Detailed information
Work location : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Fukuoka
Date of publication : 2024/09/11
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Research Assitant Professor) – Sensory Information Processing and Its Applications, with an Emphasis on Haptics
D124090687
Kyushu University
Research field : Informatics - Human interface and interaction | Informatics - Perceptual information processing | Informatics - Kansei informatics | Humanities & Social Sciences - Experimental psychology
Researcher/Postdoc level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Others - Research Assitant Professor : 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 seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to the research and development of the project titled “Establishing a Research Foundation for Touch Sharing and Emotion Communication Beyond Time and Space," supported by the Kyushu University Reform Plan for Activation Program. Based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, the title of Research Assistant Professor may be granted.
Project Overview: “Establishing a Research Foundation for Touch Sharing and Emotion Communication Beyond Time and Space"
This reform plan aims to establish a research foundation for Touch Sharing and Emotion Communication Beyond Time and Space. An interdisciplinary research team will form the core of this study, based on haptic technology, focusing on digital touch to revolutionize remote communication. Current communication systems lack haptic information, presenting numerous challenges in conveying information to visually impaired individuals and in the transmission of non-verbal cues. Digital touch technology enables the remote conveyance of texture, touch, and emotions, offering solutions to these challenges. This research infrastructure is expected to contribute to alleviating loneliness, enhancing social welfare, and expanding human communication capabilities to a new dimension, thus having a profound impact on society as a whole. -
Work content and job description
We welcome candidates with research experience in haptic technology or human-computer interaction and an interest in psychophysical experiments. Depending on the applicant's skills and interests, they will be involved in one or both of the following projects:
-Research on perception and sensory processing with a focus on skin and haptic sensations
-Research and development of haptic and interaction technologies
Specific responsibilities include: planning and designing experiments, programming, developing experimental devices, conducting experiments, data analysis, writing academic papers, and supervising students on related research topics. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Department of Media Design, Faculty of Design
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
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Others
Research Assitant Professor
Research field
- Informatics - Human interface and interaction
- Informatics - Perceptual information processing
- Informatics - Kansei informatics
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Experimental psychology
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 5 million yen
The salary will be determined following the relevant regulations of the university, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
Working hours :09:00-17:45
Break time :12:00-13:00
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system (flexible working hours) is applied and the employee is considered to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes daily.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicants expected to obtain the required qualifications by the start date are also eligible to apply.
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Work experience
- Experience in research and development of haptics and interaction.
- Proficiency in programming and statistical analysis.
- Ability to perform tasks with enthusiasm and dedication.
- Ability to write academic papers in English is preferred.
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Contract employee
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Start Date: As soon as possible after April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026
#The contract may be renewed annually based on research performance, work achievements, and other factors.
Maximum Employment Term: Until March 31, 2029.Probationary period absent
Work location
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815-8540
Fukuoka
4-9-1 Shiobaru, Minamiku, Fukuoka
Faculty of Design, Ohashi-campus, Kyushu University
Compensation
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Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire campus.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/04/01
Starting date : 2025/04/01
Application period
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2024/09/11~2024/11/29 Deadline for receipt
Applications will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is hired.
Application method
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
- Cover Page (Please list the following (i) to (iv) in order on a single-sided A4 sheet):
(i) Keywords that accurately describe your field of expertise
(ii) Affiliation, Job Title, and Name
(iii) Contact Information and Email Address
(iv) Names, affiliations, and contact information of two references
- Resume (free format, with a photograph attached)
- Summary of Research Achievements, Future Aspirations, and Self-Introduction (approximately two A4 pages)
- List of Research Achievements (include original papers, international conference presentations, books, awards, etc. Ensure all co-authors are listed) -
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
The selection will be based on the submitted application documents. During the selection process, an in-person or online interview may be conducted. Please note that travel expenses for the interview will not be covered.
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Notification of result
We will contact you by email.
Contact details
Kyushu University
Department of Media Design, Faculty of Design
Hsin-Ni Ho
0925534400
hohsinni(at)design.kyushu-u.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
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