Academic Employment Opportunities at the National Institute of Informatics, Research Organization of Information and Systems

23 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Research Organization of Information and Systems, National Institute of Informatics

Research Field

Technology
Engineering
Chemistry
Physics
Information science
Computer science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

12 Jul 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Working conditions shall be governed by the Office Regulations of the Research Organization of Information and Systems and other relevant guidelines.
Remuneration matters shall, in principle, conform to the new annual salary system stipulated in the Salary Regulations of the Research Organization of Information and Systems.

[Work content and job description]
Select and enter in the Curriculum vitae a research and development field of your preference from the followings (research topics are not limited to the followings):
1) Research on Principles of Informatics:
Algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, post deep learning, big data analysis, data mining, secure computation, privacy preserving analysis, computational complexity theory, cryptology, mathematical modeling, numerical analysis, Optimization, computational science, Web informatics, programming theory, mathematical logic, robotics, quantum computer, quantum communication, quantum information technologies, quantum algorithm, new principles and theories in interdisciplinary fields of the above areas, cutting-edge research creating new applications in the above areas, etc.
2) Research on Information Systems Architecture:
Fundamental software, software engineering, software science, programming languages, computer architecture, high performance computing, distributed / parallel / cloud computing, dependable systems, secure systems, high-performance computing, network architecture, network resource management, network performance analysis / measurement, information security, authentication / trust, Internet of Things (IoT), cyber-physical systems, etc.
3) Research on Digital Content and Media Sciences:
Natural language processing, computer vision, image processing, acoustic information processing, vision and language, generative AI, computer graphics, human-computer interaction, data engineering, Web mining, social media, community analysis, data visualization, biometrics, applications of machine learning / deep learning, etc.
4) Research on Information, Society and Humanity:
Privacy-preserving information utilization, data governance, information retrieval / information access technologies, next-generation institutional research platform, open science platform, data platform policy, intellectual property management policy / technology, human resource

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
101-8430 Tokyo 2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:3 person(s)
Hiring date:2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2025-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:Academic Employment Opportunities at the National Institute of Informatics, Research Organization of Information and Systems
NII’s homepage holds the latest information.
1.Job titles and number of positions
Associate Professor or Assistant Professor with term - several of each position
*Consideration may also be given to Professorial appointments.
2.Starting date of employment
Expected to be April 1st, 2025
3.Term of appointment
Term of appointment shall be five (5) years.
Renewal of term, promotion, or appointment to a tenured position can be granted depending on performance during term. (Renewal shall be limited to one (1) five (5) year period.)
4.Working Conditions
Working conditions shall be governed by the Office Regulations of the Research Organization of Information and Systems and other relevant guidelines.
Remuneration matters shall, in principle, conform to the new annual salary system stipulated in the Salary Regulations of the Research Organization of Information and Systems.
5.Role of NII and expectations of desired candidates
As Japan’s only comprehensive academic research institute in the field of informatics, the National Institute of Informatics (NII) has a mission to promote basic research in informatics from a long-term perspective along with practical research designed to resolve issues that confront society. As an Inter-University Research Institute, NII also has missions to develop and disseminate an academic information infrastructure necessary for research and educational activities in the academic community, including operation of a network (SINET6), Research Data Cloud, Authentication Infrastructure, and Scholarly Communication. As we engage in these activities, it is crucial to develop human resources and to make sincere social and international contributions.
In addition, NII offers graduate programs in The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI, in order to conduct research and education with the goal of educating researchers while at the same time educating highly specialized professionals and grooming leaders who will produce great achievements in the field of informatics.
With these missions in mind, NII is seeking researchers who have the self-drive to pioneer the future of informatics in Japan and will generate outcomes competitive in the international academic communities, or alternatively, will deliver results that contribute to improvements in our society.
In this regard, NII will endeavor to provide ample research hours and offer an environment conducive to the concentrated research.

6.Research fields
Select and enter in the Curriculum vitae a research and development field of your preference from the followings (research topics are not limited to the followings):
1) Research on Principles of Informatics:
Algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, post deep learning, big data analysis, data mining, secure computation, privacy preserving analysis, computational complexity theory, cryptology, mathematical modeling, numerical analysis, Optimization, computational science, Web informatics, programming theory, mathematical logic, robotics, quantum computer, quantum communication, quantum information technologies, quantum algorithm, new principles and theories in interdisciplinary fields of the above areas, cutting-edge research creating new applications in the above areas, etc.
2) Research on Information Systems Architecture:
Fundamental software, software engineering, software science, programming languages, computer architecture, high performance computing, distributed / parallel / cloud computing, dependable systems, secure systems, high-performance computing, network architecture, network resource management, network performance analysis / measurement, information security, authentication / trust, Internet of Things (IoT), cyber-physical systems, etc.
3) Research on Digital Content and Media Sciences:
Natural language processing, computer vision, image processing, acoustic information processing, vision and language, generative AI, computer graphics, human-computer interaction, data engineering, Web mining, social media, community analysis, data visualization, biometrics, applications of machine learning / deep learning, etc.
4) Research on Information, Society and Humanity:
Privacy-preserving information utilization, data governance, information retrieval / information access technologies, next-generation institutional research platform, open science platform, data platform policy, intellectual property management policy / technology, human resource development for data utilization, digital humanities, e-healthcare, reliability evaluations of data, sharing economy, digital education, AI ethics, AI governance, etc.
7.Requirements and experience
Applicants should have sufficient ability and strong will to engage in original, progressive research and to develop information systems with new concepts in their chosen field.
8.Qualifications
Applicants should hold (or be expected to complete by the appointment date) a doctoral degree. An equivalent qualification in the fields of humanities or social sciences is also acceptable.
9.Documents required for application
- Curriculum vitae (attachment 1)
Include desired research section (research and development field) and desired position (Associate Professor or Assistant Professor).
- List of publications (attachment 2)
List papers, books, etc., respectively in descending order of publication year. Attach full text copies of three representative papers / articles.
- Research Statement (attachment 3)
Introduction to research and development achievements to date in 1000 words or less (A4 size).

- Activities in the academic community and relevant societies (attachment 4)
- Professional activities (attachment 5)
- Activities for the benefit of society (attachment 6)
- Letter of recommendation
Two recommendation letters are required. The letter of recommendation should be sent to NII directly from the recommender.

All documents must be received by July 12, 2024.

12.Selection procedure
1st review: Initial screening of documents
2nd review: Interviews
Those who pass the initial screening will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be conducted on the date and time appointed by NII from mid-August to late August 2024. The date and time will be adjusted within the range specified by NII.
Travel expenses related to the interview will not be reimbursed by NII.
Regarding this recruitment, for those who live abroad, the interview will be on-site or online according to your choice. However, depending on the situation, the interview may be online regardless of your choice.
13.Notification of application result
After all selection procedures have been completed, applicants will be notified of the results until October 31th, 2024.
14.Inquiries
- Application requirements and working conditions:
Personnel Affairs Team, General Affairs Division,
General Affairs Department, National Institute of Informatics
E-mail: 2024koubo-r (at)nii.ac.jp
- Research content:
Prof. TAKASU Atsuhiro, Vice Director-General,
N...

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
* Leading Researcher (R4)
Annual salary:9 million yen - 10 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:45
Break time:12:00-13:00
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Term of appointment shall be five (5) years.Renewal of term, promotion, or appointment to a tenured position can be granted depending on performance during term. (Renewal shall be limited to one (1) five (5) year period.)
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trial period 6 months

* Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary:4 million yen - 6 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:45
Break time:12:00-13:00
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Term of appointment shall be five (5) years.Renewal of term, promotion, or appointment to a tenured position can be granted depending on performance during term. (Renewal shall be limited to one (1) five (5) year period.)
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trial period 6 months

* Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary:4 million yen - 6 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:45
Break time:12:00-13:00
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Term of appointment shall be five (5) years.Renewal of term, promotion, or appointment to a tenured position can be granted depending on performance during term. (Renewal shall be limited to one (1) five (5) year period.)
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trial period 6 months

* Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary:7 million yen - 8 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:45
Break time:12:00-13:00
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Term of appointment shall be five (5) years.Renewal of term, promotion, or appointment to a tenured position can be granted depending on performance during term. (Renewal shall be limited to one (1) five (5) year period.)
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trial period 6 months

[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]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Working conditions shall be governed by the Office Regulations of the Research Organization of Information and Systems and other relevant guidelines.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Research Organization of Information and Systems, National Institute of Informatics

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124051352&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Tokyo

STATUS: EXPIRED