Faculty position, IPSR, Okayama U., Japan

Women Tenure Track Assistant Professor at Institute of Plant
Science and Resources (IPSR), Okayama University, Japan

Applications are invited for a WOMEN TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
position beginning in fiscal year 2013 (from April, 2013 or later) at
the Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University. The
tenure-track position is a five-year appointment. The successful
candidate will be promoted to Associate Professor according to the
examination criteria. The successful candidate will join Group of
Genome Regulation led by Professor Maekawa
(http://www.rib.okayama-u.ac.jp/pgm/index.html)

The Group of Genome Regulation is studying the gene functional
analysis using DNA transposon, nDart1, in rice and the genetic
factors necessary for efficient crop production by introgression or
genomic rearrangement from wild species. We are seeking candidates
who shall conduct breeding research leading to advanced genome
modifications that are applicable to breeding of major crops, most
desirably rice. Because the Institute is affiliated with the Graduate
School of Environmental and Life Science, the successful candidate is
expected to conduct teaching and supervision of graduate students at
Okayama University.

Applications should be made using the form provided at
http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/jinji/diversity/wtt/en/public_offer/index.html.

All application materials should be sent, in hard copy form, to Okayama
University, Organization for Diversity Management, The Office for
Promotion of Gender Equality, 1-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi,
700-8530 . Please write "Okayama University WTT Assistant Professor
Recruitment" in red on the envelope. Application by e-mail is not
acceptable.