Detailed information
Work location : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Fukuoka
Date of publication : 2025/10/20
Professor, Associate Professor, or Tenure-Track Associate Professor (Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute, Division of Space Quantum Sensing)
D125101617
Kyushu University
Research field : Nanotechnology/Materials - Optical engineering and photon science | Natural Science - Semiconductors, optical properties of condensed matter and atomic physics | Natural Science - Experimental studies related to particle-, nuclear-, cosmic ray and astro-physics | Natural Science - Astronomy | Others - Others - Gravitational Wave Observation, Quantum Measurement, Space-Based Measurement, Astrophysics
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Kyushu University Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute, Division of Space Quantum Sensing seeking applications for a Professor, Associate Professor, or Tenure-Track Associate Professor.
(The tenure-track position is intended for an early-career researcher.) -
Work content and job description
Experimental research in gravitational-wave physics or quantum measurement.
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the “Future Quantum-Space Exploration Project” led by Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute and conduct research on foundational technologies for quantum measurements in space, such as laser interferometry and optical cavities. (Research funding and postdoctoral support are planned; see Notes for details.).
The appointee will establish a new laboratory within Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute and will also engage in teaching and supervising graduate and undergraduate students in the Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science and the School of Science. (Scope of change: Duties may be revised within the range specified by Kyushu University during the period of employment.) -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute, Division of Space Quantum Sensing
Job type
- Professor level
- Associate Professor
Research field
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Optical engineering and photon science
- Natural Science - Semiconductors, optical properties of condensed matter and atomic physics
- Natural Science - Experimental studies related to particle-, nuclear-, cosmic ray and astro-physics
- Natural Science - Astronomy
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Others - Others
Gravitational Wave Observation, Quantum Measurement, Space-Based Measurement, Astrophysics
Wages
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Professor level
Annual Salary : 8 million yen ~ 10 million yen
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Associate Professor
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~ 9 million yen
Working hours
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Professor level
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and December 29–January 3.
Overtime and other explanations : Under the discretionary labor system for specialized work, employees are considered
to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. -
Associate Professor
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and December 29–January 3.
Overtime and other explanations : Under the discretionary labor system for specialized work, employees are considered
to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) at the time of appointment.
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Work experience
A proven track record in the relevant field is desirable.
Employment Type
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Professor level
Regular employee
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Associate Professor
Regular employee
Contract period
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Professor level
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
3 months from the start date.
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Associate Professor
Tenured - Tenure-track
The tenure-track position is intended for an early-career researcher.
Tenure-track Associate Professors: Fixed-term until March 31, 2030. A performance review will be conducted by March 31, 2029;
successful evaluation will result in conversion to a tenured Associate Professor positionProbationary period present
For permanent (no fixed term) employment, the probationary period is 3 months from the date of hire.
Work location
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819-0395
Fukuoka
Kyushu University (744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka)
Ito Campus
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : 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
Smoking is strictly prohibited on all university premises.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
As soon as possible after April 2026.
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2026/04/01
Starting date : 2026/04/01
Application period
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2025/10/20~2026/01/05 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
• Curriculum Vitae (with photo and contact information)
• List of Research Achievements (including publications, presentations, and external funding, etc.)
• Summary of Research Achievements and Future Research Plans (Approx. 4 pages, A4 size)
• Summary of Teaching Experience and Statement of Educational Goals (Approx. 2 page, A4 size)
• Names and contact information of two referees
• Possible date of appointment
• Copies of up to five major publications
Applicants should compile all documents in the specified order into a single PDF file and submit it using either method (1) or (2) below.
If the file size exceeds 10 MB, please use method (2).
（1）Send the PDF file by email to: yamamoto.kazuhiro.963_at_m.kyushu-u.ac.jp (Replace "_at_" with "@") with the subject line:
"Application for Faculty Position in the Division of Space Quantum Sensing, Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute."
If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours, please contact us.
（2）Submit the documents via the web application system on the JREC-IN Portal. -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
An interview will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
If you are overseas or have other circumstances, we will consider conducting an online interview. -
Notification of result
email, etc.
Contact details
Kyushu University
Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute
Prof. Kazuhiro Yamamoto (Chair of the Faculty Selection Committee)
0928024047
yamamoto.kazuhiro.963(at)m.kyushu-u.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
• Research support: approximately 30 million JPY (total for 4 years) and one postdoctoral position (about 6 million JPY/year) until March 2030.
• Kyushu University promotes internationalization and encourages successful candidates to actively engage in teaching courses in English.
• The selection process follows the principles of the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society (Act No. 78 of 1999) to ensure fairness.
• The selection process also adheres to the principles of the Basic Act for Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 84 of 1970), the Act on Employment Promotion for Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 123 of 1960), and the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 65 of 2013) to promote diversity and inclusion.
• The university has implemented a spousal-accompanying employment program since July 2017.
• Applicants who have been subject to disciplinary action due to sexual harassment or other forms of sexual violence against students in the past must disclose details of the disciplinary action and its reasons in their CV or other documents. Providing false information may result in cancellation of employment or disciplinary action.
