Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Kyoto University
- Department: Disaster Prevention Research Institute
- Research Field: Technology, Architecture, Engineering, Mathematics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Astronomy, Physics
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University invites applications for a permanent Professor position.
http://www.dpri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/
Work content and job description
The appointed professor is required to develop a comprehensive global water dynamics analysis model that forecasts physical and hydrological processes in terrestrial surface waters, human interventions relating to water resources management, and water demand based on socio-economic data and to conduct research that contributes to resolving water resources issues in transboundary river systems, such as international rivers, and to water resources planning that takes into account future climate and societal changes. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to take the lead in relevant research fields both in Japan and abroad and contribute to the development of new research in the field of water resources. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for educating students in the Department of Urban Management, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University. A Ph.D. or an equivalent degree is required, and the candidate is expected to be able to deliver lectures in both Japanese and English.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 611-0011 Kyoto Gokasho, Uji, Research Section of Global Water Dynamics, Water Resources Research Center, Atmosphere-Hydrosphere Research Group, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, at home or other places if University allows or orders to work remotely
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation: As early as possible on or after April 1, 2027.
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 8 million yen
Wages description: Salary and Allowance: To be determined in accordance with Kyoto University regulations.
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: Days off: Saturdays, Sundays, Statutory holidays under the Act on National Holidays, Year-end and New Year’s holidays, and Anniversary of Foundation of the University.
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary labor system (standard working hours: 7 hours 45 minutes per day, 38 hours 45 minutes per week). If the discretionary labor system is not chosen the working hours are from 8:30 to 17:15 with a break between 12:00 to 13:00. Overtime may be ordered.
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Tenured
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: Probation period: 6 months
Various systems
Others: Social insurance: (1) National Public Service Mutual Aid Associations, (2) Employee’s pension insurance, (3) Unemployment insurance, and (4) Worker's accident insurance
Insurance
Others: Social insurance: (1) National Public Service Mutual Aid Associations, (2) Employee’s pension insurance, (3) Unemployment insurance, and (4) Worker's accident insurance
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
The university prohibits smoking in all campus buildings except in designated outside smoking areas for the purpose of preventing the adverse health effects of second-hand smoke.
Additional comments
Additional notes
(1) The university will not return your application documents. Personal information contained in the application documents will be used solely for the purpose of screening applicants and never for any other purposes.
(2) Kyoto University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications regardless of gender or disability. The university is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
(3) With regard to the evaluation of research achievements, the impact of periods of interruption in research activities due to childbirth, childcare, nursing care, etc. (blank periods) will be taken into consideration. If there are blank periods, please indicate them at the end of the list of publications.
(4) The university prohibits smoking in all campus buildings except in designated outside smoking areas for the purpose of preventing the adverse health effects of second-hand smoke.
(5) Kyoto University is committed to preventing harassment against job applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and has implemented the following measures, including providing counseling staffs and services. https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/about/human-rights/harassment-policy-at-kyoto-university
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Kyoto University
Country: Japan
City: Kyoto
