Academic ConnectCall for Applications for Assistant Professor Position
Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
1. Position title and number: Assistant Professor (one position)
2. Expected hiring date: As soon as possible after January 2026
3. Employment term: Five years (extendable by a further five years following an evaluation) In accordance with the internal regulations governing the tenure of faculty members, the position of Assistant Professor is limited to a five-year term. Reappointment is possible once, but only with the approval of the Institute's Faculty Council.
4. Probationary period: 14 daysfrom the date of hire
5. Work location: Atmosphere and OceanResearch Institute, The University of Tokyo (5-1-5Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba). Placement changes, concurrent positions, and secondments may be ordered within the range specified by the university (except as a rule, these orders are not against one’s will). For details, refer to Article 4 of The University of Tokyo Employment Regulations for Faculty).
6. Affiliation: Department of Ocean Floor Geoscience, Division of Ocean-Earth System Science
7. Research field: Solid Earth Science (Geology, Geophysics and/or Geochemistry) The Department of Ocean Floor Geoscience, the Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute studies the evolution of the Earth and its dynamic processes using various types of data acquired fromresearch cruisesworldwide. Our group’s research disciplines cover a broad range of Earth sciences, and our work takes us from low-to high-latitude fields. The group is part of an extensive global network of marine geoscientists, and undertakes many collaborative international research projects, including IODP3 , IPCCand ICDP. We are seeking individuals to lead an innovative research program that complements our existing strengths, and is committed to teaching graduate students. Those specializing in geology and petrology are encouraged to apply.
8. Working hours: Deemed as working 7 hours and 45 minutes per day under the discretionary labor system for professional work
9. Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
10. Leave: Annual paid leaves, special leaves, etc.
11. Salary and benefits Determined based on academic background, work experience, etc., with a salary increase system. Reference: Monthly salary of approximately 340,000 Japanese yen for those with a doctoral degree Allowances: Bonuses (twice a year), commuting allowance (up to 55,000 Japanese yen per month in principle), and other allowances according to university regulations
12. Insurance: Enrollment in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association, employment insurance, and workers' compensation insurance, as required by law
13. Eligibility: Must hold a doctoral degree (including equivalent degrees obtained abroad)
14. Application documents: One copy of each
(1) Curriculum Vitae (including academic and employment history, with attached photo). Use The University of Tokyo Standard Resume Format (downloadable from the URL below) https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html
(2) List of research achievements (distinguishing between peer- and non-peer-reviewed articles, including articles under submission. Describe citations for each papers and database used (eg., SCOPUS, Web of Science, Google Scholars etc.).
(3) Copies of about 3 major papers (photocopies acceptable)
(4) Summary of research achievements (within 1page of A4 paper)
(5) Future plans after recruitment (within 1page of A4 paper: Please write a plans for your research, educations for graduate students and ideas to support scientific communities as a staff member of a Joint Usage Research Center)
(6) Declaration regarding past criminal penalties, administrative actions, and disciplinary actions due to sexual harassment and/or sexual violence etc. against students(downloadable from the URL below) https://www.aori.u-tokyo.ac.jp/recruit/files/declaration.docx
(7) Names, contact information, and email addresses of two references who can provide opinions about the applicant
15. Application submission: Send an email with the subject “Assistant Professor Application of OFGS” to: soumu-recruit % aori.u-tokyo.ac.jp (replace % with @). The documents attached should be compressed within 20MB with password protection if necessary. Online storage service can be used when the file size exceeds 20MB. Applicants will receive an acknowledgment email within 3 working days.
16. Contact information Atmosphere and OceanResearch Institute, The University of Tokyo, General Affairs Team (Application receptionists) Email: soumu-recruit % aori.u-tokyo.ac.jp (replace % with @)
17. Application deadline: Must arrive by 5:00 PM (Japan Standard Time, UTC + 9h) on Friday, August 29, 2025
18. Inquiry contact: Yusuke YOKOYAMA, Department of Ocean Floor Geoscience, Division of Ocean-Earth System Science, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo Email: yokoyama% aori.u-tokyo.ac.jp (replace % with @) Phone: +81-4-7136-6141
19. Recruiting Organization Name The University of Tokyo
20. Other: The personal information obtained will not be used for any purpose other than personnel selection. The University of Tokyo emphasizes gender balance and inclusiveness, accepting diverse and excellent researchers from domestic and international backgrounds, promoting the creation of new academic knowledge through dialogue among researchers from different perspectives, and welcoming applications from female, foreign, and disabled researchers. Those who have had periods of research interruption due to childcare, caregiving, childbirth, etc., can describe this in their application documents. Based on the “Declaration for the Acceleration of Gender Equality at The University of Tokyo (March 3, 2009),” active applications from women are welcomed. If, at the time of employment, the applicant has contracts with foreign entities or governments or receives significant benefits from foreign governments, certain technology sharing may be restricted by foreign exchange law, which could make it difficult to fulfill duties as a university employee. In such cases, it is necessary to limit such contracts and benefits to a range that does not hinder the necessary sharing of technology for job duties. Measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking on the premises (smoking areas available outdoors)
