Detailed information
Work location : Hokkaido district - Hokkaido
Date of publication : 2024/10/23
Recruitment of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Advanced Life Science, Hokkaido University (Laboratory of Soft Matter Structure and Physics)
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Hokkaido University
Research field : Natural Science - Biophysics, chemical physics and soft matter physics | Energy Engineering - Quantum beam science | Life Science - Biomaterials | Nanotechnology/Materials - Polymer chemistry | Nanotechnology/Materials - Polymer materials
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
[Recruitment background] Faculty of Advanced Life Science, Hokkaido University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Laboratory of Soft Matter Structure and Physics. The laboratory’s research focuses on uncovering the unique physical properties of soft matter from a structural perspective and utilizing these insights to develop innovative soft matter materials with diverse functionalities. We seek candidates who are passionate about advancing research and education in this field, particularly those with expertise in structural analysis using scattering methods. Applicants should be enthusiastic about evaluating the structure and properties of a wide range of soft matter systems, including polymer solutions, gels, elastomers, colloidal solutions, micelles, and biological tissues. A strong interest in constructing physical models, developing new materials, and elucidating the fundamental principles governing soft matter functionality is essential.
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Work content and job description
[Duties and Responsibilities]
[Immediately after hiring] Graduate courses for Transdisciplinary Life Science Course in Division of Life Science or Division of Soft Matter including subjects related to biology and biophysics conducted in English. For undergraduate course, specialized course for department of Biological Sciences (Macromolecular Functions) in School of Science. Additionally, there are common subjects offered for the School of Science, as well as general education courses for undergraduate students. After assuming his (her) new position, he (she) will work with Associate Professor Xiang Li to advance soft matter structure analysis research.
[Scope of Change] Duties as determined by the University
[Subjects in charge and facility management] Graduate courses for Transdisciplinary Life Science Course in Division of Life Science or Division of Soft Matter including subjects conducted in English. For undergraduate course, specialized course for department of Biological Sciences (Macromolecular Functions) in School of Science. Additionally, there are common subjects offered for the School of Science, as well as general education courses for undergraduate students. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
[Immediately after hiring] Faculty of Advanced Life Science [Scope of Change] Location as determined by the University
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Natural Science - Biophysics, chemical physics and soft matter physics
- Energy Engineering - Quantum beam science
- Life Science - Biomaterials
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Polymer chemistry
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Polymer materials
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
The salary will be determined in accordance with the university's regulations.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:00
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays provided for in the National Holidays Act, days from December 29th until January 3rd of the following year, other days determined by the University
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system for professional work or Fixed working hours system based on agreement. *The working hours for a day is deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
(1) The candidate must hold a doctoral degree, or an equivalent degree such as a PhD from overseas universities, which has been conferred or will be conferred prior to their arrival at the post.
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Work experience
(2) Have excellent research ability and achievements in polymer materials science or research related to soft matter science.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Tenure-track
Tenure-Track contract period; 5 years
During this contract period (maximum 5 years), interim assessments and tenure reviews will take place to evaluate the applicant's suitability for the tenure position. Based on the assessment outcomes, the applicant will either continue in the tenure position or be reappointed to a tenure-track position for an additional 5 years. Depending on the results of the interim assessments, early transition to an assistant professor in the tenure position may be made.Probationary period present
The probation period is three months.
Work location
- 001-0021 Hokkaido Kita-21 Nishi-11, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available. Social insurance status: Mutual Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
[Status of passive smoking prevention measures] No smoking on campus, except for specific outdoor smoking areas
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
[Desired Start Date] As soon as possible after April 1, 2025
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/10/23~2024/11/29 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission(1) Curriculum vitae including a photograph and records of awards. *Provide detailed information on any experience working for Hokkaido University after April 1, 2013, including positions such as part-time lecturer, teaching assistant (TA), teaching fellow (TF), research assistant (RA), and any other relevant part-time work, if applicable.Achievements and Activities : Online Submission(2) List of research achievements
a) Refereed original articles (Please mark the corresponding author with an asterisk "*"). The list should include the number of citations and impact factor of each journal.
b) Commentaries and reviews
c) Books
d) Patents (Specify pending/granted and domestic/ international)
e) Invited lecture at conferences
f) Grants awarded (Provide a description of representative grants or shared grants)
g) Societal contributionsOther online application forms
(3) Summary of major research achievements to date (A4 paper; 2 pages or less)
(4) Research proposal and educational policy for the future (A4 paper; 2 pages or less)
(5) List of the names and contact information (affiliation, address, and e-mail address) of two individuals who can evaluate your work.
(6) Reprints or copies of 3 significant papers
[How to apply]
- Applications can be submitted through the designated Google Form.
- Please log in to your Google account to fill out the form. If you do not have an account, please create one.
- When submitting, please combine (1) through (5) of the documents to be submitted as a single PDF file and set a password. No password is required for (6).
- In the form, candidates will be asked to provide their Publons ID (Researcher ID) or ORCID ID. It is recommended that candidates update their information beforehand.
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Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
[Selection process] If an applicant passes the document screening, an interview will be conducted. Please be noted that the travel fees are not covered for interview attendees.
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Notification of result
Notify via e-mail.
Contact details
Hokkaido University
Faculty of Advanced Life Science, Hokkaido University
Associate Professor. Xiang Li
x.li@cris.hokudai.ac.jp
Notes
･At Hokkaido University, we actively promote both education and research while fostering diverse human resources and gender-equality. Therefore, we explicitly invite female researchers qualified in this research field to apply.
･As a measure to promote gender equality in accordance with Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment (Equal Employment Opportunity Law), priority will be given to female researchers if the evaluations are equal in the selection process.
･Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Hokkaido University is working to promote a research environment in which diverse human resources can play an active role, focusing on human resource development for female researchers and support for balancing research activities and family life. For more information, please visit the Promotion Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion website.
･We are also actively supporting a satisfying work-life balance and are thus creating ideal environments for people to reach their full potentials. The tenure-track faculty members hired through this recruitment process will undergo mid-term evaluation and tenure review as stipulated by the Faculty of Advanced Life Science, Hokkaido University.
