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Now recruiting
Date of update : 2026/01/21 End date of accepting applications : 2026/03/23
Now recruiting
Date of update : 2026/01/21
End date of accepting applications : 2026/03/23

Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo

Date of publication : 2026/01/21

Call for Assistant Professor (Department of Computer Science, Distributed Systems)

D126011248

National university

Institute of Science Tokyo

Research field : Informatics - Information network | Informatics - Information security | Others - Others - Distributed systems, multi-robot systems, blockchain

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

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    Specialized fields: Distributed systems, multi-robot systems, blockchain

    Applicants are expected to have a solid research background in distributed systems, distributed algorithms, or computer security, and to demonstrate interest in one or more of the following application areas:
    - blockchain-based protocols for autonomous trading of electricity and energy
    - distributed methods for efficient planning and coordination of cooperative robots or robotic swarms
    Candidates working in closely related research areas and willing to actively develop their research are also encouraged to apply.

  • 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

    Department of Computer Science, School of Computing

Job type

  • Assistant Professor level

Research field

  • Informatics - Information network
  • Informatics - Information security
  • Others - Others

    Distributed systems, multi-robot systems, blockchain

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen

    The successful candidate will be paid under the “Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance” pursuant to the Institute’s Rules on Wage and Salary for Staff under Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance. In accordance with the rules, the amount of annual salary will be determined based on the candidate’s age, highest degree obtained, work experience, and other factors 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 (including bonuses, etc.)
    - Assistant professor hired immediately after completing a doctoral degree　 (employment starting in April)
    First year: JPY 5,920,000 (general example)
    Subsequent years:
    Minimum*: JPY 5,970,000
    Standard: JPY 6,650,000
    Maximum*: JPY 7,910,000
    *Minimum and maximum amounts may vary depending on performance evaluations.

    Important information:
    - The amounts listed above are provided as examples based on Institute rules and do not directly refer to this specific position.
    - Additional fixed allowances for commuting, housing, dependents, or other considerations may be provided separately to eligible candidates.
    - The amount of the first payment of the Addition to Annual Salary and the Performance-Based Bonus may vary depending on the length of time between the employment start date and the payment date. If a candidate is transferring from another national university or organization, their period of service at the previous institution may be taken into consideration.

Working hours

  • Working hours :00:00-00:00

    Break time :00:00-00:00

    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

    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.

  • Official qualification in specific field, etc.

    Applicants should have willingness to teach and research in the above-mentioned specialized field and actively explore new themes.
    Applicants should have an ability to give assistance in Japanese and English at lectures, seminars and experiments in subjects related at School of Computing.

  • Description

    Proficiency in both English and Japanese are required.
    Candidates must be highly motivated, willing to learn, and demonstrate initiative in assigned tasks.

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

  • 152-8550 Tokyo 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku Institute of Science Tokyo, Ookayama Campus

Compensation

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : 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 smoking areas).

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    [Proposed Start Date]
    July 1st, 2026, or the earliest possible date thereafter

Application period

  • 2026/01/22~2026/03/23 Deadline for receipt

Application method

  • Application documents (specified forms)

  • Attached documents

    Application Form : Online Submission
    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 designated CV format.　https://www.jinjika.jim.titech.ac.jp/jobposting/rirekisyo_e.docx
    Achievements and Activities : Online Submission
    2.Accomplishment statement, including:
    a.Refereed journal papers
    b.Refereed conference proceedings and non-refereed 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

    Other online application forms
    3.Up to three reprints or copies of major publications (one copy for each publication)
    4.Acquired research grants and external funds. Include fund names of the funds, project titles, amounts, periods of research, roles, 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 teaching and learning plans (no set format, one A4 pages)
    7.Community engagement record, including that as a member of international and academic committees
    8.Two references with names, affiliations, and contact details
    9.Performance Summary (Excel): Download the specified format from the
    following URL and enter the required information:
    https://www.coord.c.titech.ac.jp/admin/doc/application-summary-en.xlsx

    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:

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    Selection will be based on a comprehensive review of applications and interviews.
    Selected applicants may be asked to have an on-campus interview and/or give a presentation.
    Please note that travel expenses for attending in-person interviews will not be reimbursed.

  • Notification of result

    We will inform you about the result through JREC-IN.

Contact details

Institute of Science Tokyo

Department of Computer Science, School of Computing

Xavier Defago

0357842772

defago(at)comp.isct.ac.jp

* Please change (at) to @ and send it.

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