Work location : Hokkaido district - Hokkaido
Date of publication : 2025/03/28
D125031698
Hokkaido University
Research field : Manufacturing Technology - Electric and electronic materials | Manufacturing Technology - Electron device and electronic equipment | Nanotechnology/Materials - Nanomaterials
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
At RCIQE, we work toward the materialization of an information-based eco-friendly society through the development of science and technology that utilize quantum effects and through the transfer of such innovative technologies to the industrial circle by research collaboration. In particular, we pursue (i) the creation of novel semiconductor nanostructures, (ii) the understanding of scientific principles governing novel electronic materials, and (iii) the development of green electronics for energy production & saving. We are strongly committed to global research collaboration and the transfer of scientific and technological knowledge to the next generation of researchers.
Work content and job description
Research Fields and Duties
(Immediately after hiring) Research field of innovative electronics contributing to the development of advanced information society with low environmental impact. In particular, one will be in charge of the research of following and their interdisciplinary areas. (1) Research area to explore novel electronic materials, their processing, and their device applications based on controlled semiconductor nanostructures with atomic precision, or heterogeneously integrated structures and junctions utilizing nanomaterials. (2) Research area to explore and understand novel functions of semiconductors based on the advanced technology and knowledge of crystal growth and material properties. (3) Research area to explore novel functional devices and high-speed devices towards future eco-friendly electronics or photonics-electronics convergence utilizing next-generation semiconductors and related materials.
(Scope of change) Duties as determined by the University.
Works in Charge
In Division of Electronics for Informatics, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, (1) co-handling the following subjects: “Quantum Nanoelectronics”, “Advanced Exercise in Electronics for Informatics”, and “Advanced Study in Electronics for Informatics”. In Course of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Electronics and Information Engineering, School of Engineering, (2) handling inter course subjects and special subjects, as with (3) extra subjects in the graduate school, inter-department subjects, and inter-school subjects. In addition to education and research, (4) university’s operations management will partly be assigned.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Research Center for Integrated Quantum Electronics, Research Area for Advanced Electronic Nanomaterials
Job type
Research field
Wages
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 9 million yen
The salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University.
Working hours
Working hours :08:30-17:00
Break time :12:15-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays (12/29-1/3)
Overtime and other explanations :
Discretionary labor system for professional work based on the employee’s agreement (*) or Fixed working hours system.
*The working hours for a day is deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Description
(1)A doctoral degree holder with a strong research track-record (including publications in high-impact international journals and top conferences) in one of the above fields
(2)Ability to handle university’s operation management and student supervision smoothly
(3)Strong motivation for joint research and interaction with foreign researchers
(4)Ability of communication and writing in English for high-level education and research
Employment Type
Regular employee
Contract period
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
Trial period 3 month.
Work location
Compensation
Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available(The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association)
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
No smoking on campus except for the designated outside smoking areas
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/09/01
Starting date : 2025/09/01
Job content supplemental explanation
September 1, 2025 or later
Application period
2025/03/28~2025/05/19 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Attached documents
Other online application forms
(3) Copies of 3 selected publications.
(4) Summary of past and current researches (approximately 1,000 words). International joint research activities should be described if they exist.
(5) Summary of the past teaching activities within 500 words (in English).
(6) Future research plan within 500 words (in English).
(7) Future teaching plan within 500 words (in English)
(8) A list of two references and their contact details.* Free format with an attached photo taken within six months, date and year of birth, academic history, degree, qualifications, record of awards, employment history, research history, teaching experience, affiliated academic society, activities in academic society, ORCID (if possible).
Other Mailing Documents
(3) Copies of 3 selected publications.
(4) Summary of past and current researches (approximately 1,000 words). International joint research activities should be described if they exist.
(5) Summary of the past teaching activities within 500 words (in English).
(6) Future research plan within 500 words (in English).
(7) Future teaching plan within 500 words (in English)
(8) A list of two references and their contact details.* Free format with an attached photo taken within six months, date and year of birth, academic history, degree, qualifications, record of awards, employment history, research history, teaching experience, affiliated academic society, activities in academic society, ORCID (if possible).
*Printed documents of (1)-(8) above and their electronic files (source files or scanned files) stored in CD, DVD or USB memory must be submitted upon application by postal mail.
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
060-0814
Hokkaido Kita 14 Nishi 9, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Administrative Affairs, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University
Precautions : Application materials must be submitted by registered mail with “Application for the faculty position in the Research Area of Advanced Nanomaterial, Research Center for Integrated Quantum Electronics, 06-116” in red ink on the surface of the envelope.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Applicants who passed the first document-based screening will be interviewed.
Notification of result
The faculity member in charge will notify the successful candidates by phone or e-mail.
Contact details
Hokkaido University
Research Center for Integrated Quantum Electronics
Masayuki Ikebe
0117067689
ikebe@ist.hokudai.ac.jp
Please contact us by e-mail.
Notes
Upon the interview, transportation and related expenses will not be paid.
At Hokkaido University, we are actively promoting both education and research activities while relying on diverse human resources and gender equality. Therefore, we explicitly invite women qualified in research field to apply. We are also actively supporting a satisfying work-life-balance and are thus creating ideal environments for people to reach their full potentials.