Professor Position in the Research Section of Crustal Activity Information, DPRI-KU

【English】Details of the Job Openings

 

 

The Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University invites applications for a permanent Professor position.

 

Location: Research Center for Earthquake Prediction, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.

 

Job description and required qualifications:

The appointed professor is required to upgrade the system that efficiently processes, stores, and distributes observation data such as seismic waveforms, and promote research that contributes to the understanding and prediction of crustal phenomena such as earthquakes. The candidate is expected to have a proven track record in the construction of seismic observation networks and seismic data processing. The candidate is also required to lead the group that manages the permanent observations and observatories of the Research Center for Earthquake Prediction, and to promote permanent and temporary observations in a harmonious manner. The candidate is also expected to promote research that contributes to regional disaster prevention through the activities of the observatories. In addition, the candidate will have responsibilities for education in the Division of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be proficient in Japanese.

 

Anticipated start date: The earliest possible date after April 1^st, 2022.

 

Probation period: 6 months

 

Working time: Discretionary labor system (standard working hours: 7 hours 45 minutes per day, 38 hours 45 minutes per week)Days off: Saturdays, Sundays, Statutory holidays under the Act on National Holidays, Year-end and New Year’s holidays, Anniversary of Foundation of the University, and summer holidays.

 

Salary and Allowance: To be determined in accordance with Kyoto University regulations.

 

Social insurance: (1) National Public Service Mutual Aid Associations, (2) Employee’s pension insurance, (3) Unemployment insurance, and (4) Worker’s accident insurance

 

Applicants should prepare the following materials:

(1) Curriculum vitae

(2) List of publications (divided clearly into refereed journal papers and others)

(3) Copies of five relevant papers

(4) Brief summary of research and related contributions (up to two A4 pages)

(5) Statement of research plans (up to two A4 pages, including figures)

(6) Recommendation letters or names and contact information of two references (include addresses, fax numbers, and e-mail addresses)

 

The complete application package must arrive by the deadline of December 13^th, 2021 by 5:00 pm (JST) at the following address:

Selection Committee for Crustal Activity Information Professor

Administrative Office, Uji Campus,

Kyoto University

Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011 JAPAN

Applicants must send the package by registered mail or direct submission. Applicants are not allowed to submit it by e-mail or through internet.

 

For inquiries, you can send e-mail to apply_staff ‘at’ dpri.kyoto-u.ac.jp (replace ‘at’ with @)

For more information about DPRI, see https://www.dpri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/.

 

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.

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．

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.