Application Guidelines for F-REI Research Administrators

To this end, F-REI places the highest priority on recruiting the outstanding R&D human resources and preparing the research infrastructures. There will be some core PIs (Principal Investigators) with research staffs, cooperating with graduate schools, if necessary, to develop the younger generation. We also plan to incorporate the function of industrialization of the research, such as supporting the start-up business and promoting joint research with companies. To secure human resources, we will gradually shift the outsourcing research to the in-house one to develop our own researchers (including cross-appointment) at F-REI.

In order to underpin our research activities, we invite prospective candidates for F-REI's RAs (Research Administrators) to carry out planning the policies and strategies for R&D, industrialization, and human resource development. Deriving all the measures to strengthen the management and research capabilities, we provide continuous support for our researchers and improvement of the research environment and system of F-REI.

• 1) Analysis of the research trends and F-REI's research capabilities
• 2) Coordination of the measures to strengthen/enhance F-REI's management and research capabilities
• 3) Planning and Negotiation for cooperative research and external research funds
• 4) Planning, coordination, and operation related to the management and evaluation of R&D
• 5) Planning and coordination related to the R&D environment
• 6) Planning and coordination of development of R&D organization structure
• 7) Planning and coordination of procurement related to R&D
• 8) Planning, coordination, and operation related to the dissemination of information and outreach of R&D and achievements
• 9) Consultation for researchers, etc.

• 1. Have a willingness to take full responsibility and dedication in carrying out the above duties
• 2. Have a degree equivalent to a master's degree (a letter of recommendation from the research supervisor is required before receiving the master's degree)
• 3. Have cooperative and communication skills necessary to work
• 4. Have basic knowledge of and interest in R&D
• 5. Have the ability to actively engage in practical work to resolve issues at F-REI, by utilizing the expertise acquired through on-site experience
• 6. Have a good command of spoken/ writing Japanese or English

• 1. Have a doctoral degree (or equivalent research experience)
• 2. Have experience in R&D-related work at a university, research institution, or company
• 3. Have experience as a RA at a university or research institution
• 4. Have working experience for a government ministry or research funding organization
• 5. Have a good command of spoken/ writing English

• - Tenure position: Indefinite (after a probationary period of one year)
• - Tenure-track position: 5 years for those with a doctoral degree, and 3 years with a master's degree or equivalent. The contract period may be extended based on the F-REI tenure policy.

• - Tenure position: One year
• - Tenure-track position: Not applicable

• (1) Working Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Rest period: 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.)
  *When necessary, employees may be ordered to work other than the working hours.
  *Flexible working hours are available.
  *Remote work is available in accordance with the regulation of F-REI.
• (2) Holidays
  Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays of Japan, and Year-end and New Year Holidays (from December 29 to January 3 in the following year)
• (3) Types of Leave
  Annual paid leave (granted according to the length of employment), sick leave, and special leave.
• (4) Housing
  Accommodations are available upon request. The rent has to be paid by employees. A part of the rent will be covered by F-REI.

• (1) Salary
  Annual salary system will be adapted.
  NOTE) The salary shall be determined by comprehensive consideration of the applicant's ability and experience, as well as the complexity, difficulty, and level of responsibility of the duties.
• (2) Allowances
  Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the rule of F-REI.

• - Document Screening: Mid-February 2024 (tentative)
• - Interview Screening: February 28 or 29, 2024 (tentative)
• * Only qualified applicants after the document screening will be notified of an interview individually.
• * Interviews may be conducted more than once.
• * Online interviews are also available, but the final interview will be conducted in person.
• * Applicants must bear their own travel and accommodation expenses for the interviews. However, F-REI will cover those expenses for the final interview.
• * The selection result will be notified via email.

• 1) CV (Use the designated form)
• 2) List of research achievements or R&D work experience.
• 3) Statement of your aspirations for work at F-REI (in approximately one A4-size sheet)
• 4) Overview of research projects in which you were actively involved (Up to three main projects. One Power Point sheet per project. Describe the duration of the project, your role, outputs, and effects in detail.)