Detailed information
Work location : Tohoku district - Miyagi
Date of publication : 2024/03/14
Assistant Professor (Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University)
D124030952
Tohoku University
Research field : Life Science - Ecology and environment | Environmental science - Social-ecological systems | Environmental science - Landscape science | Life Science - Forest science | Life Science - Aquatic life science
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
In the Watershed Ecology Lab, we aim to proceed field-based research to unveil ecological
dynamics in watershed scale, ranging from lands, rivers, to estuaries. We seek applicants who
can contribute to developing an interdisciplinary research group for the watershed ecology
together with other members of the group including associate professor Hiromi Uno and
assistant professor Wataru Makino. The research object can be either aquatic or terrestrial, and
either animals or plants. Potential research topics include but not limited to river and riparian
ecology, estuarine ecology, wetland use by animals or birds, nutrient-ecosystem dynamics,
movement of animals with genetic, isotopic or telemetry techniques. Candidates would conduct
independent internationally recognized research as well as interdisciplinary research together
with other members of the lab as well as various researchers in the department. Ability to safely
carry out fieldwork together with other researchers and students are desired. In addition to
research, the candidate would teach one or two undergraduate field courses and mentor
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Work content and job description
Advanced research related to watershed ecology.
You may also be involved in education and administration at Tohoku University's Faculty of Science and Graduate School of Life Sciences. -
Assigned department
Newly established departments
Watershed Ecology Lab, Ecological Dynamics Section, Department of Ecological Developmental Adaptability Life Sciences.
Date of new establishment : April 1, 2024
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Life Science - Ecology and environment
- Environmental science - Social-ecological systems
- Environmental science - Landscape science
- Life Science - Forest science
- Life Science - Aquatic life science
Wages
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Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~
Calculated based on the number of years of experience of the individual. Annual salary system.
(As stipulated in the University's employment regulations)
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29-January 3)
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work
The basic working hours are 7 hours and 45 minutes per day (from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.), and are left to the discretion of each employee.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicant must have a doctoral degree in the biological sciences, environmental sciences, or related field (or should provide proof they are expecting to graduate before this position begins).
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Until March 2029. (Possibility of reappointment. Maximum 8 years in total)
Probationary period absent
Work location
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980-0845
Miyagi
Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Aramakiazaaoba6-3
Watershed Ecology Lab, Aobayama Campus, Graduate School of Life Sciences at Tohoku University
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Tohoku University has declared that smoking is prohibited on all campuses to prevent health hazards to faculty, staff, students, and others on and off campus caused by passive smoking, given that these are highly public places where many people, including underage students, gather.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
August 1, 2024 or at earliest convenience
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2024/08/01
Application period
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2024/03/14~2024/05/10 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- 2024東北大学生命流域生態分野助教公募final.pdf
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionFormat provided by Tohoku University: https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/jinji-top/external/resume_cv/Other online application forms
(1) Curriculum vitae (Format provided by Tohoku University: https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/jinji-top/external/resume_cv/)
(2) List of research achievements (including conference presentations)
(3) List of research funds and awards acquired
(4) Summary of research activities to date (1-2pages in A4, OK to include figures)
(5) Summary of desired future research and teaching statement (1-2pages in A4, OK to include figures)
(6) Diversity Statement. Your experiences and thoughts regarding DEI (Diversity, Equality & Inclusion), and how you would contribute to the promotion of DEI on campus (1 page in A4) *
(7) Names, emails, and relationship to the applicant of 2 individuals who can provide recommendation letters During the selection process, applicants may be asked for an interview.
(8) Three primary research papers
*For the maintenance of the welcoming environment, commitment of every one of the campus members is crucial. In the Diversity Statement, please state how you yourself can contribute to the promotion of the DEI on campus either directly or indirectly.
Please arrange (1) through (8) into a single PDF file and send to the search committee (lif-saiyo@grp.tohoku.ac.jp). You will receive a confirmation upon submission. Submitted documents will only be used for the purposes of this application, and personal information will not be shared with any third parties.
Please send any inquiries to: The search committee. Email: lif-saiyo@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
The title of the email should be “Assistant Professor at Watershed Ecology_NAME”
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Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
During the selection process, applicants may be asked for an interview.
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Notification of result
We will notify by email or mail.
Contact details
Tohoku University
Watershed Ecology Lab, Ecological Dynamics Section, Department of Ecological Developmental Adaptability Life Sciences, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University
Hiromi Uno
lif-saiyo@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Inquiries will be accepted by e-mail only.
Notes
•Tohoku University promotes activities to increase Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and encourages people of varied talents from all backgrounds to apply for positions at the university.
Tohoku University’s website about the DEI Declaration is here:
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/vision/about/
•Pursuant to Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment, Tohoku University shall, as a measure for increasing the presence of women among the academic staff, prioritize the hiring of women deemed qualified for each job opening, based on impartial evaluation.
•Tohoku University has published ‘Tohoku University-Live as Who You Are-Guidelines for Gender and Sexual Diversity' to provide explanations and details of how those at the university should respond with respect to diverse sexuality. The purpose of the guidelines is to create an environment in which all students, faculty, and staff respect diverse sexuality in their academic, research, and professional activities.
Please see the Tohoku University Center for Gender Equality Promotion website:
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EN_GuideLine.pdf
•Tohoku University has the largest on-campus childcare system of all Japanese national universities. This network comprises three nurseries: Kawauchi Keyaki Nursery school (capacity: 22) and Aobayama Midori Nursery school (116), both open to all university employees, as well as Hoshinoko Nursery school (120), which is open to employees working at Tohoku University Hospital. In addition, Tohoku University Hospital runs a childcare room for mildly ill and convalescent children which is available to all university employees
•See the following website for information on these and other programs that Tohoku University runs to assist work-life balance, to support researchers, and to advance gender equality, including measures to promote childcare leave among male employees.
Center for Diversity,Equity,and Inclusion,Tohoku University Website:
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/vision/consulting/for_family/
Human Resources and Planning Department website:
https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/jinji-top/external/a-4-kosodate/
