Announcement for Project Research Associate/Project Researcher Position

15 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The University of Tokyo

Department

Institute of Industrial Science

Research Field

Engineering
Technology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

28 Jun 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
To support research and development activities related to projects in exploratory research on wireless communications in extreme environments. The potential topics include:
(i) Physical-layer technology using communication means other than radio waves
(ii) Integration of novel electromagnetic devices and advanced signal processing,
(iii) Quantum-resistant physical-layer security technology.
The postholder will also be expected to lead the drafting and submission of papers to top international journals.

[Work content and job description]
To support research and development activities related to projects in exploratory research on wireless communications in extreme environments. The potential topics include:
(i) Physical-layer technology using communication means other than radio waves
(ii) Integration of novel electromagnetic devices and advanced signal processing,
(iii) Quantum-resistant physical-layer security technology.
The postholder will also be expected to lead the drafting and submission of papers to top international journals.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
153-8505 Tokyo Meguro-ku Komaba 4-6-1 Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation:As early as possible after one month from the date of employment decision (yet, still negotiable)

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:5 million yen - 8 million yen
Wages description:To be determined in accordance with The University of Tokyo Regulations. A monthly payment of JPY450,000 per month or more,
based on experience, achievements, etc., not exceeding JPY600,000 per month. (Including achievement allowance.) Commuting allowance is JPY55,000 per month at maximum.
There is no pay raise system within the contract period.
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Break time:12:00-12:45
Holidays :※Day offs: Saturdays and Sundays; Statutory public holidays of Japan; Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 through January 3).
Overtime and other explanations:Discretionary labor system for professional work applies and working hours will be deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes per day, or 38 hours 45 minutes per week.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:※The first-year contract will be ended on March 31, 2025. The contract is renewable on a fiscal year basis (from April 1 to March 31; every year) according to the following relevant factors, such as budget status,
progress of the work assigned, the amount of the work at the end of the term, applicant’s performance, work record, and attitude, and applicant’s medical conditions.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:※Probationary period is 14 days from the date of arrival.

[Various systems]
Others:Annual Paid Leave, Special Leave, etc.

[Insurance]
Others:Eligible for MEXT* Mutual Aid Association membership, employees’pension, employment insurance, and workers’ accident compensation insurance.
(*MEXT: Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Smoking is not allowed on campus grounds. (only permitted in designated areas outside.)

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

・Personal information is handled carefully according to the Privacy Policy of the University of Tokyo, and will be used only for this job selection process.
・We welcome proactive application from women in accordance with promoting gender equality.
・If you are personally in contract with foreign governmental bodies, corporations or universities, or you are in receipt of a large benefit (financial or any other form)
from foreign governmental bodies during the period of your employment, the provisions of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may prohibit or
restrict the sharing of technology that are designated as controlled technology possibly making it difficult for you to fulfill your duties as an academic or administrative staff of the university as a result.
Therefore, in such cases it is necessary to keep such contracts/benefits within the scope where it does not hinder the sharing of technologies necessary for your duties by the university.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of Tokyo

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124020577&ln_jor=1

STATUS: EXPIRED