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
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University
Position Open: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Location: Sapporo, JAPAN
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University invites applications for the academic position of tenure-track assistant professor.
1. Job title
Tenure-track assistant professor
The tenure-track faculty candidate may be promoted to a tenured associate professorship in five years following a positive tenure evaluation.
2. Institution
Group of Environmental Adaptation Science, Section of Integrated Environmental Science, Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
3. Educational responsibilities
Course in Environmental Adaptation Science, Division of Environmental Science Development, Graduate School of Environmental Science
4. Research field: Environmental Adaptation Science
The successful applicant is expected to conduct research based on biology or chemistry in areas related to environmental adaptation science such as analytical technology of pollutant, remediation and reduction of environmental load, environmental risk evaluation, or assessment of biological effect toward achievement of SDGs.
5. Qualifications
The applicant must have a doctoral degree and excellent achievements in the related research fields. The successful applicant must conduct education for graduate students in English.
6. Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
(1) Curriculum Vitae including Researcher ID (or ORCID)
*Applicant who was employed by Hokkaido University after April 1, 2013 (any position,
including Part-time Lecturer, TA, TF, RA, and Short-term Support Assistant, etc.) should
provide full details of your employment history.
(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) Summaries of past research and educational activities (approx. 1,000 and 600 words, respectively)
(5) Future plans for research and education (approx. 1,000 and 600 words, respectively)
(6) Names of two references with contact information
(7) CD, DVD, or USB memory containing above information (1-6) in PDF files
7. Deadline for receipt
January 17, 2022
Dossier and materials for application should be sent to the following address by registered mail. In the case of applying by E-mail, please contact Tatsufumi Okino in advance.
8. Expected date of appointment
The earliest day of convenience after or on the day of June 1, 2022.
9. Appointment terms
The intended tenure track period is a maximum of five years. The candidate’s performance during employment will be evaluated in five years to qualify for a tenured associate professor or non-tenure track assistant professor. An additional term of employment as an assistant professor is limited to five years.
10. Probationary period
Three months
11. Salary
Salary is based on National University Corporation Hokkaido University salary rules for faculty subject to annual salary system.
12. Working hours
Discretionary working system in the type of professional work.
The successful candidate will be deemed to have worked for 7 hours 45 minutes per working day.
13. Social insurances
Employees' Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin)
MEXT Mutual Aid Association Health Insurance
Employment Insurance
Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance
14. Name of recruiter institution
National University Corporation Hokkaido University
15. Measures to prevent second-hand smoke
No smoking on the premises.
16. Address for application and inquiry
Prof. Tatsufumi Okino
Section of Integrated Environmental Science
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University
Kita 10 Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
Tel. +81-11-706-4519
E-mail: okino@ees.hokudai.ac.jp
17. Information about our organization can be found at:
http://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/modules/top/kousei.html?easiestml_lang=en
http://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/division/kigaku/
18. Notes
The successful applicant may also be required to teach undergraduate students.
Hokkaido University actively promotes both education and research while fostering diverse human resources and gender-equality. We encourage applications from woman candidates in this research field. (cf. Promotion office of Research environment for Diversity: https://reed.synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp/en)
Dossier will not be returned but carefully discarded after the review process is completed.
Hokkaido University Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
Position Open: Professor
Location: Sapporo, JAPAN
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University invites applications for the academic position of professor.
Available position: Professor, full time (Tenured)
Number of vacancies: 1
Institution:
Group of Atmosphere-Ocean Physics, Section of Earth System Science, Faculty of Environmental Earth Science.
Research field:
Atmospheric and oceanic sciences. We are seeking a candidate who will conduct the research mainly in the field of atmospheric physics and physical oceanography with a global perspective.
Education in charge:
Course in Atmosphere-Ocean and Climate Dynamics, 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 and leadership in the related research field and be able to lead 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 National University Corporation Hokkaido University salary rules for faculty subject to annual salary system.
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:
The application must reach us no later than January 11, 2022 (Japan Standard Time)
Job starting date:
The earliest day of convenience after or on the day of August 1, 2022.
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
Section of 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 – 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: http://wwwoa.ees.hokudai.ac.jp
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
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