Call for a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Surface Physical Chemistry)

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

The Surface Physical Chemistry Group at the Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University, is seeking one Specially Appointed Assistant Professor.

https://okadaichem.jp/surface/

Work content and job description

Elucidation of the mechanisms of photocatalysts and organic solar cells using laser spectroscopy, and development of new materials

Assigned department

Existing departments

Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science

Job type

Assistant Professor level

Research field

• Nanotechnology/Materials - Functional solid state chemistry
• Nanotechnology/Materials - Energy chemistry
• Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic compounds and inorganic materials chemistry
• Nanotechnology/Materials - Fundamental physical chemistry
• Natural Science - Semiconductors, optical properties of condensed matter and atomic physics

Wages

Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~

An annual salary system is applied.

The amount of annual salary is determined in consideration of the person’s educational background, work experience, etc. according to the Okayama University annual salary Regulations.

The percentage of bonus depends on the length of service within six months prior to the base date (June 1 and December 1) .

As allowances, commuting allowance, support allowance, housing allowance, etc. will be paid separately to the applicable employees.

The amounts listed are approximate and will be determined based on the university’s salary regulations, taking into account the successful candidate’s educational background, work experience, and other factors.

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

• A Ph.D. degree or an equivalent degree.
• A solid background in fundamental science, such as physical chemistry, photochemistry, surface science, catalysis, or electrochemistry.
• Strong motivation to conduct experimental research.

Employment Type

Contract employee

Contract period

Nontenured - Non-tenure track

Employment contracts are made on a yearly basis.

Probationary period present

Trial period 6 month

Work location

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

Compensation

Various systems

Transportation expenses : available

Retirement age : available

Others : Rules and Regulations

https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/profile/syokisoku.html

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 : 2027/03/01

Starting date : 2027/03/01

Job content supplemental explanation

【Post commencement date】

As soon as possible after March 1, 2027

Application period

2026/11/02~2026/12/09 Deadline for receipt

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

Application method

Attached documents

Application Form : Online Submission

1. CV
2. List of research achievements (Mark major papers (no more than 3 papers))
3. Summary of research activities (no more than 2 pages of A4 paper)
4. Statement of how you can contribute to the project based on your experience, and your aspirations (1 page of A4 paper)
5. Names, affiliations, and contact information of persons who can provide references about the applicant and their relationship to the applicant (at least 2 persons)

Additional documents could be required if necessary.

Please send your application documents by email to Yamakata. If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt, kindly follow up with another inquiry.

Return of application documents

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

JREC-IN Portal web application

Not available

E-mail Application

Accept

yamakata(at)okayama-u.ac.jp

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Recruiting Institution's Web application system

Not available

URL of this job posting

https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/eng/researchers_staff/Employment.html

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

Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science

Akira Yamakata

0862517832

yamakata(at)okayama-u.ac.jp

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Notes

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