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Explore Postdoctoral and Faculty Positions at Hokkaido University. Discover your next career opportunity in academia.
Founded in 1876 as the Sapporo Agricultural College, Hokkaido University is one of Japan’s prestigious National Seven Universities. Globally celebrated for its expansive, historic, and beautiful green campus in the heart of Sapporo, the university operates under a foundational philosophy built on four core pillars: the "Frontier Spirit," "Global Perspectives," "All-Round Education," and "Practical Research." As a leading research-intensive institution, Hokkaido University provides a world-class environment where international and domestic scholars can push the boundaries of scientific discovery and sustainable development.
This portal serves as the primary clearinghouse for academic professionals, early-career researchers, and educators seeking tenured, tenure-track, or project-specific faculty appointments.
Explore the active listings below to find your next academic milestone within a university dedicated to nurturing a sustainable and innovative global future.
July 23, ProfessorNEW
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
Research field: Section of Integrated Environmental Science
Closing date: October 16, 2026
July 23, Assistant Professor (Female Applicants Only)NEW
Faculty of Information Science and Technology
Research field: Research fields related to the Division of Systems Science and Informatics
Closing date: November 13, 2026
July 22, Part-time Postdoctoral Fellow
Institute of Seismology and Volcanology, Faculty of Science
Research field: Research in seismology, volcanology, or related fields
Closing date: August 10, 2026
July 9, Professor
Institute of Low Temperature Science
Research field: Conduct research related to atmospheric science in the cryosphere and low-temperature environments.
Closing date: September 30, 2026 (JST)
July 3, Assistant Professor
Institute for Catalysis (ICAT)
Research field: Research on the development of novel heterogeneous catalysts and their application in catalytic reactions
Closing date: November 30, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)
June 30, Professor
Faculty of Information Science and Technology
Research field: Media and Network Technologies
Closing date: 5 pm on Friday, October 9th, 2026
June 24, Postdoctoral Fellow (Part-Time)
Institute for Catalysis (ICAT)
Research field: Polymer chemistry including small molecular synthesis targeting new monomers and additives
Closing date: July 31, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)
June 24, Postdoctoral Fellow (Full-Time)
Institute for Catalysis (ICAT)
Research field: Polymer chemistry including small molecular synthesis targeting new monomers and additives
Closing date: July 31, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)
June 19, Associate Professor or Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Female only
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
Research field: We seek candidates who can conduct research on terrestrial ecosystems, with a focus on plants and/or biological interactions involving plants. Applications are welcome from a wide range of disciplines, including ecology, forest science, conservation biology, and environmental science.
Closing date: August 31, 2026
June 11, Assistant Professor
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
Research field: Environmental Molecular Biology
Closing date: August 21, 2026
June 8, Professor
Faculty of Information Science and Technology
Research field: Research and development of cyber-physical systems and physical AI
Closing date: October 30, 2026
June 8, Assistant Professor
Institute of Low Temperature Science
Research field: We seek candidates who are willing to conduct studies in polar ocean science with the background of physical oceanography or sea ice physics.
Closing date: August 31, 2026
May 27, Associate Professor
Research field: Department of Chemistry
Closing date: Until filled
May 25, Postdoctoral Fellow
The Faculty of Information Science and Technology
Research field: Laboratory of Nanomaterial Science, Research Group of Advanced Electronics, Division of Electronics for Informatics
Closing date: It is open until the position is filled.
May 14, Professor (Women Only)
Institute of Low Temperature Science
Research field: Environmental Biology Division
Closing date: September 15, 2026
April 22, Professor
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Research field: Research and other activities related to Toxicology
Closing date: August 1, 2026
April 22, Assistant Professor
Research Institute for Electronic Science (RIES)
Research field: Exploring novel materials in the scope of functionality using thin film synthesis
Closing date: July 31, 2026
March 27, Postdoctoral Fellow
Research field: Environmental health, Environmental epidemiology
Closing date: Until filled
Strategic Academic & Research Streams
Vacancies are continuously updated across our premier graduate schools, research faculties, and globally recognized specialized institutes:
- Tenured & Tenure-Track Faculty Positions: Global openings for Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Full Professors within diverse units such as the Graduate School of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, and the Graduate School of Medicine. Faculty members are expected to lead high-impact research agendas while contributing to undergraduate and graduate-level instruction.
- Specially Appointed Researchers & Postdocs: Project-based, grant-funded research tracks embedded within pioneering global hubs, including the Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD), the Research Institute for Electronic Science (RIES), and the Institute for Genetic Medicine.
- International Faculty Cohorts: Dedicated vacancies tailored for English-medium instruction frameworks, such as the Integrated Science Program (ISP) and the Modern Japanese Studies Program (MJSP), designed to attract global academic talent who can lecture and mentor in international classrooms.
The Hokkaido Academic Experience: Hokkaido University is deeply committed to fostering a borderless research community. While Japanese language skills are beneficial for long-term cultural integration, numerous advanced laboratory tracks, postdoctoral fellowships, and graduate courses are conducted entirely in English. The university’s Support Office for International Students and Scholars provides comprehensive, hands-on administrative assistance—including visa processing, housing allocation in university accommodations, and family integration support.
General Applicant Submission Checklist
While exact requirements are designated by individual search committees, academic applicants should generally prepare a digital application package containing:
- A formalized Curriculum Vitae (CV) (with a photograph attached) mapping out a precise, chronological timeline of your academic history.
- A categorized List of Achievements, explicitly separating peer-reviewed journal publications, international conference presentations, books, patents, and major competitive research grants secured.
- Offprints or digital copies of your major publications (typically 3 to 5 key papers).
- A comprehensive Statement of Research Accomplishments alongside an explicit future research plan showing alignment with the host institute.
- A Statement on Education and Teaching Philosophy detailing your pedagogical approach to multicultural classrooms and graduate student mentorship.
- Formal contact credentials for two to three academic recommenders.