June 24, 2016
Hideki Shimada, Professor / Department HeadDepartment of Earth Resources Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University

Associate Professor Position Announcement
Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University

The Earth Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University, invites
applications and nominations for the position of associate professor as outlined below.
1. Position: Associate Professor
2. Department: Department of Earth Resources Engineering
3. Specialties: Applied Geophysics (Geothermal), Geothermal Reservoir Engineering,
Global Earth Resources Strategy Engineering
4. Teaching Responsibilities:1) Undergraduate; Energy Resources in terms of Earth Environment at a New Faculty(Open on April 1, 2018)
2) Graduate School; Geothermal Production Engineering, International Environmental
System Engineering IV, etc.
5. Position Type: Regular full-time (not fixed-term contract)
6. Start Date: As soon as possible after a decision is made7. Qualifications:
1) Applicants must have Ph. D, and/or Doctor of Engineering, and/or Doctor of Science
degree(s).
2) Significant achievements in and enthusiasm for research and teaching of EarthResources Engineering in terms of Geothermal Reservoir Engineering (especiallygeophysical and geochemical method) in Energy Resources Development andUtilization.
3) Ability to give lectures and guide students in English
8. Application Deadline: Postmarked by Friday, August 26, 2016
9. Application Documents:(1) Curriculum vitae with a recent photograph and e-mail address (no specific format)(2) List of Research Achievements:
I. Research Achievements [Academic journals, International conference
proceedings, Books, Reviews, Reports, Domestic conference proceedings,

Patents and others. (Please specify peer-reviewed publications).]
II. Teaching Activities and Experiences [lectures, experimental guidance,laboratory works, teaching practices, and other extension courses.]
III. Any other relevant information (awards, activity in scientific societies,contributions to society, awarded competitive funding, overseas educational
background and research activities, etc.)(3) Offprints or copies of five major publications (one copy per publication)(4) Summary of research and educational accomplishments, future research plans
and teaching aspirations in Kyushu University.
(5) Names, affiliations, and contact information of two references
10. Address for Application Documents:
Professor Hideki Shimada
Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu
University744 Motooka, Nishi, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan(Write "Application for Professor" in red on the envelope)
11. Inquiries: Professor Hideki Shimada, Department of Earth Resources Engineering,E-mail: shimada@mine.kyushu-u.ac.jp
12. Notes:(1) Personal information contained in submitted documents will not be used for purposes
other than screening and appointment.
(2) In line with the Basic Act for a Gender-Equal Society (男女共同参画社会基本法 平成11年法律第78号), Kyushu University is an equal opportunity employer.
http://danjyo.kyushu-u.ac.jp(3) Candidates may be requested to come to the campus for an interview. The University
does not cover travel costs or other expenses relating to interview attendance.
(4) The result of the selection will be informed to the candidates immediately.