A full-time assistant professor position with a maximum of 8 years is available in the Watershed Ecology Lab in the Graduate School of Life Sciences at Tohoku University, run by Associate Professor Hiromi Uno. Please share this posting with any interested individuals who meet the below qualifications.
Number of positions and Job title: 1 Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Watershed Ecology Lab, Ecological Dynamics Section, Department of Ecological Developmental Adaptability Life Sciences, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University
Research Field: Watershed Ecology
Required qualifications:
Applicant must have a doctoral degree in the biological sciences, environmental sciences, or related field (or should provide proof they are expecting to graduate before this position begins).
Applicant must have a doctoral degree in the biological sciences, environmental sciences, or related field (or should provide proof they are expecting to graduate before this position begins).
In the Watershed Ecology Lab, we aim to proceed field-based research to unveil ecological dynamics in watershed scale, ranging from lands, rivers, to estuaries. We seek applicants who can contribute to developing an interdisciplinary research group for the watershed ecology together with other members of the group including associate professor Hiromi Uno and assistant professor Wataru Makino. The research object can be either aquatic or terrestrial, and either animals or plants. Potential research topics include but not limited to river and riparian ecology, estuarine ecology, wetland use by animals or birds, nutrient-ecosystem dynamics, movement of animals with genetic, isotopic or telemetry techniques. Candidates would conduct independent internationally recognized research as well as interdisciplinary research together with other members of the lab as well as various researchers in the department. Ability to safely carry out fieldwork together with other researchers and students are desired. In addition to research, the candidate would teach one or two undergraduate field courses and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Working hours: Full-time, expected regular hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Term: Until March 2029. (Possibility of reappointment. Maximum 8 years in total)
- Location: Watershed Ecology Lab, Aobayama Campus, Graduate School of Life Sciences at Tohoku University
- Compensation: Annual salary system (according to the rules of Tohoku University)
- Application deadline: May 10 (Friday), 2024
- Start date: August 1, 2024 or at earliest convenience
Application documents for submission: (English or Japanese)
(1) Curriculum vitae (Format provided by Tohoku University: https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/jinji-top/external/resume_cv/)
(2) List of research achievements (including conference presentations)
(3) List of research funds and awards acquired
(4) Summary of research activities to date (1-2pages in A4, OK to include figures)
(5) Summary of desired future research and teaching statement (1-2pages in A4, OK to include
figures)
(6) Diversity Statement. Your experiences and thoughts regarding DEI (Diversity, Equality &
Inclusion), and how you would contribute to the promotion of DEI on campus (1 page in A4) *
(7) Names, emails, and relationship to the applicant of 2 individuals who can provide
recommendation letters During the selection process, applicants may be asked for an interview.
(8) Three primary research papers
(2) List of research achievements (including conference presentations)
(3) List of research funds and awards acquired
(4) Summary of research activities to date (1-2pages in A4, OK to include figures)
(5) Summary of desired future research and teaching statement (1-2pages in A4, OK to include
figures)
(6) Diversity Statement. Your experiences and thoughts regarding DEI (Diversity, Equality &
Inclusion), and how you would contribute to the promotion of DEI on campus (1 page in A4) *
(7) Names, emails, and relationship to the applicant of 2 individuals who can provide
recommendation letters During the selection process, applicants may be asked for an interview.
(8) Three primary research papers
*For the maintenance of the welcoming environment, commitment of every one of the campus
members is crucial. In the Diversity Statement, please state how you yourself can contribute to
the promotion of the DEI on campus either directly or indirectly.
members is crucial. In the Diversity Statement, please state how you yourself can contribute to
the promotion of the DEI on campus either directly or indirectly.
Please arrange (1) through (8) into a single PDF file and send to the search committee (lif-saiyo@grp.tohoku.ac.jp). You will receive a confirmation upon submission. Submitted
documents will only be used for the purposes of this application, and personal information will
not be shared with any third parties.
documents will only be used for the purposes of this application, and personal information will
not be shared with any third parties.
Please send any inquiries to: The search committee. Email: lif-saiyo@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
The title of the email should be “Assistant Professor at Watershed Ecology_NAME”
The title of the email should be “Assistant Professor at Watershed Ecology_NAME”
Note: Tohoku University promotes activities to increase Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and
encourages people of varied talents from all backgrounds to apply for position s at the
university. Tohoku University’s website about the DEI Declaration is here:
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/en/. To promote the diversity of the campus community, Tohoku
University shall prioritize the hiring of applicants from minor groups deemed qualified for each
job opening, based on the impartial evaluation.
encourages people of varied talents from all backgrounds to apply for position s at the
university. Tohoku University’s website about the DEI Declaration is here:
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/en/. To promote the diversity of the campus community, Tohoku
University shall prioritize the hiring of applicants from minor groups deemed qualified for each
job opening, based on the impartial evaluation.
Laboratory of Watershed Ecology
https://www.lifesci.tohoku.ac.jp/en/research/fields/laboratory---id-45420.html (after April 1st)
https://www.lifesci.tohoku.ac.jp/en/research/fields/laboratory---id-45420.html (after April 1st)
Unveiling ecosystem processes of watersheds at the interface of land and ocean
The forest, stream, and marine ecosystems within a watershed are intricately interconnected. Water, sediment, and wood regimes originating from the forest significantly influence stream and coastal environments. Numerous animals, including fishes and shrimps, migrate between the ocean and streams, while aquatic insects, amphibians, birds, bats, and mammals traverse between forests and streams. These migratory animals serve to bridge two spatially distinct ecosystems by transporting resources and/or interacting with other community members. Dynamic and heterogeneous watershed landscape allow diverse organisms to co-exist in nature.
While the spatial couplings of ecosystems are often considered surprising, they are supported by ecosystem processes facilitated by watershed connectivity. We investigate these ecosystem processes within watersheds using field-based approaches such as direct observations, surveys, and field manipulative experiments.
Unfortunately, the majority of ecosystems on our planet have been degraded. However, biota have evolved and adapted to thrive in natural environments. By studying how biota live and interact with each other in natural ecosystems, we aim to better understand nature and provide essential foundational information for humans to coexist with nature. Our research group visits pristine natural ecosystems around the world to study the broader scope of nature, collaborating with scientists from various backgrounds.
While the spatial couplings of ecosystems are often considered surprising, they are supported by ecosystem processes facilitated by watershed connectivity. We investigate these ecosystem processes within watersheds using field-based approaches such as direct observations, surveys, and field manipulative experiments.
Unfortunately, the majority of ecosystems on our planet have been degraded. However, biota have evolved and adapted to thrive in natural environments. By studying how biota live and interact with each other in natural ecosystems, we aim to better understand nature and provide essential foundational information for humans to coexist with nature. Our research group visits pristine natural ecosystems around the world to study the broader scope of nature, collaborating with scientists from various backgrounds.