Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/08/21
D124080790
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Research field : Energy Engineering - Nuclear engineering
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Assistant Professor in nuclear engineering or nuclear system engineering
https://www.jinji2.jim.titech.ac.jp/koubo/en/Work content and job description
- The successful candidate will be required to carry out research on innovative nuclear reactors, nuclear energy system aiming to realize carbon neutrality.
- The successful candidate will contribute on managements in Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy, Institute of Innovative Research, with the cooperation of faculty members.
- The successful candidate will contribute to student education and research in the Undergraduate Major in Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, and the Graduate Major in Nuclear Engineering, Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy, Institute of Innovative Research
Precautions : Due to the integration with Tokyo Medical and Dental University on October 1, 2024, the organizatio n name may change at the new Institute (Institute of Science Tokyo).
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 directly refer to this specific 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
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
The applicant must hold a PhD, be near to completion of a PhD, or have equivalent experience in a relevant subject and have appropriate laboratory research experience.
Official qualification in specific field, etc.
The applicant is desired to have been granted the certificate as the first-class radiation protection supervisor or its equivalent qualification and skill, or to have intention to achieve the certificate.
Employment Type
Regular employee
Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
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
6 months
Work location
Ookayama Campus
Nearest station: Ookayama
Compensation
Various systems
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
Others
The Institute, in order to ensure a diverse workforce, guarantees equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of nationality or gender.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/04/01
Starting date : 2025/04/01
Application period
2024/08/21~2024/10/21 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
Attached documents
Other online application forms
- Acquired research grants and external funds. Include names of the funds, project titles, amounts, periods of research, and allocated amounts (if not the principal researcher)
- Research statement with a summary of research accomplishments and details of the future direction and plan for the applicant’s work (free form, two A4 pages maximum)
- Teaching statement that provides a summary of accomplishments (free form, one A4 page) and discusses ideas for teaching and learning (free form, one A4 page)
- Social activities such as those as a member of international and academic committees
- Two references with names, affiliations, and contact details
- Application information using the Excel format “Application Form_ZCE_e_Applicant Name” in the posting page in JREC-IN Portal site.
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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 and/or give a presentation.
Notification of result
We will contact you by E-mail after the interview.
Contact details
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy, Institute of Innovative Research
Hiroshi Sagara
0357343074
sagara.h.aa@m.titech.ac.jp
Notes
- Questions regarding the applicability of the “Specific Categories” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act may be asked during the selection process.
- Due to the integration with Tokyo Medical and Dental University on 1st October, 2024, work conditions may change at the new Institute (Institute of Science Tokyo).