University of Yamanashi Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Research (Zero Emission MIRAI Research Center) Faculty Recruitment – Distinguished Researcher / Distinguished Young Researcher

　The University of Yamanashi was selected in FY2025 for the “Regional Core and Distinctive Research University Strengthening Promotion Project (J-PEAKS)” and has newly established the Zero Emission MIRAI Research Center as a core hub. This center aims to form a world-leading research hub in the field of materials and energy, with green hydrogen as its central focus.
　To achieve this goal, we are widely recruiting researchers from Japan and overseas who possess outstanding research capabilities in the relevant fields.

Number of Positions

Several positions each for Distinguished Researcher and Distinguished Young Researcher.

Expected Start Date

As early as possible on or after April 1, 2026.

Employment Type

Full-time position (fixed-term appointment: 4 years, within the J-PEAKS project period).
There is a possibility of transition to a tenured position based on performance evaluation.

Field of Specialization

Materials, energy, and related areas involved in the production and utilization of green hydrogen (including mathematical and data science fields).

Job Description

• Management of a laboratory as a principal investigator.
• Participation in the management of the Zero Emission MIRAI Research Center.
• Responsibilities related to events associated with J-PEAKS.

Qualifications

1. Must possess a doctoral degree (including degrees granted by foreign institutions equivalent to a doctoral degree).
2. Must have the ability to lead an independent laboratory and possess internationally distinguished research competence and achievements equivalent to the level of professor or associate professor.
3. Must have sufficient English communication skills.
4. No age limit for Distinguished Researcher. Applicants for Distinguished Young Researcher are generally expected to be under 40 years of age.

Treatment

Salary:
?Salary will be determined in accordance with the University of Yamanashi’s special regulations for specially appointed faculty members at the Zero Emission MIRAI Research Center.
?Approximate annual salary:
　Distinguished Researcher: around 20 million yen (including social insurance and taxes). Distinguished Young Researcher: around 10 million yen (including social insurance and taxes). If the above results in lower compensation than the applicant’s previous salary, adjustments may be made taking into account cost of living at the previous location, as well as the candidate’s academic background, expertise, and achievements. For particularly outstanding researchers, the annual salary may exceed the above range. No bonus or retirement allowance will be provided.

Research Environment:
?In addition to salary, annual research funds will be provided as follows:
　Distinguished Researcher: 20 million yen per year. Distinguished Young Researcher: 10 million yen per year.
?Additional start-up funds will be provided separately to establish a new laboratory.

Work System:
?Working hours: Discretionary labor system (deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes per day).
?Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, summer holidays, year-end and New Year holidays.
?Leave: Annual paid leave, special leave, etc.
In principle, this is a full-time exclusive position; however, cross-appointment arrangements can be discussed upon request.

Social Insurance:
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association, employment insurance, labor insurance, housing allowance, commuting allowance.

Housing:
Depending on availability, university staff housing may be provided.

Inquiries regarding treatment:
Advanced Research Support Office, Research Promotion Division, University of Yamanashi
E-mail: kensui-tr@yamanashi.ac.jp

Application Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae and personal record.
2. Copies or reprints (photocopies acceptable) of approximately five major publications from the past five years.
3. Record of acquisition of external research funds (e.g., Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, joint research, contract research, etc.).
4. Summary of past research (approximately 1,000 characters).
5. Future research plan (approximately 1,000 characters).
6. For Distinguished Young Researcher applicants only:
   　Either one recommendation letter or Names and contact information of two referees who can provide opinions on the applicant’s achievements, etc. (Not required for Distinguished Researcher applicants.)

Application Deadline

October 31, 2025 (Friday).
For postal submissions, the postmark must be no later than this date.
Recruitment will be closed once suitable candidates have been hired.

Selection Method

After the first screening based on submitted documents, successful candidates will proceed to a second screening involving an interview.
Final decisions will be made through relevant committee discussions.

Contact

Toshihiro Miyao
Zero Emission MIRAI Research Center, University of Yamanashi
TEL: +81-55-254-7140
E-mail: tmiyao@yamanashi.ac.jp

Submission of Application Documents

Address:
Yumi Saito
Advanced Research Support Office, Research Promotion Division, Organization for Research Promotion and Social Collaboration, University of Yamanashi
4-4-37 Takeda, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-8510, Japan
E-mail: yumisa@yamanashi.ac.jp

Submission Methods (PDF files):
Please submit application documents using one of the following two methods:

1. Via E-mail
   • Send as a ZIP file with password protection.
   • Subject line: “Application Documents (Distinguished Researcher or Distinguished Young Researcher)”.
   • Send the password in a separate email.
   • Subject line of password email: “Affiliation Name – Applicant Name”.
2. Via Postal Mail
   　Save required documents on a CD-R or DVD-R and send using a traceable method such as registered mail. Write in red on the envelope: “Application Documents (Distinguished Researcher or Distinguished Young Researcher)”.

   Submitted documents will not be returned in principle.