2024/7/12
Position Open: Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at Hokkaido University,
Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery（ICReDD）
The Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (ICReDD), Hokkaido University, as a global
research center based on the “World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI),”constructs
an international research environment which gathers world-leading researchers and establishes a
research environment that integrates computational, information and experimental sciences, in order toestablish a new academic field “Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery”, to provide substantial
knowledge on chemical reactions that efficiently develop chemical reactions and materials for the futurenecessity, and to sustainably cultivate human resources engaged in the field of “Chemical Reaction
Design and Discovery”.
We are inviting applications for the position of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Research
Administrative Division), Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (ICReDD), Hokkaido
University as follows.
1. Name of Recruiting Institution
National University Corporation Hokkaido University
2. Position and number of openings
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, one opening
3. Employment TermThree year from the earliest possible date after August 1, 2024 (negotiable)(Renewal of appointment may be offered until March 31, 2028.)
4. Department(Just after hiring) Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery(Scope of change) No change expected.
5. Location
Sapporo, Hokkaido (Hokkaido University)
6. Job description(Just after hiring) In the ICReDD research administrative division, engaging in the following jobs
related to public relations and outreach of ICReDD.
(1) Science writing work and creating publicity materials in English related to ICReDD's research
activities and research results(2) Management of ICReDD and WPI events (symposia, seminars, visits, etc.)(3) Spreading information of ICReDD by using websites, SNS, and digital contents etc. andmaintenance of these(4) Planning and management of public relations strategy and outreach for ICReDD(5) Research work related to science communication in the research area of ICReDD(6) Other tasks under the jurisdiction of the Research Administrative Division of ICReDD(Scope of change) No change expected.
7. Qualifications(1) PhD degree(s) or equivalent knowledge at the time of appointment(specialization: Chemistry)(2) Ability to work in Japanese and English.
(3) A strong interest in the research activities of ICReDD and the ability to actively engage in itsmanagement.
(4) Ability to communicate actively with ICReDD researchers.
(5) Practical experience in public relations and outreach activities is desirable.
8. Probation Period
The probation period is one month.
9. Salary
Annual Salary System*The salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University.

10. Working Form
Discretionary labor system for professional work(*) based on the employee’s agreement or Fixedworking hours system*The standard working hours for a day is deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes.
**The leaves will be granted in accordance with the University's rules and regulations.
11. Health Insurance and Pension
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association Services
including Health Insurance and Employee Pension, Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance andEmployment Insurance
12. Measures to Prevent Second-hand Smoke
Smoking in designated areas only
13. Application Materials(1) Curriculum Vitae*Free format with an attached profile photo of the applicant, the following information should be
included: Name, current address, telephone number and Email address, Date of Birth, academichistory, degree(s), license, career history, awards, membership of organizations etc.
*Applicant who has been employed by Hokkaido University from April 1, 2013 (any position, includingPart-time Lecturer, Teaching Assistant, Teaching Fellow, Research Assistant and Short-term SupportAssistant, etc.) should provide full details of your employment history.
(2) List of research activities, including original scientific papers, book chapters, other publications(including press release articles or other science writing work), presentations in scientific meetings,awards, and other relevant activities.
(3) Summary of business experience (especially describing achievements in science writing,Website/video production, etc.).
(4) About motivation of application and ambition after adoption (One A4 page or less).
14. Application Deadline
Recruitment ends as soon as the employee is decided.
15. Application Submission
Files including the documents above should be sent to the following e-mail address:
E-mail: recruit AT icredd.hokudai.ac.jp*Change AT into @ when sending an e-mail.
*Please put “Application for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Research AdministrativeDivision) in ICReDD” in the subject box.
*Personal information will be exclusively used for the screening.
16. Inquiries
Research Administrative director Yasunori Yamamoto
Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (ICReDD), Hokkaido University
Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo Hokkaido 001-0021 Japan
Phone: +81-11-706-9641
E-mail: administrative_director AT icredd.hokudai.ac.jp*Change AT into @ when sending an e-mail.
17. Others
・At Hokkaido University, we actively promote both education and research while fostering diverse
human resources and gender-equality. Therefore, we explicitly invite women qualified in this research
field to apply.
・As a measure to increase the percentage of female researchers at the University in accordancewith Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men andWomen in Employment, priority will be given to women if they are recognized as having the same
competence required for the job based on a fair evaluation.
・The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of Hokkaido University is working to promote a research
environment in which diverse human resources can play an active role, focusing on human resource
development for female researchers and support for balancing research activities and family life. For
more information, please visit the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion website at the following
URL.
https://www.dei.hokudai.ac.jp/en/