July 25,2024
HIRAYAMA Katsutoshi,Ph.D.
Dean
Graduate School of Maritime Sciences
Kobe University

Recruitment of Faculty Members
Kobe University is inviting applications for faculty positions under the followingguidelines.
記
1. Title andNumber

Associate Professor or Junior Associate Professorof １person

Position
2.Department

Division of Ocean Safety Systems Science, Graduate School of MaritimeSciences, Kobe University
Marine Sciences, Faculty of Ocean Science and Technology, Kobe University

3.Fieldof Research field of hydrogen energy production, storage, transportation, andSpecialization utilization based on electrochemistry, catalytic chemistry, and chemicalengineering.
（JREC-IN： Manufacturing Technology - Chemical reaction and process systemengineering | Manufacturing Technology -Catalyst and resource chemicalprocess | Manufacturing Technology - Electric and electronic materials |Nanotechnology/Materials - Energy chemistry |Energy Engineering - Earth resource engineering, Energy sciences）
4. JobDescription

To conduct research, education, and administration at Graduate School ofMaritime Sciences, and Research Center for Hydrogen Energy Technology, Kobe
University.

5.Courses
Assigned【Undergraduate】 Marine Renewable Energy 3-2, Chemistry Experiment, Marine
Observation Practice, Liberal Arts Courses etc.
【 Graduate School】 Hydrogen Energy Science (Master's Program),
Advanced Hydrogen Energy Science (Doctoral Program)

6.Qualifications(1) The candidate has a Doctoral degree (or Ph.D.) and is capable of teachingand supervising research in the Master's Course. Depending on his/her
performance, he/she may also be required to give lectures and researchguidance in the doctoral course.
(2) The candidate must be able to give lectures and research guidance inJapanese and English. It is expected that the successful applicant will beable to master conversational Japanese within 3 to 5 years of his/her arrival
to Japan, in order to accomplish administrative tasks and communicate

effectively with students.
(3) The candidate has major achievements in electrochemistry, catalyticchemistry and chemical engineering, or related fields, especially developmentof special electrodes for electrolysis of seawater, development of hydrogenstorage, transport and safety technologies, development of special materials
for ortho-para conversion catalysts, etc.
The candidate also has high motivation in research and education related to
new research fields.
(4) The candidate has the desire and ability to propose and progress new
applications in the research field of maritime sciences, based onelectrochemistry, catalytic chemistry and chemical engineering.
(5) The candidate has the will to cooperate and actively engage in themanagement of the university and the graduate school.
7. Compensation［Salary］In accordance with the "Kobe University Salary Regulations forFaculty (Annual Salary System with Retirement Benefits)"[Working Conditions] In accordance with the 'Regulations on Working Hours,
Holidays, and Leave for University Staff at Kobe University
Discretionary Labor System (Specialized Work Type) Applied(Considered 8-hour Workday)［Insurance］ Employees' Health Insurance : Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available

8.Start Date
9.TermApril 1, 2025
of Tenured

Appointment
10.Required
Documents(1) Application form (Use of an attached file)(2) Offprints or copies of three major publications(3) Outline of research and education experiences (Approx. 500 words)(4) Motivation for application and aspirations for research and education(Approx. 500 words)(5) Other materials (For example, awards, special notes, etc.)(6) Two persons of references (Name, Affiliation, Phone, e-mail)※JREC-IN Portal Web Submission is only available.
※We will not use the personal information provided in the application
documents for any purpose other than selection and post-employment personnel
procedures.

11.Application

To be received by September 30, 2024

Deadline
12.Submission

Please apply through the JREC-IN Portal web (https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/)

Address
13.Contact
Information

Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University
Professor Minoru TAKEDA（Director, Research Center for Hydrogen Energy Technology, KobeUniversity）
takeda[at]maritime.kobe-u.ac.jp(※Please change〔at〕 to @ in the above email address before sending.)
Direct applications via email to the address above are NOT accepted.

14.Selection

Based on application-screening, candidates will be invited to participate inProcessinterview as final selection. Interviews are scheduled for mid to late
October. The candidates will be responsible for any travel and accommodation
expenses incurred during the application process.

15.Notes

In accordance with the “Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society”, we actively
welcome applications from women. In cases where the evaluation of performanceand qualifications are equal, preference will be given to women.
・Young participants are encouraged to apply.
・No smoking on the premises.
※ This job posting is also listed in the JST "JREC-IN”
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/