1. Position: One Assistant Professor (Specially Appointed Professor until March 31 st 2012 upon appointment)

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1 # 09-4 Graduate School & Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University Recruitment of Teaching Staff (Female) 1. Position: One Assistant Professor (Specially Appointed Professor until March 31 st 2012 upon appointment) 2. Term: To be promoted to Assistant Professor for five years on April 1 st Reappointment possible after evaluation of performance. (Term of reappointment is 5 years. 3. Department: Field of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry Laboratory) 4. Lectures and subjects in charge of: Responsible for Graduate and Undergraduate lectures, laboratory work and practicum (All conducted in Japanese language) pertaining to Analytical Chemistry. (Refer to Note 1) 5. Application Criteria 1) Possesses a doctorate and has been engaged in postdoctoral research for a while. 2) Interested in pursuing research and education in the synthesis and photochemical aspects of metal and organometallic complexes. Also, must be able to conduct lectures, laboratory work and practicum in Analytical Chemistry at undergraduate and graduate level. (Refer to note 2) 3) Note: Must be a female who is competent to fulfill the duties mentioned in point 2 above. (This measure is taken, in accordance with Article 8 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, to actively improve the relatively low percentage of female teaching staff) (Refer to Note 2) 4) Start immediately upon appointment. 6. Documents to be submitted 1) Curriculum Vitae (2 Copies, with photo attached) 2) List of Achievements (2 Copies, separated into academic papers with referees

2 and others) 3) Copies of at most 5 principal theses (2 copies each, photocopies accepted) Summary of research to date (about 1000~1500 words) and aspirations towards future research plans and education (about 800~1000 words in all) (2 copies each) 4) Reference letter, and two names and contacts of references who can comment on the applicant. 5) Other information (2 copies, recent research funding status, list of awards, presentations at international academic associations/societies, etc) 7. Submission deadline: Documents must arrive no later than December 18 th 2009 (Friday) 8. Start Date: February 1 st 2010 (Monday) 9. Address for submission: Kazuyasu Sakaguchi, Head of Personnel Committee, Graduate School of Science, Hokkaido University, North 10, West 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo (Please use registered mail and write "Documents for Application of Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry" on the envelope in red ink.) 10. Inquiries: Noboru Kitamura, Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Hokkaido University, North 10, West 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo TEL: kitamura@sci.hokudai.ac.jp Note 1: 1) Lectures and subjects in charge of Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (Organization for Graduate School Education): Special Chemical Sciences and Engineering Research, Chemical Sciences and Engineering Laboratory Guidance, Chemical Sciences and Engineering Experimental Research. (all shared) Undergraduate Science Course: Chemistry Experiments I & II, Graduation Research, Readings (Responsible for one of the above) 2) Teaching staff affiliation: Teaching staff to be affiliated to Analytical Chemistry

3 Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science. The teaching staff of the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory is currently made up of one Professor (56 years old), one Associate Professor (40 years old) and one Assistant Professor (35 years old). (All ages quoted correct as of October 31 st 2009) The main areas of research are 1) Photochemistry and spectroscopy of metal and organometallic complexes 2) Photochemical and chemical analysis in minute dimensions. ( Note 2: This recruitment is held under the Hokkaido University F3 project entitled For Brilliant Female Researchers: Affirmative Action Project to Establish and Advance Research Career in Hokkaido University" supported by 2009 Special Coordination Funds for Promoting Science and Technology (Accelerated innovation of fostering system for female scientists) from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This project has a clear aim to increase female faculty staff in the fields of science, technology and agriculture. The posts are therefore open only to female researchers (due to the proportion of female faculty in Hokkaido University being at only 8.6 %, far less than 40%, it is legal to perform such affirmative action and still comply with the equal opportunity law). We welcome talented female researchers with high potential, motivation and determination to advance their scientific career as an important member of our research and education faculty. ( We are ready to support the appointed fresh female faculty to start her research smoothly and be integrated in our University. The Front Office for Human Resource Education and Development and the FResHU Office (Support Office for Female Researchers in Hokkaido University) provides integrated support not only within the Faculty and Laboratory, but also provides supports and good opportunities to brush up your talent for career advancement.

4 We offer various supports to balance research and private life including childcare. Research assistant or supporting staff can be employed for the period in need.

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