Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Assistant Professor (Department of Rural and Environmental Sciences)

Job description

• Background of the recruitment and description of the projectWe study the control of environmental contaminants and greenhouse gas emissions in soil and water environments of urban and rural areas. Our division is engaged in international collaborative research on environmental issues occurring in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam. In terms of research methods, we conduct stable isotope measurement and microbial function and community analysis using molecular biological techniques, in addition to conventional soil and water quality analysis and numerical model simulation. We seek a researcher with knowledge and experience in environmental engineering or soil science, ideally with the ability to lead the study of functions of environmental microorganisms.
  
  Additionally, the successful applicant is expected to conduct education and research supervision or support for students in both Japanese and English.
• Work content and job description[Responsible school]
  – Course of Rural and Environmental Sciences, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology
  – Track of Environmental Management and Rural Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering and Environmental Management Program, School of Engineering
  [Description of jobs]
  – Education and research at the Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology: – The successful applicant is expected to supervise graduate students in both master’s and doctoral courses in their research, and deliver lectures and practical courses such as “Applied Environmental Microbiology” and “Environmental Soil Management。”
  – Education in the Faculty of Engineering: The successful applicant is expected to deliver lectures, seminars, and laboratory courses (including specialized fundamental courses) such as “Environmental Microbiology,”” Experimental Course of Environmental Soil Science,” and “SDGs Field Environmental Science Overseas Short-Term Training,” as well as supervision or assistance in special research。
  – Organizational management at Okayama University
  [Assigned department]
  – Department of Rural and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology
• Assigned departmentExisting departmentsDepartment of Rural and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology

Job type

• Associate Professor
• Lecturer level
• Assistant Professor level

Research field

• Environmental science – Environmental dynamic analysis
• Environmental science – Environmental load reduction and remediation
• Life Science – Plant nutrition and soil science
• Environmental science – Rural environmental engineering and planning
• Life Science – Applied microbiology

Wages

• Common to all Job TypesAnnual Salary : 5 million yen ~Annual Salary : Professor 8 million yen ~
  Annual Salary : Associate Professor 6 million yen ~
  Annual Salary : Lecturer, Assistant Professor 5 million yen ~
  Basic annual salary and Performance-based annual salary: Professor 8,102,000-9,650,000 yen
  Basic annual salary and Performance-based annual salary: Associate Professor 6,758,000-7,980,000 yen
  Basic annual salary and Performance-based annual salary: Lecturer 5,852,000-7,426,000 yen
  Basic annual salary and Performance-based annual salary : Assistant Professor 5,556,000-6,498,000yen, *Only for a person with PhD
  An annual salary system is applied. The amount of annual salary is determined in consideration of the person’s educational background, work experience, etc. according to the Okayama University annual salary Regulations.
  The percentage of annual performance pay depends on the length of service within six months prior to the base date (June 1 and December 1), and the performance rate varies depending on the results of the evaluation.
  As allowances, commuting allowance, support allowance, housing allowance, adjustment allowance, etc. will be paid separately to the applicable employees.
  Salary rules: https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/society/boshyu-kyoiku.html

Working hours

• Common to all Job TypesWorking hours :08:30-17:30Holidays : Saturdays and Sundays, national holidays, and December 29 to January 3 (Article 42, paragraph 2 of the Personnel Work Rules)Overtime and other explanations : If the employee agrees to the application of the discretionary work system for specialized work, working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Overtime work is not required in principle. Day-off work may be required. (Articles 41 and 42 of the Personnel Work Rules)

Application requirements

Qualifications

• Education and Degree RequirementsPh.D. / Doctor
• Description(1) Holding a Ph.D. Degree (or be expected to obtain a Ph.D. degree)
  (2) High enthusiasm and ability for education and research, and proactive motivation in international exchange and industry-academia collaboration activities
  (3) A good command of English for lectures, education, and research, and for international education to graduate students

Employment Type

• Common to all Job TypesRegular employee

Contract period

• Common to all Job TypesNontenured – Tenure-trackIn the case of an Assistant Professor, the term of appointment is five years. Tenure screening is conducted six months before the expiration date. If the screening results meet the attached evaluation criteria, the person will be hired as an academic staff member (until the retirement age) from the day after the tenure track expiration date.Probationary period presentTrial period 6 month

Work location

• 700-8530 Okayama 3-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama City

Compensation

• Various systemsRetirement allowances : availableTransportation expenses : availableRetirement age : availableOthers : Salary increase: Not available （However, the grade may be revised according to the separately determined standard）
  Performance-based annual salary: Available (under separately established criteria)
• InsuranceEmployees’ Health Insurance : availableEmployees’ Pension Insurance : availableWorker’s accident insurance : availableEmployment insurance : available
• Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplaceSmoking is prohibited on campus.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

• Job content supplemental explanation【Post commencement date】
  As soon as possible after April 2026

Application period

• 2025/08/25~2025/10/20 Deadline for receipt

Application method

• Application documents (specified forms)
  • Forms 1-6.doc
• Attached documentsApplication Form : Online Submission , Mailing(1) CV (Form 1)Other online application forms
  (2) Activities in academic societies and society (Form 2)
  (3) Curriculum vitae on education (Form 3)
  (4) Research achievement summary (Form 4)
  (5) List of research achievements (Form 5)
  (6) Contact information of two referees (Form 6)
  (7) Books, reprints, etc. (up to 5 main ones, copy allowed)
  (8) Other documents required for examination (free format)
  ① Future research prospects and educational aspirations
  (For each of the above (research and education), less than 1200 characters on one sheet of A4 paper.)
  Forms 1-6, please use these attached documents.
  Please send the above documents by E-mail or by mail.
  In the case of sending the documents by E-mail, please indicate “Application Forms (Department of Rural and Environmental Sciences)” in a subject of the e-mail.
• Return of application documentsWe will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
• Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)700-8530 Okayama Okayama University, Faculty of Engineering 3-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Pref
  MAEDA MorihiroPrecautions : 【Notes】
  When sending the application materials via mail, please write “Application Forms (Department of Rural and Environmental Sciences)” in red on the front of the envelope.

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E-mail Application

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URL of this job posting

• https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/eng/researchers_staff/Employment.html

Selection / Notification of result

• SelectionAfter reviewing the documents, interviews will be carried out as needed.
  The interview schedule will be announced later.
  (The applicants should pay transportation and accommodation expenses for the interview.)
• Notification of resultThe selection result will be notified to all applicants.

Contact details

Okayama University

Department of Rural and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology

MAEDA Morihiro

0862518993

mun(at)okayama-u.ac.jp

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Notes

Okayama University promotes gender equality and supports female teachers. We welcome active participation of women in the application process.