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Now recruiting
Date of update : 2026/07/28 End date of accepting applications : 2026/09/30
Now recruiting
Date of update : 2026/07/28
End date of accepting applications : 2026/09/30

Work location : Chugoku district - Okayama

Date of publication : 2026/07/28

Call for Professor (Solid State Chemistry)

D126072235

National university

Research field : Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic materials and properties | Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic compounds and inorganic materials chemistry | Nanotechnology/Materials - Nanomaterials | Nanotechnology/Materials - Energy chemistry | Manufacturing Technology - Electric and electronic materials

Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    Division of Advanced Materials and Process Engineering has established cross-laboratory research units focused on all-solid-state devices—exemplified by next-generation all-solid-state secondary batteries—and has put in place a system to provide continuous support for their realization. To further advance research in this field, it is essential to build a research framework that integrates the entire process—from material synthesis to advanced measurement and computational science—centered on the development of new material groups that directly contribute to enhanced device performance and practical application, as well as the evaluation of structures and properties at solid surfaces and interfaces. Accordingly, we are seeking a candidate with an outstanding track record in inorganic solid-state chemistry research and development who possesses the strong leadership capabilities needed to further drive and advance research in this field.
    Furthermore, from the perspective of regional revitalization, we expect the appointee to actively contribute to the revitalization of local industries by fostering the development of academic and research areas related to inorganic materials science and inorganic physical chemistry—disciplines that serve as the foundational technologies for inorganic solid materials.

    https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/index_e.html

  • Work content and job description

    ・Education and research in the Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology
    ・Research supervision for students in master's and doctoral programs
    ・Lectures on specialized subjects related to inorganic chemistry and supervision of graduation research in the Faculty of Engineering
    ・Organizational administration at Okayama University

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Department of Earth Science, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology

Job type

  • Professor level

Research field

  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic materials and properties
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic compounds and inorganic materials chemistry
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Nanomaterials
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Energy chemistry
  • Manufacturing Technology - Electric and electronic materials

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 8 million yen ~ 10 million yen

    Basic annual salary and Performance-based annual salary: Professor 8,422,000-9,970,000yen
    An annual salary system is applied.
    The amount of salary is determined in consideration of the person’s educational background, licenses and qualifications, work experience, etc. according to the National University Corporation Okayama University annual salary application staff salary rules.
    Salary rules: https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/society/boshyu-kyoiku.html

Working hours

  • Working hours :08:30-17:30

    Holidays : Saturdays and Sundays, national holidays, and December 29 to January 3 (Article 42, paragraph 2 of the Personnel Work Rules)

    Overtime and other explanations : If the employee agrees to the application of the discretionary work system for specialized work, working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Overtime work is not required in principle. Day-off work may be required. (Articles 41 and 42 of the Personnel Work Rules)

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

  • Description

    ・An applicant should have obtained a doctorate degree.
    ・An applicant who is passionate about education and research, and who is also actively involved in international exchange and industry-academia collaboration.
    ・An applicant who is capable of conducting lectures, providing instruction, and supervising research for undergraduate and graduate students in both English and Japanese.

Employment Type

  • Regular employee

Contract period

  • Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period present

    Trial period 6 month

Work location

  • 700-8530 Okayama 3-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama City

Compensation

  • Various systems

    Retirement allowances : available

    Transportation expenses : available

    Retirement age : available

    Others : Salary increase: Not available （However, the grade may be revised according to the separately determined standard）
    Performance-based annual salary: Available (under separately established criteria)

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : available

    Employees' Pension Insurance : available

    Worker's accident insurance : available

    Employment insurance : available

  • Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

    Smoking is prohibited on campus.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

    Hiring date : 2027/04/01

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    【Post commencement date】
    As soon as possible after April 2027

Application period

  • 2026/07/28~2026/09/30 Deadline for receipt

    Applications will be closed as soon as a well-qualified person is selected.

Application method

  • Application documents (specified forms)

  • Attached documents

    Application Form : Online Submission , Mailing
    (1) CV (Form 1)

    Other online application forms
    (2) Activities in academic societies and society (Form 2)
    (3) Curriculum vitae on education (Form 3)
    (4) Research achievement summary (Form 4)
    (5) List of research achievements (Form 5)
    (6) Contact information of two referees (Form 6)
    (7) Books, reprints, etc. (up to 5 main ones, copy allowed)
    (8) Other documents required for examination (free format)
    ① Future research prospects and educational aspirations
    (For each of the above (research and education), less than 1200 characters on one sheet of A4 paper.)
    Forms 1-6, please use these attached documents.

    Please send the above documents by E-mail or by Post.
    In the case of sending the documents by E-mail, please indicate “Application (Professor of Solid State Chemistry)" in the subject line.

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

  • Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

    700-8530 Okayama 3-1-1, Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama City, 700-8530, Japan Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, Okayama University
    Prof. Tsutomu ONO

    Precautions : When sending the application materials via registered mail, please write “Application (Professor of Solid State Chemistry) " in red on the front of the envelope.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    After reviewing the documents, interviews will be carried out as needed.
    The interview schedule will be announced later.
    (The applicants should pay transportation and accommodation expenses for the interview.)

  • Notification of result

    The selection result will be notified to all applicants.

Contact details

Okayama University

Division of Advanced Materials & Process Engineering, Academic Field of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology

Tsutomu ONO

0862518083

tono(at)okayama-u.ac.jp

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Division chair of Advanced Materials & Process Engineering

Notes

The division of Advanced Materials and Process Engineering operates under a large-group system where research, education, and administration mutually supports one another, creating an environment that enables faculty members to fully leverage their respective strengths. Furthermore, we are strategically advancing interdisciplinary research by establishing "Strategic Fusion Clusters"—centered around faculty leaders who spearhead research initiatives—and deploying multiple "Research Units" that address societal challenges and anticipate future industrial needs.

Okayama University promotes gender equality and supports female teachers. We welcome active participation of women in the application process.

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