Speakers (random order/titles omitted)

• Takashi Hitomi (Director Oracle Corporation Japan)
• Chiharu Kura (Kobe Steel, Ltd. / Ph.D.)
• Riku Takahashi (NTT Basic Research Laboratories/Ph.D.)
• Mr. Kazuya Iseda (Asahi Kasei Corporation Human Resources Department / Ph.D.)
• Takuya Yoshihara (Specially Specially Appointed, Human Resources Development Division, Hokkaido University University)
• Toshiyuki Nakagaki (Professor, Hokkaido University University / Director, Research Institute for Electronic Science)
• Jun Masamune (Professor, Graduate Faculty of Science Hokkaido University University)
• Koichiro Ishimori (Professor, Graduate Faculty of Science Hokkaido University University/Representative of Ph.Discover Project)

progression

• Yukihiro Maru (Leave a Nest Group Co., Ltd. CEO/Ph.D.)
• Masaki Kato (Department URA/Ph.D., Hokkaido University)
• Tamako Otsu (Associate Professor Faculty of Science Hokkaido University University/Ph.Discover Project)

*History is as of February 16, 2020

11名のスピーカー自己紹介

丸 幸弘（株式会社リバネス代表取締役グループCEO）

修士の24歳の時にベンチャー企業リバネスを立ち上げて、そのまま学生を続けながらPh.D.を取って、今、100社以上の会社を経営しており、「Ph.D.（博士）めっちゃ使える」っていう事実をいろんな機会で発信しています。Ph.D.を取った人たちがどう活躍しているのか、またそのキャリアパス、そして企業はどう考えているのか？大学はどうあるべきなのか？今日はみなさまと一緒に議論したいと思います。

Koichiro Ishimori (Professor, Graduate Faculty of Science Hokkaido University University/Representative of Ph.Discover Project)

I am participating as the organizer of this event and also as the coordinator of the Hokkaido University Ph.D. Leading Program. What impressed me the most while listening to people from companies through the leading program was that they had high expectations for doctoral course students and doctoral graduates, and they said, "If you have good people, please introduce them to us." That's it. Diversity of career paths is working very well, but this fact is not being communicated to many people. I planned this event because I wanted to convey to the world the fact that a good flow is beginning to circulate.

人見 尊志（日本オラクル株式会社 ソリューションエンジニアリング本部長）

I am participating in the non-Ph.D. frame today. Oracle Japan is an IT company with many employees who have knowledge of computer science. Customers also have Ph.D.s, and communication skills and knowledge are necessary to deal with them. Therefore, we have many Ph.D. human resources who are active as experts and architects.

Takuya Yoshihara (Specially Specially Appointed, Human Resources Development Division, Hokkaido University University)

We provide training and employment support for Hokkaido University's Ph.D. Through my work, I meet people from about 100 companies a year, and they tell me that they want to hire an excellent doctor. The demand for PhDs is increasing, and I feel that if the economy continues as it is, the situation will improve further. In fact, the worries of students are, "I've done this much in my specialty, but will I really be able to use it when I go out into the world?" It's annoying because my partner will be transferred to another place at some point."

倉 千晴（株式会社神戸製鋼所）

In 2013, I enrolled at the Faculty of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, and was selected as a pilot student for the Leading Program (ALP) when I was a first-year master's student. After obtaining a Ph.D. and completing the Leading Program in 2018, I joined Kobe Steel in April 2018. Currently, I belong to the Applied Physics Laboratory of the Technology Development Headquarters. When I entered a new department, a senior at the company advised me, "You don't have to worry because you can make use of your experience as a leading program and doctor in various situations."

高橋 陸（NTT 物性科学基礎研究所）

In 2013, I entered Hokkaido University's master's program, experienced the doctoral program and leading program (ALP), completed the program in 2018, and joined NTT. Knowing that there are various career paths at ALP, I had no hesitation in considering NTT as one of the possible employment opportunities. Basic Research Laboratories, where I am currently affiliated, is more academic-oriented, and one of my missions is to write and publish papers.

Jun Masamune (Professor, Graduate Faculty of Science Hokkaido University University)

I specialize in mathematics. After graduating in Japan in 1999, I went on to study at the University of Rome and Imperial College London in Italy, and the Pennsylvania State University in the United States before joining Hokkaido University. I am doing research with Ph.D.s and postdocs while working on simulator projects with my colleagues in the engineering field and people from companies.

中垣 俊之（北海道大学教授／電子科学研所所長）

I entered Hokkaido University in 1982. At that time, I was under the impression that a doctoral course was for the purpose of becoming a scientist. Also, the seniors and teachers around me seemed to be very talented, and I thought it was impossible for me. Furthermore, I gave up on going on to a doctoral course because it was expensive and joined a certain pharmaceutical company. There, a colleague who had obtained a Ph.D. was working as a project leader.

伊勢田 一也（旭化成株式会社人事部）

After joining Asahi Kasei, I did basic research for four years, but now I'm in charge of recruiting technical staff. In the case of Asahi Kasei, people with technical backgrounds are always in charge of hiring technical staff. It is a work-style cycle in which you use your various experiences to advance your career, and then return to research to gain more experience.

Most Japanese companies, not just Asahi Kasei, are definitely looking for expertise. We are not just looking for specialized matching. When I give new assignments, I see how far this person can deepen, so I think one of the indicators is Ph.D.

加藤 真樹（北海道大学主任URA）

As a research administrator, my job is to formulate plans and strategies related to university research promotion and research support. I belong to the so-called loss generation generation.

大津 珠子（北海道大学大学院理学研究院准教授）

I planned this event. Thank you very much to all of you who came from far away. Today, I would like to focus on Kuroko, pick up opinions and questions from everyone at the venue through SNS, and pass them on to Mr. Maru, who is the facilitator.

「博士課程教育リーディングプログラム」と「卓越大学院プログラム」 

Ishimori: The purpose of the Leading Program is to increase the number of doctoral graduates who will be useful in industry and society. Conventional doctorates are experts in a certain field, and there was a tendency to say that I was the best and that even if I joined a company, I would only do this, so I think it was difficult for companies to hire them.

The Leading Program aims to cultivate a small number of global leaders through cramming education, but the number of people pursuing doctoral degrees has not yet increased. Therefore, the philosophy of the Distinguished Graduate School is to broaden the scope of programs beyond the Leading Program and raise the level of the graduate school as a whole.

Ph.D.と企業のコラボレーション 

Maru: At Masamune-san, the postdocs are collaborating with companies, aren't they? Rather than creating a training program, did you think of doing something special?

Masamune: From the time I returned to Japan, I was conscious of the need for more diverse career paths. For that reason, I thought that I had to experience it myself, so I invited postdocs to collaborate with companies, and even got students to participate.

「博士課程教育リーディングプログラム」修了は企業の就職に有利にはたらくか

Maru: Mr. Iseda, are there any moves to proactively hire people who have completed the Leading Program?

Iseda: Not really. Because there is no such thing as a leading graduate school enrollment list. For example, if the university has a list stating that this student has received a special education and would like to recommend him/her, they may receive it and say that if they have received a special education, they should definitely invite them. .

When I invite you to an interview and find out that you are a leading graduate student, I will ask you questions about that experience. Leading Graduate Schools have gained experience by visiting laboratories and conducting research in different fields, so what did they learn from that experience? listen to There is no such thing as adding points because you are attending a leading graduate school.

企業はPh.D.採用時に何を重視しているか

伊勢田： 一番重視しているポイントは、その学生さんに意思があるかどうかっていうことです。ドクターに進学したのであれば「どういう意志のもとドクターに行ったのですか？」「どういう意思で企業を選んで、将来何を成し遂げたいのですか？」と慎重に聞きます。自分の中である程度ビジョンを持って、発言、アウトプットできる人かを重視するので、発言の正解、不正解かは全然問わないですね。

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