September 3, 2024
Recruitment of Associate Professor in the Faculty of Fisheries Sciences,
Hokkaido University (Laboratory of Marine Food Science and Technology)
We invite applications for the position of Associate Professor in the Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University.
1. Job title and description
Associate Professor (tenured, one person)
2. Department[Immediately after hiring] Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Division of Marine Life Science, Laboratory of Marine Food
Science and Technology[Scope of Change] Location as determined by the University
3. Research field
Marine food science and technology (especially, innovative research on food processing and food preservation
related to marine food products, and their technology development)
4. Job responsibilities[Immediately after hiring] At the Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences: Teaching graduate students in marine food science and technology(lectures, laboratory works, seminars, practical training, etc.)
 At the School of Fisheries Sciences: Teaching undergraduate students in Department of Marine Bioresources
Chemistry (lectures, laboratory works, seminars, practical training, etc.)
 General education: Teaching undergraduate students in Fisheries Sciences Engaging in administrative duties in the Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, the Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences, andthe School of Fisheries Sciences[Scope of Change] Duties as determined by the University
5. Qualifications(1) Ph.D. at the time of appointment(2) Excellent achievements and publications in the research field(3) Ability to give lectures in graduate and undergraduate courses(4) Strong motivation for education, research, and other duties related to the management of the Faculty, the Graduate
School, and the School of Fisheries Sciences(5) Japanese and English language proficiency (business level or above)
6. Start date (scheduled)
April 1, 2025
7. Probation periodThree months
8. SalaryThe salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University.
9. Working form

・Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work or Fixed Working Hour System based on agreement
・Determined in accordance with the Hokkaido University Working Hours, Break Times, Holidays andLeave Rules
・ [For Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work]
The work hours per day are deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes

・ [For Fixed Working Hour System]
Work hours: 8:30 to 17:00
Break time: 12:15 to 13:00
Overtime work: Applicable
10. Benefits
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association, Employees Pension,
Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance and Employment Insurance
11. Employer
Hokkaido University
12. Measures to prevent second-hand smoke
No smoking on the premises
13. Application materials(1) Curriculum Vitae*Free format with academic history, degree, qualifications, record of grants or the other awards, andemployment history*If applicable, provide full details of your employment history at Hokkaido University on and after April 1, 2013
(include any position such as Part-time Lecturer, TA, TF, RA, Short-Term Support Assistant, etc.)(2) List and copy of publications*The required documents must be submitted in digital media (Send PDF files in a CDR or DVD memory
disc, or a USB memory stick)(3) Summary of past and current research (about 1,000 words)(4) Statement of research and education goals upon appointment (about 1,000 words)(5) Statement of educational activity (subject list, number of graduate students supervised, social education
activity, if you work(ed) at college or university), and other scientific activities in university, scientificsociety, social community, etc.
(6) A list of two references (including the names, affiliation, phone numbers and e-mail addresses)(7) Self-assessment of applicant’s ability to read, write, and speak Japanese
14. Application deadline
November 5, 2024, 17:00 (JST)**The deadline must be strictly observed.
15. Application
Prof. INOUE Akira
Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University, 3-1-1 Minato-cho, Hakodate 041-8611, Japan* Application materials must be submitted by registered mail with “Application for Associate Professor in the Laboratoryof Marine Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Fisheries Sciences” in red ink on the surface of the envelope. The
documents once submitted will not be returned. Personal information will be used only for screening.
* The selection committee may require applicants to submit additional documents and/or have an interview. If aninterview is held, the applicant must cover all travel expenses.
* Should travel to Hakodate be unrealistic for the applicant, the interview may be conducted online.
16. Notification of result
Received by an E-mail.
17. Inquiries
Prof. INOUE Akira
Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University, 3-1-1 Minato-cho, Hakodate 041-8611, Japan
Phone: +81-(0)138-40-8591
E-mail: inouea21AT fish.hokudai.ac.jp (Please change "AT" to "@" when you send e-mails)
18. Other information

(1) Current members of the Laboratory of Marine Food Science and Technology (as of September 1, 2024) :Professors: KURIHARA Hideyuki, YAMAZAKI Koji; Assistant Professors: JOE Gahyun, YAMAKI Shogo.
(2) Hokkaido University is committed to supporting all researchers in balancing their education/research activities
with their personal life, and creating an environment where they can be active. For specific information, pleasevisit the DEI website (https://www.dei.hokudai.ac.jp/en/).
(3) This applicant will be also responsible for duties on international exchange and social collaboration programs.