Public Offer for Designated Assistant Professor of International Collaborative Program in AgriculturalSciences between Nagoya University and Kasetsart University/The University of Western Australia,
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
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Open positions for Designated Assistant Professor (Coordinator)
Office of International Exchange, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences[Selection policy (Background of the recruitment and explanation of the program)]
The Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, has
positioned “Bioagricultural Sciences” as a comprehensive academic field that aims
to expand the foundation of life science, to make advanced use of biological
functions and resources, to create and preserve a symbiotic environment for life,
and to develop human society in harmony with the environment through sustainablebiological production and technological development of advanced life sciences.
Furthermore, our mission is to pursue the truth through creative research activities
and to contribute to the formation, accumulation, and inheritance of the world's
leading intellectual assets in life science and agriculture.
The “International Collaborative Program in Agricultural Sciences between
Nagoya University and Kasetsart University” and “International CollaborativeProgram in Agricultural Sciences between Nagoya University and the University ofWestern Australia” were established in April 2018 and April 2019, respectively,based on joint research and academic exchange agreements between Nagoya
University's Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences and Kasetsart University,
Thailand, and Western Australia University, Australia, to carry out the Joint Degree
Program for the Ph.D. course at the two universities. By educating students in theacademic environment, culture, and educational system of the partner university,
the two International Collaborative Programs aim to nurture doctoral students who
excel in international perspective, planning, academic development, andproblem-solving skills, as well as advanced research skills.
The Designated Assistant Professor who will be recruited this time holds adoctoral or master's degree or is expected to complete the degree by March 2025,
and has research experience in agricultural science or a related field, or experiencein academic exchange or student exchange programs with overseas universities. The
ideal candidate will be expected to play an active role in the education andmanagement of the Joint Degree Program between the two International
Collaborative Programs, contributing to the growth and success of the program as acoordinator. In addition, the candidate will have sufficient English skills to carry out
his/her duties and Japanese communication skills, be enthusiastic about theactivities of the two International Collaborative Programs, and be a non-Japanesenational who can contribute to the further development of the Graduate School of
Bioagricultural Sciences.
[Job description](Right after being hired)・Contribute to the administration, the student education, and the student support
for the International Collaborative Programs in Agricultural Sciences between
Nagoya University and Kasetsart University/The University of Western Australia(Coordination services)
・Coordinate administrative and development duties in relation to the Graduate
Schoolʼs internationalization programs

(Scope of change)
・Tasks designated by the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System(THERS)[Work location](Right after being hired) Nagoya University (Higashiyama Campus), Furo-cho,Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan(Scope of change) Work location designated by the THERS[Number of positions] One Designated Assistant Professor[Expected starting date] From April 1, 2025
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Research Field

Large category

Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Others

Small category
Full-time (fixed term)

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Eligibility for
Application

Contract period: Fixed term (from the date of hire to March 31, 2026)(The appointment is renewable based on work performance, attitude, and ability, as
well as budget availability, etc. In addition, the maximum term of appointment isuntil March 31, 2028)[Details of qualifications, requirements (including degrees, etc.), expertise, etc. inthe specific field required]・A doctoral or master's degree awarded or to be awarded by the end of March 2025
・Non-Japanese nationals
・Strong interpersonal skills for communication with students, staff, and otherconcerned people
・Sufficient English skills to carry out his/her duties and Japanese communication
skills・ Experiences are desirable in international collaborative research, academic
exchange, student exchange programs, and/or other activities with otheruniversities[Salary, working hours, holidays, length of employment, insurance, etc.]
・Working hours, and benefits are determined in accordance with the provisions ofthe THERS Employee Work Rules.
https://education.joureikun.jp/thers_ac/act/frame/frame110010928.htm
・Salary is determined based on the annual salary system at Nagoya University,THERS.
https://education.joureikun.jp/thers_ac/act/frame/frame110000191.htm
・The designated working hours are 7 hours and 45 minutes per day by theprofessional work type discretionary labor system.

7Compensation

8Application
PeriodSeptember 12, 2024 - November 15, 2024 (Japan Standard Time (JST))

Applicationand Selection,
ResultNotification,andContact[How to apply (where to send the documents to be submitted)][Application documents] * Please prepare in English or Japanese.
1. Cover letter of intent to apply, including the applicant's contact information,
telephone number, and e-mail address
2. Full curriculum vitae
3. Resume of work experience(Please download the form: https://nuss.nagoya-u.ac.jp/s/7JgkwwLDGxNrNyk)
4. List of all publications (Form optional: categorize into original papers,
review/books, patents, and others, and indicate whether the paper ispeer-reviewed or not)9

5. Plans and aspirations for this job if you are appointed (Approximately 1 page ofA4 size paper)
6. Other information for selection, such as education/research activities you havebeen experienced (in particular, collaboration, academic exchange, student
exchange program), acquisition of external funding and/or social contribution
7. Self-assessment form and flowchart for determining applicability(Please download the form: https://www.agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp/general/fefta.html)
8. Names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two personal references to
who the committee can inquire about the applicant
・Please put the above documents 1 to 8 into one PDF file and send it as an
attachment to the address below.
・The subject of the email should be "Application for JDP Assistant Professor (YourName)".
・The total file size should not exceed 50 MB. If the file size unavoidably exceeds
50 MB, please contact the Committee Chair.
・If you have not received notification (via e-mail) that your application has been
received by one week after the application deadline, please contact the Committee
Chair
E-mail address to which documents should be sent:
jdp2024[at]agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp* Please replace [at] with @ in the e-mail address.
[Contact]
Committee Chair, Selection Committee for Designated Assistant Professor,
International Collaborative Program in Agricultural Sciences between Nagoya
University and Kasetsart University/The University of Western Australia,Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
Prof. Satoshi Ohkura
E-mail: saohkura[at]agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp* Please replace [at] with @ in the above e-mail address.
* For other inquiries, please send an e-mail to the Committee Chair.
* The subject line of the inquiry should read “Open Call for JDP AssistantProfessor”.
[Selection details (selection process, decision of acceptance or rejection)]

10Additional
information

・A selection committee deliberates all the applications to make its decision followedby approval of the Faculty Council of Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences,
Nagoya University.
・The committee may interview or request applicants to conduct a seminar during
the selection process (in person or online, negotiable).
* In the case of a face-to-face interview/seminar, travel and accommodation
expenses incurred for interviews and seminars must be borne by the applicant.
・The results of acceptance or rejection will be communicated by e-mail in principle.
・Nagoya University proactively recruits women if they are recognized as equal in
the evaluation of performance (including research performance, educational
performance, social contributions, and character). For more information on
Nagoya University's efforts, please see the URL below:
http://www.kyodo-sankaku.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp/

・In November 2021, with the clarification of the scope of control for "deemedexports" under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act ("FEFTA"), someprovision of sensitive technology to faculty members and students by universities
and research institutions has become subject to control under the FEFTA.
Consistent with this change, when applying for faculty positions or studying at theUniversity, faculty, staff, and students will be required to submit a "Declaration ofapplicable specific categories" based on the "Flowchart for determining applicablespecific categories." Faculty, staff, and some students will also be required tosubmit a "Confirmation Form" at the time of their recruitment or admission.
* The "foreign organization" mentioned in the “Declaration of applicablespecific categories” means a "Non-Japanese organization."・The submitted information will be strictly managed under the privacy policy of
Nagoya University, THERS, and will be used only for screening. The SelectionCommittee will be responsible for disposing of all application documents and will
not return them.