Detailed information
Work location : Chugoku district - Okayama
Date of publication : 2026/04/24
Call for Assistant Professor (Division of Human Centric Information Processing)
D126041801
Okayama University
Research field : Informatics - Intelligent informatics | Informatics - Perceptual information processing | Informatics - Human interface and interaction | Informatics - Intelligent robotics
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Division of Human Centric Information Processing, Medical Devices and Materials Engineering Section, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University is seeking individuals who can play central roles in research and education in information engineering, including Speech Processing, Spoken Language Processing, Acoustic Signal Processing, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Lifelogging, and Human-Computer Interface, with the aim of achieving the rich human life required to realize a wellbeing society and Society 5.0. We also look forward to the promotion of research in medical-engineering collaboration.
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Work content and job description
(1)Education and research at the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems: Each of the successful applicants is expected to conduct his/her own research and assist supervision of graduate students in both master’s and doctoral courses in their research.
(2)Education and research at the Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology: Each of the successful applicants is expected to conduct his/her own research and assist supervision of graduate students in both master’s and doctoral courses in their research.
(3)Education at School of Engineering (Information Technology course, Information Technology Advanced Track): Each of the successful applicants is expected to teach laboratory courses on computer science and assist supervision of undergraduate students in their research.
(4)Organizational management at Okayama University -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Division of Human Centric Information Processing, Medical Devices and Materials Engineering Section, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Informatics - Intelligent informatics
- Informatics - Perceptual information processing
- Informatics - Human interface and interaction
- Informatics - Intelligent robotics
Wages
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Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 7 million yen
Basic annual salary and Performance-based annual salary : Assistant Professor 5,802,000-6,708,000yen, *Only for a person with PhD
The amount of annual salary is determined in consideration of the person’s educational background, work experience, etc. according to the Okayama University annual salary Regulations.
The percentage of annual performance pay depends on the length of service within six months prior to the base date (June 1 and December 1) , and the performance rate varies depending on the results of the evaluation.
As allowances, commuting allowance, support allowance, housing allowance, adjustment allowance, etc. will be paid separately to the applicable employees.
Salary rules: https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/society/boshyu-kyoiku.html
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:30
Holidays : Saturdays and Sundays, national holidays, and December 29 to January 3 (Article 42, paragraph 2 of the Personnel Work Rules)
Overtime and other explanations : If the employee agrees to the application of the discretionary work system for specialized work, working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Overtime work is not required in principle. Day-off work may be required. (Articles 41 and 42 of the Personnel Work Rules)
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Description
(1) Holding (or expected to hold) a Ph.D. degree in a related field
(2) Excellent research accomplishments in a related field
(3) High motivation and ability for education, and research
(4) A good command of English and Japanese
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Tenure-track
5 years from the day of arrival at the new post
Tenure screening
Tenure screening is conducted six months before the expiration date. If the screening results meet the attached evaluation criteria, the person will be hired as an academic staff member (until the retirement age) from the day after the tenure track expiration date.Probationary period present
Trial period 6 month
Work location
- 700-8530 Okayama 3-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama City
Compensation
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Various systems
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
Others : Salary increase: Not available （However, the grade may be revised according to the separately determined standard）
Performance-based annual salary: Available (under separately established criteria) -
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 on campus.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
【Post commencement date】
As soon as possible after April 2027
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2027/04/01
Starting date : 2027/04/01
Application period
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2026/04/24~2026/09/30 Deadline for receipt
Applications will be closed as soon as a well-qualified person is selected.
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission(1) CV (Form 1)Other online application forms
(2) Activities in academic societies and society (Form 2)
(3) Curriculum vitae on education (Form 3)
(4) Research achievement summary (Form 4)
(5) List of research achievements (Form 5)
(6) Contact information of one referee (Form 6)
(7) Books, reprints, etc. (up to 5 main ones, copy allowed)
(8) Other documents required for examination (free format)
① Future research prospects and educational aspirations
(For each of the above (research and education), less than 1200 characters on one sheet of A4 paper.)
Forms 1-6, please use these attached documents.
Please send the above documents by E-mail.
Please indicate “Application (Assistant Professor)" in a subject of the e-mail.
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Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
After reviewing the documents, interviews will be carried out as needed.
The interview schedule will be announced later.
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Notification of result
The selection result will be notified to all applicants.
Contact details
Okayama University
Division of Human Centric Information Processing, Medical Devices and Materials Engineering Section, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems
Atsunori Ogawa
0862518175
atsunori-ogawa(at)okayama-u.ac.jp
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Notes
Okayama University promotes gender equality and supports female teachers. We welcome active participation of women in the application process.
