Associate Professor（Laboratory of Smart Structures and Systems, Research Group of Human Mechanical Systems, Division of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering）

Job description

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  
  

  Hokkaido University actively promotes education and research activities while relying on diverse human resources and gender equality. Therefore, Hokkaido University explicitly invites non Japanese applicants and female applicants qualified in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Hokkaido University is also committed to support a work-life balance for employees, and to create an environment in which employees can demonstrate their abilities and achieve their full potential.

• Work content and job description

  
  

  〔Research Area〕
  
  Modeling and intelligent control of dynamic mechanical systems integrated with artificial intelligence

  
  

  〔Responsibilities〕
  
  (Immediately after employment)
  
  Engage in education and research activities related to the Faculty of Engineering, the Graduate School of Engineering, and the School of Engineering (including general education courses), and participate in administrative and management duties, including service on departmental, faculty, graduate school, and university committees.

  
  

  (Scope of changes)
  
  Duties as determined by the University

  
  

  〔Scope of Work〕
  
  5.1 Teaching
  
  Teach graduate courses in Japanese/English related to Control Engineering, Machine Learning and Mechanical Engineering.
  
  Teach undergraduate courses such as lectures, exercises, laboratory classes, and related subjects in the Department of Mechanical and Intelligent System Engineering in Japanese/English.
  
  5.2 Supervising Duties
  
  Thesis supervision for undergraduate and graduate students.
  
  5.3 Other Duties
  
  Duties (in Japanese) as Faculty/Course committee member, etc.

• Assigned department

  
  

  Existing departments

  
  

  【Immediately after employment】Laboratory of Smart Structures and Systems, Research Group of Human Mechanical Systems, Division of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering　　【Scope of changes】 Location as determined by the University

Job type

• Associate Professor

Research field

• Manufacturing Technology - Control and system engineering
• Manufacturing Technology - Design engineering
• Informatics - Mechanics and mechatronics
• Informatics - Robotics and intelligent system

Wages

• Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~

  
  

  The salary will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University

Working hours

• Working hours :08:30-17:00

  
  

  Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays (12/29 - 1/3)

  
  

  Overtime and other explanations : Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary work routine based on consent (standard 8:30-17:00, Deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes in a day.) or fixed working hour system
  
  Break time 45 minutes

Application requirements

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  
  

  Ph.D. / Doctor

  
  

  (1)Ph.D.

• Work experience

  
  

  (2)Ability to supervise the courses outlined above.
  
  (3)Demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing societal challenges, possess the motivation and ability to pioneer research that contributes to society, and be enthusiastic about education.
  
  (4)Applicants whose native language is not Japanese must possess sufficient Japanese language proficiency to perform educational, research, and administrative duties.

Employment Type

• Regular employee

Contract period

• Tenured - Non-tenure track

  
  

  Probationary period present

  
  

  Three months

Work location

• 060-8628 Hokkaido Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University

Compensation

• Various systems

  
  

  Pay increase system : available

  
  

  Retirement allowances : available.Resignation/retirement lump sum will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University

  
  

  Transportation expenses : available.Commuting Allowance will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University

  
  

  Retirement age : available.The age of mandatory retirement will be determined in accordance with the regulations of Hokkaido University

• Insurance

  
  

  Employees'' Health Insurance : available（Mutual Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and 　Technology）

  
  

  Employees'' Pension Insurance : available

  
  

  Worker''s accident insurance : available

  
  

  Employment insurance : available

• Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

  
  

  Smoking in designated areas only

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Hiring date : 2027/04/01

Starting date : 2027/04/01

• Job content supplemental explanation

  
  

  1 April 2027, or as soon as possible after this date

Application period

• 2026/06/29~2026/10/20 Deadline for receipt

Application method

• Attached documents

  
  

  Application Form : Online Submission

  
  

  including picture, date of birth, current address, contact information, educational history after university, academic degrees acquired, qualifications, employment history

  
  

  Achievements and Activities : Online Submission

  
  

  (1)Research Achievements
  
  A) Research achievements (listed in chronological order) as demonstrated by publication in research journals (showing impact factor and times cited if any), other publications such as commentaries, reviews, invited lectures, proceedings from international symposiums, or works produced, patents, etc.
  
  B) Grants awarded (noting main author, task performed, and separated into the following categories): scientific research grants, collaborative research/funded research (main author only), public research grants (main author only)
  
  C) Membership and involvement in professional organizations, societal contributions (in-cluding collaborations with industry), and honors awarded

  
  

  (2) Educational Accomplishments
  
  A) Supervision (noting courses supervised and separated into the following categories: undergraduate and graduate levels, adjunct positions, and positions outside the university
  
  B) Improvement of Education: textbook authorship/translations, books/papers on improvement of education, grants/awards received concerning education
  
  C) Miscellaneous: history of participation and activity in educational committees with notable events mentioned

  
  

  Other online application forms
  
  (3) Five journal publications within the last five years accompanied by copies of each journal publication
  
  (4) Summary of recent research and research plan (3-4 pages of A4-sized paper sheets including figures and tables)
  
  (5) Education plan (approximately 500 words)
  
  (6) Contact information of two references (name, institution, phone number, e-mail address)
  
  (7) Applicants whose native language is not Japanese should submit documentation demonstrating Japanese language proficiency (e.g., JLPT certificate or equivalent documentation).
  
  Please download designated formats for Curriculum vitae and, (1), (2) from the following site: https://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/english/recruit/

• Return of application documents

  
  

  We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

URL of this job posting

• https://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/english/recruit/

Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  
  

  Please note that an interview may be conducted for shortlisted candidates. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenditure for the interview. Should travel to Sapporo city be unrealistic for the candidate, the interview may be conducted online via computer software.

• Notification of result

  
  

  The faculty member in charge will notify the successful candidate by phone or e-mail.

Contact details

Hokkaido University

Division of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido

Harunori Nagata

0117067193

nagata(at)eng.hokudai.ac.jp

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Notes

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The submitted document will not be returned to the applicant. Applications will not be used for purposes other than this job posting.