勤務地 : Hokkaido district - Hokkaido
公開開始日 : 2024/12/27
D124122286
Hokkaido University
研究分野 : Life Science - Plant molecular biology and physiology
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
業務内容
募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
The Integrated Science Program (ISP) is an English-language science program offered by Hokkaido University for international students, established in the 2017 academic year. It is organized by the Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education at Hokkaido University.
We seek an assistant professor for biology courses in the ISP curriculum; the detail is described below.
仕事内容・職務内容
[Field of Research]
(Immediately after hiring)
(1) As your research field, you will be expected to work closely with the prospective staff members, Professor Tomomichi Fujita and will be able to promote research related to evolutionary development and/or environmental responses of plants, for example, by using Physcomitrium patens (Lab HP: https://keitai1.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/en.html/) in Department of Biological Sciences in School of Science and in Biosystems Science Course in Graduate School of Life Science.
(2) In addition, the subjects that you can specially teach in the ISP curriculum are both cell biology and plant physiology.
[The followings are textbooks , which are currently used in the department]
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Alberts/Johnson/Lewis/Morgan/Raff/ et al.)
Campbell Biology (Urry/Cain/Wasserman/Minorsky/Reece)
Plant Physiology and Development (Taiz/Zeiger/ Møller/Murphy)
Genetics (Hartwell/Hood/Goldberg/Reynolds/Silver et al.)
(Scope of changes)
Duties as determined by the University
[Duties]
(1)Conducting world-leading research in the area of expertise. The appointee will be eligible to apply for national research grants.
(2)Teaching approximately 6 units per week(*) per semester in undergraduate courses. Offering General Education Courses and specialized subjects (lectures and experiments) related to ISP and Department of Biological Sciences in English.
(3)Contribute to the evaluation of prospective ISP students.
(4)Other duties may include assisting with promotional activities and recruiting the international students by visiting foreign countries.
* The course consists of 90-minute weekly classes (15 sessions in total) and grants 2 units(credits)
配属部署
Existing departments
Institute for Advancement of Higher Education
職種
研究分野
給与
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~
The basic salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University, with consideration for qualifications, work experience, and achievement.
勤務時間
Working hours :08:30-17:00
Break time :12:15-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays provided for in the National Holidays Act, period between December 29th and January 3rd of the following year and other days determined by the University.
Overtime and other explanations :
Discretionary labor system for professional work based on consent (*) or Fixed working hours system will be applied.
( * The working hours for a day are deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes)
募集要項
応募資格
応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor
Possess PhD in related discipline from an accredited university at the time of appointment.
業務における経験
・Native or near-native ability in English (Japanese-language proficiency is not required).
・Proven track record of research excellence as evident through peer-reviewed academic journals, presentation at conferences, and the potential to be an effective mentor to research students.
・Previous experience in teaching at the college level is highly desirable.
雇用形態
Regular employee
契約期間
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
5 years position
Probationary period present
3 months
勤務地
(Immediately after employment)
Institute for Advancement of Higher Education
*Office will be located in Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science.
(Scope of changes)
Location as determined by the University
待遇
各種制度
Pay increase system : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
加入保険
Employees' Health Insurance : available(Mutual Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology )
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
就業場所における受動喫煙防止のための取組事項
Smoking is prohibited on the premises except for specific outdoor smoking areas
応募上の配慮
採用人数
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/06/01
Starting date : 2025/06/01
求人内容補足説明
[Name of recruiting institution]
Hokkaido University
募集期間
2024/12/27~2025/02/17 Deadline for receipt
Documents must arrive no later than February 17, 2025
応募方法
応募書類
Other online application forms
(4) A research proposal upon appointment (about 500 words). This should indicate a clear vision for the duration of the appointment, including how the applicant would both benefit and contribute to existing biology-based research at the University, contribute to the University’s competitive grant portfolio, and plans for involving students in their research. Applicant should be highly motivated to carry out research in close cooperation with the prospective staff member (Dr. Fujita). Excellent research credentials and proposal in molecular and cellular biology are preferred, and experience and proposal in systems biology or mathematical and data science would be also appreciated.
(5) A statement of teaching plan/vision and/or philosophy, particularly in how the applicant would deliver the assigned biology courses in cell biology and plant physiology (about 500 words).
(6) Representative papers. If the applicant is not the first author, then a clear statement of his/her explicit contribution to the paper should be included.
(7) Two professional letters of recommendation, preferably from those who can attest to the applicant’s teaching and research aptitude. These should be sent independently by the referees themselves in the manner outlined in [Submission procedures] below.
If necessary, candidates may be requested to provide additional documents throughout the review process. Following the initial document screening, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. For candidates located outside of Japan this will be done via teleconferencing software. Travel expenses for participation in interviews in person (e.g. if currently located in Japan) will not be reimbursed.
応募書類の返却
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
※募集期間外です。
公募のURL
選考・結果通知
選考内容
Following the initial document screening, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. For candidates located outside of Japan this will be done via teleconferencing software. Travel expenses for participation in interviews in person (e.g. if currently located in Japan) will not be reimbursed.
結果通知方法
[Submission procedures]
Application documents and reference letters should be submitted electronically to the Director of the Institute for Advancement of Higher Education:
E-mail: jinji@academic.hokudai.ac.jp
The title of the email from the applicant should read:
“Application for ISP Assistant Professor (name of applicant)”.
The title of the email from a referee should read:
“Reference for ISP Assistant Professor Applicant (name of applicant)”.
The files submitted would not be used for purposes other than recruitment evaluation by Hokkaido University.
[Further inquiries]
For queries regarding personnel matters:
Academic Affairs Planning Division
Academic Affairs Department
Hokkaido University
Kita 17, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo Hokkaido 060-0817 Japan
E-mail: jinji@academic.hokudai.ac.jp
URL: https://www.high.hokudai.ac.jp/
連絡先
Hokkaido University
Academic Affairs Planning Division
Academic Affairs Department
0117067464
jinji(at)academic.hokudai.ac.jp
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備考
Hokkaido University: https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/
Integrated Science Program: https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/isp/
Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science: https://www2.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/dept/bio/en
Biosystems Science Course, Graduate School of Life Science: https://www.lfsci.hokudai.ac.jp/bs/en/