Kansai Medical University, department of physiology in Osaka, Japan, is seeking outstanding neuroscientists to fill one lecturer position.
Our research focuses on understanding the neural correlates of motivational behavior and decision making in non-human primates. Strong applicants working in any area of behavioral neuroscience will be considered but we are particularly interested in candidates whose interests are in the related areas above. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in extracellular recordings in monkeys, although candidates with strong background in related disciplines of systems neuroscience are welcome to apply. Experience with Matlab and/or C is an advantage, and computational background or experience is also an advantage. She/he should also be proficient in English and Japanese. The applicant is expected to teach neuroscience to the medical students in Japanese. Applications of women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

Candidates please send email to habirom@takii.kmu.ac.jp to obtain the application form. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (using the application form), a summary of current (up to two pages of A4 with text in 10.5 points and figures) and proposed (up to two pages of A4 with text in 10.5 points and figures) research, 3 copies of published or accepted papers (up to five) and contact information for two scientist who can act as references to

Mayu Habiro
Department of Physiology, Kansai Medical University
10-15 Fumizono-cho, Moriguchi city, Osaka
570-8506 Japan
(indicate application)

Contact information
Kae Nakamura
nakamkae@takii.kmu.ac.jp
lab website http://www3.kmu.ac.jp/psl2/index.html