Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University“Open Position: Full-time Assistant Professor”
Job Title: Assistant Professor in the Division of Integrated Environmental Studies, Department ofEnvironmental 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 has striven toenhance research and education in the region of the Sea of Japan since its establishment in 2002. Inorder to strengthen its research activities and to promote one of its major research activities entitled"Understanding of Migration Behaviour of Chemical Substances in East Asia: Evaluation ofDynamics of Chemical Substances in Atmosphere-Land-Ocean and their Environmental Response",
the Division of Integrated Environmental Studies at the Department of Environmental Research
invites applications for a full-time position. It is seeking candidates at the assistant professorial level.
The details regarding the position are stated below.

1. OPEN POSITION: A full-time assistant professor.
2. AFFILIATION: Division of Integrated Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental
Research, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University.
3. PLACE OF WORK: Low Level Radioactivity Laboratory (Wake, Nomi-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture,Japan).
4. RESPONSIBILITIES: Applicants are required to promote field-based research and educationfrom the standpoint of environmental science with regards to integrated research and analysis ofchemical substances in atmosphere-land-ocean environment. Applicants are also required toengage in research and operation of ultra-low background Ge detection system in the Ogoya
Underground Laboratory. Responsibilities include lecturing, practical training, and associatedmatters with regards to the following areas: 1) ‘Professional Education’ at the College of Scienceand Engineering, and 2) ‘Professional Education’ for Master’s and Doctoral courses at theGraduate School of Natural Science and Technology. The ability to teach and to conduct theabove tasks and activities in English is a requirement. Applicants should also be willing and able
to co-operate and work alongside other staff members at the Institute of Nature andEnvironmental Technology and its related organisations.
5. EMPLOYMENT START DATE: The earliest possible start date is the 1st of October 2015 orafterwards.
6. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1(1) Applicants should have obtained a doctoral degree.
(2) Applicants should have outstanding research achievements and extensive experience in theresearch field of integrated environment. After the start of employment, applicants have topromote notable scientific research activities in relation to the region of the Sea of Japan.
Applicants are expected to take part in educational activities at both the undergraduate andpostgraduatelevelswithwarm

enthusiasm.

Japaneselanguagecompetencyandcommunication skills for administrative and educational purposes are required.
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 five, 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 orco-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 one A4 sheets in free format).
(7) Future research and education objectives (on one 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 Assistant Professor in
the Division of Integrated Environmental Studies” in red ink on the front of the envelope andsend the aforementioned application materials by registered mail to:
Professor Kazuichi HAYAKAWA2

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)).

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