Professor (Head of the International Office), Observational Solid Earth Science Division
The Earthquake Research Institute (ERI), The University of Tokyo, serves as a leading hub for observational solid Earth sciences, dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of earthquakes and volcanic phenomena and to contributing to disaster mitigation. Its core organization, the Office for the Promotion of International Earthquake and Volcano Research (“International Office”), collaborates with educational and research institutions worldwide and undertakes a broad range of activities to promote international collaborative research and human resource development.
ERI invites applications for the position of Professor to serve as Head of the International Office. The successful candidate will play a central role in the management and leadership of the Office and will be responsible for planning and promoting international collaborative research projects and human resource development activities. In close cooperation with faculty members of the Institute, the Head will also formulate strategies for international collaboration and further develop the Institute as a leading international hub. The appointee is also expected to pursue internationally recognized research in a specialized field related to solid Earth sciences and to contribute to graduate education. Although not essential, Japanese-language proficiency sufficient to carry out duties at a Japanese university without difficulty is desirable.