Detailed information
Work location : Tohoku district - Miyagi
Date of publication : 2024/07/16
Open Postdoctoral Researcher Position: Macroecology Lab, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University
D124071200
Tohoku University
Research field : Life Science - Ecology and environment
Researcher/Postdoc level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Others - Specially Appointed Researcher : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The concept of “Nature Positive” is an international goal to restore biodiversity by 2030. To achieve this goal, the Center for Realizing a Nature-Positive Development Society [ネイチャーポジティブ発展社会実現拠点] (lead: Tohoku University, collaborating: Toho University, Hokkaido University, National Institute for Environmental Studies, and others) works to visualize the value of nature, and one of our targets is to make future predictions for regional development. We are looking for researchers to help realize this target. The specific research expected will involve mapping biodiversity and community structure in several regions of Japan using state-of-the-art species distribution models, as well as changes in biodiversity under various global-change scenarios and modeling the conditions for restoring biodiversity. We particularly welcome researchers who are motivated to advance the field of biodiversity modeling by employing existing methods but also by developing new models and analyses through collaborations with researchers in this project. (Planned project period: From FY2024 to maximum FY2033)
https://www.lifesci.tohoku.ac.jp/research/fields/laboratory.html?id=45417 -
Work content and job description
The supervisor for this position is Associate Professor Jamie M. Kass, who runs the Macroecology Lab at the Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University. As a Research and Development Project Leader for the Center, Prof. Kass is in charge of the “Development of biodiversity modeling methods” section. The applicant will work with researchers in the Macroecology Lab and also in collaboration with researchers from other institutions participating in this section (Tohoku University, National Institute for Environmental Studies, industry groups).
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Ecological Dynamics, Department of Ecological Developmental Adaptability Life Sciences, Graduate School of Life Sciences
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
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Others
Specially Appointed Researcher
Research field
- Life Science - Ecology and environment
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 5 million yen
Determined based on research achievements, experience, etc.
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Holidays : Weekends and national holidays, year-end vacation (Dec 29 - Jan 3)
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Description
It is preferable to meet the following conditions.
(a) Research experience or interest in biodiversity modeling, particularly species distribution models
(b) Experience and interest in R programming, GIS, and spatial analysis
(c) Passion for developing next-generation biodiversity models
(d) Ability to communicate in English to some extent
* Experience with target organisms can be terrestrial, freshwater, or coastal.
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Up to 2 years from the start of employment, with possibility of renewal
Probationary period absent
Work location
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980-8578
Miyagi
6-3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba Ward, Sendai
Graduate School of Life Sciences, Aobayama Campus
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 is a public place where many people gather, including underage students. Therefore, we take precautions against passive smoking. In order to prevent negative health effects to faculty, staff, students, and related parties inside and outside the university, smoking is prohibited on all campuses.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
If after August 1, 2024, start ASAP preferred
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2024/09/01
Application period
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2024/07/16~2024/08/16 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- 02 CV_form_JPN_ENG.xlsx
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionOther online application forms
Application documents (Japanese or English):
(1) Curriculum vitae (fill out attached form)
(2) List of research achievements (including conference presentations)
(3) List of research funds and awards acquired
(4) Three primary research papers and brief descriptions of each (100 words or less)
(5) Summary of research activities to date (~500 words)
(6) Summary of desired future research activities and teaching statement (~500 words)
(7) Names, emails, and relationship to the applicant of 2 individuals who can provide recommendation letters
Please arrange (1) through (7) into a single PDF file and send to Jamie M. Kass (kass@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.
Contact:
Jamie M. Kass, Associate Professor
Macroecology Lab
Aobayama Campus
Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University
6-3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku
Sendai, Miyagi, Japan 980-8578
E-mail: kass@tohoku.ac.jp、Tel: 022-795-6690 -
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 contact you by e-mail.
Contact details
Tohoku University
Macroecology Lab
Jamie M. Kass
0227956690
kass@tohoku.ac.jp
Homepage: https://macroecolab.github.io/
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/
For more information about the Graduate School of Life Sciences, please visit our website: (https://www.lifesci.tohoku.ac.jp/en/).
