Institute for Catalysis (ICAT), Hokkaido University, Japan invites applications for the academic position of Associate Professor according to the following description:

　

１．Position Title Associate Professor 2．Division and Department Catalyst Material Research Division, Department of Fundamental Research (Prof. Ken-ichi Shimizu) 3．Research Area and Scope of Work The candidate is requested to conduct research on catalytic material science toward a creation of new catalytic functions. All associate professors in ICAT are requested to have abilities as a leader of their own research cluster in the Department of Target Research. The associate professor will teach at the Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering. 4．Expected Start Date July 1, 2016 5．Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. 6．Documents to Submit The candidate has to submit both (A) the following documents on A4 paper (or equivalent) by courier (or registered airmail) and (B) the corresponding one PDF file combining (1) to (6) below by E-mail. (1) Curriculum vitae (including picture, date of birth, nationality, current address, contact information, educational history since 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, g) research fields (within two), and h) honors awarded if any. (3) Brief of research to date (approximately 2,000 words) (4) Plan for research and education if appointed (approximately 2,000 words) (5) One recommendation letter or two references (name, institution, tel., E-mail address) (6) Offprints (three photocopies) of ten representative journal publications. 7．Deadline for Application March 31, 2016 (Japan time) 8．Submission Address Postal address: Prof. Kiyotaka Asakura, Director, Institute for Catalysis, Hokkaido University, Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan E-mail: directorhr2@cat.hokudai.ac.jp 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. 9．Contact Address Prof. Ken-ichi Shimizu, Institute for Catalysis, Hokkaido University, Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan Tel: +81 11 706 9164 / Fax: +81 11 706 9163 E-mail: kshimizu@cat.hokudai.ac.jp 10. Further Information Further information can be found at the following URL: http://www.cat.hokudai.ac.jp/index-e.html

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