Assistant Professor position in the field of Human Computer Interaction

28 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Tsukuba

Research Field

Computer science
Technology
Information science
Engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

19 May 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

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 University of Tsukuba, Institute of Library, Information and Media Science is looking for an assistant professor who will conduct education and research in the field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI).

[Work content and job description]
* The expected research of successful candidate will include cognitive processes in communication and learning such as inclusive HCI designs that lower barriers to information access, e.g., analysis of human behavior and emotions, development of mathematical models and support systems based on such analysis, and measurement of their effectiveness through experiments.

* The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate courses at the Master's Program in Informatics of the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, such as "Human Computer Interaction," related research seminar courses, etc., and to supervise graduate students.
* The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses at the College of Knowledge and Library Sciences, School of Informatics, such as "Human Computer Interaction," "Linear Algebra A," related research seminar courses, etc., and to supervise undergraduate students.
* Applicants are required to teach classes in both Japanese and English.

* Administrative duties include committees, publicity, admission, etc.

Key words: Information accessibility, Inclusive design, Cognitive model, Learning support system, Assistive technology

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
305-8550 Ibaraki 1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba Institute of Library, Information and Media Science, University of Tsukuba

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation:[Related organizations]
(1) Institute of Library, Information and Media Science
(2) Master's and Doctoral Programs in Informatics, Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
(3) College of Knowledge and Library Sciences, School of Informatics

[Starting date] As soon as possible after November 1st, 2024

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:6 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description:6,480,000 JPY/Year
(*) Working conditions will be determined according to the university regulations.
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:15-13:15
Holidays :Every Saturday and Sunday, National holidays, New Year's holiday season (12/29-1/3)
Overtime and other explanations:Based on agreement, either discretionary labor system for professional work (the working hours for a day are deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes) or fixed working hours system (including variable working hours system) will be applied.
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Full-time（Tenure track position, 5 years)
From the time of appointment to the end of the tenure track period (5 years), the tenure examination will be conducted based on the internal regulations, and if it is approved, the tenure (retirement system applicable faculty member) will be applied. See the attached file for more information.
Contract period:Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description:5 years
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

[Various systems]
Retirement allowances:available
Transportation expenses: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]
The University of Tsukuba campus is completely non-smoking.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

* University of Tsukuba commits itself to actively contributing to the formation of a society founded on human equality and gender equality in accordance with the spirits of "Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society" and the principles and policies of "Basic Philosophy and Policies on Gender Equality".

* University of Tsukuba has established the University of Tsukuba Rules on Security Export Control in accordance with the Foreign Exchange Trade Act, and conducts strict examinations when employing foreign nationals, persons from foreign universities/ corporations/ government agencies, etc. or persons who fall under any of the specific categories.

* It is possible to extend the tenure track period for up to 3 years to those who have taken childcare or nursing care leave.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Tsukuba

Country

Japan

City

Ibaraki

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124031425&ln_jor=1

STATUS: EXPIRED