Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University“Open Position: Full-time Professor”
Job Title: Professor in the Division of Atmospheric Environmental Studies,
Department of Environmental Research,Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University(Application Deadline: 31 July, 2015)
Kanazawa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and welcomes overseas and female
applicants.

Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology at Kanazawa University established in 2002 hasbeen reorganised into four divisions (Divisions of Atmospheric, Marine, Terrestrial and Integrated
Environmental Studies) to enhance research and education in the region of the Sea of Japan. In
order to strengthen its research activities and to promote one of its major research activities entitled"Atmospheric behaviours of chemical substances derived from natural and their impact on thehuman health and ecosystems in East Asia", the Division of Atmospheric Environmental Research
invites applications for a full-time position. It is seeking candidates at the professorial level. The
details regarding the position are stated below.

1. OPEN POSITION: A full-time professor.
2. AFFILIATION: Division of Atmospheric Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental
Research, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University.
3. PLACE OF WORK: Kanazawa University Kakuma Campus and the Noto Super Siteobservatory.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES: Applicants are required to promote field-based research and educationfrom the standpoint of environmental science and bioscience with regards to behaviours andchemical reactions of environmental pollutants in the region of the Sea of Japan. Applicants arealso required to engage in research on the model simulation of atmospheric pollutants.
Responsibilities include lecturing, practical training, and associated matters with regards to thefollowing areas: 1) ‘Professional Education’ at the College of Medical, Pharmaceutical andHealth Sciences or College of Science and Engineering, and 2) ‘Professional Education’ for
Master’s and Doctoral courses at the Graduate School of Medical Sciences or Graduate School of
Natural Science and Technology. The ability to teach and to conduct the above tasks andactivities in English is a requirement.

Applicants should also be willing and able to co-operateand work alongside other staff members at the Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health
Sciences or Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology and their related organisations.
5. EMPLOYMENT START DATE: The earliest possible start date is the 1st of October 2015 orafterwards.

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6. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:(1) Applicants should have obtained a doctoral degree.
(2) Applicants should have outstanding research achievements and extensive experience in theresearch field of atmospheric environment and/or model simulation.

After the start ofemployment, applicants have to promote notable scientific research activities in relation to theregion of the Sea of Japan. Applicants are expected to take part in educational activities atboth the undergraduate and postgraduate levels with warm enthusiasm. Japanese language
competency and communication skills for administrative and educational purposes arerequired.
7. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: A single copy of the following documents in an A4 size should
be provided.
(1) Curriculum vitae with a recent photograph of the face, a description of the applicant’s presentaddress, phone number, e-mail address, academic career with the title and date of the doctoral
dissertation, research career with information concerning research programmes that theapplicant has participated in, professional career, affiliated scientific societies and others.
(2) List of research activities, including original scientific papers, review articles, book chaptersand other publications in order of date (with the most recent first). Name of the co-authors (ifany) in order of appearance and peer reviewed publications (or not) in individual papers
should be indicated.
(3) Offprints of the applicant’s major publications (the maximum acceptable number is ten, hardcopies are also acceptable).
(4) List of received research grants or other sources of funding (research period, name of grant,
name of the sponsor(s), title of research, whether the applicant is the principal investigator or
co-investigator, and the amount of money should be included).
(5) List of invited presentations to scientific meetings, conferences, awards, and others inchronologically order with the most recent first.
(6) Details of research experience (on two A4 sheets in free format).
(7) Future research and education objectives (on two A4 sheets in free format).
(8) Names and contact information (address, telephone number and e-mail address) of tworeferees.
Note: After examination of the submitted documents, selected applicants may be asked to attend
an interview in Kanazawa. Kanazawa University will not be able to reimburse the applicant’s
travel expenses for this purpose. In the event that an on-site interview is not feasible, an online
interview might be possible. The submitted documents will be destroyed after the completion ofthe selection process.
8. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 July, 2015.
9. SUBMISSION: Write “Confidential” and “Application for the position of Professor in theDivision of Atmospheric Environment” in red ink on the front of the envelope and send the2aforementioned application materials by registered mail to:Professor Kazuichi HAYAKAWA
Director of the Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University,Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan 920-1192
Phone: +81-76-234-4413
10. CONTACT ADDRESS:
Professor Kazuichi HAYAKAWA
Director of the Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University,
Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan 920-1192
Phone : +81-76-234-4413
E-mail: hayakawa@p.kanazawa-u.ac.jp
11. OTHERS:(1) Kanazawa University is endeavouring to improve the quality of educational opportunities
available in English and of increasing the number of classes and courses taught in English.
(2) Remuneration is in accordance with Kanazawa University Regulations. For details, please see
the following document (available only in Japanese):(http://www.adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ad_syomu/jyouhoukoukai/soshiki/pay1.pdf (in Japanese)).
(3) Kanazawa University actively promotes a gender-equal society. For details, please see thefollowing document (available only in Japanese): (http://cdl.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ (inJapanese)).
(4) The Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology at Kanazawa University is in theprocess of planning the reorganisation of all its departments and divisions for beyond April
2015. The new professor is expected to engage in research and educational activities inrelation to marine biodiversity within the newly organised departments and divisions.

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