A. OUTLINE OF THE FELLOWSHIP:
The purpose of the fellowship is to provide opportunities for young postdoctoral researchers to conduct research with leading research groups in Yokohama National University in cooperation with National Institute for Environmental Studies under the Global COE program "Global Eco-Risk Management from Asian Viewpoints" supported by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (see http://risk.kan.ynu.ac.jp/gcoe for detail).
Postdoctoral research positions are open to any candidate who fulfills the listed academic requirements below regardless of gender or nationality.

B. RESEARCH FIELDS:
Any research field of Ecology and Environmental Sciences related with the above research projects of Eco-Risk Management such as (i) formation of research network between Japan and foreign countries, (ii) protection of biodiversity, (iii) risk management of toxic chemicals, (iv) environmental risk management, (v) constructing international information platform, (vi) practical environmental sciences and technologies, and (vii) environmental law and policy.

C. FELLOW ELIGIBILITY:
Each candidate for the Fellowship must hold a doctorate degree when the Fellowship goes into effect.

D. NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIPS AWARDED:
Approximately 8 Fellowships will be granted.

E. DURATION AND COMMENCEMENT OF THE FELLOWSHIP:
Fellowships are awarded for a period of 6 months (for the 1st fiscal year of 2007), and 12 months (from the 2nd fiscal year). Fellowships are renewed every year under the screening of the Global COE steering committee, and successful candidates will be awarded the Fellowships until March 31, 2012.

F. RESEARCH INSTITUTION:
Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences, Yokohama National University,
79-7 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan.

G. TERMS OF AWARD:
Salary, insurance and other allowances are as per the Global COE norms.

H. APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR THE PROGRAM:

1. Materials to be prepared:
	(1) Curriculum vitae
	(2) List of research results such as:
		a. Original papers b. Papers of international conference and/or symposium c. Review papers d. Books e. Patents f. Database g. Others
	(3) Three reprints or copies of your principal publications
	(4) Summary of your previous research experiences in about 1,000 words
	(5) Research proposal with regard to the Global COE program in about 1,000 wordsv The content of the Global COE program can be seen at http://risk.kan.ynu.ac.jp/gcoe/
	(6) The name and contact details of one academic referees who can evaluate your achievements
	(7) Your contact information (Address, Institution, Phone, Fax, and Email)
2. Application starts from August 1st 2007 (until February 29th 2008).

I. SELECTION PROCESS AND NOTIFICATION:

1. Selection process: Screening is conducted by the Global COE administrative committee based on the two criteria listed below.
	(1) The research results are excellent, and it is assumed that the candidate has enough ability to perform the research in the Global COE program as an independent researcher.
	(2) The research plan is concrete, and it is expected that the candidate will obtain excellent results in the Global COE program.
2. Notification of selection results: Notification of the selection results will be made in writing to the candidate as soon as after the screening process.

J. HANDLING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION:
With regard to personal information contained in application materials, it shall be strictly controlled in accordance with law to protect personal information held by Yokohama National University's rule of protect personal information.

K. CONTACT and MATERIALS TO BE SENT TO:
Dr. Hiroyuki Matsuda, Professor, Leader of the Global COE program.
79-7 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan.
Phone : +81-45-339-4362,Fax: +81-45-339-4373
Email: matsuda\4559\ynu.ac.jp