Arid Land Research Center, Tottori University

A Vacancy Announcement for

Foreign Visiting Professors / Assoc. Professors / Assist. Professors

Positions will be available for foreign visiting professors / associate professors / assistant professors starting from October 1st , 2007, respectively. Potential candidates should contact any professor of the Arid Land Research Center. Please submit all necessary documents through the host professor. Documents received after the deadline will not be considered.

1. The number of positions available --- 2

2. Application deadline --------------------- 5:15 p.m. on Thursday....April 19, 2007

3. Term of employment --------------------- 6 months to 1 year

4. Qualifications

(1) A doctorate degree

(2) Outstanding achievements in the areas of desertification prevention and/or dryland research or development. The candidate should co-operate with the host professor of the relevant division in the Arid Land Research Center.

(3) Determined to occupied this position when receiving notification of the employment (permission from the applicant’s university or research institute is required).　

５.Documents Required

(1) C.V. (The format is attached.)

Please be sure to fill in the military service, if any. Please avoid any absent term in your work experience. A full record of your working experience is important for your salary determination.

(2) Certificate of each degree

Please attach a certificate of each degree.

(3) List of Books & Publications

Please write it in a standard style as given in the attached resume sample. This part is important for the selection committee in order to consider your application.

(4) Reprints of Publications

Please submit reprints or copies of the latest 30 publications for application of professor, 10 publications for application of associate professor and all publications for application of assistant professor.

(5) Please provide details of your research and working experience to your host professor. Based on that a letter of recommendation will be prepared by the host professor in the Arid Land Research Center.

　

(6) It is recommended to submit a letter of recommendation written by the director and/or the department head of your university or research institute.

(7) Please submit your Research Plan for your study in the Arid Land Research Center.

→ curriculum vitae(Form)

General Information

1. Visiting Foreign Research Fellow Program

A visiting professorship position has been introduced into the Arid Land Research Center (ALRC). Senior scientists in relevant fields who might be interested in this assignment are encouraged to apply in accordance with the information described below.

(1) Definition

Visiting foreign research fellows are scientists of outstanding research achievement who, on a full-time basis, will participate with the staff of the ALRC, Tottori University, in jointly planned research in the general area of arid land studies.

(2) Status

A foreign research fellow will be granted a status equivalent to that of a Japanese Professor forthe period of the assignment. The fellow can be conferred with the title of Visiting Professor/Associate Professor of Tottori University depending upon his career.

(3) Duties

The duties of visiting foreign research fellows are to participate with the University staff in jointly planned research in the context of the activities of the ALRC or other branches of Tottori University.

(4) Period of Employment Contract

The period of employment contract for a visiting foreign research fellow is from six months up to one year.

(5) Remuneration

The amount of monthly remuneration is shown in Table 1. The appropriate remuneration is determined in accordance with prescribed criteria based upon the applicant's curriculum vitae (including educational background and professional record). This salary is subject to upward revision in accordance with regulations governing adjustments to salaries of personnel in General Service.

In addition, commutation allowances shall be provided under the same conditions as those given for the Japanese faculty members. Salary is paid on a prescribed day each month (usually 17th).

Table 1 Salary (on and after Apr. 2006)

If you fulfill the following conditions, you are allowed an exemption from income tax in Japan.

1. There is a Tax Convention between Japan and your contry.

2. Your status here; Visiting Researchers fits the requirement in the relevant article.

You can get further information on this from the relevant tax authorities in your contry.

(6) Mutual Aid Association

Foreign researchers become union members of the Mutual Aid Association at the time of emploment. Regardless of age, members are obligated to pay for health insurance, nursing-care insurance (aged between 40 and 64) and pension scheme. Upon return to their countries, they can get partial reimbursement of the amount they have contributed in the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment.

(7) Travel Expenses

A. Travel expenses on taking up appointment

Travel costs incurred on taking up appointment will be paid assuming the most economical route and method of travel, whether by land transport, sea, or air, together with a fixed daily allowance. The following actual expenses are recognized as miscellaneous travel costs: immunization fees, passport fees, visa fees, foreign exchange procurement fees as well as immigration and emigration taxes.

Note that in respect of the payment of travel expenses, except for the daily allowance, documentary evidence of expenditure is required, e.g. air tickets, receipts for various fees, etc.

The travel expenses of family dependents are not paid.

B. Travel expenses on return to home country

Travel expenses on return to the home country are paid if the period of contract has been completed. The terms of reimbursement are the same as those pertaining to travel expenses on taking up appointment.

(8) Visas

In order to prepare all documents needed for obtaining visa, the following documents are required:

1) photocopy of your passport

2) certificates verifying positions

3) two photographs (4×3 cm).

The certificate will be sent and a suitable visa will be issued from a nearby Japanese consulate on the basis of the certificate.

(9) Invitation Procedures etc.

A. Documents to be submitted

1) Curriculum vitae

2) Certificate verifying the highest educational degree awarded

B. Letter of invitation from the President of the University

A formal letter of invitation will be sent to the invitee from the President of the University. In this letter of invitation the conditions of the assignment are set out the main contents being items relating to position, title of research, period of assignment, remuneration and travel expenses.

C. Contract of employment

When the visiting research fellow arrives at the University to take up his appointment in accordance with his invitation, the first step will be to conclude a contract of employment between the research fellow and the President of the University. The contents of the contract consist mainly of the conditions of employment stated in the letter of invitation. The complete contract consists of two signed copies of Japanese original text and two signed copies of its English translation. The University keeps one copy each of the Japanese and English texts and other copies are handed to the research fellow.