Job Information
Organisation/Company: Hokkaido University
Research Field: Chemistry, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Geosciences
Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Japan
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: See description
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Institute of Low Temperature Science (ILTS) at Hokkaido University invites applications for a Full Professor position within the Water and Material Cycles Division. As an inter-university research institute, ILTS promotes interdisciplinary studies on various natural phenomena occurring in the cryosphere. The Water and Material Cycles Division investigates water, material, and energy cycles and their variability in the climate system with a focus on cold regions.
https://www2.lowtem.hokudai.ac.jp/en/index.html
Work content and job description
We are seeking a candidate who will conduct research related to atmospheric science in the cryosphere and low-temperature environments, and who is capable of proactively promoting collaborative research with other fields. Candidates are expected to understand the role of the inter-university mission of ILTS and are required to carry out educational duties at the Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University and supervise graduate students.
Assigned department: Existing departments
Work location
Address: 060-0819 Hokkaido Kita 19 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: [Description of the institution (year of establishment, capital amount, number of employees, etc.), details of the business, recruitment background information, project description, etc.] The Institute of Low Temperature Science (ILTS) at Hokkaido University invites applications for a Full Professor position within the Water and Material Cycles Division. As an inter-university research institute, ILTS promotes interdisciplinary studies on various natural phenomena occurring in the cryosphere. The Water and Material Cycles Division investigates water, material, and energy cycles and their variability in the climate system with a focus on cold regions.
[Job description (work / duties after recruitment, subject responsible for, etc.)] We are seeking a candidate who will conduct research related to atmospheric science in the cryosphere and low-temperature environments, and who is capable of proactively promoting collaborative research with other fields. Candidates are expected to understand the role of the inter-university mission of ILTS and are required to carry out educational duties at the Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University and supervise graduate students. Candidates must hold a PhD degree and demonstrate the proficiency to teach at the university level in Japanese and/or English.
[Address of work location and other information] Institute of Low Temperature Science, Hokkaido University, Kita-19, Nishi-8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0819, Japan.
[Available positions (job title, number of positions, etc.)] A professor
[Starting date, employment date, etc.] The conditions of employment, such as the duration, will follow University regulations, and the starting date should be the earliest possible date on or after April 1, 2027.
Where to apply
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126070579&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 8 million yen
Wages description: The salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University.
Working hours: 08:30-17:00
Break time: 12:15-13:00
Employment type: Regular employee
Employment type description: Full-time
Contract period: Tenured
Probationary period: Present; the probation period is three months
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: available
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking in designated areas only
Supplementary explanation of compensation
[Details of salary, working hours, holiday, period of employment and insurance, accommodation, etc.]
- Position: A professor
- Name of Recruiting Institution: Hokkaido University
- Probation Period: The probation period is three months
- Salary: The salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University.
- Working Form: Discretionary labor system for professional work based on the employee’s agreement* or fixed working hours system. *The working hours for a day are deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes.
- Health Insurance: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association, Employees Pension, Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance and Employment Insurance
- Measures to Prevent Second-hand Smoke: Smoking in designated areas only
Additional comments
Note 1: At Hokkaido University, we are actively promoting both education and research activities while relying on diverse human resources and gender equality. Therefore, we explicitly invite women qualified in research field to apply. We are also actively supporting a satisfying work-life-balance and are thus creating ideal environments for people to reach their full potentials.
Note 2: All application documents will be used solely for the purpose of the selection process. Upon completion of the selection process, the Institute will responsibly dispose of all personal information, with the exception of the documents of the successful candidate. Please note that application materials will not be returned.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Hokkaido University
Country: Japan
City: Hokkaido
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