Job description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

This call for applications targets researchers engaged in a broad range of fields related to life sciences, drug discovery and development, and the analysis of medical and health information, using information science technologies such as AI, simulations, and statistical analysis. We broadly seek candidates from both inside and outside the university who can significantly advance these fields and play an active role on the international stage. Furthermore, we welcome applicants who conduct research with a view toward the future application of these technologies in the agricultural and environmental sectors. Applications are also welcome from those who are not necessarily working in the areas listed above but who can enthusiastically pursue research in related fields.

https://www.jinji2.jim.titech.ac.jp/koubo/

Work content and job description

The successful candidate will carry out research in the above area of specialization.
The successful candidate will assist in providing research supervision to undergraduate and graduate students (master’s and doctoral) in the laboratory, and in its operation, in both Japanese and English.
The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of lectures, exercises, and laboratory courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The successful candidate will cooperate in administrative duties necessary for the operation of the university.
The successful candidate will engage in activities within one of the eight Visionary Initiatives (VIs), which serve as interdisciplinary research hubs.
- For an overview of the VIs, please refer to the following: https://www.isct.ac.jp/en/017/research/visionary-initiatives

Assigned department

Existing departments

Department of Computer Science, School of Computing

Job type

Assistant Professor level

Research field

Informatics - Life, health and medical informatics
Life Science - Unspecified

Wages

Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen

Working hours

Working hours :08:30-17:15

Application requirements

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Ph.D. / Doctor

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (including a PhD) in a relevant field of specialization, or be expected to obtain one before the starting date.

Employment Type

Regular employee

Contract period

Nontenured - Tenure-track

The appointment will be for up to five years

The first five-year period (mentioned above) will be designated as the first-stage tenure-track period. If the candidate successfully passes the stage-gate review conducted approximately one year before the end of the first-stage tenure-track period, progression to a second-stage tenure-track period of up to five years will apply.
The candidate may be promoted to a tenured Lecturer or tenured Associate Professor position if they successfully pass the tenure review conducted approximately one year before the end of the second-stage tenure-track period.
A candidate who does not pass the stage-gate review and is unable to proceed to the second stage will be reappointed to a fixed-term Assistant Professor position for a period of up to five years following the completion of the first-stage period, provided that they successfully pass the reassessment.

Probationary period present

6 months

Work location

152-8552

Tokyo

2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro

Ookayama Campus (Nearest station: Ookayama)

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Starting date : 2027/04/01

Job content supplemental explanation

April 1st, 2027 or the earliest possible date thereafter

Application period

2026/09/04~2026/10/30 Deadline for receipt

Application method

Application documents (specified forms)

rirekisyo_e.docx
applicant-summary-form.xlsx

Attached documents

Application Form : Online Submission
Achievements and Activities : Online Submission

Other online application forms

Curriculum vitae* including professional and educational history from high school onward, honors and awards, criminal history and disciplinary actions, and email address
- Please use the designated CV format.
Accomplishment statement, including:
- A) Refereed journal papers
- B) Refereed conference proceedings
- C) Commentaries
- D) Books
- E) Patents, etc.
  Please include details for each category. For lectures, state if it was a keynote or invited lecture. For items A) and B), include the number of citations, h-index, and name of database used (Google Scholar Citations, Scopus, Web of Science, or Inspire). In addition, mark up to your three major publications with an asterisk (*).
Copies (PDF files) of the publications marked with an asterisk above.
Explanation of the academic significance and importance of the above major publications (up to two A4 pages).
Acquired research grants and external funds, classified into KAKENHI (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research), commissioned research funds, and other competitive funds: include the names of the funds, project titles, amounts, periods of research, roles, and allocated amounts (if not the principal researcher).
Teaching statement that provides a summary of accomplishments and discusses teaching and learning plans (no set format, up to two A4 pages).
Record of honors, awards, and community engagement: including that as a member of international and academic committees.
Research statement: with a summary of research accomplishments and details of the future direction and plan for the applicant's work (no set format, up to two A4 pages).
Two references: with their names, affiliations, positions, and email addresses.
Performance Summary: Use the specified format and enter the required information.

Return of application documents

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

Selection / Notification of result

Selection

We will select candidates based on document review and interviews.

Notification of result

The selection results will be sent by email.

Contact details

Institute of Science Tokyo