勤務地 : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Fukuoka
公開開始日 : 2026/05/28
D126051940
Kyushu University
研究分野 : Nanotechnology/Materials - Energy chemistry
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
業務内容
募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
Kyushu University established the new Hydrogen Institute for Sustainability on April 1, 2026, with the goal of integrating the university’s extensive achievements, facilities, and human resources into a world-class hydrogen research hub, constructing a research institute that seamlessly promotes both basic research and social implementation related to hydrogen production, delivery, storage, and utilization.
A full-time Professor is being recruited, and outstanding candidates from around the world are encouraged to apply, as outlined below.
仕事内容・職務内容
(1) Research in the relevant specialized fields (see item 4 below) within the Hydrogen Production Research Division of the Hydrogen Institute for Sustainability.
(2) Contributing to the social implementation of research outcomes and the development of the institute through industry-academia-government collaboration, international collaboration, and acquisition of external funding.
(3) Providing research supervision in relevant educational programs and contributing to the operation of the institute.
(4) Teaching (including lecturing, experimental laboratory work, exercises, and examinations) and supervising students in graduate and undergraduate courses as well as research.
配属部署
Newly established departments
Hydrogen Production Research Division, Hydrogen Institute for Sustainability
Date of new establishment : April 1, 2026
職種
研究分野
給与
Annual Salary : 9 million yen ~
The annual salary will be determined in accordance with the relevant regulations of the University based on the candidate’s experience and other considerations, and therefore may be lower than the indicated amount.
勤務時間
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : In principle, Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end/New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3).
Overtime and other explanations : With the employee’s consent, the discretionary labor system for professional work will apply, and the employee will be deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. If daily working hours exceed six hours, a break of at least 45 minutes must be provided; if they exceed 7 hours and 45 minutes, a break of at least one hour must be provided during working hours. There may be occasions when you are required to work on holidays.
募集要項
応募資格
応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor
Ph.D. degree or equivalent
業務における経験
(1) Research experience in green hydrogen production, with emphasis on electrocatalysis and materials synthesis as well as device fabrication, testing, modeling, and systems integration. Specifically, knowledge and experience in electrocatalysis, materials development for electrolysis and PEC, the development of organic and inorganic catalysts for green hydrogen production, as well as in high-efficiency electrolytic cells, high-efficiency solar cells, energy storage materials, and surface science. Materials development and use of AI-driven materials informatics are also interest.
(2) Experience or a strong interest and motivation for social implementation (i.e., industrial use) of research outcomes from hydrogen production research.
(3) Achievements in obtaining external funding such as competitive grants or joint research with companies.
(4) Eagerness to collaborate with companies, local and national governments, research institutions, international organizations.
雇用形態
Regular employee
契約期間
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period absent
A three-month probationary period applies, this probationary period may be shortened or omitted for a person who has worked as an employee of the national government, local government or any related body equivalent thereto and then has been employed as an employee of the University directly after leaving the previous job. (Kyushu University General Regulations of Employment, Article 6, Paragraph 1)
勤務地
待遇
各種制度
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
加入保険
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
就業場所における受動喫煙防止のための取組事項
All campus premises are entirely non-smoking.
応募上の配慮
面接実施に関しての配慮(海外など遠方にお住まいの方、他)
*The interview will, in principle, be conducted in person; however, depending on circumstances, it may be conducted online.
採用人数
1 person(s)
求人内容補足説明
As soon as possible after the recruitment decision
募集期間
2026/05/28~2026/08/31 Deadline for receipt
応募方法
応募書類(指定様式)
応募書類
Other online application forms
(All documents must be written in English and submitted electronically.)
・Achievements in Education and Organizational Management: Categorize items into (a) Teaching experience (lectures, seminars, etc.) at universities, (b) Administrative and organizational responsibilities, (c) Outreach activities, (d) Domestic and international collaborative activities, (e) Activities in international organizations, and (f) Other achievements, and list them in reverse chronological order (from newest to oldest) (no more than two A4 pages).
・Select up to five of your major research achievements and attach them in PDF files.
・Statement of Motivation and Future Plans (no more than two A4 pages). Especially describe your aspirations for promoting research on the development of cost-effective methods for producing green hydrogen.
・Brief summary of previous research and educational activities (no more than two A4 pages, including figures and tables if necessary).
・Record of external funding (within the past five years), with indication whether you served as principal investigator or co-investigator, and whether you have contributed to writing grant proposals either for government or industry programs.
・Contact information of two references (name, affiliation, position, email address, and phone number).
応募書類の返却
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
※募集期間外です。
公募のURL
選考・結果通知
選考内容
Document Review (first screening) followed by Interview (second screening)
* Candidates must pay their own transportation and expenses for the interview.
* Interviews may include a short demo lecture on related subjects such as fuel cells and hydrogen energy.
結果通知方法
Applicants who pass the first screening based on document review will be notified of the results by email and will proceed to the second screening (interview). After the second screening, the final candidates will be notified of the results by email.
連絡先
Kyushu University
Hydrogen Institute for Sustainability
Akinori Takeyasu, Yutaka Nishikokuryo
0928026932
s-hydrogenius.jinji(at)jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
※(at)を@に変更して送信してください。
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