Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Hokkaido University actively promotes education and research activities while relying on diverse human resources and gender equality. Therefore, Hokkaido University explicitly invites non Japanese applicants and female applicants qualified in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Hokkaido University is also committed to support a work-life balance for employees, and to create an environment in which employees can demonstrate their abilities and achieve their full potential.
Work content and job description
〔Research Area〕
Computational fluid dynamics, particularly research on reactive or extreme flow environments, such as combustion and supersonic flows.
〔Responsibilities〕
(Immediately after employment)
Engage in education and research activities related to the Faculty of Engineering, the Graduate School of Engineering, and the School of Engineering (including general education courses), and participate in administrative and management duties, including service on departmental, faculty, graduate school, and university committees.
(Scope of changes)
Duties as determined by the University
〔Scope of Work〕
5.1 Teaching
At the graduate level, the successful candidate will be responsible for courses related to mechanical and aerospace engineering in both the Japanese-language program and the English-language special program.
At the undergraduate level, the successful candidate will be responsible for lectures, exercises, laboratory courses in Japanese-language program, and other educational activities related to the Department of Mechanical and Intelligent System Engineering.
5.2 Supervising Duties
Thesis supervision for undergraduate and graduate students.
5.3 Other Duties
Duties (in Japanese) as Faculty/Course committee member, etc.
Assigned department
Existing departments
【Immediately after employment】Computational Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, Research Group of Aerospace Systems, Division of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 【Scope of changes】 Location as determined by the University
Job type
Professor level
Research field
- Manufacturing Technology - Fluid engineering
- Manufacturing Technology - Thermal engineering
- Informatics - High performance computing
- Informatics - Computational science
- Frontier Technology - Aerospace engineering
Wages
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~
The salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University
Working hours
Working hours :08:30-17:00
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays (12/29 - 1/3)
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary work routine based on consent (standard 8:30-17:00, Deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes in a day.) or fixed working hour system
Break time 45 minutes
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
(1)Ph.D.
Work experience
(2)Ability to supervise the courses outlined above.
(3)Applicants should have a strong record of research and teaching achievements, demonstrate the ability to supervise and educate students in research and academic activities, and be willing to contribute actively to the management and operation of the laboratory.
(4)Applicants whose native language is not Japanese must possess sufficient Japanese language proficiency to perform educational, research, and administrative duties.
Employment Type
Regular employee
Contract period
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
Three months
Work location
060-8628
Hokkaido
Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University
Compensation
Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Retirement allowances : available.Resignation/retirement lump sum will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University
Transportation expenses : available.Commuting Allowance will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University
Retirement age : available.The age of mandatory retirement will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available（Mutual Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology）
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
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2027/04/01
Starting date : 2027/04/01
Job content supplemental explanation
1 April 2027, or as soon as possible after this date
Application period
2026/09/09~2026/11/13 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission
including picture, date of birth, current address, contact information, educational history after university, academic degrees acquired, qualifications, employment history
Achievements and Activities : Online Submission
(1)Research Achievements
A) Research achievements (listed in chronological order) as demonstrated by publication in research journals (showing impact factor and times cited if any), other publications such as commentaries, reviews, invited lectures, proceedings from international symposiums, or works produced, patents, etc.
B) Competitive External Research Funding: List Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI; distinguishing between Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator), collaborative and commissioned research (distinguishing between Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator), and competitive research grants (distinguishing between Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator) by category. For each project, specify the research title, project period, and amount of funding obtained. For projects in which the applicant participated as a Co-Investigator, also provide the name of the Principal Investigator, the amount of funding allocated to the applicant, and a description of the applicant's contribution to the research.
C) Membership and involvement in professional organizations, societal contributions (in-cluding collaborations with industry), and honors awarded
(2) Educational Accomplishments
A) Teaching and Supervision Experience: List undergraduate education and graduate education (clearly specifying the names of courses taught), part-time or adjunct teaching appointments at other institutions, and other educational activities (including those conducted outside universities) by category.
B) Contributions to Educational Improvement: List the writing or translation of textbooks, books and papers related to educational improvement, educational grants and awards, and other relevant achievements by category.
C)Other Educational Activities: Describe experience serving on education-related committees, the nature of such activities, and any other noteworthy educational contributions.
Other online application forms
(3) Five journal publications within the last five years accompanied by copies of each journal publication
(4) Summary of recent research and research plan (3-4 pages of A4-sized paper sheets including figures and tables)
(5) Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Aspirations:Describe your philosophy, goals, and aspirations regarding education if appointed (approximately 500 words).
(6) Contact information of two references (name, institution, phone number, e-mail address)
(7) Applicants whose native language is not Japanese should submit documentation demonstrating Japanese language proficiency (e.g., JLPT certificate or equivalent documentation).
Please download designated formats for Curriculum vitae and, (1), (2) from the following site: https://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/english/recruit/
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
JREC-IN Portal web application: Accept — Online Submission
E-mail Application: Not available
Recruiting Institution's Web application system: Not available
URL of this job posting
https://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/english/recruit/
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Please note that an interview may be conducted for shortlisted candidates. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenditure for the interview. Should travel to Sapporo city be unrealistic for the candidate, the interview may be conducted online via computer software.
Notification of result
The faculty member in charge will notify the successful candidate by phone or e-mail.
Contact details
Hokkaido University
Division of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido
Harunori Nagata
0117067193
nagata(at)eng.hokudai.ac.jp
- Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
Applications should be sent via upload link of JREC-IN Portal (https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop).
The submitted document will not be returned to the applicant. Applications will not be used for purposes other than this job posting.
