【3/31締切】Seeking qualified applicants for a position of Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at GIAR

• 2020年03月10日

Seeking qualified applicants for
a position of Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
at Gunma University Initiative for Advanced Research (GIAR)

1. Organization
Gunma University

2. Positions Offered
One (1) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Affiliation: International Open Laboratory led by Dr. Kathryn D. Held, Associate Radiation Biologist
of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital,
Gunma University Initiative for Advanced Research
Work location: 3-39-22 Showa-Machi,
Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511 JAPAN

3. Term of Employment
Type of contract: Fixed-term employee
Contract Period: The period of employment will be from the agreed upon start date until March 31, 20
21. The Starting date is planned in April 1, 2020. The contract period can then be renewed until Mar
ch 31, 2025.

4. Overview
Gunma University Initiative for Advanced Research (GIAR) was established in 2014 to promote research
in the advanced research fields where Gunma University has great strengths by forming research base
s for both domestic and overseas researchers. International Open Laboratory (Dr. Held Lab), launched
in GIAR, aims at radiation biological research, especially on the biological effect of heavy ions a
nd radiation-induced intercellular signaling, bystander effect, under the supervision of Dr. Held fr
om Massachusetts General Hospital.

5. Duties
Project: Mechanisms of intercellular communication (bystander effects) induced by ionizing radiation
.

6. Salary and Benefits
According to Gunma University Employment Regulations.
The position includes health insurance, pension, and labor insurance.
Working time; Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm (30h/week).
Pay Rate per Hour; JPY1,500~2,000 + other allowances.

7. Qualifications
Applicants are required to have:
(1) a Ph.D. degree.
(2) familiarity with methods of biochemical analysis and cell culture (desirable).
(3) experience in studies of radiation biology and/or DNA repair (desirable).
(4) outstanding knowledge and experience related to the job duties mentioned above.
(5) good English communication skill.

8. Deadline
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
However, applications will be evaluated as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed ong
oingly.

9. Selection of Candidates
(1) Initial screening will be performed by the examination of application materials.
(2) Selected applicants will be interviewed via Skype and may be requested to interview in person at
GU with a formal research seminar.

10. Application Materials
(1) A Curriculum Vitae
(2) A List of Publications and Activities,
including research history, experimental techniques, language ability, qualifications and so on.
(Please describe in specific and concise.)
* All the documents provided by applicants will be used only for the
selection, and will not be disclosed or provided to any third party without justifiable reasons. Th
e application documents will not be returned.

11. Send application by e-mail to
To: Advanced Research Support Office
Research Promotion Division, Gunma University
E-mail　kk-kensui4#@#jimu.gunma-u.ac.jp　
(Please replace “#@#” with “@”.)
TEL: +81 (0)27-220-8116 / 8028 FAX: +81 (0)27-220-8114
For further information, contact
For inquiry about research work:
Dr. Roppongi, Assistant Professor, GIAR International Open Laboratory (Dr. Held Lab)
E-mail: r-roppongi#@#gunma-u.ac.jp
(Please replace “#@#” with “@”.)
URL:https://www.giar.gunma-u.ac.jp/en/program/program_iol01/

12. Other
Gunma University promotes a society based on equal opportunity by actively hiring women when applica
nts are equally qualified in performance evaluation (research and educational achievement, social co
ntributions and personality).