Job description
- Background of the recruitment and description of the projectThe faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University invites applications for the academic position of Assistant Professor according to the following description
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 women qualified in the field of Civil Engineering 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 content and job description〔Research Area〕
Hydraulic and Hydrologic Engineering, River and Watershed Engineering. Particularly, in the context of increasing frequency of extreme weather events and intensification of meteorological disasters attributed to climate change. This specialization pertains to disaster prevention and mitigation.
〔Scope of Work〕
Graduate courses on Field Engineering for the Environment in English/Japanese
Undergraduate courses on Civil Engineering Course and Public Policy and Engineering Course in Japanese/English, Department of Socio-Environmental Engineering and relevant general education classes in Japanese. - Assigned departmentExisting departmentsLaboratory of Rock Mechanics, Division of Civil Engineering
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Social Infrastructure – Hydroengineering
Wages
- Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~The salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University
Working hours
- Working hours :08:30-17:00Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays (12/29 – 1/3)Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary work routine (standard 8:30-17:00) Break time 45 minutes
Application requirements
Qualifications
- Education and Degree RequirementsPh.D. / DoctorApplicant has to hold the Ph.D. degree.
- Work experienceMust provide lectures and research guidance in Japanese or English.
Employment Type
- Regular employee
Contract period
- Nontenured – Non-tenure trackFive years from the date of appointment (Tenure track position may be appointed after evaluations before this five-year term ends)Probationary period presentThree months
Work location
- 060-8628 Hokkaido Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University
Compensation
- Various systemsPay increase system : availableRetirement allowances : available.Resignation/retirement lump sum will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University Transportation expenses : available.Commuting Allowance will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido UniversityRetirement age : available.The age of mandatory retirement will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University
- InsuranceEmployees’ Health Insurance : available（Mutual Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology）Employees’ Pension Insurance : availableWorker’s accident insurance : availableEmployment insurance : available
- Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplaceSmoking in designated areas only
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2024/04/01
Starting date : 2024/04/01
Application period
2023/10/13~2023/12/15 Deadline for receipt
Application method
- Attached documentsApplication Form : Online Submission , Mailingincluding picture, date of birth, nationality if other than Japanese, current address, contact information, educational history after university, degrees acquired, qualifications, employment historyAchievements and Activities : Online Submission , Mailing(1) Research achievements
A) Research achievements (listed in chronological order) as demonstrated by
publication in research journals (showing impact factor and times cited if any), other publications such as commentaries, reviews, invited lectures, proceedings from international symposiums, works produced, patents, etc.
B) History of grants awarded (noting the main author, the task performed, and separated into the following categories): scientific research grants, collaborative research/funded research (main author only), public research grants (main author only)
C) Membership and involvement in professional organizations, societal contributions (including collaborations with industry), and honors awarded(2) Educational Accomplishments
A) Supervision (noting courses supervised and separated into the following categories: undergraduate and graduate levels, adjunct positions, and positions
outside the university
B) Improvement of Education: textbook authorship/translations, books/papers on the improvement of education, grants/awards received concerning education
C) Miscellaneous: history of participation and activity in educational committees with notable events mentionedOther online application forms
(3) Five journal publications within the last five years accompanied by copies of each
journal publication
(4) Research plan (approximately 1000 words)
(5) Education plan (approximately 500 words)
(6) Contact information of two references (name, institution, phone number, e-mail
address)Other Mailing Documents
Same as above - Return of application documentsWe will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
- Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)060-8628 Hokkaido Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University
Personnel Office
JREC-IN Portal web application
AcceptOnline Submission
E-mail Application
Not available
Recruiting Institution’s Web application system
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URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
- SelectionPlease note that an interview may be conducted if necessary. If an interview is required, the applicant is responsible for any travel expenditure.
- Notification of resultThe faculty member in charge will notify the successful candidate by phone or e-mail.
Contact details
Hokkaido University
Division of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University
Tomohito Yamada
0117066188
tomohito@eng.hokudai.ac.jp
Notes
Applicants should submit the following items on A4-sized paper in any format via postal mail or PDF files via JREC-IN Portal web. Please send us the electronic data using CD, DVD or USB memory when you submit the documents via postal mail. Also, applications should be indicate “Position for Division of Civil Engineering, No. 2023-19” in red ink on the envelope.
Please download designated format for Curriculum vitae, Research Achievements and Educational Accomplishments from the following site:
https://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/english/recruit/
Further information can be found at the following URL:
https://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/english/division/
