Call for Assistant Professor (Division of Chemistry of Bio-signaling)

Existing departments
Degree program in Earth, Environmental and Life Science, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology.
The Division of Chemistry of Bio-signaling conducts research to elucidate the mechanisms underlying plant responses to environmental stress, utilizing a diverse range of approaches including biochemistry, physical chemistry, and genetics. We collaborate with the Division of Food Biochemistry on educational and research activities.
We are looking for candidates with the knowledge and experience in agricultural chemistry.

Work content and job description
【Area of Expertise】
Agricultural Chemistry, Chemistry of Bio-signaling
【Description of Job】Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology is seeking applicants for a tenure track assistant professor position who have research interests in Agricultural Chemistry, especially Chemistry of Bio-signaling. The successful candidate is expected to;

• conduct active, internationally recognized, and externally funded research programs.
• teach undergraduate level programs in the field of Agricultural Chemistry, Experimental practices such as "Laboratory Agrochemical Bioscience 1, 2, 3 (shared)", "Laboratory Chemical Analysis (shared)".
• advise undergraduate and graduate students on their thesis projects.
• engage in management and administration at Okayama University

Description
【Details of qualifications, conditions (including degrees), research experiences (how many years) and expertise required for specific fields】
・Have sufficient achievements in the field, have a Ph.D. degree or are expected to obtain by the time of arrival.
・Have sufficient ability and enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate education in Japanese and English, as well as management and administration.
・If you are a foreign national, you have to have Japanese proficiency that allows you to carry out the work including experimental practices and supporting research guidance.

Persons with disabilities
We will respond to each situation on a case by case basis.
(Others)

Job content supplemental explanation
【Post commencement date】
As soon as possible between 1st April, 2027 and 1st October, 2027. We will respond to each situation on a case by case basis.

Attached documents
Application Form :

Mailing
(1) CV (Form 1)

Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
700-8530
Okayama
1-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama City
School of Agriculture, Okayama University
Contact: Yoshiyuki MURATA

Selection
After reviewing the documents, interviews will be carried out as needed.
Interviews are scheduled for mid-November 2026.
(The applicants should pay transportation and accommodation expenses for the interview.)
【Results notification method】
The selection result will be notified to all applicants.