Work location : Kanto district - Kanagawa
Date of publication : 2024/03/21
D124031261
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Research field : Nanotechnology/Materials - Composite materials and interfaces
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Materials physics/chemistry, especially surface/interface science or physical/quantum chemistry or reaction engineering, based on computational science and/or data-driven AI science
http://www.res.titech.ac.jp/english/news/recruitment/20240801_assit.p.htmlWork content and job description
The successful candidate will be required to carry out the following tasks:
* Leading research in the above specialized fields as well as their applications to the battery, cell and catalyst issues, in collaboration with Prof. Y. Tateyama, in the "Molecular Advance Chemistry" field of CLS.
* Research guidance for students in Prof. Y. Tateyama group.
* Instruction and exercise in undergraduate and graduate courses at the Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology
* Other administrative works in the group, CLS and the school.
Assigned department
Newly established departments
Tateyama-Ando Group, Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science (CLS), Institute of Innovative Research (IIR)
Date of new establishment : 2024/04/01
Job type
Research field
Wages
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
The successful candidate will be paid under the “Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance” pursuant to the Institute’s Regulations on Wage and Salary for Staff under Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance. In accordance with the regulations, the amount of annual salary will be determined based on the standard level for the first fiscal year of employment, and will be based on performance evaluations in subsequent years. A retirement allowance will be paid separately at the time of retirement.
●Annual salary examples (The amounts listed below are only examples provided in the regulations and do not relate to this position.)
Assistant professor hired immediately after completing a doctoral degree
Standard: JPY 5,000,000
Minimum*: JPY 4,800,000
Maximum*: JPY 5,600,000
*The minimum and maximum amounts will vary depending on performance.
Working hours
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Holidays : Saturday, Sunday and national holiday
Overtime and other explanations :
De facto working hours* under the discretionary labor system for professional work:
7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week)
*Hours considered as working hours
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Possesses a Ph.D. degree or will possess a Ph. D degree at the time of employment.
Work experience
* Achievements in the computational materials science and/or materials informatics studies on the above specialized fields (Achievements of program development / extension are desirable.)
* Ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students in the above specialized fields. (Willingness to communicate with young people is desirable.)
* Willingness to contribute to the administrative tasks in the group and CLS.
Employment Type
Regular employee
Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Fixed-term appointments will be for up to 5 years. Reappointment may be possible for one additional term of up to 5 years.
Probationary period present
6 months
Work location
Compensation
Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smoking areas).
Application Considerations
Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
If the on-campus interview is impossible, the on-line can be selected.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2024/08/01
Starting date : 2024/08/01
Job content supplemental explanation
August 1, 2024 or the earliest possible date thereafter.
Application period
2024/03/21~2024/05/09 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
Attached documents
Other online application forms
1. Curriculum vitae [Tokyo Tech format],
including professional and educational history (from high school onward), honors and awards, criminal history and disciplinary actions, email address as well as Researcher ID or Google Scholar account.
Download; rirekisyo_e.docx
2. Accomplishment list [Tokyo Tech format] "From newest to oldest."
(I) Dissertation imformation, (II) Refereed journal papers (Upderline the applicant, put * to the corresponding author), (III) Books, reviews, and commentaries (Underline the applicant), (IV) Presentations in international conferences (Underline the applicant, and show invited or contributed oral or poster), (V) Presentations in domesticl conferences (Underline the applicant, and show invited or contributed oral or poster), (VI) Other accomplishments including patents.
Download; Accomplishment_E.docx
3. Acquired research grants and external funds. Please include names of the funds, project titles, amounts, periods of research, and allocated amounts (if not the principal researcher)
4. Research statement with a summary of research accomplishments and details of the future direction and plan for the applicant’s work (free form, up to A4 two pages)
5. Teaching statement that provides a summary of accomplishments and discusses ideas for teaching and learning (free form, A4 one page)
6. Community engagement including that as a member of international and academic committees
7. Two references with names, affiliations, titles and contact details (E-mail address etc.)
8. Up to three papers (pdf files) of the applicant's major publications.
9. An excel file of applicant information with the specified form filled in with requested information. The form (applicant-data-E_YourName.xlsx) can
be downloaded from JREC-IN Portal or the CLS site;
Download; applicant-data-E_YourName.xlsx
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Selection will be based on a comprehensive review of applications and interviews. Selected applicants may be asked to have an on-campus interview. If the on-campus interview is impossible, the on-line can be selected. Please note that travel expenses for attending interviews will not be reimbursed.
Notification of result
By email.
Contact details
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science (CLS), Institute of Innovative Research (IIR)
Yoshitaka TATEYAMA
0459245277
tateyama.y.aa@m.titech.ac.jp
Notes
1.Application documents will not be returned. The personal information provided in the submitted documents will be used solely for recruitment and not for any other purpose, pursuant to the Institute’s applicable rules and regulations.
2.Tokyo Institute of Technology, in order to ensure a diverse workforce, guarantees equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of nationality or gender.
3.Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smoking areas).
4.Questions regarding the applicability of the “Specific Categories” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act may be asked during the selection process.
5.Work conditions may be subject to change due to the integration with Tokyo Medical and Dental University, which is anticipated in fall 2024.