Job Opening – Full Professorship in Catalytic Materials Chemistry

Catalysis Research Center of Hokkaido University, Japan invites applications for a professor
position. Followings are details:
 

1.Position Title
Full Professor

2.Section and Division
Section of Catalytic Materials Chemistry, Fundamental Research Division

3.Research Area and Scope of Work
The position entails broad knowledge of materials chemistry to develop new
high-performance catalysts and to establish their science and applications. Highly
motivated scholars are welcome, who will explore a new area in catalysis. Work
includes the educational participation in the graduate program at Graduate School of
Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University.

4.Expected Start Date
April 1, 2015

5.Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree

6.Documents to Submit
Applicants should submit the following items on A4 papers (or equivalent) in any
format:
(1) Curriculum vitae (2 pages including photograph(4cm x4cm), date of birth,
nationality, current address, contact information, educational history after high
school, degrees acquired, qualifications, employment history )
(2) Research achievements( which should be categorized into the following types: a)
refereed original papers, b) patents, c) reviews and commentaries, d) books, e)
invited lectures, f) grants awarded (main author only) and g) honors awarded.)
(3) Offprints (or photocopies) of ten journal publications accomplished by three
copies of each journal publication
(4) Brief of research to date (less than 4 pages, A4 size)
(5) Plan for research and education if appointed (less than 4 pages, A4 size)
(6) Two professional references (name, institution, tel., e-mail)

7.Deadline for Application
The application must be received no later than November 4,2014.

8.Submission Method
Applications should be sent via registered mail (or courier) to the following postal
address:
Prof. Kiyotaka Asakura, Director, Catalysis Research Center, Hokkaido University,
Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan
Please indicate “Position for Catalytic Materials Chemistry” in red ink on the
envelope. When we accept the application we will reply to you via email. Documents
submitted will not be returned to the applicant. Applications will not be used for
purposes other than this job selection process.
Please note that an interview may be conducted if necessary.

9.Contact Address
Prof. Kiyotaka Asakura, Director, Catalysis Research Center, Hokkaido University,
Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan
Tel: +81 11 706 9113 / Fax: +81 11 706 9113
E-mail: askr@cat.hokudai.ac.jp


10. CRC URL
http://www.cat.hokudai.ac.jp/index-e.html