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July 23, 2026

Hokkaido University Faculty of Environmental Earth Science

Announcement for a Professor Position
Location: Sapporo, JAPAN

Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University, invites applications for the following

academic position.

Available position:
Professor (full-time, tenured position)

Number of vacancies: 1

Institution:
(Immediately after hiring) Section of Integrated Environmental Science, Faculty of Environmental

Earth Science (The specific group will be determined in consideration of the wishes and research

field of the successful applicant from four groups: Group of Conservation on Natural Environments,

Group of Environmental Geography, Group of Environmental Adaptation Science, and Group of

Practical and Earth Sciences for Environment)

(Scope of change) Location as determined by the University

Education responsibilities:
(Immediately after hiring) Course in Global Environmental Management, Division of Environmental

Science Development, Graduate School of Environmental Science

(Scope of change) Duties as determined by the University

Research field:
Environmental science in a broad sense, including disciplines that can contribute to understanding

and solving environmental problems (e.g., ecology, geography, earth science, chemistry,

engineering, biology, agriculture, health science, medicine, and social science)

Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree at the time of appointment and have an outstanding

research record and leadership in the above-mentioned field of specialization. In addition,

candidates should possess excellent research achievements and leadership in the specified field,

and be capable of contributing to student education and research supervision in the course listed

under " Education Responsibilities." Please note that instruction and research guidance in the

Course in Global Environmental Management are conducted in English; therefore, applicants must

possess sufficient English proficiency.

Term of Appointment:
No fixed term.

Probationary period:

Three months from the date of appointment.

Working hours:
A discretionary labor system for professional work (*), based on mutual agreement, or a fixed

working hour system will be applied.

(*Under the discretionary labor system, employees are considered to have worked 7 hours and 45

minutes per day.)

Salary and allowances:
Compensation based on the National University Corporation Hokkaido University Salary Rules for

Faculty Subject to Annual Salary System.

Social insurance:
Employees' Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin), MEXT Mutual Aid Association Health Insurance,

Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance

Name of the recruiter institution:
National University Corporation Hokkaido University

Measures to prevent second-hand smoke:
No smoking on the premises except in specified outdoor smoking areas.

Required application documents:
An applicant should submit the following (1-8) documents via JREC-IN Portal "Web Application".

(https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/ SeekJorDetail?id=D126071388&ln=1)

The applicant should merge the documents into one pdf file (max file size: 30MB).

1. Full curriculum vitae (including the Web of Science ResearcherID, if available).

2. A list of research accomplishments. Research papers should be categorized into peer-reviewed

original papers and other papers.

1. A list of external research funds awarded to the applicant.

2. Representative academic publications, 5 titles.

3. A summary of past research and plans for research (approx. 1,200 words).

4. A summary of past educational activities and plans for educational activities (approx. 1,200

words).

1. A list of international activities (including educational programs, international collaborative

research, research experience abroad or at overseas institutions, and service on committees of

international organizations).

1. Names of two referees with contact details (affiliations and email addresses)

To use JREC-IN Portal Web Application, an applicant needs to register as a JREC-IN Portal user.

Please refer to the operation manual for details.

(https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/html/app/seek/manuals/jrec-in-portal_user_manual_en.pdf)

If a file is too large to upload, please contact us using the information below.

Closing date for application:
October 16, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)

Selection process:
Applicants will be screened based on the submitted documents and interviews.

Job starting date:
April 1, 2027, or an earliest date after that

Contact information:

Prof. Junjiro NEGISHI

Head of Section of Integrated Environmental Science

Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University

Kita 10 Nishi 5, Kita-Ku, Sapporo 060-0810, JAPAN

Phone +81 11 706 2210

Inquiries:
All inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Prof. Negishi

Email: [email protected]

Remarks:
(1) Besides the above job description, the successful candidate is also expected to teach

undergraduate students. In addition, the successful candidate will take the lead in applying for,

planning, and managing the international programs for the Course in Global Environmental

Management. In such cases, the ability to prepare application documents in Japanese may be

required.

(2) We actively promote education and research based on diverse human resources and gender

equality, aiming to realize the spirit of the “Hokkaido University’s statement of the promotion of

Diversity & Inclusion”. Female researchers are encouraged to apply.

(3) We are also actively supporting a satisfying work-life balance, thus creating ideal environments

for people to reach their full potential:

https://www.dei.hokudai.ac.jp/en/

(4) For further information about the employing organization, please visit

https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp

(5) We do not answer inquiries regarding the selection process. Shortlisted applicants will be invited

for an interview by email. The applicants are responsible for travel expenditures if an interview is

required.

(6) Submitted application documents will be used for selection purposes only.