Graduate School of Env.Science / Faculty of Env.Earth Science
Hokkaido University
N10W5 Sapporo
Hokkaido 060-0810
Contact/Counsel
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY POSITION
Prof. Youichi Tanimoto, Dean
The Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University seeks qualified
applicants for the following vacancy.
1. Job title
Professor or Associate 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 (including related fields such as molecular ecology and chemical
ecology) of plants or related organisms. The successful applicant is expected to
conduct research based on fieldwork.
5. Qualifications
The applicant must have a doctoral degree and excellent achievements in the relevant
research fields. The applicant also must be enthusiastic about education of
undergraduate and graduate students.
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 National University Corporation
Hokkaido University salary rules for faculty subject to annual salary system.
9. Social insurance
Employees’ Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin), MEXT Mutual Aid Association
Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Industrial Accident Compensation
Insurance
10. Employer
Hokkaido University
11. Measures to prevent second-hand smoke
No smoking on the premises except in specified outdoor smoking areas
12. Required application documents (in hard copy in A4 or Letter size 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 (5 articles)
(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 a separate file)
13. Deadline for receipt
October 21, 2022 (Japan Standard Time. Closing date must be strictly observed.)
14. Expected date of appointment
April 1, 2023, or the earliest possible date thereafter
Job starting date:
The earliest day of convenience after or on the day of April 1, 2023.
15. Address for application and inquiry
Prof. Shin-ichiro Aiba
Head, Section of Environmental Biology
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University
N10W5, 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" 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 is committed to actively promoting education and
research activities through diverse human resources. Additionally, the university
actively supports balancing education and research activities with daily life. Refer to
the following webpage for the details:
https://www.dei.hokudai.ac.jp/en/
Information about our organization can be found at:
https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/modules/top/kousei.html?easiestml_lang=en
https://noah.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/bio_en/
We will not respond to inquiries about the selection process, but shortlisted
applicants will be notified of the interview schedule.
June 15, 2022
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 Climate Dynamics, Section of Earth System Science, Faculty of
Environmental Earth Science.
Education in charge:
Course in Atmosphere-Ocean and Climate Dynamics, Division of Earth System
Science, Graduate School of Environmental 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/or physical oceanography
based on geophysical fluid dynamics or climate dynamics with a global perspective.
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
contribute to the 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 except in specified outdoor smoking areas.
Required application documents: (in hard copy in A4 or Letter size except (7))
(1) A full curriculum vitae (add your Web of Science ResearcherID 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 September 30, 2022 (Japan Standard
Time).
Job starting date:
The earliest day of convenience after or on the day of April 1, 2023.
Address for application and inquiry:
Submit all documents described in the above "Required Application Documents" by
post* to
Koji SUZUKI
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: kojis @ 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. Hokkaido University is committed to actively promoting education
and research activities through diverse human resources. Additionally, the university
actively supports balancing education and research activities with daily life. Refer to
the following webpage for the details:
https://reed.synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp/en/
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
Hokkaido University Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
Position Open: Assistant Professor
Location: Sapporo, Japan
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University invites applications for the
academic position of Assistant Professor.
Available position: Assistant Professor, full-time (five-year employment, updateable, but in
the case of reappointment, the term of office shall be five years and limited to once).
Number of vacancies: 1
Institution:
Group of Biogeosystem Science or Group of Marine and Atmospheric Geochemistry,
Section of Earth System Science, Faculty of Environmental Earth Science.
Education in charge:
Course in Biogeochemistry, Division of Earth System Science, Graduate School of
Environmental Science.
Research field:
Biogeochemistry or paleoenvironmental science. The successful candidate is
expected to be highly motivated for research in the biogeochemistry of the
atmosphere, ocean, and land or paleoenvironmental science based on fieldwork and
laboratory experiments (using chemical or molecular biological analyses) and be
enthusiastic for graduate studies education in the Course in Biogeochemistry.
Qualifications:
The applicant must have a doctoral degree. The candidate is expected to have a
remarkable achievement in the related research field and 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 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 except in specified outdoor smoking areas.
Required application documents: (in hard copy in A4 or Letter size except (7))
(1) A full curriculum vitae (add your Web of Science ResearcherID if available).
Applicants who have been employed at Hokkaido University since April 1,
2013 (in any positions, such as part-time lecturers, teaching assistants,
teaching fellows, research assistants, or short-term support staff) should list
the details.
(2) A list of scientific publications (it should be classified into original peerreviewed
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 750 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 September 30, 2022 (Japan Standard
Time).
Job starting date:
The earliest day of convenience after or on the day of April 1, 2023.
Address for application and inquiry:
Submit all documents described in the above "Required Application Documents" by
post* to
Koji SUZUKI
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: kojis @ 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 – Assistant 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 General Education Courses and
the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, School of Science) using Japanese
language. Hokkaido University is committed to actively promoting education and
research activities through diverse human resources. Additionally, the university
actively supports balancing education and research activities with daily life. See the
following web page for the details:
https://reed.synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp/en/
Refer to the web pages and faculty list below for affiliations and educational
organizations.
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science/Graduate School of Environmental Science:
https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp
Course in Biogeochemistry:
https://pablos.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/bgc/index.html
Faculty in the relevant groups:
Professor Masanobu Yamamoto*, Koji Suzuki+
Associate Professor Yutaka Watanabe+, Tomohisa Irino*,
Youhei Yamashita*, Sohiko Kameyama+
Assistant Professor (this recruitment)
(*Group of Biogeosystem Science, +Group of Marine and Atmospheric
Geochemistry)
mental Earth Science, Hokkaido University
Position Open: Specially Appointed Assistant Professors
Location: Sapporo, JAPAN
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University invites applications for the academic position of specially appointed assistant professor.
1. Number of vacancies Two
2. Job title Specially appointed assistant professor
3. Institution Group of Environmental Adaptation Science, Section of Integrated
Environmental Science, Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
4. Research field Development of CO2 gas separation materials based on metal-organic
frameworks (MOFs)
5. Job content (1) Synthesis of organic ligands
(2) Synthesis of MOFs and crystal structure analysis using single-crystal
and powder X-ray diffraction techniques
(3) Analysis of gas (CO2 and others) adsorption/separation properties
using various kinds of analytical techniques
(4) Education in Division of Environmental Science Development,
Graduate School of Environmental Science
6. Qualifications (1) The applicant must have a doctoral degree on the employment start
date.
(2) The applicant must have excellent achievements in the related fields.
(3) The applicant must have adequate communication skill and conduct
research activities including paper writing in English.
7. Appointment terms From the employment start date (earliest day of convenience after or
on the day of October 1, 2022) until March 31, 2023. The contract could be
renewed every year up to March 31, 2025.
8. Probationary period One month
9. Salary (1) Salary is based on National University Corporation Hokkaido
University Specially Appointed Academic Staff Employment Regulations.
(2) Commuting allowance is applicable.
10. 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.
11. Social insurances Employees' Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin)
MEXT Mutual Aid Association Health Insurance
Employment Insurance
Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance
12. Name of recruiter institution
National University Corporation Hokkaido University
13. Measures to prevent second-hand smoke
Smoking in designated areas only
14. Required application documents
(1) Curriculum Vitae including Web of Science ResearcherID if available
*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 and index of representative papers (up to 5, the index should
include their abstracts and numbers of citations)
(4) Summary of past research (approx. 600 words)
(5) Names of two references with contact information
(6) A storage medium (CD, DVD, or USB flash drive) containing above
documents (1-5) in PDF files (each in separate files)
15. Deadline for receipt August 17, 2022
16. Address for application and inquiry
Prof. Shin-ichiro Noro
Section of Integrated Environmental Science
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University
Kita 10 Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
Tel. +81-11-706-2272
E-mail: noro[at]ees.hokudai.ac.jp (replace [at] by @)
* 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 Shin-ichiro Noro in advance. Dossier will not be returned but
carefully discarded after the review process is completed.
17. Notes Hokkaido University is committed to actively promoting education and
research activities through diverse human resources. Additionally, the
university actively supports balancing education and research activities
with daily life. Refer to the following webpage for the details:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;
https://reed.synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp/en
Information about the laboratory can be found at:
https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/ems/stuff/noro/index-en.html
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.
Graduate School of Environmental Sceince, Hokkaido University