Recruitment of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor(Joint Usage / Education Center)
Aquatic Research Station
Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere
Hokkaido University
We invite applications for the position of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the Joint
Usage / Education Center (Note 1) at the Aquatic Research Station, Field Science Center for
Northern Biosphere (FSC), Hokkaido University (HU).
1. Position
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
2. Employment Status
Full-time (untenured). A one-year contract beginning April 1, 2017, possibly renewable up tofour times (for a total of five years maximum) based on the results of performance evaluations
3. Department (Note 2)
Aquatic Research Station, FSC, HU
4. Work Location
Akkeshi Marine Station, FSC, HU
1 Aikappu, Akkeshi, Hokkaido, 088-1113, Japan
5. Research Field
Marine ecology, biological oceanography in coastal areas, and related-research fields
6. Qualifications(1) PhD at the time of appointment(2) Excellent teaching skills, and outstanding achievements and publications in the research
field(3) Ability to propose and implement plans regarding to the Joint Usage / Education Center;
lecture in special marine field courses, and provide educational and research support toundergraduate and graduate students from HU and other universities using of the facilities
at HU’s Akkeshi and Muroran Marine Stations(4) Skills and motivation to manage the Akkeshi Marine Station, Muroran Marine Station, andother aquatic research stations and field research facilities belonging to FSC; establish
education and research programs at the local facilities; and develop relationships with local
communities through education(5) Ability to lecture in both Japanese and English languages
7. Application materials(1) Curriculum Vitae (free format with an attached photo taken within six months, academicand work history, degrees, and licenses).
(2) List of publications, including the following:
A. Papers published in refereed journals
B. Title of PhD thesis
C. Books
D. ReviewsE. Papers published in non-refereed journals and proceedings
F. Other achievements including academic activities, symposiums organized,professional committees and service, invited speeches, awards, grants awarded,and education experience(3) Six hard copies of up to five major publications(4) Summary of past and current education and research activities (about 1,000 words).
(5) Statement of research and education goals upon appointment, especially for commitmentin the Joint Usage / Education Center (about 1,000 words).
(6) Two references with contact information (affiliations, positions and e-mail addresses).
8. Application Deadline
January 27, 2017
Selection process: Selection will be based on screening of application materials. Applicants may
be asked to visit HU for an interview and presentation. If an interview is required, the applicant isresponsible for all travel expenditures.
9. Desired Start DateApril 1, 2017
10. Application
Please send all application materials toMr. Ken-ya Ohazama
HR Department
Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere
Hokkaido University,
Kita 11 Nishi 10, Kita-ku,
Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0811, Japan*Application materials must be submitted by registered mail with “Application for Specially
Appointed Assistant Professor in Akkeshi Marine Station” written in red ink on the envelope.
*Submitted documents cannot be returned. Personal information will be used only for thescreening.
11. Inquiries
Prof. Etsuro Yamaha
Nanae Fresh-Water Station,
Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere
Hokkaido University
E-mail: eyamaha[AT]fsc.hokudai.ac.jp*Change [AT] to @ when sending an e-mail.
Note 1: Akkeshi Marine Station and Muroran Marine Station have been approved as a Joint
Usage / Education Center as the “Marine Biology and Ecology in Cold-current Ecosystem” by
the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology since July 2012. A second
program “International Educational Center for Marine Biology and Ecology in Cold-currentEcosystem” will start from April 2017. Further information can be found at the following
URL: http://www.fsc.hokudai.ac.jp/KANRYU/english/

Note 2: FSC, HU comprises Experimental Forests, a Livestock Farm, an Experiment Farm, aBotanic Garden, and Marine Stations. Faculty members are assigned to three Stations (ForestResearch Station, the Agro-ecosystem Research Station, and the Aquatic Research Station(this recruitment)) and are responsible for managing the facilities. The Education andResearch Division has six sections: Bio-resource Development, Ecosystem Conservation,
Sustainable Bio-production, Biodiversity, Ecosystem Function, and Population andCommunity Ecology.
The Aquatic Research Station includes five professors, four associate professors and six
assistant professors. The Akkeshi Marine Station has one professor and two assistantprofessors.
Further information can be found here:
http://www.fsc.hokudai.ac.jp/home_en/
http://www.fsc.hokudai.ac.jp/akkeshi/en/index.html
http://www.fsc.hokudai.ac.jp/muroran/english/