助教 ( Assistant Professor )

Kanazawa University Cancer Research Institute

Call for Applications: Assistant Professor

of Cancer Research Institute, Kanazawa University（Application period extended）

(Application deadline: December 24th, 2026)

Kanazawa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes international and female applicants.

Cancer Research Institute, Kanazawa University invites applications for a full-time

faculty position (Division of Immune Environment Dynamics, (Chief: Dr. Kazuo Okamoto),

Cancer Microenvironment Research Program ). We are seeking candidates at an assistant

professor level.

1. POSITION:

Assistant Professor

※Term of office: In principle, a 5-year contract. For current employees of Kanazawa

University, the total period of employment cannot exceed 10 years.

※ Reappointment reviews are permitted only once. However, if a current employee of

Kanazawa University is appointed to this faculty position and has already been under a

fixed-term employment contract with the university for more than 5 years, reappointment

is not permitted. Please refer to (9) for details regarding the reappointment review

process.

2. Compensation : Annual salary system is applied.

3. RESEARCH AREA:

Our major research interest is to elucidate the mechanisms of tumor progression and

metastasis, by unveiling the multicellular network among cancer cells, immune cells and

tissue stromal cells, such as fibroblasts and vascular endothelial cells, in tumor

microenvironment, aiming at developing innovative strategies for cancer prevention and

treatment. We also aim to understand the mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of bone

metastasis by focusing on the immune-bone crosstalk. In order to achieve the goal, we are

recruiting a scientist who has expertise in molecular biology, cell biology and immunology,

and has the capacity of promoting cancer research by utilizing leading-edge technologies such

as single cell multi-omics and advanced imaging techniques.

4. DATE OF EMPLOYMENT:

As early as possible on and after April 1st, 2027 (immediately after contract of employment)

5. QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Applicants are expected to actively contribute to and help advance the research

projects described above.

(2) Applicants should be cooperative and highly motivated to conduct research with

faculty and staff members of the institute.

(3) Applicant should have strong research background in immunology, bone biology or

oncology.

(4) Applicants must have a doctoral degree by the time the appointment begins.

6. APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please present the following documents in A4 or US Letter formats in electronic files.

The documents are to be written in Japanese or English.

a. Curriculum vitae with describing present position, address, phone number, e-mail

address, education career, professional career and others, an attached photo

b. Publication list, including original scientific papers, book chapters, and others

c. Reprints of selected publications. (up to five)

d. Details of research experiences (about 500 words in English)

e. Research plan (about 500 words in English)

f. Grant records (last 5 years, name of grant, title and amount should be included)

g. Contact information of two suggested referees.

Please send the application form by e-mail entitled "Application to a position in the Division of

Immune Environment Dynamics in Cancer Research Institute" to General Affairs Section of

Faculty of Pharmacy and Cancer Research Institute Support Division, Kanazawa University.

※Please convert all documents to PDF files, combine them into a ZIP file, and send the ZIP file.

E-mail：[email protected]

As we cannot receive emails larger than 10 MB, please use an upload site if the size of the ZIP

file exceeds 10 MB. Upon receipt of the e-mail, the administrative staff will promptly acknowledge

it. Please contact the administrative staff, if you do not receive a confirmation within two business

days.

After reviewing the submitted documents, applicants may be asked for an interview. Please

understand that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. If an on-site interview is not

feasible, an interview via the Internet will be also possible.

7. APPLICATION DEADLINE:

December 24th, 2026, 17:00 Japan Standard Time

8. CONTACT PERSON:

Dr. Yoshikazu Johmura，The chair of selection committee

E-mail: [email protected]

9. OTHERS:

(1) Peer review process for reappointment

Reappointment review criteria:

1. Research activities: such as presentations of research papers and conferences

2. Educational activities: such as lectures and research supervision

3. Research funding

4. Contributions to the university and society

(2) Kanazawa University promotes the development of diversity in the research and

education environment

https://ipdi.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/

(3) Cancer Research Institute welcomes applications from female researchers in accordance

with the purport of the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society.

(4) Salaries, etc., are based on Kanazawa University staff salary regulations. Please see the

URL below.

https://www.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/university/administration/regulation/rules/ (in Japanese)