Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki
Date of publication : 2024/08/20
Assistant Professor at Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba (ELSI study of advanced technologies）
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University of Tsukuba
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy and ethics | Humanities & Social Sciences - Social psychology | Humanities & Social Sciences - Cognitive science | Humanities & Social Sciences - Library and information science, humanistic and social informatics
Assistant Professor level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
We are looking for an assistant professor who is expected to engage in research activities of KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid entitled with "Ethics of the technology of thought fusions and subject dissolution" within Transformative Research Areas (B) (FY2024-2026, Principal Investigator: Koji Ota). The successful candidate will be expected to cooperate in the work of related departments within the scope of research activities.
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Work content and job description
The candidate will conduct humanity-and/or-social science research to address futuristic ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) surrounding the interaction between humans and technology. In particular, they will conduct research about values related to human mind and lives, or about ethical issues related to neurotechnology and artificial intelligence, in collaboration with project members in the relevant KAKENHI project.
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy and ethics
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Social psychology
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Cognitive science
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Library and information science, humanistic and social informatics
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Salary will be determined in accordance with the university's regulations. (e.g. annual salary 4,800,000 yen for 13th grade; 5,040,000 yen for 14th grade; 5,280,000 yen for 15th grade)
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
Overtime and other explanations : Monday through Friday; discretionary labor system (working hours are deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes for a day)
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Doctoral degree (or submit a certificate of expected doctoral degree)
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Description
Applicants must satisfy all of the following 1) to 5).
1) They must hold a doctoral degree (or submit a certificate of expected doctoral degree)
2) They must specialize in philosophy, psychology or informatics; and be able to conduct ELSI research related to advanced technology, utilizing their own expertise. (Previous experience in ELSI research is not required.)
3) They must have at least three peer-reviewed publications as a first or corresponding author, including papers written in English.
4) They must be open to knowledge and methodologies from other fields and be willing to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research activities.
5) They must have the ability to write in Japanese.
*However, the following individuals are not eligible to apply:
① Those who have been sentenced to imprisonment or more severe punishment and are still serving their sentence, or those who are on suspended sentence or who are not yet subject to the execution of their sentence.
② Those who have received disciplinary dismissal or an equivalent punishment and two years have not yet passed since the date of that punishment.
③ Those who do not have a residence status that does not restrict activities in Japan.
Employment Type
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Contract employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. (Renewable to March 31, 2027.)
Probationary period absent
Work location
- 305-8577 Ibaraki University of Tsukuba, Tenno-Dai 1-1-1, Tsukuba
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
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2025/04/01
Application period
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2024/08/20~2024/10/20 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- 01_CV English Format_202304update.docx
- 02_Research_Achievement_Record_English.docx
- 03_Achievement Record in the Areas of Education, Technical Skills, and Practical Work.docx
- 04_Education and Research Plan and Future Prospects.docx
- 05_Complete Research Achievement Record.docx
- 2_特定類型パンフレット（English）.pdf
- 4_Self-Declaration on Specific Categories.docx
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
Applications must be submitted with the following documents (PDF) via JREC-IN Portal website.
1. CV (form downloadable)
2. Research Achievement Record (form downloadable)
3. Achievement Record in the Areas of Education, Technical Skills, and Practical Work (form downloadable)
4. Education and Research Plan and Future Prospects (form downloadable; ONLY the description of future prospects for research is required)
5. Complete Research Achievement Record (form downloadable)
6. Self-Declaration on Specific Categories (form downloadable)
7. Copies of the publications listed in "2" above. -
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
After the document screening, interviews will be conducted at University of Tsukuba. Please note that travel expenses for the interview will not be covered. (In some cases, such as when the applicant lives far away from the university, the interview may be conducted online.)
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Notification of result
Only applicants who pass the document screening will be notified. (We will not reply to inquiries regarding the selection process.)
Contact details
University of Tsukuba
Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences
Philosophy Department Office
0298534133
senko-jimu@logos.tsukuba.ac.jp
Notes
- The University of Tsukuba selects personnel in accordance with the spirit of the "Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society" and the principles and policies of the "University of Tsukuba Basic Principles and Basic Plan for Diversity".
- The University of Tsukuba has established "University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations" based on "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act", and conduct strict examination when employing foreign nationals, persons from foreign universities, companies, government agencies, etc., or persons who fall under a specific category.
