Detailed information
Work location : Tokai district - Aichi
Date of publication : 2025/05/23
Job opportunity for the Designated Assistant Professor position in the Center for International Collaborative Research for Space, Earth and Environment, Nagoya University
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Nagoya University
Research field : Natural Science - Theoretical studies related to particle-, nuclear-, cosmic ray and astro-physics | Natural Science - Experimental studies related to particle-, nuclear-, cosmic ray and astro-physics | Natural Science - Astronomy | Natural Science - Space and planetary sciences | Natural Science - Atmospheric and hydrospheric sciences
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
Established as a joint usage/research center that interlinks space science and earth science, the Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE) works toward the mission to clarify the mechanisms and relationships between the Earth, the Sun, and cosmic space, treating them as a seamless system, and to contribute to solving issues related to the global environment and human society spreading in space. To achieve the mission, ISEE promotes researches based on the institute structure consisting of seven research divisions (Division of Integrated Studies, Division of Cosmic-Ray Research, Division of Heliospheric Research, Division of Ionospheric and Magnetospheric Research, Division of Meteorological and Atmospheric Research, Division for Land-Ocean Ecosystem Research, and Division for Chronological Research), three offices (Office for the Development of Interdisciplinary Research Strategy, and Office for the Promotion of Transdisciplinary Network), and two research centers (Center for International Collaborative Research, Center for Integrated Data Science, and Center for Orbital and Suborbital Observations).
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Work content and job description
Immediately after hire:
The successful candidate is expected to actively work in the project entitled “Systematic analysis of sporadic and regular solar variability using cosmogenic-isotope data,” which includes three workpackages: WP1: Extreme solar eruptive events; WP2: Long-term solar variability; WP3: Development of the relevant models. (S)he will work on both theoretical modelling, data analysis, and measurements using the AMS facilities, and also write and publish scientific papers and present the results at scientific conferences. The work will be performed at ISEE and supervised by Designated Professor Ilya Usoskin (modelling and data nalaysis) and Associated Professor Fusa Miyake (measurements). The successful candidate is expected to possess good knowledge in at least one of the following research fields: isotope measurements using AMS, atmospheric physics, paleoclimate, cosmic rays, solar physics. Good expertise in modelling of cosmogenic isotope production, transport and deposition processes, or large-scale atmospheric chemistry and dynamics, as well as high-performance computing, is an advantage. Good command in English is required.
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Assigned department
Existing departments
the Center for International Collaborative Research for Space
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Natural Science - Theoretical studies related to particle-, nuclear-, cosmic ray and astro-physics
- Natural Science - Experimental studies related to particle-, nuclear-, cosmic ray and astro-physics
- Natural Science - Astronomy
- Natural Science - Space and planetary sciences
- Natural Science - Atmospheric and hydrospheric sciences
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 5 million yen
Approx. 400,000JPY/month
Salary shall be based on the annual salary system as stipulated in the salary regulations for faculty members covered by the annual salary system of Tokai National Higher Education and Research System. https://education.joureikun.jp/thers_ac/act/frame/frame110001585.htm
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and New Year's holidays from December 29th to January 3rd.
Overtime and other explanations : Under the professional duties-type discretionary labor system, the employee is considered to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
(1) Holds a doctoral degree, or is expected to earn it before the start of the work, in Space Physics, Earth sciences, Physics or any other field directly retated to the project; and (2) does not have other primary occupation or is not a graduate student or a researcher at the time of start of the employment.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
March 31, 2026 (maximum until March 31, 2028)
*The appointment is renewable every fiscical year based on work performance, attitude, and ability, as well as budget availability, etc.Probationary period absent
six months.
Work location
- 464-8601 Aichi Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City
Compensation
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus in principle
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/09/01
Application period
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2025/05/23~2025/07/01 Deadline for receipt
08:00am on July 1, 2025 (Japan time)
Application method
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
(1) Curriculum Vitae
(2) Summary of research achievements (within 2 pages, A4 size)
(3) Publication and research activity list and copies of most relevant papers (three papers max.)
(4) Research Proposal (within 4 pages, A4 size)
Please describe how you plan to contribute to the research and development requirements specified in item 4 “Research Fields". Please specify if you have experience related to isotope AMS analysis (e.g., ¹⁴C, ¹⁰Be, or ³⁶Cl) and/or chemistry-climate models (e.g., SOCOL, WACCM).
(5) Possible start date
(6) Name and contact of two professional references
(7) Applicable Specific Category Determination Form (See section 17)
Applicants are required to make one PDF file (up to 10MB) that includes all documents. Subject: Application for ISEE job opportunity Postdoctoral researcher FY2025 (ISEE job opportunity announcement No.1 FY2025) Address: inst-recruit(at)t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp
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Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Document screening and interview, when necessary.
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Notification of result
Selection result will be notified by e-mail.
Contact details
Nagoya University
Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research
MIYAKE Fusa
0527894323
fmiyake@isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Notes
１）In November 2021, with the clarification of the scope of control of "deemed exports" under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act ("FEFTA"), a portion of the provision of confidential information must comply with FEFTA. Technology provided by universities and research institutions to faculty and staff is FEFTA is subject to control. As a result of this change, faculty applications will also be subject to FEFTA controls. When applying for this solicitation, you will be required to submit an Applicable Specific Category Determination Form in accordance with the Applicable Specific Category Determination Flowchart. Please download the form below and submit it.
https://nuss.nagoya-u.ac.jp/s/bLFocRofmoj83zp
In addition, faculty members are required to submit a "Confirmation Form" at the time of employment.
２）Our university is actively committed to promoting diversity and work-life balance. For more information, please visit the following URLs:
Gender Diversity Center Website: https://www.kyodo-sankaku.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp/
Declaration on the Promotion of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): https://www.thers.ac.jp/about/declaration/deib/index.html
If you have experienced periods in the past when your research activities were interrupted or delayed due to reasons such as childbirth, childcare, family care, or illness, you may state this in your curriculum vitae (CV). We assure you that disclosing this information will not result in any unfair evaluation at our university.
３）All personal information submitted in connection with the above public recruitment will be used solely for the purpose of the selection process. After the selection process is complete, all personal information, excluding that of the successful candidates, will be responsibly destroyed. Furthermore, this institute actively promotes gender equality. For information on Nagoya University's initiatives, please visit the following URL
https://www.kyodo-sankaku.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp/
