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Now recruiting
Date of update : 2025/07/08 End date of accepting applications : 2025/08/15
Now recruiting
Date of update : 2025/07/08
End date of accepting applications : 2025/08/15

Work location : Kinki district - Kyoto

Date of publication : 2025/07/08

Open Position for Assistant Professor (Computational Science Research Laboratory, Department of Computing Research, Academic Center for Computing and Media Studies (ACCMS), Kyoto University)

D125070614

National university

Research field : Social Infrastructure - Geotechnical engineering | Social Infrastructure - Structure engineering and earthquake engineering | Social Infrastructure - Disaster prevention engineering | Social Infrastructure - Hydroengineering | Social Infrastructure - Civil engineering material, execution and construction management

Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    The advertised position is in the Computational Science Research Laboratory, which focuses on research in computational science methods with an emphasis on civil engineering. In particular, the group conducts research on the development and validation of mathematical models and numerical methods, as well as their application to a wide range of engineering and scientific problems using supercomputers.
    In the coming era of supercomputing, the enhancement and acceleration of high-performance computing programs—achieved through collaborative and complementary integration of computational science and computer science—will become increasingly important. Likewise, the development of new applications and algorithms within the field of computational science will play a critical role.
    This group addresses these challenges from the perspective of computational science. It also promotes collaborative research on large-scale numerical simulations in cooperation with researchers from diverse applied fields, both domestically and internationally, by leveraging frameworks such as the Joint Usage/Research Center for Interdisciplinary Large-scale Information Infrastructures (JHPCN), in which the Academic Center for Computing and Media Studies serves as one of the core institutions.

  • Work content and job description

    The appointee will collaborate closely with the faculty members of the Computational Science Research Laboratory at the Academic Center for Computing and Media Studies (ACCMS), Kyoto University, and will engage in research and education in their area of expertise.
    (1) Research
    The appointee will conduct research on computational science methodologies in civil engineering, with particular emphasis on the development and validation of mathematical models and numerical methods, as well as their application to engineering problems using supercomputers.
    In addition, the appointee will assist in the operation of the supercomputing systems managed by the ACCMS and the Institute for Information Management and Communication (IIMC), and support collaborative research activities related to large-scale numerical computing within the framework of the Joint Usage/Research Center for Interdisciplinary Large-scale Information Infrastructures (JHPCN).
    (2) Education
    The appointee will assist in teaching graduate-level courses and supervising students in the Department of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering (as a cooperative laboratory). The appointee will also support lectures in university-wide liberal arts and sciences courses, including English-taught subjects offered by ACCMS.
    (3) Other Duties
    The appointee will participate in the university’s educational, research, and administrative activities as required.

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Computational Science Research Laboratory, Department of Computing Research, Academic Center for Computing and Media Studies (ACCMS)

Job type

  • Assistant Professor level

Research field

  • Social Infrastructure - Geotechnical engineering
  • Social Infrastructure - Structure engineering and earthquake engineering
  • Social Infrastructure - Disaster prevention engineering
  • Social Infrastructure - Hydroengineering
  • Social Infrastructure - Civil engineering material, execution and construction management

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~

    Salary will be determined according to Kyoto University’s salary regulations.

Working hours

  • Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, Kyoto University Foundation Day

    Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system for professional work applies (equivalent to 38 hours and 45 minutes per week, or 7 hours and 45 minutes per day).
    If the discretionary labor system does not apply, regular working hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. (with a one-hour lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.).
    Overtime may be required.

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor / Master

  • Description

    Applicants must meet the following criteria:
    [1].Hold a Ph.D. degree or be expected to obtain one by the time of appointment.
    [2].Possess an excellent research record in civil engineering and related fields such as computational mechanics, mathematical modeling, and numerical simulation.
    [3].Demonstrate enthusiasm for research in computational science, including computational mechanics, mathematical modeling, and numerical analysis.
    [4].Be capable of promoting collaborative research in large-scale numerical computing within the Joint Usage/Research Center for Interdisciplinary Large-scale Information Infrastructures.
    [5].Be able to cooperatively participate in the specification and operation of the supercomputing systems managed by ACCMS and the Information Environment Organization.
    [6].Demonstrate enthusiasm and capability for teaching and supervising students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
    [7].Be able to assist in lectures for university-wide liberal arts and sciences courses, including those offered in English.
    [8].Nationality is not a criterion; however, the applicant must be able to assist in education and research supervision in either Japanese or English.

Employment Type

  • Regular employee

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    Seven years. Reappointment is possible, subject to evaluation in accordance with the internal regulations of the Faculty Consort of Informatics, Kyoto University.
    Note: After the initial term, a single three-year reappointment may be considered.

    Probationary period present

    Six months

Work location

  • 606-8501 Kyoto Computational Science Research Laboratory, Department of Computing Research, Academic Center for Computing and Media Studies (ACCMS), Kyoto University Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

    If teleworking is permitted or mandated by the university, the place of work may be the applicant’s home or other approved location(s).

Compensation

  • Various systems

    Pay increase system : available

    Bonus : available

    Retirement allowances : available

    Transportation expenses : available

    Retirement age : available

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : available

    Employees' Pension Insurance : available

    Worker's accident insurance : available

    Employment insurance : available

  • Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

    Kyoto University prohibits smoking inside all campus buildings and permits smoking only in designated outdoor areas to prevent passive smoking.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

    Hiring date : 2025/10/01

    Starting date : 2025/10/01

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    As early as possible on or after October 1, 2025.

Application period

  • 2025/07/08~2025/08/15 Deadline for receipt

Application method

  • Attached documents

    Application Form : Online Submission
    [1].Curriculum vitae (including a photograph, academic background from high school onward, employment history, professional affiliations, academic and social activities, and contact details: address, phone number, and email).
    Periods of absence due to childbirth, childcare, or nursing care will be considered in the evaluation of research achievements, if stated in the application documents.
    Achievements and Activities : Online Submission
    [2].List of research achievements, categorized into books, reviews, refereed journal articles, refereed international conference papers, and presentations (oral/poster). Please also include three selected reprints of major publications.
    [3].List of other accomplishments (e.g., awards, patents, research grants, invited lectures).

    Other online application forms
    [4].Summary of past research achievements (approximately two A4 pages).
    [5].Statement of future plans for research, education, and contributions to the operation of supercomputing systems (approximately one A4 page).
    [6].Names, affiliations, contact information, and relationship to the applicant of two references.
    [7].Earliest possible start date.

    Applicants must submit items [1]–[7] as a single PDF file via the JREC-IN online system.

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    Applicants will be shortlisted through a review of application materials. Interviews may be conducted for selected candidates.

  • Notification of result

    We will contact you by email.

Contact details

Kyoto University

Academic Center for Computing and Media Studies

General Affairs Section, Information Promotion Division, Information Department, Kyoto University

0757537400

630koubo202505(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

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Notes

・Personal information provided in the application documents will be used solely for the purpose of this selection process and will not be disclosed, transferred, or lent to third parties without legitimate reason.
・Please note that application documents will not be returned in principle.
・If no suitable candidate is found, a final candidate may not be selected.
・Kyoto University promotes gender equality. We strongly encourage applications from female researchers. In accordance with Article 8 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Law, if multiple applicants are deemed equally qualified, female candidates will be given preference.
・For more information about ACCMS, please visit: https://www.media.kyoto-u.ac.jp/accms_web/
・The appointee is expected to contribute to graduate education in the Department of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering: https://www.ce.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/index.html

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