Recruitment of Associate Professor (Laboratory of Food Analysis, Division of Food Science and Biotechnology)

Outline:
Kyushu University is seeking an experienced individual with expertise in teaching and research for appointment as a tenured Associate Professor in the Laboratory of Food Analysis, Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture.
The goal of the Division of Food Science and Biotechnology is to systematically train superior researcher with a deep understanding and high insight on the food function at the molecular, cellular, and model animal levels, dynamic analysis and reaction control of functional factors, analysis and development of novel food processing, manufacturing and sterilization systems, development of measurement technology for processing and quality by biological devices, and molecular and biological technologies ensuring and improving the safety, wholesomeness and soundness of food. The division systematically organizes each subject from the perspective of the basic, advanced and practical sciences, and undertakes multilayered education under the assignment and collaboration of each research field within the major and under the supervision teacher system.
The Laboratory of Food Analysis deals with education and research concerning on the analytical evaluation for food quality.
The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:
1.Development of advanced analytical methods for the evaluation of food quality
2.Analytical evaluation on bioavailability of food compounds

1.Number of Positions Offered:
One Associate Professor

2.Institution:
Position affiliation:
Laboratory of Food Analysis, Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture.
The appointee will join the teaching staff of the Program of Food Science and Technology in the School of Agriculture and the Course of Food Science and Biotechnology in the Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences.

3.Educational Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to teach the following subjects and supervise research activities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in Japanese, with some of the teaching and supervision done in English.
(1)Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences
･Master's course
(Course of Food Science and Biotechnology)
Advanced Food Function, Advanced Structure Analysis, Food Science and Biotechnology Project Research, Seminar in Food Science and Biotechnology I, II, Teaching Practice in Food Science and Biotechnology, Presentation skill for academic meeting I, II, Internship, Seminar in International Exchange I, II, III, IV, Seminar in Practical International Exchange, Advanced Studies in Food Science and Biotechnology I, II
(International Course)
Food Science and Food System, Advanced Food Quality, Seminar in a Specified Field I, II, Teaching practice, Presentation skill for academic meeting I, II, Internship, Master's Thesis Research I, II
･Doctoral course
(Course of Food Science and Biotechnology)
Research training on Food Science and Biotechnology, Advanced topics on Food Science and Biotechnology, Tutorial on Food Science and Biotechnology
(International Course)
Research training on Food Science and Biotechnology, Teaching practice, Presentation skill for academic meeting I, II, Internship, Project research, Advanced topics on Food Science and Biotechnology, Tutorial on Food Science and Biotechnology
(2)Undergraduate School
(Program of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture)
Analysis for Food Industry, Analytical Chemistry II, Food Quality, Experiment of Analytical Chemistry, Experiment of Food Chemistry, Field trip, Scientific English, Seminar in Graduation Thesis
(International Course)
Food Science
(Kikan Education)
KIKAN Education Seminar
In charge as necessary.
Class teaching and research guidance in Japanese are essential.

4.Qualifications:
Candidate must have Ph.D degree or equivalent qualification in relevant field of study and have and an outstanding research record in the above-mentioned fields. Active involvement and excellent skills in education at both undergraduate and graduate level is also essential.

5.Date of Appointment:
The successful candidate will take up the post as soon as possible after October 1, 2021 (Japan time).

6.Employment Duration:
Associate Professor (tenured): Full time, with a mandatory retirement age of 65.