Researcher (part time) at the Environmental Safety and Health Organization, Environmental Management
Division (Environment Preservation Research Center)
September 16, 2021
Job title

Researcher (hourly staff)

NumberOne person

Location

Division of Environmental Management, Organization for Environmental Safety andHealth, Kyoto University (Environment Preservation Research Center)
Location: Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto (Yoshida Campus)

Job description(1) Chemical analysis of wastewater and liquid waste from experiments at theUniversity, and duties related to the proper management of wastewater and liquidwaste(2) Survey and research work for quantifying the generation of solid waste such as
plastic waste at Kyoto University (including waste composition surveys) and thepromotion of reduce, reuse, recycling and proper treatment of those waste

Required qualifications(1) As of November 1, 2021, a doctoral degree in natural science (including
prospective degrees) or equivalent education, research, or work experience(preferably in environmental engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field)(2) Experience in instrumental analysis for measuring the concentration of chemical
substances in liquid samples (experience in GC-MS or ICP-OES is desirable)(3) Have an interest in supporting the university's education and research activities
from the aspect of environmental management, be enthusiastic about this work, andbe highly cooperative.
(4) Have language skills that do not interfere with oral and written communication in
Japanese or English.

Contract term

Anticipated start date: November 1, 2021 (or as early as possible from then on)
The end date is March 31, 2022, with a possibility of renewal up to 5 years.

Business hours

The basic working hours are 30 hours per week, 5 days per week, 6 hours per day
from 10:00 to 17:00 (break time: 12:00-13:00). (Excluding Saturdays, Sundays,
national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, Foundation Day, and summerholidays)
Work days and work hours are negotiable. We may order you to work overtime.

SalaryHourly wage: 1,800 yen to 2,400 yen (based on the University's payment standards anddetermined by ability and background)

Allowance

Commuting allowance and overtime allowance are paid in accordance with the University'spayment standards.
(Other allowances, bonuses, and retirement allowances are not paid.)

Social insurance

Health insurance, welfare pension insurance and unemployment insurance depending on thetype of work

Application documents

Please send your resume (with photo, telephone number and e-mail address) and listof publications to the address below by post or e-mail (write "Researcher Application"

in red on the envelope or write "Researcher Application" in the subject line of the email).
Application deadline

Friday, October 8, 2021; applications may be closed prior to the deadline once a
suitable candidate has been selected.

Selection proceduresInterviews will be conducted in person or online after screening of applications. Detailsof the interview, etc., will be provided separately to eligible applicants.

ContactYoshida-Honcho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501 (3rd floor, Head Office Building)

Organization Office, Environment, Safety and Health Division, Facilities Department, Kyoto
University
Contact: Mr. Sunada
Tel: +81-75-753-2387
E-mail: sunada.akinobu.7u*mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp(Please change "*" to "@".)Notes

The documents submitted will be used only for the employment screening.
The information will not be disclosed, transferred or lent to any third party without
justifiable reason.
Please note that the application documents will not be returned.
Kyoto University prohibits on-campus smoking except in designated outdoor spaces
so as to minimize secondhand smoke exposure.