Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/08/15
D124081002
Institute of Science Tokyo
Research field : Informatics - Perceptual information processing | Informatics - Intelligent informatics | Informatics - Intelligent robotics | Informatics - Kansei informatics | Informatics - Human interface and interaction
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Cutting-edge fields related to AI, robotics, and sensing technology (speech/audio processing/sensing, nonverbal information processing, natural language processing, image processing/sensing, scene understanding, multi-/cross-modal processing/sensing, generative AI, large language models, etc.)
https://science-tokyo.box.com/s/wx4a916k3a27k1eaet565jl0rrkcukptWork content and job description
The successful candidate will be required to engage in education, research and administration for the Department of Systems and Control Engineering (System Integration Group / AI-Robotics Field)
Assigned department
Existing departments
Department of Systems and Control Engineering, School of Engineering
Job type
Research field
Wages
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
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
Applicant should hold a Ph. D. degree. Proficiency in Japanese or English language is required. The applicant should indicate strong interests and experienced skills in the above-mentioned area of specialization.
Employment Type
Regular employee
Contract period
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
6 months
Work location
Ookayama Campus
Compensation
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2025/04/01
Application period
2024/08/15~2024/10/31 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Attached documents
Other online application forms
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, two A4 pages)
6.Teaching statement that provides a summary of accomplishments and discusses ideas for teaching and learning (no set format, two A4 pages)
7.Community engagement including that as a member of international and academic committees
8.Two references with names, affiliations, and contact details
9.MS-Excel file in which your information is filled in (electric data only) . Please download it from the section of【Application document submission method】
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/online interview and/or give a presentation.
Please note that travel expenses for attending in-person interviews will not be reimbursed.
Notification of result
We will contact you by email.
Contact details
Institute of Science Tokyo
Department of Systems and Control Engineering, School of Engineering, Institute of Science Tokyo
Kazuhiro Nakadai
koubo_r6_24@sc.e.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.The Institute, 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.Due to the integration with Tokyo Medical and Dental University on October 1, 2024, work conditions may change at the new Institute (Institute of Science Tokyo).