Announcement of Faculty Position
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University
Associate Professor in Physics
(Application deadline: August 20th, 2026)
1. Position:
Associate Professor
2. Affiliation:
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University
https://www.se.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/mathphys
3. Field of specification:
High-Energy Astrophysics (Experimental)
Upon appointment, the successful candidate will be affiliated with the “Advanced
Physics Collaborative Research Group (Astrophysics Laboratory), Division of
Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Institute of Science and Engineering”, as well as
the “Advanced Research Center for Space Science and Technology, Institute of Science
and Engineering”. The appointee will be expected to engage in research and education
in the center’s strategically prioritized field of Space and Particle Science (Astrophysics
Laboratory).
Proven experience in the development of astronomical satellites and space-borne
instruments is required. The appointee will be expected to promote and advance
satellite projects in collaboration with the “Advanced Research Center for Science and
Technology” and the “Diamond Research Center”.
4. Teaching responsibility:
(1) School of Mathematics and Physics, College of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa
University
(2) Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Graduate School of Natural Science
and Technology, Kanazawa University
(3) Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Kanazawa University
5. Employment status:
A full-time associate professor (tenured)
6. Compensation:
Annual salary system is applied.
7. Qualification requirements:
(1) A researcher who holds a Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment.
(2) Demonstrated experience in the development of semiconductor imaging detectors for
space-borne applications.
(3) Experience in satellite projects.
(4) It is desirable for candidates to possess sufficient communication skills in both
Japanese and English
8. Start of employment:
The appointee is expected to assume duties on April 1, 2027, or as soon as possible
thereafter.
9. Documents for application (A4 size papers):
Application materials (written in Japanese or English on A4 size paper) should
include the following:
(1) Curriculum vitae, including a photo, contact information (phone number, e-mail
address), and your desired position.
(2) List of publications including peer-reviewed original papers, books, talks and etc.
(Papers to appear and preprints may be included but the status of such papers
(accepted, submitted, preprint, etc.) should be clearly indicated.)
(3) List of competitive research funds obtained to date.
(4) Educational achievements (lectures, supervising students, etc.) and aspirations for
education. (within two A4-size pages)
(5) At most five major papers.
(6) Summary of research achievements and prospective research. (approximately two
