[Application Closed] Call for Applications FY2023 Career Advancement Project (CAP) Researcher (Part-time)
※Application Closed
The Japanese version is the authoritative version, and this English translation is intended for reference purposes only. Should any discrepancies or doubt arise between the two versions, the Japanese version will prevail.
FY2023 Career Advancement Project (CAP) Researcher
Application Guidelines
| 1. Purpose | ||
| The purpose of this position is to employ an excellent researcher, who is the spouse of a researcher at Hiroshima University and wishes to live with their spouse and continue or resume their research, as a Career Advancement Project Researcher (hereinafter referred to as a “CAP Researcher”) on a part-time basis. The purpose’s key aim is to promote the continuation or resumption of the careers of researchers who have had to postpone their career due to their spouses’ employment, by nurturing them as researchers who can be active in diverse areas of society, such as in education, research institutions or industry. | ||
| 2. Number of positions | ||
| Several. | ||
| 3. Term of employment | ||
| April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 (no renewal planned). | ||
| 4. Affiliation and duties | ||
| The researcher will be affiliated with the graduate school to which their academic supervisor is assigned to, and will carry out the research work described in their annual research plan. | ||
| 5. Eligibility | ||
| (1) | Researchers who have a spouse that works at Hiroshima University as a researcher, and who wish to continue or resume their research. | |
| (2) | Hold one or more Ph.D. degrees (or expecting to acquire a Ph.D. as of application). | |
| (3) | Not employed full-time as of hiring by Hiroshima University (the University). | |
| (4) | Possess a prospective academic supervisor at the University. | |
| (5) | Have not been employed in this CAP Researcher position (full-time or part-time) in the past. | |
| 6. Work hours | ||
| Up to 10 hours per week. *Working days/hours are negotiable. | ||
| 7. Salary and benefits | ||
| Based on Hiroshima University’s Regulations for Appointment, Removal, Salaries, Working Hours, Time-off and Leave of Contracted Teaching and Research-Related Employees Salary: The hourly rate for part-time work stipulated in Article 145 of the above Regulations shall apply. (The rate may be limited according to the respective budget/s.) Social insurance, etc.: Industrial accident compensation insurance. Salary payment date: On the 21st of each month (the salary payment is based on the calculation period starting from the first day, to the last day of the previous month). |
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| 8. Selection process | ||
| (1) | First screening (selection based on application documents) | |
| (2) | Second screening (selection based on interview) | |
| 9. Application documents | ||
| (1) | CV | |
| – If you have been previously employed by the University (including as a TA, RA, researcher, etc.), details of this employment must be included on the form. – Non-Japanese citizens must attach a copy of their residence card (both sides of the card, with the detailed information being clearly readable). *Those who do not have permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under their current status of residence, will need to apply for and obtain permission to work as a part-time CAP Researcher prior to being hired. |
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| (2) | Letter of Recommendation | |
| (3) | Letter of Consent | |
| (4) | List of Research Achievements | |
| (5) | Application for Career Advancement Project (CAP) Researcher | |
| – Reason(s) why you are not currently engaging in a research career (i.e. life event or employment-related reasons) – Career path as personally envisioned – Research status to date – Paper preparation plan – Notable extramural activities such as participation in academic societies and study abroad |
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| (6) | Annual Research Plan | |
| 10. Application method | ||
| Please submit the application documents in the following two ways. | ||
| (1) | By registered mail: | |
| Application Form should be submitted to the address listed within “15. Contact information for submitting application and questions”, by registered mail | ||
| (2) | By e-mail: | |
| Application Form should be saved as PDF files and submitted to the e-mail address listed within “15. Contact information for submitting application and questions”, by e-mail. | ||
| 11. Application deadline: | ||
| Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022. ※Application Closed | ||
| 12. Notification of selection results | ||
| Successful candidates will be notified by e-mail in February 2023. | ||
| 13. Duties, obligations, etc. of CAP Researchers | ||
| (1) | To carry out research based on the plan described in the annual research plan. | |
| (2) | To indicate when presenting research findings that the research was conducted with the status of a CAP Researcher. | |
| (3) | To actively strive to obtain external funding. | |
| (4) | To actively attend the Practical Programs organized by the Global Career Design Center at Hiroshima University. | |
| (5) | To submit a monthly report describing research progress and a final report describing achievements during the term of employment following the completion of the research term. | |
| 14. Name of hiring organization | ||
| Hiroshima University | ||
| 15. Contact information for submitting application and inquiries | ||
| Office of Career Advancement Project for Women Researchers (CAPWR) Hiroshima University Building K3 4th Floor, 1-1-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8524, Japan. E-mail: ura-women*office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp [Please replace * with @.] |
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| 16. Miscellaneous | ||
| (1) | Probationary employment period: Six (6) months (Hiroshima University Work Regulations for Contract Employees). | |
| (2) | Personal information obtained through the application documents will be used for the purpose of selecting candidates and for procedures necessary for HR, salary and welfare programs, along with statistical surveys, after appointment. The information will not be used or provided for any other purpose. | |
| (3) | Application documents will not be returned. The application documents of the candidates whom we have decided not to employ will be disposed of in an appropriate manner by the University after the completion of the selection process. | |
| (4) | Travel expenses for interviews shall be the responsibility of the candidate. | |
| (5) | Please note that Hiroshima University has been entirely smoke-free since January 2020. | |