Professor in Functional Physical Chemistry or Biorelated Chemistry
Lead advanced research and teaching in functional physical chemistry and biorelated chemistry at Kyoto Institute of Technology.
Best for:Best for established senior researchers in physical chemistry or biorelated chemistry with a strong track record of leadership and student mentoring.
Overview
The Kyoto Institute of Technology invites applications for a permanent Professor position within the Faculty of Molecular Chemistry and Engineering. The appointee will spearhead pioneering research in life sciences, biophysics, and functional physical chemistry, while contributing significantly to academic instruction at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are expected to secure competitive funding, foster international collaborations, and provide proactive mentorship to students. The position operates under a professional discretionary work system with competitive annual salary packaging.
What you'll do
- Conduct leading-edge research addressing complex societal challenges through quantitative analysis of life phenomena and physical chemistry.
- Deliver undergraduate and graduate lectures and laboratory courses relating to physical chemistry and general chemistry.
- Supervise, guide, and mentor undergraduate and graduate student research projects.
- Secure external competitive research grants and manage laboratory resources effectively.
- Engage in international academic collaborations and contribute to institutional administration and social outreach.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
Language: Japanese and/or English proficiency sufficient to conduct lectures, supervise students, and administer academic duties.
Instruction: Japanese / English
Publications: Strong publication record commensurate with a professorial appointment, including major books or peer-reviewed papers.
- Demonstrated record of high-impact research publications in physical chemistry or biorelated chemistry
- Proven experience and strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching
- Background in designing and executing independent scientific investigations in life sciences or biophysics
- Capacity to attract external competitive research funding
- Must hold a doctoral degree by the start of employment
- Mandatory retirement age for this institution is 65
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-23 (Asia/Tokyo)
Applicants must download the designated application forms (Form 1, Form 2, and Form 3) from the official recruitment website. Prepare all requested documentation including research and teaching statements, a list of achievements, and major publications. Submit the complete set of application documents as PDF files via email to the designated address with the appropriate subject line.
- CV
- Research Achievements
- Position No. and Department Form
- Competitive Funding Acquisition Record
- Major Books and Papers
- Education Plan and Past Experience Statement
- Research Plan and Past Experience Statement
- References Contact Information
Contact
Personnel Planning Section, Personnel and Labor Division· Administrative Contact
0757247018
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