Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/02/09
Announcement for Project Research Associate/Project Researcher Position
D124020577
The University of Tokyo
Research field : Manufacturing Technology - Communication and network engineering
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Researcher/Postdoc level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
To support research and development activities related to projects in exploratory research on wireless communications in extreme environments. The potential topics include:
(i) Physical-layer technology using communication means other than radio waves
(ii) Integration of novel electromagnetic devices and advanced signal processing,
(iii) Quantum-resistant physical-layer security technology.
The postholder will also be expected to lead the drafting and submission of papers to top international journals. -
Work content and job description
To support research and development activities related to projects in exploratory research on wireless communications in extreme environments. The potential topics include:
(i) Physical-layer technology using communication means other than radio waves
(ii) Integration of novel electromagnetic devices and advanced signal processing,
(iii) Quantum-resistant physical-layer security technology.
The postholder will also be expected to lead the drafting and submission of papers to top international journals. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Sugiura Lab, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Manufacturing Technology - Communication and network engineering
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen
To be determined in accordance with The University of Tokyo Regulations. A monthly payment of JPY450,000 per month or more,
based on experience, achievements, etc., not exceeding JPY600,000 per month. (Including achievement allowance.) Commuting allowance is JPY55,000 per month at maximum.
There is no pay raise system within the contract period.
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
Working hours :09:00-17:30
Break time :12:00-12:45
Holidays : ※Day offs: Saturdays and Sundays; Statutory public holidays of Japan; Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 through January 3).
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system for professional work applies and working hours will be deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes per day, or 38 hours 45 minutes per week.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Those who have obtained a doctoral degree or are expected to obtain it by the time they arrive.
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Work experience
・Those who have knowledge and experience in the field of physical layer of wireless communications (signal processing, communication theory, wireless networking, or antenna/propagation).
・Those who can carry out research in collaboration with collaborators in the project.
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
※The first-year contract will be ended on March 31, 2025. The contract is renewable on a fiscal year basis (from April 1 to March 31; every year) according to the following relevant factors, such as budget status,
progress of the work assigned, the amount of the work at the end of the term, applicant’s performance, work record, and attitude, and applicant’s medical conditions.Probationary period present
※Probationary period is 14 days from the date of arrival.
Work location
- 153-8505 Tokyo Meguro-ku Komaba 4-6-1 Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo
Compensation
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Various systems
Others : Annual Paid Leave, Special Leave, etc.
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Insurance
Others : Eligible for MEXT* Mutual Aid Association membership, employees’pension, employment insurance, and workers’ accident compensation insurance.
(*MEXT: Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) -
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is not allowed on campus grounds. (only permitted in designated areas outside.)
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
As early as possible after one month from the date of employment decision (yet, still negotiable)
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/02/09~2024/06/28 Deadline for receipt
※The search will be closed when the position is filled
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionThe University of Tokyo Standard Resume Format (https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html)Achievements and Activities : Online SubmissionOther online application forms
・ Overview of research achievements and enthusiasm(Two A4 sheets)
・Names and contacts for two references
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Return of application documents
Others
・Submitted documents will not be returned.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
All applications will be screened, and only qualified candidates will be scheduled for a single or multiple interviews.
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Notification of result
Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process by e-mail.
Contact details
The University of Tokyo
Sugiura Lab, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Shinya Sugiura
admin-slab@iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Notes
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・We welcome proactive application from women in accordance with promoting gender equality.
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from foreign governmental bodies during the period of your employment, the provisions of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may prohibit or
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Therefore, in such cases it is necessary to keep such contracts/benefits within the scope where it does not hinder the sharing of technologies necessary for your duties by the university.
