Job description
- Background of the recruitment and description of the projectThe International Platform for Dryland Research and Education (IPDRE) was established in January 2015 with the aim of becoming the nation’s leading research and education platform for drylands and developing countries, which are our primary areas of focus. This platform brings together faculty members from all university faculties, the Organization for Educational Support and International Affairs, and the Organization for Research Initiative and Promotion.
IPDRE is dedicated to interdisciplinary research and education, leveraging the state-of-the-art research facilities and achievements of Tottori University’s Arid Land Research Center. This research center specializes in addressing global issues related to drylands, such as desertification. For more information, please visit our website: (https://www.ipdre.tottori-u.ac.jp/English/)
We warmly encourage female researchers to apply for this opportunity. - Work content and job description[Job description]
(1) Basic or applied research that contributes to solving water-related problems in drylands;
(2) Education and human resource development on water issues in drylands;
(3) Liaison and coordination on international joint research with overseas institutions;
(4) Supervisory advisor for research projects at the International Platform for Dryland
Research and Education; - Assigned departmentExisting departmentsInternational Platform for Dryland Research and Education
Job type
- OthersSpecially Appointed Professor
Research field
- Environmental science – Agricultural environmental engineering and agricultural information engineering
- Social Infrastructure – Hydroengineering
- Natural Science – Atmospheric and hydrospheric sciences
Wages
- Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~
Working hours
- Working hours :08:30-17:15
Application requirements
Qualifications
- Education and Degree RequirementsOthershave a PhD degree or equivalent qualification
- DescriptionApplicant must:
(1) have a PhD degree or equivalent qualification;
(2) have sufficient ability and experience to perform the duties listed in the “Job Description”;
(3) be capable of supervising graduate students in their education and research;
(4) must be available to assume the position on the scheduled appointment date;
(5) be a native English speaker or have equivalent English language proficiency;
Employment Type
- OthersFull-time
Contract period
- Nontenured – Non-tenure trackFrom the date of employment to March 31, 2028Probationary period absent
Work location
- 680-0001 Tottori 1390 Hamasaka
Compensation
- Supplementary explanation of compensation[Salary]
Annual Salary
[Work hours]
Discretionary labor system for professional work
[Days off]
Saturdays & Sundays, national holidays, December 29-January 3, and University’s establishment anniversary (June 1)
[Insurance]
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association, Employee pension insurance, unemployment insurance, workers’ accident compensation insurance.
(Reference) Tottori University Special Staff Work Regulations
https://www.tottori-u.ac.jp/kouhou/kisokusyuu/reiki_honbun/u095RG00000319.html
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Application period
2024/02/29~2024/03/31 Deadline for receipt
Application method
- Application documents (specified forms)
JREC-IN Portal web application
Not available
E-mail Application
Accept
ipd-zim@ml.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp
Recruiting Institution’s Web application system
Not available
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
- Selection[Screening process]
The initial screening will be based on the submitted documents.
The second round of screening will involve a presentation on self-introduction, summary of
major research achievements, and aspirations for future research. This will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The second round of screening is typically conducted in person, but there may also be instances where it is conducted online. Please note that travel expenses for the second round of screening will be the responsibility of the applicant.
[Documents]
(1) Dossier (Use attached from)
(2) PDF files of a maximum of 10 major publications out of “4. Books/Book Chapters”, “5. Refereed Journal Articles” and “6. Reviews, Research Reports, Proceedings, etc.” and document(s) that verifies the grant of patent in “7. Patents” listed in the Dossier.
・For “4. Books/Book Chapters”, applicants may submit the PDF of pages in which authors (and chapter title in case co-authored chapter), publication year, page range, and publisher can be confirmed.
・ For publications which are in print, submit the acceptance letters from the journals or publishers.
(3) Summary of major research achievements (Up to 2 pages using A4 size paper)
・ Describe major research achievements while citing major publications selected in (2).
(4) Reason for application and research plan at the International Platform for Dryland Research and Education. (Up to 2 pages using of A4 size paper)
(5) Recommendation letter (1)
Note 1) Application documents should be prepared either in English.
Note 2) Application documents should be submitted as electronic files by e-mail.
[Place of Submission]
International Platform for Dryland Research and Education, Tottori University
E-mail: ipd-zim@ml.adm.tottori-u.ac.jp - Notification of result【Result Notification Method】
In principle, we will contact you by e-mail within one month after the interview.
[Inquiry］
Prof. Atsushi TSUNEKAWA
Head of Strategic Management Office
International Platform for Dryland Research and Education, Tottori University
E-mail: tsunekawa@tottori-u.ac.jp
Contact details
Tottori University
International Platform for Dryland Research and Education, Tottori University
Atsushi TSUNEKAWA
0857217036
tsunekawa@tottori-u.ac.jp
Notes
Tottori University promotes realization of a gender-equal society. Therefore, we strongly welcome applications from female researchers. Also, Tottori University and Tottori Prefecture give a high priority for providing work conditions in which workers can achieve their ideal balance between working life and family/private life.
< References >
– Tottori University Office for Gender Equality (Japanese only)
URL: https://www.tottori-u.ac.jp/diversity/
– Support Center for Work-Life Balance, Tottori University Hospital (Japanese only)
URL: https://www2.hosp.med.tottori-u.ac.jp/departments/center/worklife-balance-suppot/
– Tottori Prefecture web site (Japanese only)
URL: http://www.kosodate-ohkoku-tottori.net/
