Detailed information
Work location : Tokai district - Aichi
Date of publication : 2024/08/07
Toyota Technological Institute Graduate School Doctoral Program Faculty Position Recruitment in Quantum Information, Quantum Measurement, and Related Fields (Principle Professor)
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Toyota Technological Institute
Research field : Nanotechnology/Materials - Unspecified | Natural Science - Unspecified | Manufacturing Technology - Unspecified | Informatics - Unspecified
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Principle Professor at Toyota Technological Institute (hereafter abbreviated as TTI) plays a leading role in further enhancing and developing education and research in the doctoral program of the Graduate School of Engineering, and is given special treatment in terms of research with the mission of pursuing excellence in research and fostering talented individuals in the doctoral program.
TTI invites applications for the position of Principle Professor in the following areas for the further development of the graduate school. The Principle Professor will also participate in education and research in the undergraduate and master's programs.
【Recruiting Fields】
Quantum information, Quantum measurement and Related Fields -
Work content and job description
＜Responsibilities of the Principal Professor＞
1. Promotion of academic research activities and distribution of research results as a front-runner in the specialized field.
2. Research guidance and training of graduate students, especially doctoral students.
3. Practical developmental research and social contribution through industry-government-academia collaboration.
4. Participation in university administration and contribution to university development through various internal committee activities, etc.
＜Description of duties, etc＞
１.Research in Quantum information, Quantum measurement and related fields
For example, Quantum computers, Large-scale quantum computation, Practical qubit generation, Quantum information communication and processing, Quantum dot and superconductor-based quantum state control, Quantum fusion devices, Highly sensitive sensor devices, Quantum optics, etc.
2. Candidates must have a PhD degree and have outstanding research achievements and capabilities in the above research fields, and are expected to achieve significant results in the future.
Must be able to teach specialized subjects and basic subjects such as Physics and Mathematics at undergraduate and graduate schools related to the above research fields, as well as supervise and teach student experiments.
3. Other duties related to student education, guidance, and university administration (entrance examinations, high school-university cooperation, committees, etc.) -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Graduate School of Engineering Postdoctoral Program (Extreme material major)
Precautions : This will be a new laboratory start-up.
Job type
- Professor level
Research field
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Unspecified
- Natural Science - Unspecified
- Manufacturing Technology - Unspecified
- Informatics - Unspecified
Wages
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Annual Salary : 11 million yen ~
The above figures represent a reference point for the starting salary of a Principle Professor, with an estimated range of up to approximately 15 million yen. The annual salary will be determined and paid monthly based on the candidate’s experience and in accordance with our university’s regulations at the time of employment.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:50-17:50
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays (＊), Sundays, national holidays (＊), Vacations (summer, winter, etc.)
(＊: Some work days may be required)Overtime and other explanations : The above working hours are listed as a reference based on class periods (1st to 5th periods).
Work outside the above hours may occur due to committee meetings, make-up classes, etc.
Saturdays: Approximately two workdays per month, including campus events.
Holidays: Work is required on holidays if they fall on class days during the academic term.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Work experience
1. Qualifications: Possess a doctoral degree and have outstanding research achievements and capabilities in the following research fields, with highly promising future research outcomes:
Research in Quantum information, Quantum measurement, and related fields, such as Quantum computers, Large-scale quantum operations, Practical qubit generation, Quantum information communication/Processing, quantum state control using quantum dots and superconductors, Quantum fusion devices, High-sensitivity sensor elements, Quantum optics, etc.
2. Educational Responsibilities: Capable of teaching specialized courses related to the above research fields at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as foundational courses such as Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, and supervising and educating students in laboratory experiments. -
Description
Someone who can agree with the founding spirit of our university.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Fulltime
Contract period
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Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period absent
Work location
- 468-8511 Aichi Nagoya Tempaku-ku Hisakata 2-12-1 Toyota Technological Institute
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : Applicable
Bonus : Applicable
Retirement allowances : Applicable
Transportation expenses : Applicable
Retirement age : Applicable
Others : Meal allowance, Optional Defined Contribution Pension Plan, employee housing (single or family) or housing allowance
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : Applicable
Employees' Pension Insurance : Applicable
Worker's accident insurance : Applicable
Employment insurance : Applicable
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
No smoking on all campus grounds
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
1. Personnel composition of the Principle Professor's laboratory (one of the following)
(1) 1 Professor, 1 Associate Professor or Lecturer, and 3 PD Researchers
(2) 1 Professor, 1 Associate Professor or Lecturer, 1 Assistant Professor, 1 PD Researcher
(3) 1 Professor, 1 Assistant Professor, 3 PD Researchers
2. Research Support System
Support for setting up a laboratory (at the time of appointment)
Principle Professor; 100 million yen
Annual laboratory ordinary research expenses and student education expenses
Principle Professor; Approx. 10 million yen
(*Depends on the number of students assigned to the laboratory and the composition of the unit)
3. Possible to apply for intramural competitive funds (100 million yen/year for the university as a whole)
4. Performance evaluation will be conducted in the sixth year after employment (if the evaluation shows that the appointment cannot be continued, the candidate will be treated as a regular professor), and performance evaluation will be conducted every five years after that.
5. An allowance for the Principle Professor in charge is paid separately from the main salary.
6. May work until a maximum of 72 years of age. However, if he/she continues to work after the retirement age (65 years old), he/she will work as a Specially Appointed Professor with the same treatment as before the retirement age.
7. For other details of the University's research support system, please refer to the University's website.
https://www.toyota-ti.ac.jp/about/torikumi/research.html
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Second Selection: If an in-person interview is conducted at our university, travel expenses (calculated according to our university’s regulations) will be provided.
Number of hired
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Description
Professor(Principle Professor)
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Job content supplemental explanation
The timing of arrival is negotiable.
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/10/01
Starting date : 2025/10/01
Application period
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2024/08/07~2024/11/30 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- CV.xlsx
- 2_ENG_List.docx
- 5_ENG_References.docx
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
Please submit your application via the JREC-IN recruitment page. For items 1, 2, and 5 below, please obtain the designated forms from the JREC-IN listing for our university.
★ Please complete the forms in either Japanese or English.
1. Curriculum Vitae (designated form):
Include educational background from high school onwards, work experience, and contact information (phone number and email address).
2. List of Research and Educational Achievements (designated form):
Research Achievements:
① Original papers (peer-reviewed; include citation counts)
② Review articles and commentaries
③ Books
④ Presentations at conferences and research meetings
⑤ External funding obtained
⑥ Patents and utility models
⑦ Awards for research activities
⑧ Others
Educational Achievements:
① Teaching history
② Student research supervision history
③ Awards for educational activities
④ Papers and books related to educational activities
3. Reprints of approximately 5 major papers (copies acceptable)
4. Summary of past research achievements and future research and educational plans:
Approximately 3 A4 pages each for the summary and plans (format is free).
5. Names, affiliations, and contact information of two referees who can provide opinions about the applicant (designated form)
Please compile the files for items 1 to 5 into a ZIP file and submit it.
Do not merge them into a single PDF file.Other Mailing Documents
If you are unable to send the files electronically, we also accept submissions by postal mail. In that case, please save all the above files on a CD-ROM or other media and send it to the following address:
(Mailing Address)
Toyota Technological Institute
Human Resources , Educational Staff Selection Office
2-12-1 Hisakata, Tempaku-ku, Nagoya 468-8511, Japan
Tel: (052) 809-1712
Email: tti-hrd@toyota-ti.ac.jp
Please send by registered mail or Letter Pack.
Mark the envelope with “Application Documents for Principle Professor in Quantum Information, Quantum Measurement, and Related Fields” in red. -
Return of application documents
Others
Information related to the application will be used solely for faculty recruitment purposes and will not be used for any other purposes. Application documents will not be returned in principle. After the selection process is completed, our university will responsibly dispose of them.
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
468-8511 Aichi Nagoya Tempaku-ku Hisakata 2-12-1 Toyota Technological Institute
Toyota Technological Institute Human Resources Educational Staff Selection OfficePrecautions : Submission should primarily be done via the JREC-IN Portal Web application. If you are unable to send the files electronically, we also accept submissions by postal mail. For details, please refer to the comments on the application documents. If you are applying for multiple related fields at the same time, please submit separate applications for each recruitment.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
First Selection: Document screening
Second Selection: Online or in-person interviews for those who pass the first selection, etc. -
Notification of result
We will contact you via email or postal mail. In case of an emergency, we may contact you by phone.
Contact details
Toyota Technological Institute
Human Resources
Educational Staff Selection Office
0528091890
tti-hrd(at)toyota-ti.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Chairman of the Selection Committee for Educational Staff in Quantum information, Quantum measurement and Related Fields: Takao Fuji
Tel：(052)809-1890
E-mail：fuji*AT*toyota-ti.ac.jp（Please change *AT*to @）
Notes
▼Student-Teacher Ratio and Educational Role Distribution (2024 Academic Year)
・Number of Students per Teacher (ST Ratio): 10.3 students
・Average Number of Courses Taught Annually (per teacher): 4.6 courses (excluding master’s seminars)
▼Our university ensures equal opportunities for participation by foreigners and women in all research fields to secure diverse talent and enhance the university’s and organizational strength. Additionally, we have formulated an action plan based on the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, setting goals to increase the ratio of female full-time faculty and various researchers. We also provide an environment where faculty and staff can work for a long time, including taking childcare leave.
▼Please refer to the “Policy List” on our university’s website under “University Information” for details on the desired faculty profile and organizational policy.
▼If you have been subject to disciplinary actions, including those due to sexual harassment or other forms of sexual violence, please ensure to include the details and specific reasons in your resume. Any false statements may result in the cancellation of employment or disciplinary actions
