Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University (ISEE job opportunity announcement No. 11 FY2025)

27 Feb 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Nagoya University

Department

Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research

Research Field

Geosciences
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry
Astronomy

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Mission of ISEE and Division for Cosmic-ray Research: The Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE)*1, Nagoya University, conducts studies to elucidate the mechanisms and interactions of various phenomena in the holistic Earth, Sun, and Universe system. The mission of ISEE is to contribute to solutions for global environmental problems facing humankind and to the progress of human society spreading into space through the integration of space science and earth science. ISEE plays a unique role in linking these disciplines as one of Japan's Joint Usage / Research Centers*2 and promotes a wide variety of collaborative research. To realize this mission, ISEE has organized seven research divisions, three research centers, and an Office for the Development of Interdisciplinary Research Strategy, and the Office for the Promotion of Transdisciplinary Network. The Division for Cosmic-ray Research*3 conducts broad research on physical processes in extreme environments in the universe and their effects on terrestrial environments by studying acceleration, propagation, and interaction of cosmic rays from their origins until their arrival at the Earth.
https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/

[Work content and job description]
(Immediately after being hired):
The successful candidate is expected to lead observational studies on the origin, acceleration, and propagation of cosmic rays, to pursue pioneering research in next-generation astroparticle physics from a broad perspective, and to actively promote multi-messenger observations as well as the development of new cosmic-ray detection instruments. In addition, we expect the candidate to be actively involved in education as a member of the Graduate School of Science and Physics Department, Nagoya University, and to work for joint research with domestic and international researchers, fully understanding the ISEE's mission as a Joint Usage / Research Center. (Scope of change): Operations designated by Tokai National Higher Education and Research System

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
464-8601 Aichi Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-10-01 00:00:00

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126021475&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
* Leading Researcher (R4)
Annual salary:8 million yen - 10 million yen
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:00-13:00
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and New Year's holidays from December 29th to January 3rd.
Overtime and other explanations:Under the Discretionary Labor System for professionals, the employee is considered to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Tenured
Contract period description:Due to the University rule, any tenured position will be terminated at the end of the Japanese fiscal year after one becomes 65 years old.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:The probationary period: six months.

[Various systems]

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Passive smoking prevention measures: Smoking is prohibited on campus in principle

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

Contact:
Regarding documents to be submitted Personal Affairs Section,
General Affairs Division Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University,
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8601, Japan Email: ken-jin(at)t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp *Please to replace the (at) with @
Phone: +81-52-747-6305 Fax:052-747-6313

Regarding ISEE and application content
Prof. Masaki Yamashita Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University,
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8601, Japan Email: masaki.yamashita(at)nagoya-u.jp *Please to replace the (at) with @
Phone: +81-52-789-4319 FAX:052-789-4313

Selection process: The selection will be based on a review of the submitted documents, and interviews may be conducted if deemed necessary.
11.
Remarks:
1)
Personal information provided in relation to the application will be used only for the purpose of screening. Upon completion of the screening, we will securely dispose of all personal information except for the information of the successful candidate.
2)
Nagoya University actively promotes diversity and work-life balance. For more information, please visit the following URL.
https://www.kyodo-sankaku.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/
https://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/about-nu/upload_images/deib.pdf
3)
If you have interrupted or delayed your research activities in the past due to childbirth, childcare, caregiving, illness, or other reasons, you may indicate this on your CV. At Nagoya University, you will not be unfairly evaluated for including this information.
4)
Travel expenses for the interview will not be reimbursed.
5)
In November 2021, with the clarification of the scope of control of "deemed exports" under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act ("FEFTA"), a portion of the provision of confidential information must comply with FEFTA. Technology provided by universities and research institutions to faculty and staff is subject to FEFTA control. As a result of
this change, faculty applications will also be subject to FEFTA controls. When applying for this solicitation, you will be required to submit an Applicable Specific Category Determination Form in accordance with the Applicable Specific Category Determination Flowchart. Please download the form below and submit it. https://nuss.nagoya-u.ac.jp/s/bLFocRofmoj83zp In addition, faculty members are required to submit a "Confirmation Form" at the time of employment.
The contents herein are originally created in Japanese. If any discrepancies do exist, the original Japanese version shall prevail.
(*1) Refer to the following for ISEE. https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/
(*2) Refer to the following for the Joint Usage / Research Center. https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/kyoten/
(*3) Refer to the following for the Division for Cosmic-ray Research. https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/isee/research/study01.html https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/CR/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Nagoya University

Country

Japan

City

Aichi

STATUS: EXPIRED

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