Assistant professor (One position in Natural Sciences / One position in Computer Science)

Organisation/Company

University of Tsukuba

Department

Center for Computational Sciences

Research Field

Astronomy
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Geosciences
Information science
Engineering
Technology
Computer science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

31 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

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 a EU programme

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

No

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Center for Computational Sciences promotes interdisciplinary computational sciences through the development of high-performance computing systems and network technologies, as well as research utilizing these technologies for large-scale simulations and data analysis in various scientific fields including particle physics, astrophysics, nuclear physics, materials science, life sciences, earth sciences, and environmental sciences.

[Work content and job description]
[Natural Sciences]
The successful candidate will belong to one of the Divisions of Particle Physics, Astrophysics, Nuclear Physics, Quantum Condensed Matter Physics, Life Sciences, or Global Environmental Science and engage in research and education activities as an assistant professor. Based on the candidate’s expertise, he/she will also teach in one of the educational organizations including the School of Science and Engineering, the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, the Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences, and the Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences.

[Computer Science]
The successful candidate will belong to either the Division of High-Performance Computing Systems or the Division of Computational Informatics and engage in research and education activities as an assistant professor. Based on the candidate’s expertise, he/she will also teach in one of the educational organizations including the School of Science and Engineering, School of Informatics, or Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
305-8577 Ibaraki 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba Center for Computational Sciences, University of Tsukuba

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:2 person(s)
Number of hired description:One position in Natural Sciences / One position in Computer Science
Starting date:2027-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:Appointment before April 1, 2027 may be possible depending on the candidate's circumstances

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126061384&ln_jor=1

[Compensation]
Annual salary:5 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description:Salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of the University of Tsukuba.
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:15-13:15
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end/New Year holidays, in principle
Overtime and other explanations:A discretionary labor system applies. Employees are deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:5 years from the date of appointment. Based on performance evaluations during the appointment period, the candidate may transition to a position without a fixed term.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trial period 6 months

[Various systems]

[Insurance]

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Tsukuba

Country

Japan

City

Ibaraki

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