Graduate School of Env.Science / Faculty of Env.Earth Science
Hokkaido University
N10W5 Sapporo
Hokkaido 060-0810
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Introduction
Globalization has caused various environmental issues around the world that often transcend borders. In order to solve these problems, to conserve the earth’s precious environment for future generations and to build up a sustainable society, this program is intended to foster the development of professionals and researchers who can contribute to the protection of global and local environments based on extensive knowledge, global perspectives and the ability to act practically using their expertise. Graduates are expected to understand different cultures, customs and values, and to be able to cope with environmental problems in collaboration with researchers and experts from various countries. The program involves practical education in English through classes, work and seminars with the aim of seeking ways to maintain and enhance the sustainability of the earth’s system. Students adopt a main theme for their Master’s or Doctoral thesis under a supervisor, and simultaneously study a sub-research topic from a different field within a study group. This approach fosters the ability to judge international environmental problems appropriately on the basis of interdisciplinary focus.
What is EPEES?
EPEES is a Graduate School of Environmental Science (GSES) English program with Master’s and Doctoral courses.
●The program is intended to foster the development of professionals and researchers who can contribute to solve international environmental problems with extensive knowledge and global perspectives.
●The program is conducted entirely in English.
●The program is run by the Division of Environmental Science Development in
conjunction with three other GSES divisions.
●Pre-arrival Admission may be offered on the program.
Special Research for Theses
Students perform two or three years of special research under a supervisor on a main topic chosen from the fields of study listed below:
Fields of Study
• Human and Ecological Systems, Environmental Adaptation Science, Practical Science for the Environment, Global Environmental Management (Division of Environmental Science Development)
• Biogeochemistry, Atmosphere-Ocean and Climate Dynamics, Cryosphere Science (Division of Earth System Science)
• Biodiversity Science, Ecological Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant Ecology, Animal Ecology, Marine Biogeochemistry and Biology, Aquatic Biology, Forest Field Science, Agro-Ecosystem Science (Division of Biosphere Science)
• Biomaterials Chemistry, Environmental Nano-Materials, Molecular Photonics and
Electronics Science, Environmental Catalytic Chemistry (Division of Environmental Materials Science)
JICA Development Studies Program
Contact
Prof. Dr. Tatsufumi Okino (program supervisor)
E-mail: okino @ ees.hokudai.ac.jp
Academic Affairs Office, Graduate School of Environmental Science (GSES)
Hokkaido University
Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 0600810, JAPAN
E-mail: kyomu @ ees.hokudai.ac.jp
Phone: +81 11 706 2205
This program will select students, who can likely contribute internationally in their research field, from those students applying to doctoral courses of Graduate School of Environmental Science.
It is very meaningful to participate in research as a Research Assistant (RA) for the development of your research ability. Each Research Assistant must serve to achieve the objective of a research subject directed by a faculty member of the Graduate School of Environmental Science. The research subjects are listed below.
Maximum 3 years since the first year although the achievement of the objective must be evaluated each year by the committee of the faculty.
Students (mainly from developing countries) who are going to seek admission to the doctor courses of Graduate School of Environmental Science.
Payment Exemption: Total amount of school fees are entirely covered by Hokkaido University (i.e., entrance exam fee of 30,000 yen, admission fee of 282,000 yen, and annual tuition fee of 535,800 yen for each of three years). RA Allowance (depending on the actual working time): Total: 3 million yen (1 million yen for each of three years)
Travel expenses of entrance exam should be paid by applicant.
Until June 21 Monday, 2021
Applicants are required to submit the documents listed below. The documents should not be written in a language other than English.
Kyoumu-Tantou
Graduate School of Environmental Science
Hokkaido University
Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0810 Japan
E-mail: kyomu (at) ees.hokudai.ac.jp
Hokkaido University Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
Position Open: Associate Professor
Location: Sapporo, JAPAN
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University invites applications for the academic position of associate professor.
Available position: Associate Professor, full time (Tenured)
Number of vacancies: 1
Institution:
Group of Biogeosystem Science, Section of Earth System Science, Faculty of Environmental Earth Science.
Research field:
Paleoenvironmental science. We seek a candidate who will reconstruct past environmental changes through a combination of sediment core analysis and in-situ observation, conduct research from the perspective of geochemical cycles, and be enthusiastic about graduate education in earth and environmental sciences (paleoclimatology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, and isotope geochemistry).
Education in charge:
Course in Biogeochemistry, Division of Earth System Science, Graduate School of Environmental Science.
Qualifications:
The applicant must have a doctoral degree. The candidate is expected to have a remarkable achievement in the related research field and be able to contribute to education and research for students in the above education course.
Probationary period: 3 months.
Working hours:
The discretionary working system in the type of professional work. The working hours for a day are deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes.
Salary and allowances:
Compensation based on the employment regulations of Hokkaido University.
Social insurance:
Employees’ Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin), MEXT Mutual Aid Association Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance.
Employer:
Hokkaido University.
Measures to prevent second-hand smoke:
No smoking on the premises.
Required application documents: (in hard copy in A4 or Letter size except (7))
(1) A full curriculum vitae (add your Web of Science Researcher ID if available).
(2) A list of scientific publications (it should be classified into original peer-reviewed papers, reviews, and others), and a list of external research funds awarded to the applicant.
(3) Reprints or copies of five representative papers.
(4) Outlines of research history and future perspectives (about 1,000 words).
(5) Outlines of education experience and future perspectives (about 1,000 words).
(6) Two references with their contact information.
(7) A storage medium, such as a CD, DVD or USB flash memory, containing PDF files of the above documents (1) – (6).
Closing date for application:
August 16, 2021 (Japan Standard Time. Closing date will be strictly observed.)
Job starting date:
January 1, 2022 or thereafter.
Address for application and inquiry:
Submit all documents described in the above "Required Application Documents" by post* to
Takeshi HORINOUCHI
Professor and Head of Section
Earth System Science, Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
Hokkaido University
Kita 10 Nishi 5, Kita-Ku, Sapporo 060-0810, JAPAN
Email: horinout ＠ ees.hokudai.ac.jp
* The application documents should be sent to the above address by registered post mail (Letter Pack Plus or recorded delivery in Japan and EMS from overseas). Please mark "CV Enclosed – Associate Professor" in red on the envelope. Submitted documents will not be returned but carefully discarded after the review process.
Please make initial contact in advance if you want to apply by email.
Remarks:
Besides the above job description, the successful candidate is expected to join the undergraduate education (lectures and practices in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, School of Science, and General Education Courses) using Japanese language. Further information on the Faculty/Graduate school is available at: https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp
and on the Course at: https://pablos.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/bgc/index.html
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY POSITION
Prof. Masashi Ohara, Dean
The Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University seeks qualified applicants for the following vacancy.
1. Job title
Professor, full time (Tenured) (number of vacancy: 1)
2. Institution
Group of Ecological Genetics, Section of Environmental Biology, Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
3. Teaching duties
Course in Ecological Genetics, Division of Biosphere Science, Graduate School of Environmental Science
4. Research field
Ecological genetics of insects.
The successful applicant is expected to conduct research on the mechanisms of environmental adaptation of organisms from the behavioral and embryological aspects of insects.
5. Qualifications
The applicant must have a doctoral degree and excellent achievements in the relevant research fields.
6. Probationary period
Three months
7. Working hours
Discretionary working system in the type of professional work. *The working hours per day are deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes.
8. Salary
The salary will be determined in accordance with the employment regulations of Hokkaido University.
9. Social insurance
Employees’ Pension (Kousei Nenkin), The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance
10. Employer
Hokkaido University
11. Measures to prevent second-hand smoke: No smoking on the premises
12. Required application documents (in hard copy in A4 or Letter size format except (7))
(1) Curriculum Vitae, and Web of Science ResearcherID if available
(2) Lists of scientific publications (peer reviewed original papers and others should be separated) and research grants obtained
(3) Copies of representative papers (up to 5)
(4) Summary of past research (approx. 1,000 words), and educational and social contributions (approx. 600 words)
(5) Future plan for research (approx. 1,000 words), and educational and social contributions (approx. 600 words)
(6) Names with contact information of two references
(7) A storage medium (CD, DVD, or USB flash drive) containing above documents (1-6) in PDF files (each in separate files)
13. Deadline for receipt
The application documents must arrive no later than August 6, 2021 (Japan Standard Time)
14. Expected date of appointment
April 1, 2022
15. Address for application and inquiry
Prof. Shin-ichiro Aiba
Head, Section of Environmental Biology
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University
N10-W5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
E-mail: aiba@ees.hokudai.ac.jp
* The application documents should be sent to the above address by registered post mail (Letter Pack Plus or recorded delivery in Japan and EMS from overseas). Please mark "CV Enclosed - professor" in red on the envelope. Submitted documents will not be returned but carefully discarded after the review process.
16. Notes
The successful applicant will be asked to teach undergraduate students in Japanese and English. Hokkaido University actively promotes both education and research while fostering diverse human resources and gender-equality. Therefore, we cordially invite women applicants in this research field. Information about our organization can be found at:
https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/modules/top/kousei.html?easiestml_lang=en
https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/division/bio/
We will not respond to inquiries about the selection process, but shortlisted applicants will be notified of the interview schedule.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY POSITION
Prof. Masashi Ohara, Dean
The Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University seeks qualified applicants for the following vacancy.
1. Job title
Associate Professor, full time (Tenured) (number of vacancy: 1)
2. Institution
Group of Environmental Molecular Biology, Section of Environmental Biology, Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
3. Teaching duties
Course in Molecular Biology, Division of Biosphere Science, Graduate School of Environmental Science
4. Research field
Environmental molecular biology.
The successful applicant is expected to develop environmental biology based on molecular biology, biochemistry, and physiology.
5. Qualifications
The applicant must have a doctoral degree and excellent achievements in the relevant research fields.
6. Probationary period
Three months
7. Working hours
Discretionary working system in the type of professional work. *The working hours per day are deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes.
8. Salary
The salary will be determined in accordance with the employment regulations of Hokkaido University.
9. Social insurance
Employees’ Pension (Kousei Nenkin), The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance
10. Employer
Hokkaido University
11. Measures to prevent second-hand smoke: No smoking on the premises
12. Required application documents (in hard copy in A4 or Letter size format except (7))
(1) Curriculum Vitae, and Web of Science ResearcherID if available
(2) Lists of scientific publications (peer reviewed original papers and others should be separated) and research grants obtained
(3) Copies of representative papers (up to 5)
(4) Summary of past research (approx. 1,000 words), and educational and social contributions (approx. 600 words)
(5) Future plan for research (approx. 1,000 words), and educational and social contributions (approx. 600 words)
(6) Names with contact information of two references
(7) A storage medium (CD, DVD, or USB flash drive) containing above documents (1-6) in PDF files (each in separate files)
13. Deadline for receipt
The application documents must arrive no later than August 6, 2021 (Japan Standard Time)
14. Expected date of appointment
April 1, 2022
15. Address for application and inquiry
Prof. Shin-ichiro Aiba
Head, Section of Environmental Biology
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University
N10-W5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
E-mail: aiba@ees.hokudai.ac.jp
* The application documents should be sent to the above address by registered post mail (Letter Pack Plus or recorded delivery in Japan and EMS from overseas). Please mark "CV Enclosed – Assoc. Professor" in red on the envelope. Submitted documents will not be returned but carefully discarded after the review process.
16. Notes
The successful applicant will be asked to teach undergraduate students in Japanese and English. Hokkaido University actively promotes both education and research while fostering diverse human resources and gender-equality. Therefore, we cordially invite women applicants in this research field. Information about our organization can be found at:
https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/modules/top/kousei.html?easiestml_lang=en
https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/division/bio/
We will not respond to inquiries about the selection process, but shortlisted applicants will be notified of the interview schedule.
Here are the results of feedback surveys about the courses conducted in the 2020 academic year.
・Evaluation and comments (only in Japanese)
・Survey Summary (only in Japanese)
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