Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
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 the field of solid-state chemistry 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.
Work content and job description
〔Research Area〕
The detailed characterization of enzymes and compounds involved in microbial metabolism using organic chemical and biochemical approaches.〔Responsibilities〕
(Immediately after employment)
Duties as a Faculty/Course committee member, etc.
Participate in Departmental, Faculty, Course and/or University service activities.
(Scope of changes)
Duties as determined by the University〔Scope of Work〕
1.Teaching Duties
Graduate courses in Japanese and English (Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering): Applied biochemistry (biosynthetic and metabolic engineering)
Undergraduate courses in Japanese (Course of Applied Chemistry): Introduction to biotechnology, Applied Chemistry Laboratory III (practice), English for chemistry, and Graduation Work.2.Supervising Duties
The successful candidate is expected to guide and supervise both undergraduate and graduate students writing their theses.3.Other Duties
Contributions to duties as a Faculty/Course committee member, etc. and active participation in service activities in the Division, Faculty, Course and/or University are expected.Assigned department
Existing departments
【Immediately after employment】Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Group of Biotechnology, Division of Applied Chemistry 【Scope of changes】 Places as determined by the University
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Life Science - Bioorganic chemistry
- Life Science - Applied biochemistry
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Chemistry and chemical methodology of biomolecules
Wages
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~
The salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University
Working hours
Working hours :08:30-17:00
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays (12/29 - 1/3)
Overtime and other explanations : Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary work routine based on consent (standard 8:30-17:00, Deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes in a day.) or fixed working hour system
Break time 45 minutes
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicant has to hold the Ph.D. degree.
Work experience
Must give lectures both in Japanese and English.
Employment Type
- Regular employee
Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
5 years (Tenure track position may be appointed after an evaluation before this five-year term ends).
Probationary period present
Three months
Work location
- 060-8628 Hokkaido Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University
Compensation
Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Retirement allowances : available.Resignation/retirement lump sum will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University
Transportation expenses : available.Commuting Allowance will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University
Retirement age : available.The age of mandatory retirement will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available（Mutual Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology）
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking in designated areas only
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2027/04/01
Starting date : 2027/04/01
Job content supplemental explanation
April 1st, 2027, or as soon as possible after this date.
Application period
- 2026/07/22~2026/10/30 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission , Mailing
including picture, date of birth, current address, contact information, educational history after university, academic degrees acquired, qualifications, employment history
Achievements and Activities : Online Submission , Mailing
(1)Research Achievements
A) Research achievements (listed in chronological order) as demonstrated by publication in research journals (showing impact factor and times cited, indicating the corresponding author with *), other publications such as commentaries, reviews, invited lectures, proceedings from international symposiums, or patents, etc.
B) History of grants awarded (noting main author, task performed, and separated into the following categories): scientific research grants, collaborative research/funded research (main author only), public research grants (main author only)
C) Membership and involvement in professional organizations, societal contributions (including collaborations with industry), and honors awarded(2) Educational Accomplishments
A) Supervision (noting courses supervised and separated into the following categories): undergraduate and graduate levels, adjunct positions, and positions outside the university
B) Improvement of education: textbook authorship/translations, books/papers on improvement of education, grants/awards received concerning education
C) Miscellaneous: history of participation and activity in educational committees with notable events mentionedOther online application forms
(3) Five journal publications within the last five years accompanied by copies of each journal publication
(4) Research plan (approximately 1000 words)
(5) Education plan (approximately 500 words)
(6) Names and contacting information of two recommenders
Please download designated formats for Curriculum vitae and, (1), (2) from the following site: https://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/english/recruit/Other Mailing Documents
Same as aboveReturn of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
060-8628 Hokkaido Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University
Personnel Office
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Please note that an interview may be conducted when necessary. In the event that an interview is required, the applicant is responsible for any travel expenditures.
Notification of result
The faculty member in charge will notify the successful candidate by phone or e-mail.
Contact details
Hokkaido University
Division of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido
Yasushi Ogasawara
0117067816
yogasawa(at)eng.hokudai.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
Applications should be sent using either of the following:
(1) Via registered mail to the postal address indicated above. Please indicate "Position for Division of Applied Chemistry, No.2026-06" in red ink on the envelope. The submitted document will not be returned to the applicant. Applications will not be used for purposes other than this job posting.
(2) Via upload link of JREC-IN Portal（https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop).
Applicants should submit the above items on A4-sized paper sheet via postal mail or PDF files via JREC-IN Portal web. Please download designated format for (1) and (2) from the following site:
https://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/english/recruit/
Please also send us the electronic data using CD, DVD, or USB memory when you submit the documents via postal mail.
