About Doctoral Human Resource Development Unit

Staff

Takuya YOSHIHARA
Professor

Director of Center for Career Design, Head of Superior Skills Station,
Head of Consortium Office for Fostering of Researchers in Future Generations

[Short message]
I am the director of Center for Career Design. My background includes graduate school (neutron spectroscopy) → corporate research institute (semiconductor materials research) → PhD (Engineering) from Osaka University → corporate intellectual property department (strategy planning) → Hokkaido University (doctoral talent development, coordinating Consortium for Career Development of Ph.D.). I will use this experience to support doctoral candidates.

Jun KAMENO
Professor

Deputy Director, Center for Career Design

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I serve as both the Director of the Career Center, which provides career and job-hunting support to undergraduate (BC), master's and graduate students, and the Deputy Director of this Center.
Hokkaido University provides consistent career education and support from undergraduate to doctoral level, and the two centers work together to implement various support measures.

Kunimasa YAMADA
Associate Professor

Coordinator for the Next Generation of Researchers Development Program

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L-Station is responsible for planning, recruiting, and training of fixed-term young research talent systems, such as Ambitious Special Assistant Professors and JSPS Special Research Fellows employed at our university. In cooperation with doctoral and assistant professor-related projects, L-Station serves as a liaison office for academic careers.

Mariko KATAGAKI
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor

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At I-HoP, I am in charge of planning and implementing English programs to support the careers of doctoral students.
We are also working to strengthen collaboration both inside and outside the university to support English track students.
He is also actively involved in launching new initiatives, such as overseeing the management of Hokkaido University Career Support Symposium, which will be held for the first time in 2024.

Rieko MURAKAMI
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor

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At S-cubic, I am in charge of career support and human resource development for doctoral students. I am the main person in charge of career counseling for doctoral students. Through dialogue, I aim to deepen self-understanding and support students in cultivating the ability to carve out their own careers for life even after completing their doctoral program.

Shinsuke ARAKI
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor

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I am responsible for the design and operation of Doctoral Human Resource Development Unit 's website and various systems.
We strive to create an environment that is easy to use, visually appealing, and user-friendly for everyone.
As the unsung heroes supporting daily operations and learning, we will continue to make improvements!

Mayu ISHIKAWA
Administrative Assistant

Kanako ISHIZUKA
Administrative Assistant

Yuuka TAKEDA
Administrative Assistant

Fuko KAMAGAMI
Administrative Assistant

Saki ITO
Administrative Assistant