified by the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System
Location
(Immediately after employment)
Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute for the Origin of Particles and the Universe (KMI)
(Scope of change)
Work space designated by the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System
Minimum Qualifications
1) Doctoral degree in Physics
2) Excellent research experience in the relevant fields
Term
The earliest possible date after the selection is March 31, 2026.
Recruitment is based on an annual salary system, with the possibility of renewal depending on work evaluation and other factors. (*please get in touch with us directly for more information.)
Total contract period: Up to March 31, 2028.
Salary, insurance, etc.
• Confirming to the rules of the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System (in Japanese);
https://education.joureikun.jp/thers_ac/act/frame/frame110010928.htm
https://education.joureikun.jp/thers_ac/act/frame/frame110000191.htm
• Under the discretionary labor system for specialized work, employees are considered to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays (December 29-January 3)
• Social insurance: Mutual Aid Association (health insurance), welfare pension, employment insurance and workers’ compensation insurance.
• Passive smoking prevention measures: Smoking is prohibited on campus.
Application Requirements (must be written in English)
1) Cover letter
2) Full curriculum vitae—please include country of citizenship
3) Summary of research experience
4) List of all publications and links to the major publications (up to three)
5) Statement of future research projects and engagement in management tasks
6) Indication of the date available to start
7) Declaration of applicable specific categories (see Others 4) for downloading the form)
8) Two letters of professional recommendation—written within a year of this application—with the referee’s Name, Title, Name of Organization, Length and Relationship with the applicant, and Contact details included (note: we may conduct reference checks for candidates)
The PDF files of 1) - 8) in Application Requirements should be uploaded via Academic Jobs Online. The PDF files of 8) should be submitted directly by the referees.
Address for submission: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30011
Application documents must be written in English.
Contact
Toru Iijima (iijima@hepl.phys.nagoya-u.ac.jp),
Chair of the Flavor Physics International Research Center,
Director of KMI
Application deadline
June 16 (Monday), 2025 —> June 30 (Monday), 2025
Others
1) Nagoya University is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants from female and non-Japanese researchers are encouraged.
2) Submitted information will be used only for this selection.
3) KMI will not cover your travel expenses to Nagoya University for any reason during this selection process.
4) In November 2021, under the clarification of the scope of control for “deemed exports” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (“FEFTA”), some provisions of sensitive technology to faculty members and students by universities and research institutions have become subject to control under the FEFTA. Consistent with this change, when applying for faculty positions or to study at the University, faculty, staff, and students will be required to submit a “Declaration of applicable specific categories” based on the “Flowchart for determining applicable specific categories.” Faculty, staff, and some students will also be required to submit a “Letter of confirmation” at the time of their recruitment or admission. The form can be downloaded via the following URL;
https://nuss.nagoya-u.ac.jp/s/yN4CqRgjKnDeJwa
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Toru Iijima, Prof. Dr. Sci.
Director
Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute (KMI) /
Graduate School of Science
Nagoya University