１．Position Title
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Assistant Professor(The term of the position is 5 years and the one-time extension for
another 5-year term may be possible after the review.)
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2．Section and Division
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Section of Theoretical Catalytic Chemistry, Fundamental Research Division
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3．Research Area and Scope of Work
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The position entails broad knowledge of theoretical chemistry as it relates to
elucidating the fundamentals of catalysis and establishment of the rational design of
catalysts. Applications are welcome from highly motivated scholars that can develop
a new academic field as a leader of the next generation.
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4．Expected Start Date
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July 1, 2015 (The earliest possible day after July 1, 2015)
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5．Minimum Qualifications
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(1) Ph.D. (As of June 30, 2015, applicants are required to possess a Ph.D. degree)
(Applicants without Ph.D. degree are requested to submit a certificate from
supervisors for a Ph.D. degree expected until June 30, 2015.)
(2) English language ability is required.
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6．Documents to Submit
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Applicants should submit the following items on A4 paper (or equivalent) in any
format:
(1) Curriculum vitae (including picture, date of birth, nationality, current address,
contact information, educational history after high school, degrees acquired,
qualifications, employment history )
(2) Research achievements 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 three journal publications accomplished by three
copies of each journal publication
(4) Brief of research to date (approximately 2,000 words)
(5) Plan for research and education if appointed (approximately 2,000 words)
(6) Two references (name, institution, tel., e-mail)
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7．Deadline for Application
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The application must be received no later than March 30, 2015.
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8．Submission Method
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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 “Assistant Professor Position for Theoretical Catalytic Chemistry” in
red ink on the envelope. Documents submitted will not be returned to the applicant.
Applications will not be used for purposes other than this job posting.
Please note that an interview may be conducted if necessary. In that event, the
applicant is responsible for any travel expenses.
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9．Contact Address
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Prof. Jun-ya Hasegawa, Professor, Catalysis Research Center, Hokkaido University,
Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan
Tel: +81 11 706 9145 / Fax: +81 11 706 9145
E-mail: hasegawa@cat.hokudai.ac.jp
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10. Further Information
11. Note
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