Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/09/20
D124091385
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Research field : Informatics - Intelligent informatics
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Machine learning, Artificial intelligence, Statistics, Information Security and Privacy, and other areas contribute to realizing responsible AI.
https://www.jinji2.jim.titech.ac.jp/koubo/en/Work content and job description
The successful candidate will be required to carry out the following tasks:
1. Research in the above-mentioned specialized field
2. Assistance in research guidance and administration for undergraduate and graduate students (master's and doctoral) in English and Japanese at the laboratory
3. Assistance in lectures, seminars, and experiments at School of Computing and the University, as well as cooperation in administrative work at the University
Assigned department
Existing departments
School of Computing, Department of Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence Course
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
Description
1. Applicants must have a Ph. D degree or be expected to obtain the degree by the start of the employment in the above-mentioned specialized field.
2. Applicants should have willingness to teach and research in the above-mentioned specialized field and actively explore new themes.
3. Applicants should have an ability to give assistance in Japanese and English at lectures, seminars and experiments in subjects related at School of Computing.
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
Compensation
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available (Mutual Aid Association short-term benefits)
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 smokig areas).
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2025/04/01
Application period
2024/09/20~2024/12/04 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
Attached documents
Other online application forms
1. Curriculum vitae* including professional and educational history from high school onward, honors and awards, criminal history and disciplinary actions, and email address
*Please use the Tokyo Tech format downloaded from the link above
2. Accomplishment statement, including:
a.Refereed journal papers
b.Conference proceedings
c.Commentaries
d.Books
e.Patents, etc.
Please include details for each category.
For lectures, state if it was a keynote or invited lecture.
For items a. and b., include the number of citations, h-index, and name of database* used.
*Google Scholar Citations, Scopus, Web of Science, or Inspire
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, one A4 page)
6. Teaching statement that provides a summary of accomplishments and discusses ideas for teaching and learning (no set format, one A4 page)
7. Community engagement including that as a member of international and academic committees
8. Two references with names, affiliations, and contact details
9. Performance Summary (Excel): Please use the specified format downloaded from the link above
Combine the documents 1-8 into a single PDF file. Compress the PDF file and the Excel file 9 in ZIP format. Submit the ZIP file via JREC-IN Portal Web application system.
Note: We do not accept submission by mail or email.
Return of application documents
Others
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.
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 interviews and/or give a seminar. Please note that travel expenses for attending interviews will not be reimbursed.
Notification of result
We will contact you by email.
Contact details
Tokyo Institute of Technology
情報理工学院 情報工学系
JUN SAKUMA
0337262826
sakuma@c.titech.ac.jp
Notes
1. The Institute, in order to ensure a diverse workforce, guarantees equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of nationality or gender.
2. Questions regarding the applicability of the “Specific Categories” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act may be asked during the selection process.
3. 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).