Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering
Kanazawa University seeks a dedicated researcher for a tenure-track assistant professorship in chemical engineering with a focus on reaction and process systems engineering.
Best for:Early-career female researchers in chemical engineering with a strong background in reaction and process systems engineering.
Overview
Kanazawa University is inviting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position within the Frontier Engineering department. The successful candidate will conduct advanced research in reaction engineering and process systems engineering while contributing to the department's educational mission. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, potentially in English, and supervising student research projects. The appointee will join the Material Group and is expected to collaborate effectively with existing faculty members. This is a five-year tenure-track appointment with the possibility of promotion to a tenured position based on performance evaluations.
What you'll do
- Conduct advanced and pioneering research in reaction and process systems engineering.
- Collaborate with faculty members within the Material Group to advance departmental research goals.
- Provide high-quality instruction for undergraduate and graduate courses in the Frontier Engineering curriculum.
- Supervise student research projects and laboratory exercises.
- Engage in academic service and contribute to the department's administrative and educational activities.
- Actively pursue industry-academia collaborations.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field
Language: Japanese and English proficiency preferred.
Instruction: Japanese and English
- Demonstrated research excellence in reaction or process systems engineering.
- Strong commitment to high-quality teaching and student mentorship.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a research group.
- Proactive approach to industry-academia partnerships.
- Must be a female researcher (as per the specific recruitment initiative).
- Must hold a PhD degree by the time of appointment.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-09
Interested candidates should submit their application documents via email to the provided contact address. Ensure all required materials, including a CV and a list of research achievements, are included in the submission. Please note that the application must be received by the specified deadline.
- CV
- List of research achievements
Contact
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