Kyoto University, Graduate School of Energy Science
International Advanced Energy Science Research and Education Center
Research Coordinator for International Joint Laboratory(Program-Specific Assistant Professor, Female Only) Faculty Position
September 15, 2023
Affiliation
Level ofAppointment
Number ofpositions

Kyoto University, Graduate School of Energy Science,
International Advanced Energy Science Research and Education Center
Research Coordinator for International Joint Laboratory (Program-SpecificAssistant Professor)
1
Kyoto University, Graduate School of Energy Science,

Place of work

International Advanced Energy Science Research and Education Center(Location: Yoshida-honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi)Jobdescription

Management of the International Advanced Energy Science Research andEducation Center, including research and education related to energy science,and support and implementation of international joint research.
Any field related to research in the Graduate School of Energy Science,including (but not limited to): Energy science (renewable energy, carbon

Areas ofResearchneutrality, next generation energy social systems, etc.), nano/micro science,materials engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, energy-related
chemistry (resource and environmental chemistry, organic, inorganic andbiomaterials chemistry, electrochemistry, etc.), energy (thermo-fluid, plasma,etc.) simulation
This position is only open to female applicants.

Requirements

1.The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree or be scheduled to obtain a Ph.D.

for thedegree by the date of employment.

Position

2.Excellent communication skills in English (Japanese language capability asignificant advantage)

Starting date
Employment
periodProbation

As soon as possible after the adoption decision.
In principle, 5 years (with annual renewal and review)
6 months

period勤務形態
Workingconditions

The discretionary labor system for specialized work (based on 7hrs and 45
minutes per day, 38 hours 45 minutes per week).
Days

off: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, Year-end and New Yearholidays, and University Foundation Day.

Salary andTo be determined in accordance with the existing employment regulations ofbenefits:

Kyoto University. (annual salary system)

Socialinsurance

Eligible for MEXT* mutual aid association membership, employees' pensions,employment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
*Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
Application should be either by web application (recommended) or by post(please do not apply in duplicate).
In either case, the following documents are required:(1) Curriculum vitae (with photo)(2) List of Research Achievements(3) Summary of Educational and Research Achievements and Prospects for
Education and Research if accepted. (up to two A4 pages)(4) Name(s) and contact information of one or two referee(s) whom we can ask
about your background or experience related to the work, if possible.
(5) Other reference materials
For web applications, please upload the application documents (1) through (5) asApplication

separate PDF files toand inquiries

https://www.energy.kyoto-u.ac.jp/jp/faculty-application202311/
For mail applications, please send the application documents (1)through (5) tothe following postal address.
※Please write "Application for Research Coordinator for International JointLaboratory, International Advanced Energy Science Research and Education
Center" in red on the envelope.
Postal address:
Prof. Tetsuji Hirato (Director)
International Advanced Energy Science Research and Education Center,
Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University
Yoshida-honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, 606-8501

Application

October 31, 2023 (Tue) (application must arrive by this date – no latedeadlineapplications accepted)

Selection

Application documents will be screened, following which an interview will be

Processscheduled for those who have passed the primary screening.
Prof. Tetsuji Hirato (Director)

Inquiries

International Advanced Energy Science Research and Education Center,
Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University
E-mail: hiratou*energy.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Please change“*”to“＠”.)-As part of Kyoto University`s promotion of gender equality, this position is
only open to female applicants, in accordance with the provisions of Article 8of the Equal Employment Opportunity Law.
- For more information about the International Advanced Energy Science
Research and Education Center, please refer to the website(https://www.energy.kyoto-u.ac.jp/jp/advanced_center/)-If there are deemed to be no suitable candidates, a final candidate may not be
selected.
-Inquiries regarding the selection process and reasons for selection will not be
Othersresponded to.
- Please note that transportation and other expenses for the interview will not
be provided.
-Personal information that is provided in an application will not be used for any
other purpose than screening for employment.
-Application documents of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed responsiblyat the end of the recruitment process.
-Screening results are announced to the applicants promptly.
- Kyoto University is working to prevent passive smoking, by prohibiting indoor
smoking on all campuses and also outside smoking except in designated areas.