A faculty position is available in the Earth and Planetary Physics Group of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, the Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University. The appointment will be at the associate professor level and the successful candidate is expected to begin work on 1st April 2011. Details of the position and requirements for candidates are given below. Please feel free to pass this announcement on to any interested persons including potential candidates.

Description of Post

The Earth and Planetary Physics Group at Nagoya University carries out a wide range of research in Earth and planetary sciences (from planetary formation to dynamics of the Earth system) with its main research tools founded in physics. With this new appointment, the Group plans to strengthen its contribution to research in the developing broad fields of planetary science, complex-system geophysics, and evolution of life-supporting planets. Planetary science focuses on understanding the nature of the Earth as one of a variety of possible planets. Complex-system geophysics is concerned with important fundamental geophysical problems such as understanding the properties of complex fluids or the dynamics of fracture. Evolution of life-supporting planets aims to clarify the conditions necessary for the development of habitable planets and the coevolution of life. Please refer to the home page given in note (*1) below for more details.

The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other members of the Group (*2) on research in Earth and planetary physics, and will be expected to contribute to research in at least one of the above-mentioned three broad fields. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to teaching at the Graduate School of Environmental Studies, and hold undergraduate courses for the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, with emphasis on experimental geophysics. Thus, it is preferable to have a track record of experimental research in Earth and planetary physics.

Required Qualifications

1. Ph D or equivalent degree
2. A proven track record of research in Earth and planetary physics
3. Ability to teach undergraduate courses in experimental geophysics (preferably with a track record of experimental research in Earth and planetary physics)
4. Japanese language ability sufficient to carry out education and research instruction (non-native speakers are expected to have achieved this level within about 5 years)

Applicants Procedure

Applicants should submit the following documents:

1. CV with a recent photo and a contact e-mail address.
2. A summary of experience in research and education (approximately 700 words long)
3. An indexed list of research output separated into the following categories
• Refereed original research papers and reviews
• Non-refereed original research papers and reviews
• Book contributions
• Other relevant publications
4. A review of plans and aspirations for research and education?approximately 700 words long?
5. List of external research grants obtained and awards wined
6. Copies or reprints of main research papers (about 5 in total)

The above material should be sent to the following address both by registered mail and by PDF files attached to e-mail. The PDF files should be sent in two parts: one PDF file for the documents (1)-(5) and a second PDF file for document (6). This is also the contact address to obtain further information concerning the post.

Professor Sei-ichiro WATANABE (Head of Department)
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Faculty of Environmental Studies
Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601
Japan
Tel: 052-789-3015
Email: apply-epp@eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp

The deadline for applications is September 10, 2010. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

The header for email applications should be as follows:

To: apply-epp@eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Subject: Application for epp-ap position.

Selection will be mainly based on the submitted documents, but there may also be requests to attend an interview and give a talk at the department. In cases of equivalent ability in education research and ability, female candidates will be given preference. Please note that the submitted documents will not be returned. The department will ensure all application documents are disposed of when the selection process is complete.

Further Information

Further information about the organization of the department can be found on the following web sites:

• (*1) Earth and Planetary Physics Group home page:   http://www.eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp/geophys/
• (*2) Staff members of Earth and Planetary Physics Group as of July 2010:
  Professor Munemitsu FURUMOTO, Professor Sei-ichiro WATANABE,
  Associate Professor Masahiko ARAKAWA (vacating post October, 2010), Associate Professor Shigeo YOSHIDA (vacating post September, 2010), Assistant Professor Sin-iti SIRONO