Kyushu University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, – Faculty Position Announcement
2025 December 05 JOBS
1. Number of Positions: One Associate Professor
2. Affiliation: Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kyushu University
3. Field of Expertise and Job Description:
Experimental research on complex systems, including theory-integrated research. The scope covers a wide range of fields, including materials, information, and life phenomena. Responsibilities include teaching and supervising research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as sharing duties in general education courses and departmental administration.
4. Start Date: As soon as possible after the decision is made.
5. Working Conditions:
・ Term: None (tenured position)
・ Probationary period: A three-month probationary period.
・ Workplace: Faculty of Science, Kyushu University (744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka)
・ Working Hours: Under the discretionary labor system for specialized work, employees are considered to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
・Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and December 29–January 3.
・Salary: Annual salary system (introduced on April 1, 2020). The salary will be determined based on experience and in accordance with university regulations.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja/university/information/rule/rulebook/pdf/2707/1/2019syuki042.pdf
・Insurance: Employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, health insurance, and employee pension plan.
6. Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a PhD.
7. Application Documents:
・Curriculum Vitae
・List of research achievements (including published papers, presentations, and external funding)
・ Summary of past research achievements and future research plans
・Summary of teaching experience, educational philosophy, and teaching plans and aspirations after appointment
・Contact information of two referees who can provide evaluations of the applicant’s work
・Date of availability
・Up to five key papers
8. Application Process:
Please compile the above documents into a single PDF file named "AssociateProf_ComplexPhysics_XXXX" (replace "XXXX" with your full name), and upload it via the URL provided below. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours after uploading, please contact us.
【URL】
https://archive.iii.kyushu-u.ac.jp/public/KYZqQKWJJ_A7DOecJvbo6fN5aqykWoYQUqd2Q-qbC5ty
9. Application Deadline: February 27, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)
10. Contact Information:
Selection Committee Chair: Daisuke Mizuno
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kyushu University
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
Tel: +81-92-802-4092
Email: mizuno_at_phys.kyushu-u.ac.jp (please replace at with @)
11. Additional Information:
・Interviews (primarily in-person) will be conducted as part of the selection process. Travel expenses for the interview will be borne by the applicant.
・Kyushu University conducts faculty selection in accordance with the "Basic Act for Persons with Disabilities," the "Act on Employment Promotion of Persons with Disabilities," and the "Act on the Elimination of Discrimination on the Basis of Disability."
・Kyushu University promotes internationalization, and candidates are expected to contribute to English-taught courses after employment.
・Faculty selection will be conducted in line with the spirit of the "Basic Act for a Gender-Equal Society" and the "Basic Act for Persons with Disabilities."
・Kyushu University has introduced a spouse-accompanying employment system since July 2017.
・Smoking is prohibited on campus.
・Please visit the Department of Physics website: (http://www.phys.kyushu-u.ac.jp/)
・Kyushu University Employment Rules:
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja/university/information/rule/rulebook/pdf/587/1/2004syuki001.pdf
・If you have been subject to disciplinary action, including for sexual harassment or other forms of sexual violence, please disclose the details and specific reasons in your CV. Any false statements may result in cancellation of employment or disciplinary actions.
