勤務地 : Chugoku district - Okayama
公開開始日 : 2025/05/19
D125051219
Okayama University
研究分野 : Informatics - Robotics and intelligent system | Informatics - Intelligent robotics | Informatics - Mechanics and mechatronics | Life Science - Biomedical engineering | Manufacturing Technology - Control and system engineering
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Lecturer level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
業務内容
募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
Department of Intelligent Mechanical Systems, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University is inviting applications for the position of Associate Professor or Lecturer. Possible candidates are detailed below.
We are seeking individuals with a distinguished track record in the research and development of hardware and software for physically embodied robotic agents operating in real-world environments. Candidates with experience in system integration and project leadership aimed at societal implementation are also highly encouraged to apply. Relevant areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, bio-inspired robotics, disaster response robotics, humanoid robots, uncrewed aerial vehicles (drones), swarm intelligence, physical intelligence, cognitive robotics, and medical and welfare technologies.
仕事内容・職務内容
The position involves teaching advanced mechanics experiments and other lectures at the School of Engineering. The incumbent will also assist with graduate research and lead research methods to master's and doctoral students. Depending on their expertise, they may also be required to teach liberal arts education courses and specialized education courses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
配属部署
Existing departments
Department of Intelligent Mechanical Systems, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology
職種
研究分野
給与
Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~
Basic annual salary and Performance-based annual salary: Associate Professor 6,758,000-7,980,000 yen
Basic annual salary and Performance-based annual salary: Lecturer 5,852,000-7,426,000 yen
The amount of annual salary is determined in consideration of the person’s educational background, work experience, etc. according to the Okayama University annual salary Regulations.
The percentage of annual performance pay depends on the length of service within six months prior to the base date (June 1 and December 1) , and the performance rate varies depending on the results of the evaluation.
As allowances, commuting allowance, support allowance, housing allowance, adjustment allowance, etc. will be paid separately to the applicable employees.
Salary rules: https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/society/boshyu-kyoiku.html
勤務時間
Common to all Job Types
Working hours :08:30-17:30
Holidays : Saturdays and Sundays, national holidays, and December 29 to January 3 (Article 42, paragraph 2 of the Personnel Work Rules)
Overtime and other explanations : If the employee agrees to the application of the discretionary work system for specialized work, working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Overtime work is not required in principle. Day-off work may be required. (Articles 41 and 42 of the Personnel Work Rules)
募集要項
応募資格
応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor
説明
・ A Ph.D. degree in a related field.
・ Excellent research accomplishments in a related field.
・ High motivation and ability for education, research, and organizational management.
・ A good command of both English and Japanese.
雇用形態
Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
契約期間
Common to all Job Types
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
Trial period 6 month
勤務地
待遇
各種制度
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
Others :
Salary increase: Not available (However, the grade may be revised according to the separately determined standard)
Performance-based annual salary: Available (under separately established criteria)
加入保険
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
就業場所における受動喫煙防止のための取組事項
Smoking is prohibited on campus.
応募上の配慮
採用人数
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2026/04/01
Starting date : 2026/04/01
求人内容補足説明
【Post commencement date】
As soon as possible after April 2026
募集期間
2025/05/19~2025/07/31 Deadline for receipt
Applications will be closed as soon as a well-qualified person is selected.
応募方法
応募書類(指定様式)
応募書類
Other online application forms
(2) Activities in academic societies and society (Form 2)
(3) Curriculum vitae on education (Form 3)
(4) Research achievement summary (Form 4)
(5) List of research achievements (Form 5)
(6) Contact information of one referee (Form 6)
(7) Books, reprints, etc. (up to 5 main ones, copy allowed)
(8) Other documents required for examination (free format)
① Future research prospects and educational aspirations
(For each of the above (research and education), less than 1200 characters on one sheet of A4 paper.)
For Forms 1-6, please use these attached documents.
Please send the above documents by E-mail.
To: Chair of Department of Intelligent Mechanical Systems, Tomoaki Mashimo
Please indicate “Application (Associate Professor of Biorobotics)" in the subject of the e-mail.
応募書類の返却
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
選考・結果通知
選考内容
After reviewing the documents, interviews will be carried out as needed.
The interview schedule will be announced later.
(The applicants should pay transportation and accommodation expenses for the interview.)
結果通知方法
The selection result will be notified to all applicants.
連絡先
Okayama University
Department of Intelligent Mechanical Systems, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology
Tetsushi Kamegawa
0862518023
kamegawa@okayama-u.ac.jp
Professor of Biorobotics laboratory
備考
Okayama University promotes gender equality and supports female teachers. We welcome active participation of women in the application process.