Professor (Head of the International Office), Observational Solid Earth Science Division Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo

[Kimihiro Mochizuki]

Professor (Head of the International Office), Observational Solid Earth Science,
Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo

1. Position title and number: Professor (one position)
2. Expected hiring date: At the earliest possible date on or after January 1, 2027.
3. Employment term: Permanent
4. Probationary period: Six months from the date of hire
5. Work location: Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
6. Affiliation: To be determined upon appointment.
7. Research field: Observational Solid Earth Science

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.

16. Contact information Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo, Administrative Team (Personnel)
Email: ji...@eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp
17. Application deadline: Must arrive by 5:00 PM (Japan Standard Time, UTC + 9h) on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
18. Inquiry contact: Kimihiro Mochizuki, Research Center for Earthquake Forecast, Earthquake Research Institute,
The University of Tokyo
Email: ki...@eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp

For details, please see the full call for application at:
https://www.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/%E5%85%AC%E5%8B%9F%E8%A6%81%E9%A0%85_%E5%9B%BD%E9%9A%9B%E5%AE%A4%E6%95%99%E6%8E%88_fin-Call_for_Application_Professor_InternationalOffice_fin-5.pdf

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Kimihiro MOCHIZUKI, PhD. (望月公廣 in Japanese)
Earthquake Research Institute, Univ. of Tokyo
1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0032 JAPAN
TEL: +81-3-5841-5715 FAX: +81-3-5841-8265
EMAIL: ki...@eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp <mailto:ki...@eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp>