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July 28,2026

Recruitment of Associate Professor or Lecturer in the Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University

We invite applications for the position of Associate Professor ( or Lecturer ) in the Department of Chemistry,

Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University as follows. 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 this division 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.

1. Position Title

Associate Professor or Lecturer, 1

1. Department

(Immediately after hiring) Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University

(Scope of change) Location as determined by the University.

1. Research Field

(Immediately after hiring)Inorganic chemistry. A researcher who can collaborate with Prof. Masaki Matsui

in the field of inorganic materials chemistry.

(Scope of change) Duties as determined by the University.

1. Qualifications

(1) Ph.D.

1. Desired Start Date

February 1st, 2027 or later (as early as possible)

1. Term

Full-time (Tenured)

1. Probation Period

3 months

1. Compensation

Salary is based on National University Corporation Hokkaido University Salary Regulations for Faculty

Subject to Annual Salary System. As working hours, Discretionary Work System for specialized work based

on consent (*) or Fixed Working hours system will be applied. (* Determined as working 7 hours and 45

minutes per day.). For health insurance, etc., the employed join the employee pension insurance, mutual

association of the ministry of education, culture, sports, science and technology, employment insurance,

and workers' accident compensation insurance. As a measure to prevent second-hand smoke, smoking is

prohibited on the premises except for specific outdoor smoking areas.

1. Name of recruiting Institution

Hokkaido University

1. Application Process

Applicant should submit the following documents via JREC-IN Portal "Web Application." (See following

link) The applicant should merge the documents into one pdf file.

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail/Changelang?id=D126072198&lang=1

[Application documents]

(1) Curriculum vitae

(2) Publication list (classify the publications by peer-reviewed or non-peer-reviewed)

(3) Publications within 7 papers. Summary of each paper concerning the originality, critical finding, and

applicants' contribution.

(4) Abstract of major works (1-2 pages), Research plan (2 pages), and ambitions in education.

(5) Abstract of teaching experience in last 5 years (list of the classes and number of the students who

received your research supervision)

(6) recommendation letters or a list of two references to whom the University can ask for opinions on the

research and education experiences of the candidate.

(7) Other activities (Awards, conference presentation list (international/local, funding, outreach activities,

overseas experience, etc.),

[Selection details]

After the initial screening of complete applications, interviews will be scheduled for prioritized candidates.

All documents will be referred to in the selection process only. We never disclose, transfer, and lend the

documents will never be done without legitimate reasons.

1. Application Deadline

September 28, 2026

1. Contact Addresses

Prof. Keisuke Takahashi

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University

Kita 10, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan 060-0810

Telephone: +81-11-706-4661

E-mail: [email protected]