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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Ecology Professors and Supervisors in Japan
Professors in ecology in japan
807 professors found
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Japan
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Wildlife Biology
Plant-animal Interactions
Rainforest Ecology
Associate Professor
Tohoku University
Japan
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Molecular Ecology
Biogeography
Landscape Ecology
Professor
University of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Plant Ecology
Boreal Ecology
Functional Ecology
Associate Professor
National Institute of Genetics
Japan
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Molecular Ecology
Functional Ecology
Associate Professor
Hokkaido University
Japan
Research Interests
Ecology
Marine Biology
Fish Ecology
Coastal Ecology
Trophic Ecology
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Japan
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Wildlife Biology
Sexual Selection
Ecological Interactions
准教授 / Associate Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Research Interests
Microbiology
Ecology
Environmental Microbiology
Trophic Ecology
Gut Microbiota
Professor
Akita University
Japan
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Plant Ecology
Tree Physiology
Forestry
Professor
University of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Ecology
Physical Geography
Remote Sensing
Forestry
Boreal Ecology
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Popular positions
RIKEN
Japan
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1 month ago
RIKEN’s Research Institute for Earth and Planetary Life Sciences (Suzuki Laboratory) is recruiting a researcher/postdoctoral equivalent for a project in genome biology , microbial evolution , and bioinformatics . The lab studies unknown microorganisms in the subsurface biosphere , combining fieldwork, microbial culture, physiological analysis, and omics approaches to understand microbial ecology, metabolic functions, early evolution of life, astrobiology, and extremophile genes. The advertised p...
Computer Science
Microbiology
Environmental Science
+7 more
1 month ago
Chikae Tatsumi
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Japan
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1 month ago
The Microbial and Ecosystem Ecology Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Japan, is seeking motivated PhD students and research interns for fully funded positions. The unit studies how environmental factors such as vegetation type, land-management practices, and climate change shape terrestrial microbial communities. Research interests include microorganisms that form symbiotic associations with plants, soil organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, carbon storage...
Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
+8 more
1 month ago
Hot Springs Research Institute of Kanagawa Prefecture
Japan
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1 month ago
Yamanashi Prefectural Mt. Fuji Research Institute is recruiting a Fixed-Term Researcher (Natural Environment) for work in ecology , environmental science , and related data science applications. The position focuses on research on the ecology of deer and other mammals in and around Mt. Fuji, plus work using AI and GIS , environmental education, biodiversity administration support, and research projects/committees connected to the Graduate School of Natural Environment and Coexistence. This is a ...
Computer Science
Data Science
Ecology
+5 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Japan
Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | Japan |
|---|---|
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | ¥4.5k $30/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | ¥30.0k $200/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Research Interests
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Australia
Research Interests
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Coastal Ecology
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ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Agribusiness
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Opportunities these professors hire for
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Japan
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3 weeks ago
Tokyo University of Agriculture is recruiting for postdoctoral researcher or research/educational assistant equivalent positions at the Center for Bioresource Genome Analysis in Tokyo, Japan. The center conducts research and support using next-generation sequencers (NGS), including Illumina and Nanopore platforms, and collaborates with researchers inside and outside the university. The position focuses on genome biology , genetics , ecology/environmental science , and mathematical informatics . ...
Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
+4 more
3 weeks ago
Fukushima Prefectural Environmental Creation Center
Closing soon
Japan
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3 weeks ago
Closing soon
Fukushima Prefecture is recruiting fixed-term researchers at the Fukushima Prefectural Environmental Creation Center for work in environmental science , radiation effects , waste management , environmental dynamics , ecosystems , climate change adaptation , sociology , and economic policy . The center was established to support environmental recovery and creation after the Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear disaster. The research department works with JAEA, NIES, and F-REI on three main the...
Ecology
Environmental Science
Sociology
+7 more
3 weeks ago
National Institute for Environmental Studies
Japan
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1 month ago
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), Japan’s public environmental research institute, is recruiting a Special Research Fellow or Associate Special Research Fellow in the Biodiversity field. The position focuses on social science research on biodiversity conservation and wildlife management , with work on nature reserves, human-wildlife interactions, wildlife trade, and related policy evaluation. The successful candidate will contribute to research using questionnaire surveys , in...
Ecology
Environmental Science
Sociology
+9 more
1 month ago
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