Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University“Open Position: Full-time Professor”
Job Title: Professor in the Division of Biodiversity, Department of Natural Science and Measurement,
Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University(Application Deadline: February 13, 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 to enhanceresearch and education in the region of the Sea of Japan since its establishment in 2002.

In order tostrengthen its research activities and to promote one of its major research activities entitled "AnEvaluation of the Impact of Environmental Risk Factors such as chemical substances on theEcosystem in East Asia", the Division of Biodiversity at the Department of Natural Science andMeasurement invites applications for a full-time position. It is seeking candidates at the professoriallevel. The details regarding the position are shown below.

1. OPEN POSITION: A full-time professor.
2. AFFILIATION: Division of Biodiversity, Department of Natural Science and Measurement,
Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University.
3. PLACE OF WORK: Noto Marine Laboratory (Ogi, Noto-cho, Hosu-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture).
4. RESPONSIBILITIES: Applicants are required to promote field-based research and educationfrom the standpoint of environmental science and bioscience with regards to “marinebiodiversity.”

Applicants are also required to engage in research on the impact ofenvironmental risk factors such as chemical substances on the ecosystem. Responsibilities
include lecturing, practical training, and associated matters with regards to the following areas: 1)‘Specialised Education’ (within the Biology course), and at the School of Natural Systems at theCollege of Science and Engineering, and 2) ‘Specialised Education’ for Master’s and Doctoral
courses at the Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology. The ability to teach and toconduct the above tasks and activities in English is a requirement.

Applicants should also bewilling and able to co-operate and work alongside other staff members at the Institute of Natureand Environmental Technology and its related organisations.
5. EMPLOYMENT START DATE: The earliest possible start date is the 1st of April 2015 orafterwards.
6. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:(1) Applicants should have obtained a doctoral degree.
(2) Applicants should have outstanding research achievements and extensive experience in theresearch field of marine biodiversity. After the start of employment, applicants have to1

promote 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 shouldbe provided.
(1) Curriculum vitae with a recent photograph of the face, a description of the applicant’s present
address, 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 ten, 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 or
co-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 two A4 sheets in free format).
(7) Future research and education objectives (on two 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. Unfortunately, Kanazawa University will not be able to reimburse theapplicant’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 thecompletion of the selection process.
8. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13 February, 2015.
9. SUBMISSION: Write “Confidential” and “Application for the position of Professor in theDivision of Biodiversity” in red ink on the front of the envelope and send the aforementioned
application materials by registered mail to:
Professor Kazuichi HAYAKAWA
Director of the Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University,
Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan 920-1192
Phone: +81-76-264-68402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 and Facsimile: +81-76-234-4456
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)).
(4) The Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology at Kanazawa University is in theprocess of planning the reorganisation of all its departments and divisions for beyond April
2015. The new professor is expected to engage in research and educational activities inrelation to marine biodiversity within the newly organised departments and divisions.

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