Recruitment of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Fisheries Sciences,
Hokkaido University (Laboratory of Aquaculture Biology)

July 31, 2024

We invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido
University.
1. Job title and description
Assistant Professor (The term of employment contract is 5 years. A performance evaluation will be conducted,
and a successful employee will be reappointed for 5 years.)
2. Department[Immediately after hiring] Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Division of Marine Life Science, Laboratory ofAquaculture Biology[Scope of Change] Location as determined by the University
3. Research field
Aquaculture biology (especially studies on fish reproductive physiology through the approaches ofmolecular biology, cell biology, and functional morphology, as well as the application of these studies toaquaculture-technology development for important species in aquaculture industry)
4. Job responsibilities[Immediately after hiring] At the Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences: Teaching graduate students in aquaculture biology(lectures, laboratory works, seminars, practical training, etc.)
 At the School of Fisheries Sciences: Teaching undergraduate students in the Department of AquacultureLife Science (lectures, laboratory work, seminars, practical training, etc.)
 General education: Teaching undergraduate students in fisheries sciences Engaging in administrative duties in the Faculty 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 ofFisheries Sciences(5) Japanese and English language proficiency (business level or above)
6. Start date
January 1, 2025
7. Probation period
Three months
8. Salary
Determined in accordance with the National University Corporation Hokkaido University Salary Rules forFaculty Subject to Annual Salary System.
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 applicant’s academic history, degree, qualifications, record of grants or other awards,and employment history. *Applicant who has been employed by Hokkaido University from April 1,2013 (any position, including part-time lecturer, Teaching Assistant, Teaching Fellow, ResearchAssistant and short-term support assistant, etc.) should provide full details of your employment history(2) List and copy of publications*The required documents must be submitted in digital media (Send PDF files in CDR, DVD or USB flashdrive)(3) Summary of past and current research (about 1,000 words)(4) Statement of research goals upon appointment (about 1,000 words)(5) Statement of education goals upon appointment (about 1,000 words)(6) A list of two references (including the names, titles, affiliations, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses)(7) Self-assessment of the applicant’s ability to read, write, and speak Japanese
14. Application deadline
September 27, 2024, 17:00 (JST)**The deadline must be strictly observed.
15. Application
Prof. HOSOKAWA Masashi
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 Assistant Professor in
the Laboratory of Aquaculture Biology, Faculty of Fisheries Sciences” in red ink on the surface of theenvelope. The documents, once submitted, will not be returned. Personal information will be used only forscreening.
* The selection committee may require applicants to submit additional documents and/or have an interview.
If an interview is held, the applicant must cover all travel expenses.
16. Notification of result
E-mail17. Inquiries
Prof. HOSOKAWA Masashi
Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University, 3-1-1 Minato-cho, Hakodate 041-8611, Japan
Phone: +81-(0)138-40-5530
E-mail: hosoATfish.hokudaiac.jp (Change “AT” to “@” when the applicant sends inquiries by e-mail)18. Other information(1) Current members of the Laboratory of Aquaculture Biology (as of July 31, 2024): Professors:
TAKAGI Yasuaki, TODO Takashi; Associate Professors: URA Kazuhiro, IJIRI Shigeho,HIRAMATSU Naoshi