13 Aug 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Okayama University
- Research Field: Chemistry, Technology, Engineering, Physics
- Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
- Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
- Country: Japan
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week: See description
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Division of Advanced Materials and Process Engineering has established cross-laboratory research units focused on all-solid-state devices—exemplified by next-generation all-solid-state secondary batteries—and has put in place a system to provide continuous support for their realization. To further advance research in this field, it is essential to build a research framework that integrates the entire process—from material synthesis to advanced measurement and computational science—centered on the development of new material groups that directly contribute to enhanced device performance and practical application, as well as the evaluation of structures and properties at solid surfaces and interfaces. Accordingly, we are seeking a candidate with an outstanding track record in inorganic solid-state chemistry research and development who possesses the strong leadership capabilities needed to further drive and advance research in this field.
Furthermore, from the perspective of regional revitalization, we expect the appointee to actively contribute to the revitalization of local industries by fostering the development of academic and research areas related to inorganic materials science and inorganic physical chemistry—disciplines that serve as the foundational technologies for inorganic solid materials.
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Work content and job description
- Education and research in the Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology
- Research supervision for students in master's and doctoral programs
- Lectures on specialized subjects related to inorganic chemistry and supervision of graduation research in the Faculty of Engineering
- Organizational administration at Okayama University
Assigned department: Existing departments
Work location
Address: 700-8530 Okayama 3-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama City
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: 【Post commencement date】 As soon as possible after April 2027
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126072235&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
- Annual salary: 8 million yen - 10 million yen
- Wages description: Basic annual salary and Performance-based annual salary: Professor 8,422,000-9,970,000 yen
- An annual salary system is applied.
- The amount of salary is determined in consideration of the person’s educational background, licenses and qualifications, work experience, etc. according to the National University Corporation Okayama University annual salary application staff salary rules.
- Salary rules: https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/society/boshyu-kyoiku.html
- Working hours: 08:30-17:30
- Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, national holidays, and December 29 to January 3 (Article 42, paragraph 2 of the Personnel Work Rules)
- Overtime and other explanations: If the employee agrees to the application of the discretionary work system for specialized work, working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Overtime work is not required in principle. Day-off work may be required. (Articles 41 and 42 of the Personnel Work Rules)
- Employment type: Regular employee
- Contract period: Tenured
- Probationary period: Present
- Probationary period description: Trial period 6 month
Various systems
- Retirement allowances: available
- Transportation expenses: available
- Retirement age: available
- Others: Salary increase: Not available (However, the grade may be revised according to the separately determined standard)
- Performance-based annual salary: Available (under separately established criteria)
Insurance
- Employees' Health Insurance: available
- Employees' Pension Insurance: available
- Worker's accident insurance: available
- Employment insurance: available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus.
Additional comments
The division of Advanced Materials and Process Engineering operates under a large-group system where research, education, and administration mutually supports one another, creating an environment that enables faculty members to fully leverage their respective strengths. Furthermore, we are strategically advancing interdisciplinary research by establishing "Strategic Fusion Clusters"—centered around faculty leaders who spearhead research initiatives—and deploying multiple "Research Units" that address societal challenges and anticipate future industrial needs.
Okayama University promotes gender equality and supports female teachers. We welcome active participation of women in the application process.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Okayama University
Country: Japan
City: Okayama
Contact
City: Okayama
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