[Appendix] List of Recruitment Details for Specially Appointed Faculty Members by Field
*Number of Positions
One individual will be recruited, either as a specially appointed assistant professor under this call or as a postdoctoral researcher under a separate recruitment.
**Period of Employment
・Possibility of renewal after the end of the employment period.
・Possibility of promotion and salary increase depending on performance during the employment period.
・At NanoLSI, the total employment period for specially appointed associate professors is a maximum of three years, and the total employment period for specially appointed assistant professors is a maximum of six years.
・The start date of employment is negotiable.
・This position is a specially appointed position with a fixed employment period. Renewal of employment after the end of the employment period is not guaranteed, and appointees are expected to engage in activities toward their next career step during the term. Therefore, applicants whose continuous employment period at this university exceeds nine years as of April 1,
2027, are not eligible to apply. In addition, the total continuous employment period at this university cannot exceed ten years.
Recruitme Number of
Position Period of Employment** Field (Details) Laboratory Research Field Research Content Application Requirements (Field-Specific) Contact Information for Inquiries
nt No. Positions
・This laboratory aims to elucidate intracellular transport and nanoscale molecular dynamics that integrate the
cytoskeleton, membrane trafficking, nuclear pore complex (NPC), and chromatin regulation, and promotes research on
biological phenomena related to cancer, viral infection, and immune responses. By integrating cell biology, molecular
biology, advanced bioimaging, and computational analysis, we conduct comprehensive research utilizing confocal and
live-cell imaging, molecular biochemical experiments, cell culture, flow cytometry, and quantitative image analysis.
・In particular, the laboratory’s strength lies in real-time visualization of nano-scale biological dynamics using high-
Area: Cell Biology speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM). We analyze the spatiotemporal dynamics of membrane trafficking and
One year from the start date. ・Nano-life science, cell biology, molecular biology, bioimaging, biomolecular dynamics analysis, intracellular transport, nuclear pore Discipline: Biomolecular intracellular transport systems, including NPCs, chromatin-associated structures, DNA structural transitions, Kanazawa University Nano Life Science Institute
Assistant Possible consideration for annual complex (NPC), chromatin dynamics, membrane trafficking, cytoskeletal dynamics, virus–host interactions, extracellular vesicles (EVs), WONG WING science, molecular and extracellular vesicles (EVs), cytoskeletal reorganization, and DOCK-related signaling. We also investigate virus–host Professor WONG WING CHUEN RICHARD
6 1* No specific requirements.
Professor renewal, up to a maximum of six high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM), scanning probe microscopy (SPM), and life science analysis using AI and machine CHUEN RICHARD cellular biology, and interactions and EV-mediated immune regulation. Furthermore, by integrating AI and machine learning, we are Tel:076-264-6250
years. learning. molecular pathophysiological developing quantitative analysis platforms for HS-AFM image analysis, molecular state classification, and Email: [email protected]
science spatiotemporal dynamics prediction. Through the integration of nano-measurement technologies and life science, we
aim to advance from fundamental understanding of intracellular transport mechanisms to future diagnostic and
therapeutic applications.
・In collaborative research, we promote life science studies using existing SPM technologies (e.g., HS-AFM,
nanoendoscopic AFM, FM-/3D-AFM, and SICM), while also exploring applications of emerging sampling SPM
technologies. In particular, we are advancing collaborative research on nanoendoscopic AFM observations within the
cell nucleus, aiming to establish novel visualization techniques for nuclear ultrastructures and molecular dynamics.
・Candidates who are well-versed in cancer molecular
One year from the start date. ・This research area focuses on the innate immune system that promotes cancer heterogeneity (evolution), and aims to elucidate the ・We are seeking individuals who possess strong expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques and are biology and cell biological experiments, with experience Kanazawa University Nano Life Science Institute
Area: Cancer Genomics
Assistant Possible consideration for annual molecular mechanisms underlying tumorigenesis and drug resistance through the integration of multi-omics analysis and nanoscale capable of independently advancing fundamental research aimed at elucidating the mechanisms underlying cancer in or interest in patient-derived model systems (e.g., Professor Hideko Isozaki
7 1* Hideko Isozaki Biology
Professor renewal, up to a maximum of six measurement techniques. Through these efforts, we seek to identify novel therapeutic targets for the prevention of cancer development initiation, progression, and metastasis. Such research will involve the use of patient-derived tissues, mouse models, organoids, cell lines, and mouse models), as well as Tel:076-264-6745
Discipline: Lung cancer
years. and recurrence. and cell lines, combined with advanced technologies including multiomics analyses and nanoscale measurement. multiomics analysis and nanoscale measurement, are Email: [email protected]
encouraged to apply.
・The nervous system is the central hub of higher brain functions and the primary site for various neurological
disorders; therefore, elucidating its development, evolution, and disease pathogenesis is of great importance.
One year from the start date. Traditionally, research in this field has been dominated by molecular biological and electrophysiological analyses, while Kanazawa University Nano Life Science Institute
Area: Life Sciences
Assistant Possible consideration for annual ・Analysis of the relationship between the physical properties of the cranial nervous system and the pathophysiology of neurological physical approaches have lagged behind. Professor Hiroshi Kawasaki
8 1 Hiroshi Kawasaki Discipline: General No specific requirements.
Professor renewal, up to a maximum of six diseases. Accordingly, we are seeking individuals who will analyze the physical properties of the nervous system using bio-SPM Tel:076-265-2363
neuroscience
years. technologies. We welcome applicants who (1) already possess expertise in bio-SPM and wish to apply it to Email: [email protected]
neuroscience, or (2) have a background in neuroscience and are interested in incorporating bio-SPM techniques into
their research.
・Development of receptor and sensor molecules based on supramolecular and metal coordination chemistry.
Area: Chemistry
One year from the start date. ・Research experience in one or more of the following Kanazawa University Nano Life Science Institute
Discipline: Supramolecular
Assistant Possible consideration for annual ・Interdisciplinary research integrating receptor/sensor molecules with nanoprobe technologies, along with fields: organic chemistry, chemistry related to biological Professor Shigehisa Akine
9 1 ・Supramolecular chemistry, organic chemistry, and coordination chemistry. Shigehisa Akine chemistry, organic
Professor renewal, up to a maximum of six collaborative bio-SPM research. functions, supramolecular chemistry, coordination Tel:076-264-5701
chemistry, and coordination
years. chemistry, or polymer chemistry. Email: [email protected]
chemistry
・Structural analysis of supramolecular and metal coordination compounds using SPM techniques.
・This research field promotes the development of fluorescent biosensors for the quantitative visualization of
Area: Nanotechnology and
physicochemical properties and signaling molecule concentrations within cells, as well as systems for thermal
One year from the start date. Materials Kanazawa University Nano Life Science Institute
・Applicants with research experience in organic synthesis, nanomaterial synthesis, protein engineering, and imaging studies (not limited stimulation of cells.
Assistant Possible consideration for annual Discipline: Nanobioscience, Professor Satoshi Arai
10 1 to fluorescence imaging) are highly welcomed. In addition, candidates with a background in cell biology or molecular biology who are Satoshi Arai By utilizing these technologies, we aim to visualize and manipulate intracellular phenomena while pursuing the No specific requirements.
Professor renewal, up to a maximum of six chemical biology, Tel:076-234-4580
motivated to advance life science research by actively incorporating novel technologies are also encouraged to apply. creation of nanoscale measurement and manipulation techniques through integration with bio-SPM technologies.
years. biomolecular chemistry, and Email: [email protected]
We welcome individuals who are motivated to pioneer new life science measurement technologies by working across
analytical chemistry
disciplines such as chemistry, biology, physics, and imaging.
・This laboratory focuses on the mechanics of multicellular tissues, aiming to understand, predict, and control
biological phenomena related to development, evolutionary development, aging, and disease. The primary targets
・Research field of multicellular systems, including mechanics, morphogenesis, and biomedical engineering. include the development of the brain, eye, inner ear, and skin; functional expression and aging changes in the brain
One year from the start date. ・In particular, the focus is on the mechanical properties, morphogenesis, and functional expression of multicellular tissues in and skin; and multicellular phenomena involved in cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative Kanazawa University Nano Life Science Institute
Assistant Possible consideration for annual development, evolutionary development, aging, and disease. Area: Life Sciences disorders. Associate Professor Satoru Okuda
11 1* Satoru Okuda No specific requirements.
Professor renewal, up to a maximum of six ・Related fields include developmental biology, evolutionary developmental biology, cell and tissue mechanics, biophysics, mathematical Discipline: Biophysics To achieve this, the laboratory utilizes observation, measurement, and manipulation techniques such as AFM and Tel:076-234-4579
years. biology, biomedical engineering, computational biology, mechanobiology, tissue engineering, and fields related to medicine and multiphoton microscopy, as well as computational approaches including numerical modeling (e.g., 3D vertex models), Email: [email protected]
neuroscience. to elucidate and apply the underlying mechanical principles.
In this recruitment, we seek researchers who specialize in one of the following areas: biological experimentation,
mechanical measurement and imaging, or mathematical and computational modeling.
・Nanometrology field: Engaged in the development of SPM technologies such as AFM and SICM, and in nanoscience research utilizing ・Prior experience in the development of SPM
One year from the start date. Area: Nano- and Micro- Kanazawa University Nano Life Science Institute
these techniques. ・Development and application of local sampling SPM techniques, in which molecules and cells are collected from technologies such as AFM and SICM, or experimental
Assistant Possible consideration for annual Science and Related Fields Professor Takeshi Fukuma
12 1* Takeshi Fukuma localized regions of cells or tissues using nano/micropipettes, followed by molecular or cellular-level analysis using research using SPM, is desirable.
Professor renewal, up to a maximum of six Discipline: Nanobioscience- Tel:076-234-4847
・Nano-life science field: Aiming to understand the functions of biomolecules and cells, as well as the origins of diseases at the various techniques including SPM.
years. related fields
nanoscale. ・Research experience related to biomolecules or cells is Email: [email protected]
desirable, but not required.