Job description
- Background of the recruitment and description of the projectThis is the application guidelines of One Professor in Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering (Laboratory of Water Environmental Engineering), Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
https://www.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/about_e/overview_e/ - Work content and job description1)Research areas: Water Environmental Engineering – Research on water and material cycles, ecosystem conservation in rural areas and on hydraulic design, operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems
2)Teaching responsibilities for undergraduate course subjects [Lectures for undergraduate students must be given in Japanese]: Hydraulics, Hydraulics Exercises, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Hydrology, Irrigation and Drainage Facilities Engineering, Flow Science, Biological and Environmental Engineering Experiments I, Biological and Environmental Engineering Practice, Graduation Thesis, etc.
3)Teaching responsibilities for graduate course subjects: Advanced Hydraulics, Advanced Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Laboratory Work in Biological and Environmental Engineering, Seminar in Biological and Environmental Engineering, Advanced Laboratory Work in Biological and Environmental Engineering, Advanced Research in Biological and Environmental Engineering I/II
Scope of change: The faculty member may be reassigned, concurrently assigned, or transferred to another position. (In principle, such an order will not be issued against his/her will. For details, please refer to Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members.) - Assigned departmentExisting departmentsDepartment of Biological and Environmental Engineering (Laboratory of Water Environmental Engineering), Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of TokyoPrecautions : Scope of change: The University will assign the faculty member to work at a designated location. (In principle, the faculty member will not be reassigned or transferred against his/her will. For details, please refer to Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members.)
Job type
- Professor level
Research field
- Environmental science – Agricultural environmental engineering and agricultural information engineering
Wages
- Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~Basic Salary will be decided taking your academic background, professional background, etc. into account. Wage Raise System: Yes
Examples: Doctor / from JPY 340,000 per month
Various Allowances:Bonus (twice a year), Commuting Allowance (basically up to JPY 55,000 per month), and other allowances decided by the University
Working hours
- Working hours :09:00-17:30Break time :12:00-12:45Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end through New Year holidays (from December 29 to January 3 of the following year).Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system: Working hours is deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day, basically the above working hours.
Application requirements
Qualifications
- Education and Degree RequirementsPh.D. / Doctor1)Ph.D., an equivalent qualification
- Description2)The applicant must have outstanding research achievements in the field of 1) of Job Details, and must be able to conduct original and high-level research, as well as actively educate and supervise students.
3)The applicant must actively participate in the organizational management of the graduate school and the department, and collaborate with faculty members in diverse research fields in teachin and research.
4)The applicant must be able to teach the subjects listed in 2), 3) of Job Details in both Japanese and English. The applicant must have proficiency in Japanese.
5)The applicant must have ability and enthusiasm to actively develop educational and research activities from an international perspective and social collaboration with industry, government, etc.
Employment Type
- Regular employee
Contract period
- Tenured – Non-tenure trackProbationary period presentThere will be a six-month probationary period at the beginning of the appointment.
Work location
- 113-8657 Tokyo 1-1-1, Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo（University of Tokyo Yayoi Campus）
Compensation
- Various systemsPay increase system : availableBonus : available（twice in a year）Retirement allowances : availableTransportation expenses : up to JPY 55,000/monthRetirement age : available（65 years old）
- InsuranceEmployees’ Health Insurance : Appointees will be enrolled in the Mutual Aid Association of Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and TechnologyEmployees’ Pension Insurance : Appointees will be enrolled in the Mutual Aid Association of Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and TechnologyWorker’s accident insurance : Appointees will be enrolled in employment insurance.Employment insurance : Appointees will be enrolled in employment insurance.
- Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplaceNo smoking on the premises. (There is a smoking area outdoors.)
Application Considerations
- Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)Online
Number of hired
Application period
- 2025/07/25~2025/09/26 Deadline for receiptAll documents must be received on or before (Friday, September 26, 2025).
After screening of the application materials, short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
Application method
- Attached documentsApplication Form : Online SubmissionAchievements and Activities : Online SubmissionOther online application forms
1)Curriculum vitae (Please use The University of Tokyo Standard Resume Form, downloadable
from the following link.)
https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html
2)Declaration regarding past criminal penalties, administrative actions, and disciplinary actions due to sexual harassment and/or sexual violence etc. against students
https://www.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/job/shobunrekitoushinkokusho_en.docx
3)List of academic publications
4)Reprints of major papers, not more than 5
5)Educational achievements
6)Acquisition of competitive funds (Within about 5 years)
7)Social contributions (academic society activities, committee activities, etc.)
8)Summary of research until now (about 750 words in English or 1500 characters in Japanese)
9)Research direction after assuming the position (about 750 words in English or 1500 characters in Japanese)
10)Educational plans and aspirations (about 750 words in English or 1500 characters in Japanese)
All documents must be submitted in a single PDF file, password protected, and sent by e-mail to the address in Contact Information. The title of the e-mail should read “Application for Professor (name of research area),” and the password should be sent in a separate e-mail from the submitted documents. If you do not receive the incoming e-mail within 1-2days, please contact the address in Contact Information. - Return of application documentsOthersPlease note that application documents will not be returned.
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Selection / Notification of result
- SelectionInterviews will be conducted for those who pass the document screening.
- Notification of resultBy e-mail
Contact details
The University of Tokyo
Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Kyoji Takaki
0358415346
kyo-t(at)g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp
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Notes
Please note that application documents will not be returned.
Personal information obtained through this application process will be used only for the screening and the recruiting of the applicants, never for any other purpose.
The University of Tokyo promotes gender equality. We encourage applications from female researchers.
Status of measures to prevent second-hand smoke: No smoking on the premises (There is a smoking area outdoors)
If you are personally in contract with foreign governmental bodies, corporations or universities, or you are in receipt of a large benefit (financial or any other form) from foreign governmental bodies during the period of your employment, the provisions of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may prohibit or restrict the sharing of technology that are designated as controlled technology possibly making it difficult for you to fulfill your duties as an academic or administrative staff of the university as a result. Therefore, in such cases it is necessary to keep such contracts/benefits within the scope where it does not hinder the sharing of technologies necessary for your duties by the university.
English and Japanese language skills will be considered.
