This document is a copy of the Japanese version.
Job opportunity at theInstitute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University(ISEE job opportunity announcement No. 1 FY2024)
1. Job title and number of positions: Professor, one position
2. Affiliation: Division for Heliospheric Research, Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research
3. Background and requirements:(1) About ISEE and Division for Heliospheric Research:
The Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE)*1, Nagoya University,
conducts studies to elucidate the mechanisms and interactions of various phenomenain the holistic Earth, Sun, and Universe system. The mission of ISEE is to contributeto solutions for global environmental problems facing humankind and to the progressof human society spreading into space through the integration of space science andearth science. ISEE plays a unique role in linking these disciplines as one of Japan's
Joint Usage / Research Centers*2 and promotes a wide variety of collaborative
research. To realize this mission, ISEE has organized seven research divisions, threeresearch centers, and Office for the Development of Interdisciplinary Research
Strategy. The Division for Heliospheric Research*3 conducts solar wind research byobserving interplanetary scintillation (IPS) using multi-point large radio telescopes
which are joint-use facilities.
(2) Job details:(Immediately after being hired): The successful candidate for this position will develop
observational research on the formation and acceleration of the solar wind and coronalmass ejections (CMEs), the structure and dynamics of the heliosphere, space weather
forecasts, and other subjects on the heliosphere with an international perspective, as
well as promote the development of new observation instrument for heliosphericresearch, as the head of the Division for Heliosphere Research. In addition, we expect
the candidate to be actively involved in education as a member of the Graduate Schoolof Science, Nagoya University, and to work for joint research with domestic andinternational researchers, fully understanding the ISEE's mission as a Joint Usage /Research Center.
(Scope of change): Operations designated by Tokai National Higher Education andResearch System(3) Work location:

(Immediately after being hired) Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture(Scope of change) Work location designated by Tokai National Higher Education andResearch System
4. Qualifications:
The candidate should hold a PhD degree. There is no restriction on the candidate’snationality. However, the candidate is required to have the minimum necessary English
language skills to make lecture in English. The candidate is also required to have the minimum
necessary Japanese language skills to handle administrative work and is required to haveprospects for acquiring sufficient Japanese language skills within a few years.
5. Employment status: Full-time (Tenured), but up to the end of fiscal year (March 31) whencandidate fulfilled age reaches 65.
6. Treatment (salary, working hours, holidays, insurance, etc.)(1) As stipulated in the rules of employment of Tokai National Higher Education andResearch System.
https://education.joureikun.jp/thers_ac/act/frame/frame110010928.htm(2) Salary shall be based on the annual salary system as stipulated in the salary
regulations for faculty members covered by the annual salary system of Tokai National
Higher Education and Research System.
https://education.joureikun.jp/thers_ac/act/frame/frame110001585.htm(3) Under the professional duties-type discretionary labor system, the employee isconsidered to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
7. Date of appointment: April 1, 2025 (Tuesday)
8. Application deadline: 17:00 JST, August 30, 2024 (Friday)
9. Selection method: Document screening and interview, when necessary.
10. Documents to be submitted:
1) A curriculum vitae
2) A summary of past research activities (A4 or US letter size within 2 sheets)
3) List of publications and research activities (organized to follow: a. firstauthored peer-reviewed papers, b. co-authored peer-reviewed papers, c. books, d.
non-peer-reviewed papers, e. invited lectures, f. others. If a DOI is registered forany item, please ensure it is included.)4) List and copies of major publications (up to 5 major papers; please include DOIand the number of citations)5) List of external funds earned so far (Those as principal investigator and others,separately)6) A statement of future research plans (A4 or US letter size, maximum 4 pages;
Please include also a statement on commitment to the Joint Usage / ResearchCenter and to education.)7) Possible start date8) Names, affiliations, and email addresses of three professional references (Thosewho belong to multiple countries/regions should be included.)9) Applicable Specific Category Determination Form *See 13. (3)11. Application procedure:
Applicants are required to make one PDF file that includes all documents and send itby email to the following address with the subject “Application for ISEE job
opportunity No. 1 FY2024.”.
inst-recruit(at)t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp *Please replace the (at) with @(A receipt confirmation will be sent by email within 3 business days after thesubmission. If you do not receive the receipt confirmation email by then, please contactthe address in “12. Contact: 1) Regarding documents to be submitted.”)12. Contact:(1) Regarding documents to be submitted
Personal Affairs Section, General Affairs Division Institute for Space-EarthEnvironmental Research, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
464-8601, Japan
Email: ken-jin(at)t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp *Please to replace the (at) with @Phone: +81-52-747-6305

Fax：052-747-6313(2) Regarding ISEE and application content
Prof. Kanya Kusano
Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University, Furo-cho,Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8601, JapanEmail: kusano(at)nagoya-u.jp
Phone: +81-52-747-6337*Please to replace the (at) with @FAX：052-747-6334

13. Remarks:(1)

Personal information provided in relation to the application will be used only for thepurpose of screening. Upon completion of the screening, we will securely dispose of allpersonal information except for the information of the successful candidate.
(2)

The Institute for Space–Earth Environmental Research is an active promotor of genderequality. Browse the web page below for more detail.
https://www.kyodo-sankaku.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp/(3)

In November 2021, with the clarification of the scope of control of "deemed exports"
under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act ("FEFTA"), a portion of the provisionof confidential information must comply with FEFTA. Technology provided byuniversities and research institutions to faculty and staff is FEFTA is subject to control.
As a result of this change, faculty applications will also be subject to FEFTA controls.
When applying for this solicitation, you will be required to submit an Applicable SpecificCategory Determination Form in accordance with the Applicable Specific Category
Determination Flowchart. Please download the form below and submit it.
https://nuss.nagoya-u.ac.jp/s/bLFocRofmoj83zp
In addition, faculty members are required to submit a "Confirmation Form" at the timeof employment.

The contents herein are originally created in Japanese. If any discrepancies do exist, the original
Japanese version shall prevail.

(*1) Refer to the following for ISEE.
https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/(*2) Refer to the following for the Joint Usage / Research Center.
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/kyoten/(*3) Refer to the following for the Division for Heliospheric Research.
https://stsw1.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/