Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Kanagawa
Date of publication : 2024/05/01
Assistant Professor (Biophysics, Molecular Robotics, Bioinformatics)
D124042274
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Research field : Informatics - Life, health and medical informatics | Life Science - Biophysics | Nanotechnology/Materials - Nanobioscience
Assistant Professor 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
Education and Research on Biophysics, Molecular Robotics, or Bioinformatics
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Work content and job description
1. Research in the fields of Biophysics, Molecular Robotics, or Bioinformatics
2. Assistance in research guidance and administration for undergraduate and graduate students (master's and doctoral) in English and Japanese at the laboratory
3. Assistance in lectures, seminars, and experiments at the School of Computing and the University as well as cooperation in administrative work at the University -
Assigned department
Existing departments
School of Computing
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Informatics - Life, health and medical informatics
- Life Science - Biophysics
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Nanobioscience
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
e.g.) 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
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Overtime and other explanations : Although this advertisement includes the start and end of the working hours due to the specification of JREC-IN, the de facto working hours* under the discretionary labor system for professional work are:
7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week)
*Hours considered as working hours
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
1. Applicants must have a Ph. D degree or be expected to obtain the degree by the start of the employment in the above-mentioned specialized field.
2. Applicants should have willingness to teach and research in the above-mentioned specialized field and actively explore new themes.
3. Applicants should have the ability to give assistance in Japanese and English at lectures, seminars, and experiments in subjects related at School of Computing.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Fixed-term appointment
A fixed-term appointment will be for up to 5 years.
Reappointment may be possible for one additional term of up to 5 years.Probationary period present
Trial period 6 months
Work location
- 226-8501 Kanagawa 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, Suzukakedai Campus, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Compensation
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
The starting date is as soon as possible after November 1, 2024.
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2024/11/01
Application period
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2024/05/01~2024/07/12 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
List of required documents
1. Curriculum vitae* including professional and educational history from high school onward, honors and awards, criminal history and disciplinary actions, and email address
*Please use the Tokyo Tech format.
https://www.jinjika.jim.titech.ac.jp/jobposting/rirekisyo_e.docx
2. Accomplishment statement, including:
a. Refereed journal papers
b. Conference proceedings
c. Commentaries
d. Books
e. Patents, etc.
Please include details for each category.
For lectures, state if it was a keynote or invited lecture.
For items a. and b., include the number of citations, h-index, and name of database* used.
*Google Scholar Citations, Scopus, Web of Science, or Inspire
3. Up to three reprints or copies of major publications (one copy for each publication)
4. Acquired research grants and external funds. Include names of the funds, project titles, amounts, periods of research, role, and allocated amounts (if not the principal researcher)
5. Research statement with a summary of research accomplishments and details of the future direction and plan for the applicant’s work (no set format, one A4 page)
6. Teaching statement that provides a summary of accomplishments and discusses ideas for teaching and learning (no set format, one A4 page)
7. Community engagement including that as a member of international and academic committees
8. Two references with names, affiliations, and contact details
9. Performance Summary (Excel): Download the specified format from the following URL and enter the required information:
https://tokyotech.box.com/v/application-summary-en-xlsx -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Selection will be based on a comprehensive review of applications and interviews.
Selected applicants may be asked to have interviews and/or give a seminar. Please note that travel expenses for attending interviews will not be reimbursed. -
Notification of result
We will contact you by email.
Contact details
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Department of Computer Science, School of Computing
Masahiro Takinoue
0459245680
takinoue@c.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.
6. For more information, please refer to the following link.
https://www.jinji2.jim.titech.ac.jp/koubo/en/
