Detailed information

Ended
Date of update : 2026/07/03 End date of accepting applications : 2026/08/30
Ended
Date of update : 2026/07/03
End date of accepting applications : 2026/08/30

Work location : Chugoku district - Okayama

Date of publication : 2026/07/03

Call for Assistant Professor (Information Security, Cryptography, and Cybersecurity)

D126070275

National university

Research field : Informatics - Information security | Informatics - Information network | Informatics - Computer system | Informatics - Mathematical informatics

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

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    The Information Security Engineering Division, Okayama University conducts education and research on next-generation cryptographic technologies (post-quantum cryptography, homomorphic encryption, etc.) based on cryptographic mathematics, as well as AI security, IoT security, secure data utilization, and practical cybersecurity.

    As a core division of the J-PEAKS [Okayama University Vision 2050] IT strengthening initiative, we maintain one of Japan's leading integrated educational and research frameworks spanning from cryptographic theory to real-world implementation.

    We welcome applications from candidates with a primary background in information security or cryptography, as well as those from related fields such as information engineering, communication engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, systems engineering, and IoT. We are seeking a young researcher (Assistant Professor) who can contribute fresh perspectives and broad expertise to advance this division.

    Research areas: Information Security, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Computer Systems
    AI Security, Information Communication and Protocols, IoT/Systems Security

    http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/index_e.html

  • Work content and job description

    [Description of jobs]
    (1)Education and research at the Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology: The successful applicant 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 at School of Engineering (Network Engineering Track): The successful applicant is expected to teach laboratory and exercise courses related to information, electrical and communication, and security engineering, and assist supervision of undergraduate students in their research.
    (3)Organizational management at Okayama University

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Information Security Engineering Laboratory, Department of Information and Communication Systems, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology

Job type

  • Assistant Professor level

Research field

  • Informatics - Information security
  • Informatics - Information network
  • Informatics - Computer system
  • Informatics - Mathematical informatics

Wages

  • 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
    Salary: An annual salary system is applied. 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

  • 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

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

  • Description

    (1) Holding (or expected to hold) a Ph.D. degree in a related field
    (2) Excellent research accomplishments in information security (cryptography, AI security, cybersecurity, etc.) or related fields
    (3) High motivation and ability for education, and research and willingness to actively engage in international exchange and industry-academia collaboration
    (4) A good command of English and Japanese

Employment Type

  • Regular employee

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Tenure-track

    5 years, Tenure screening is conducted six months before the expiration date. If the screening results meet the tenure evaluation criteria, the person will be hired as an academic staff member (without a fixed term) from the day after the tenure-track period expires.

    Probationary period present

    Trial period 6 month

Work location

  • 700-8530 Okayama 3-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama City

Compensation

  • 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

  • Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

    Smoking is prohibited on campus.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    【Post commencement date】
    As soon as possible after April 2027

Application period

  • 2026/07/03~2026/08/30 Deadline for receipt

    Applications will be closed as soon as a well-qualified person is selected.

Application method

  • Application documents (specified forms)

    • Forms 1-6.doc
    • テニュア審査基準.pdf

  • 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)
    Forms 1-6, please use these attached documents.
    Please send the above documents by E-mail.
    Please indicate “Application (Assistant Professor) in Information and Communication Systems (Information Security Engineering)" in a subject of the e-mail.

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

  • * Out of application period.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    After reviewing the documents, interviews will be carried out as needed.
    The interview schedule will be announced later.
    (The applicants should pay transportation and accommodation expenses for the interview.)

  • Notification of result

    The selection result will be notified to all applicants.

Contact details

Okayama University

Department of Information and Communication Systems, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology

Yasuyuki Nogami

0862518127

yasuyuki.nogami(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.

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