Postdoctoral Researcher (Ecology/River Ecological Engineering) at Institute of Freshwater Biology, Nagano University, Japan

Job Opportunities:Postdoctoral Researchers (temporary job)Nagano University - Nagano, Japan

Nagano University is seeking a few trained postdoctoral researchers (Ecology/River Ecological Engineering) to work with a team on a study of the importance of habitat connectivity in rivers and its impact on riverine ecosystems and conservation measures (Project Head: Professor Hiroshi Hakoyama). The project is supported by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, and is going to last for 5 years.Duties & Responsibilities(1) Ecology/River Ecological Engineering (field research and experiments). Research will be conducted to evaluate the function of longitudinal continuity (such as mainstream tributaries, upstream and downstream) and transverse continuity (such as riverbanks, recreational areas, open levees, and peripheral habitats) in restoring and preserving ecosystems.

Moreover, the postdoctoral researcher should cooperate and write papers with co-workers, participate in team discussions, assist the members of the team and the lab in all respects, and accept other duties as assigned.Information

Minimum education: Ph.D. in a related field

Applications: When applying for this position, please send a CV/cover letter and letters of recommendation from the research supervisor or the department head to Institute of Freshwater Biology, [email protected] by e-mail with the title “IFB_2022”.

Deadline to apply: Ongoing (Open until filled)

Location: 1088 Komaki, Ueda, Nagano 386-0031, JapanEmployment period: from 2022/06/01, or as soon as possible, to 2023/03/31. 

The employment period may be extended based on performance and availability of funding.Regular work hours: 8:30-17:15 (Break time 12:00-13:00), Monday-FridaySalary: 300,000-360,000 yen a month (according to research experience and achievements). The absence deduction will be calculated based on the amount of absence hours/days in accordance with the laws on employment.

Employee benefit: Employee must join the Japanese national social (health) insurance and pay employment insurance in accordance with the laws of Japan. Part of the cost is borne by the Employee and deducted from the monthly post-tax remuneration each month on payday (inquiry e-mail address: [email protected]). 

Nagano University will pay the cost of the LCC ticket from your country to Japan at the start of the contract and pay the cost of the return ticket at the end of the contract. 

Nagano University will pay the cost of a registered guarantor for your apartment.URL: https://www.nagano.ac.jp/outline/facilities/ifb/ifb/