Work location : Kanto district - Kanagawa
Date of publication : 2024/09/10
D124090647
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Research field : Nanotechnology/Materials - Thin film/surface and interfacial physical properties | Manufacturing Technology - Machine elements and tribology | Life Science - Biomaterials
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Surface modification using functional thin films and nanomaterials
Applications in nanobiotechnology and tribology technologies for achieving carbon neutrality
Work content and job description
1)To create devices for medical applications and promote the industrial application of environmentally harmonious tribology technologies through the science of surfaces and interfaces, focusing on thin films and nanomaterials within the field of materials science and processing.
2)To lead the device and materials fields at the Institute of Innovative Research and the Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology through research in the above-mentioned areas, while also managing various tasks related to the operation of the Institute, laboratory, and affiliated research groups.
3)To educate and supervise students in the Mechanical Engineering program within the School of Engineering, and to be responsible for related lectures, exercises, and experiments, as well as for administrative duties within the department and program.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology (FIRST), Institute of Integrated Research (IIR)
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
1) Applicants 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.
2) Applicants should have a motivation to actively promote collaborative research with industry, in addition to conducting fundamental research.
3) Proficiency in conducting research and supervising students in English is required
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
Compensation
Insurance
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
ZOOM can be used for interview
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/01/01
Application period
2024/09/10~2024/11/11 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Attached documents
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
Kanagawa
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
After document screening, interview will be conducted.
Notification of result
We will contact you by e-mail ASAP
Contact details
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Institute of Integrated Research
Yuki Hirata
hirata.y.ac@m.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).
6.For more information, please refer to the attached file.