Postdoctoral Fellow Positions (FY2012)

THE APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED.

Title :
    Meiji Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematical Sciences (MIMS) Postdoctoral Fellow Positions for FY2012 are open.
Institution : Department : Institution Type :
    Private University
Outline :
    Meiji Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematical Sciences (Director: Masayasu Mimura) is accepting applications for a few postdoctral fellows involved in research of Mathematical Sciences pursuing mathematical analysis of social and natural phenomena and stressing the relationship with society.

    For further information, please visit the following website;
    http://www.mims.meiji.ac.jp/index-e.html

Content of work :
    A prospective fellow will be involved in research activities of Mathematical Sciences pursuing mathematical analysis of social and natural phenomena and stressing the relationship with society. Applicants in one of the following three research areas are considered with higher priority.

    ♦　Researches on mathematical modeling of life and social phenomena and its applications as a member of the Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences Center for Biology and Society.

    ♦　Researches on mathematical modeling of visual illusion and perception and its applications as a member of the Collaboration Research Center for Visual Illusion and Mathematical Sciences.

    ♦　Research on algebraic structures and its applications as a member of the International Collaboration Research Center for Commutative Algebra and Mathematical Sciences.
Research field :
    Mathematical Science
Job Type :
    Researcher C
Rank :
    Full-time (Nontenured)
Tenure :
    From 1st April 2012 to 31st March 2013 (available to re-contract with screening only for once)
Address :
    Ikuta Campus, Meiji University
    1-1-1 Higashimita, Tamaku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
Number of positions :
    A few positions
Qualifications :
    Persons who have already been a Doctoral Degree or will have been awarded a Doctoral Degree by the time of the scheduled starting date of employment.
Treatment :
    - Basic salary: 230,000 yen/month
    - Research Allowance : 500,000 yen/year
    - Transportation cost : The conditions set forth for the tenured faculty staff members will be applied to the costs defined as the transportation cost under the Meiji University Regulations.
    - Health Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance and Employment Insurance are provided.
Deadline for applications :
    From 23 January 2012 to 17th February 2012 (*Application materials MUST be postmarked by the deadline.)
Starting date :
    1st April 2012
Application materials :

    (1) Application Form (*Download from here.)
    (2) List of Publications (*Download from here.)
    (3) Research Plan (approximately 1 page written in A4 size sheet; free form)
    (4) Outline of Research Achievements (approximately 1 page written in A4 size sheet; free form)
    (5) Reprint of selected papers (1 piece)

      Application Submission Address :
      Meiji Institute for Advenced Study of Mathematical Sciences
      1-1-1 Higashimita, Tama-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
      (Attention: Kanai)

      - Please complete the above five documents either in Japanese or in English. All documents required should be written in the same language.
      - All application materials must be sent by registered mail (e.g. Express Mail Service [EMS]).
      - Please write "Application Documents for Postdoctoral Fellow in Meiji Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematical Sciences" in red ink on an envelope.

    - Submitted materials will not be sent back for any reason.
    - Personal information provided for application will be used only for this employment.

Screening Method :
    Document Screening at the Managment Committee for the Meiji Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematical Sciences, and Interview in case of need.
Notice of Results :
    To be informed individually.
Where to make contact :
    Meiji Institute for Advenced Study of Mathematical Sciences
    1-1-1 Higashimita, Tama-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
E-mail :
    cm999423[at]cmm.meiji.ac.jp (Please change [at] into @ when you contanct us)
TEL / FAX ：
    +81-44-934-7658 / +81-44-934-7659
Attention to :
    MIMS Director: Masayasu Mimura (Professor)
    MIMS Fellow: Daishin Ueyama (Associate Professor)
    MIMS Clerk: Mina Kanai
Additional :
    - Privacy Policy
    The personal information contained in the application materials shall be controlled efficiently in accordance with both the laws governing the protection of personal information by administrative institutions and Meiji University Regulations. The facts of candidates' application are subject to public disclosure, however, in case of need for screening, personal information may be provided for references.

    - Certificates of degree must be submitted at the time of employment. Otherwise, the job offer will be rescinded.

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