Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The need to create innovative materials capable of addressing future challenges is growing ever more urgent in order to further develop the strengths of Japan’s materials industry. Since the fundamental properties of polymers are based on their repeating structures, designing the main-chain backbone is the most effective approach to developing innovative polymeric materials. In order to create innovative new polymer materials, innovation in polymerization reactions is needed in the field of polymer chemistry, which draws on cutting-edge concepts in organic synthesis. The Faculty of Molecular Chemistry and Engineering is seeking a Professor who will lead research aimed at addressing these challenges through innovative approaches to polymer chemistry and polymerization reactions.
Work content and job description
Work in:
- Education and research on the development of novel polymerization reactions based on organic synthetic chemistry for the creation of innovative new materials.
- Education and research on the creation and functional development of innovative polymer materials that leverage highly distinctive structures.
- Supervision of students in the above specialized fields.
Subjects to be taught:
- Undergraduate and graduate courses related to organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and similar fields.
- Undergraduate and graduate courses related to chemistry.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Faculty of Molecular Chemistry and Engineering
Job type
Professor level
Research field
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Polymer chemistry
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Polymer materials
Wages
Annual Salary: 9 million yen ~
- Specific amount to be decided by committee, based on your career achievements.
- Annual income is calculated in accordance with the Annual Salary Scheme based on the wage regulations of Kyoto Institute of Technology. The website below gives information about the salary system in Japanese.
https://www.kit.ac.jp/01/reiki_int/reiki_honbun/u042RG00000096.html
- KIT has adopted a system that allows Principal Investigators (PIs) to charge a portion of their personnel expenses to the direct costs of competitive research funding, in accordance with their research effort. Under this system, PIs (Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators) may, upon request, charge their personnel expenses to the direct costs of competitive research funds in proportion to the effort devoted to research activities. The funds thereby made available may be used at the PI's discretion, including as a salary supplement. The total amount that may be paid in a single fiscal year, however, is limited to 60% of the PI's annual salary.
- For further information, please refer to the following website (available in Japanese only).
https://research.web.kit.ac.jp/pijinkenhi/
Working hours
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and other (August 16, and from December 29 to January 3)
Overtime and other explanations: De facto working hours* under the discretionary labor system for specialist work: 7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week). *Hours considered to be working hours
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
- The applicant should have a PhD degree
Work experience
- This applicant should be actively engaged in undergraduate and graduate education.
- This applicant should have sufficient experience and a proven track record in teaching organic chemistry and polymer synthesis chemistry.
- This applicant should have expertise in the design and synthesis of highly innovative polymer materials based on organic chemistry and polymer synthesis chemistry, and be capable of conducting research - from basic to applied levels - on the design of novel main-chain skeletons based on the development of original polymerization reactions, as well as on the development of functional materials.
Employment Type
Regular employee
Full-time
Contract period
Tenured - Non-tenure track
In the event an appointee takes maternity leave, child-care leave or nursing leave, a research assistant will be provided.
Probationary period present
6 months
Work location
606-8585 Kyoto Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku
Compensation
Various systems
Pay increase system: available
Bonus: available
Retirement allowances: available
Transportation expenses: available
Retirement age: 65 years old
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 (excluding one designated outdoor smoking area).
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027/04/01
Starting date: 2027/04/01
Job content supplemental explanation
If there are no suitable applicants, the position could remain empty.
Application period
2026/09/11~2026/10/23 Deadline for receipt
Not later than 5:00 p.m. (JST)
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
- 様式1_Curriculum Vitae (Form 1).doc
- 様式2_Research Achievements (Form 2).docx
- 様式3_Position No. and department (form 3).doc
Attached documents
Application Form: Online Submission
(1) Curriculum Vitae (Form 1 available at the “Job posting URL” above)
Achievements and Activities: Online Submission
(2) Research Achievements (Form 2 available at the “Job posting URL” above)
Other online application forms
(3) A document stating the name of the Department applied for (Form 3 available at the “Job posting URL” above)
(4) List of successfully acquired competitive funding (if any)
Please include the full funding scheme title, duration of the grant, project research theme, amount and the name of the principal project investigator in the case of a joint application when the principal project investigator is someone other than the applicant.
(5) Five major publications (one copy of each)
Offprints and photocopies are acceptable.
(6) Description of teaching experience and future goals (approximately 1000 Japanese characters or 500 English words)
(7) Description of research activities and future plans (approximately 1000 Japanese characters or 500 English words)
(8) Names and contact details of two referees (include email addresses)
For other application documents, please refer to the “Job posting URL” above.
Send all application file PDFs to the Labor and Personnel Department, Kyoto Institute of Technology by e-mail.
*Write "APPLICATION DOCUMENTS - ×××× Position - " in the subject line of the e-mail.
If your e-mail exceeds 10MB in size, please divide it into smaller separate files attached to multiple email messages or use a large file transfer service.
After receiving your application, you will be sent a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive this confirmation email within a few days, please contact us.
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
JREC-IN Portal web application: Not available
E-mail Application: Accept
jinji-saiyou11(at)jim.kit.ac.jp
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Recruiting Institution's Web application system: Not available
URL of this job posting
https://www.kit.ac.jp/2026/09/recruitment20260911/
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Document screening, and interview
After document screening, the shortlisted applicants might be interviewed at Kyoto Institute of Technology. The travel expenses are to be borne by applicant. If any additional submission of paperwork is required, then the costs for that will also be borne by applicant.
Notification of result
Individually by E-mail.
Contact details
Kyoto Institute of Technology
Labor and Personnel Department
Labor and Personnel Department
0757247018
jinjikikaku(at)jim.kit.ac.jp
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Notes
- Application documents and the information provided by them will be used only for the hiring decision purposes.
- Kyoto Institute of Technology promotes a research environment in which diverse human resources can play an active role. We comply with Japan’s Basic Law for Gender-equal Society and Basic Plan for Gender Equality, and recruit staff in alignment with Article 5, the Law of Equal Employment Opportunities for Men and Women.
- KIT faculty would also fulfill community outreach in addition to university service mentioned above.
