Position announcement(An Associate Professor)

25 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Hokkaido University

Department

The Frontier Ice and Snow Science Division of the Institute of Low Temperature Science (ILTS)

Research Field

Physics
Technology » Micro-technology
Technology » Nanotechnology
Astronomy » Cosmology
Environmental science » Earth science
Geosciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

31 Aug 2023 - 14:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Description of the institution (year of establishment, capital amount, number of employees, etc.), details of the business, recruitment background information, project description, etc.]
An Associate Professor position in the Frontier Ice and Snow Science Division of the Institute of Low Temperature Science (ILTS) is now open. ILTS, an inter-university research institute affiliated with Hokkaido University, promotes interdisciplinary studies on various natural phenomena occurring in the cryosphere. The Frontier Ice and Snow Science Division pursues a comprehensive understanding of terrestrial and planetary phenomena on the basis of ice and snow sciences. The division also opens the way for new, innovative research on environmental, physical and chemical issues related to ice and snow.

[Job description (work / duties after recruitment, subject responsible for, etc.)]
The successful applicant should have demonstrated abilities to be an excellent researcher and have high research productivity with the potential to lead new and innovative research programs. This includes publishing results regularly in high-impact journals and actively seeking funding in support of research. We seek candidates who willing to actively explore new fields by conducting experimental research on various phenomena of ice and related materials at the nanoscale. The candidates are expected to understand the role of the inter-university activity of ILTS. Candidates are required to carry out education-related duties in the Graduate School of Science in Hokkaido University and supervise graduate students. Candidates should hold a PhD degree. The conditions of employment will follow university regulations, and the starting date should be the earliest possible date.

[Address of work location and other information]
Institute of Low Temperature Science, Hokkaido University
Kita-19, Nishi-8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0819, Japan.

[Available positions (job title, number of positions, etc.)]
An Associate Professor

[Starting date, employment date, etc.]
The conditions of employment will follow university regulations, and the starting date should be the earliest possible date.

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Details of salary, working hours, holiday, period of employment and insurance, accommodation, etc.]
1. Probation Period
The probation period is three months.
2. Salary
The salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University.
3. Working Form
Discretionary labor system for professional work
*Working hours per day: 7 hours and 45 minutes
4. Health Insurance
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Mutual Aid Association, Employees Pension, Workers' Accident
Compensation Insurance and Employment Insurance
5. Name of Recruiting Institution
Hokkaido University
6. Measures to Prevent Second-hand Smoke
Smoking in designated areas only

Additional comments

Note 1: ILTS will use the submitted documents only for the selection procedure. After the selection, all submitted documents will be destroyed by ILTS except for those of the selected candidate.

Note 2: At Hokkaido University, we are actively promoting both education and research activities while relying on diverse human resources and gender equality. Therefore, we explicitly invite qualified women to apply. We are also actively supporting a satisfying work-life balance and are thus creating ideal environments for people to reach their full potentials.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Hokkaido University

Country

Japan

City

Hokkaido

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D123050545&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Hokkaido

STATUS: EXPIRED