Detailed information
Work location : Chugoku district - Hiroshima
Date of publication : 2024/06/10
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Core Research Division (Functional Materials Research unit), Research Institute for Synchrotron Radiation Science)
D124060614
Hiroshima University
Research field : Natural Science - Mathematical physics and fundamental theory of condensed matter physics | Natural Science - Semiconductors, optical properties of condensed matter and atomic physics | Natural Science - Magnetism, superconductivity and strongly correlated systems | Nanotechnology/Materials - Applied physical properties | Nanotechnology/Materials - Thin film/surface and interfacial physical properties
Assistant Professor level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
[Message from President]
https://hsrc.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/english/index.html
Hiroshima University (HU) herewith makes an open international job offer and seeks to appoint Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
We are looking forward to welcoming those who are prepared to go along with the principles, long-term vision and medium-term target of HU (https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/about), and who are motivated and can play key roles by committing themselves to research and education at HU.
Mitsuo Ochi, President of Hiroshima University -
Work content and job description
[Field of specialization]
Condensed matter physics, photoelectron spectroscopy, synchrotron radiation, laser, surface thin films, development of electron spectrometer, time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy, development of cryogenic apparatus, etc.
[Teaching responsibilities]
(1) Graduate level (master’s programs): Special Exercise in Physics A, B, etc.
(2) In addition to the courses listed above, he or she may be asked to teach other general education courses and/or discipline specific courses in other department(s) and graduate school(s). -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Core Research Division (Functional Materials Research unit), Research Institute for Synchrotron Radiation Science
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Natural Science - Mathematical physics and fundamental theory of condensed matter physics
- Natural Science - Semiconductors, optical properties of condensed matter and atomic physics
- Natural Science - Magnetism, superconductivity and strongly correlated systems
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Applied physical properties
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Thin film/surface and interfacial physical properties
Wages
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Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~
The approximate annual salary is based on a standard career history and may vary depending
on education, degree, work experience, etc.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:00
Break time :12:00-12:45
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, Public holidays and New Year's holiday (December 29th to January 3rd) in principle
Overtime and other explanations : If you are agreeable to the application of the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work, you are deemed to work for 7 hours and 45 minutes a day.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Description
Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:
(1) Hold a doctorate or an equivalent degree by the time the appointment begins
(2) Be able to supervise doctoral students in preparation of doctoral dissertations
(3) Be able to teach classes and supervise students in English
Employment Type
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Contract employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
5 years (Until 31st March 2029, Single year contract, renewed annually)
Probationary period present
six (6) months
Work location
- 739-0046 Hiroshima 2-313 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Retirement age : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Hiroshima University has been entirely smoke-free
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
Other details depend on the Hiroshima University regulations.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
Starting date (scheduled): The earliest possible date after November 1st, 2024.
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/06/10~2024/07/31 Deadline for receipt
All application materials must reach us by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 (Japan standard time).
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- Form01-1_Resume(Include 2 sheets).xls
- Form01-2_Guidelines for Completing the Resume Form.pdf
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Attached documents
Application Form : MailingUse Form01.Achievements and Activities : MailingOther Mailing Documents
Application materials required
(1) Resume (use the specified forms as shown on the website / Please remember to attach your photo on the CV)
If you have a history of being employed by Hiroshima University (as a TA, RA, researcher, etc.) in the past five years, be sure to state all positions you have held.
(2) List of publications and oral presentations (Number each publication/presentation, and underline the numbers of refereed articles. Affix an asterisk (*) to the numbers of your five major publications or presentations.)
(3) Five major publications or presentations (Reprints, photocopies, or books)
(4) Major educational activities and teaching experience
(5) Major social contributions
(6) Major activities in university/institutional management and administration
(7) List of acquired external funding over the last five years
(8) Statement of intent (Please describe your interests in teaching and research as well as your mid- to long-term research plan in approximately 1,000-2,000 words, should you take this position.)
(9) Your Researcher ID or ORCID information (in any format)
N.B. The ID above or ORCID information can be confirmed from Clarivate Analytics or ORCID website.
* Write in red “Application documents for faculty open position in the Research Institute for Synchrotron Radiation Science (Functional Materials Research unit)” on the envelope containing the application documents and send it by registered mail.
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Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
739-0046 Hiroshima Hiroshima 2-313 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima
Prof. Kenya Shimada, Director, Research Institute for Synchrotron Radiation Science, Hiroshima University -
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
(1) Selection will be made based on all application documents submitted.
(2) Interviews will be conducted as needed. As a general rule, we will conduct mock lessons in English. In such cases, please note that travel expenses will be the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants who pass the initial document review will be informed of interview date, time and format.
(3) Hiroshima University promotes a gender-equal society in accordance with the legislative intent of the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society. -
Notification of result
By E-mail
Contact details
Hiroshima University
Research Institute for Synchrotron Radiation Science
Kenya Shimada, prof.
0824246999
kshimada(at)hiroshima-u.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
(1) Personal information obtained from application documents will not be used or provided to any third party for purposes other than the necessary procedures related to personnel affairs, salary, and welfare.
(2) HU provides other employment information (research job, desk job and etc.). If your spouse wishes to work for HU, please refer to the following URL link.
employment information: https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/employment/
(3) Hiroshima University has introduced a system whereby researchers' personnel expenses are paid out of direct expenses such as competitive research grants and joint research grants, and the obtained research financial resources can be used to improve the treatment of researchers themselves (additional Salary) and to improve the research environment.
