Job Posting for Assistant Professor (Material Science and Technology Field）

28 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Department

Institute of Innovative Research (IIR)

Research Field

Physics
Chemistry
Technology
Engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

31 Aug 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
The desired research area is materials science and engineering, especially related to structural and functional materials, processing, composites, microstructural control, mechanical engineering, physical metallurgy, physical materials science, etc.
http://www.ames.pi.titech.ac.jp/docs/a5fa18a747632c98713b79bead02f6bfa8…

* details of the business
As one of Japan's top universities, Tokyo Institute of Technology seeks to contribute to civilization, peace and prosperity in the world, and aims at developing global human capabilities par excellence through pioneering research and education in science and technology, including industrial and social management. To achieve this mission, we have an eye on educating highly moral students to acquire not only scientific expertise but also expertise in the liberal arts, and a balanced knowledge of the social sciences and humanities, all while researching deeply from basics to practice with academic mastery. Through these activities, we wish to contribute to global sustainability of the natural world and the support of human life.

[Work content and job description]
The successful candidate will be required to be in following affiliations.
(Research) Institute of Innovative Research
Primary: Laboratory for Materials and Structures (60%)
Secondary: Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology (40%)
(Education) School of Materials and Chemical Technology
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Course: Materials Science and Engineering

The successful candidate will be required to engage in research, teach, and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in English and Japanese.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
226-8503 Kanagawa Suzukakedai Campus, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259-R2 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama　

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2025-01-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2025-01-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:After January 1st, 2025 (It is possible to start April 1st, 2025, depending on Ph.D. acquisition)

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen - 6 million yen
Wages description:The successful candidate will be paid under the “Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance” pursuant to the Institute’s Regulations on Wage and Salary for Staff under Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance. In accordance with the regulations, the amount of annual salary will be determined based on the standard level 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 (The amounts listed below are only examples provided in the regulations and do not relate to this position.)

Assistant professor hired immediately after completing a doctoral degree
Standard: JPY 5,000,000
Minimum*: JPY 4,800,000
Maximum*: JPY 5,600,000
*The minimum and maximum amounts will vary depending on performance.
Working hours:08:30-17:30
Break time:12:00-13:15
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Fixed-term appointments will be for up to 5 years. Reappointment may be possible for one additional term of up to 5
years. The total term is limited to a maximum of 10 years from the original date of employment.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months

[Various systems]

[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]

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Country

Japan

City

Kanagawa

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124031298&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Tokyo

STATUS: EXPIRED