Job Posting for Assistant Professor in Mathematics (Geometry) ，Institute of Science Tokyo

Job description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

Education and research in Institute of Science Tokyo

Work content and job description

1. Research on the above area
2. Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses of the Department of Mathematics and basic courses on Linear Algebra and Calculus of the Institute
3. Expected to be actively involved in managing the Department of Mathematics and the Institute
4. 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: https://www.isct.ac.jp/en/017/research/visionary-initiatives

Assigned department

Existing departments

Department of Mathematics, School of Science

Job type

Assistant Professor level

Research field

Natural Science - Geometry

Wages

Annual Salary: 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen

The successful candidate will be paid under the “Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance” pursuant to the Institute’s Rules on Wage and Salary for Staff under Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance. In accordance with the rules, the amount of annual salary will be determined based on the candidate’s age, highest degree obtained, work experience, and other factors 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 (including bonuses, etc.)

Assistant professor hired immediately after completing a doctoral degree (employment starting in April)

• First year: JPY 5,920,000 (general example)
• Subsequent years:
  • Minimum*: JPY 5,970,000
  • Standard: JPY 6,650,000
  • Maximum*: JPY 7,910,000

*Minimum and maximum amounts may vary depending on performance evaluations.

Important information

• The amounts listed above are provided as examples based on Institute rules and do not directly refer to this specific position.
• Additional fixed allowances for commuting, housing, dependents, or other considerations may be provided separately to eligible candidates.
• The amount of the first payment of the Addition to Annual Salary and the Performance-Based Bonus may vary depending on the length of time between the employment start date and the payment date. If a candidate is transferring from another national university or organization, their period of service at the previous institution may be taken into consideration.

Working hours

Working hours: 08:30-17:15

Break time: 12:15-13:15

De facto working hours* under the discretionary labor system for professional work: 7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week)

*Hours considered as working hours

Application requirements

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Ph.D. / Doctor

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree, be near to completion of a PhD, or have equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study.

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

152-8550 Tokyo, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Institute of Science Tokyo, Ookayama Campus

Compensation

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

Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smoking areas).

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Hiring date: 2027/04/01

Starting date: 2027/04/01

Job content supplemental explanation

April 1, 2027 or the earliest possible date thereafter.

Application period

2026/09/11~2026/10/19 Deadline for receipt

Applications must be received by 23:59 on October 19, 2026 (JST).

Application method

Application documents (specified forms)

Attached documents

Application Form: Online Submission

Achievements and Activities: Online Submission

Other online application forms

List of required documents

1. Curriculum vitae* including professional and educational history from high school onward, honors and awards, criminal history and disciplinary actions, and email address (The form can be downloaded from JREC-IN portal Web.).
2. Accomplishment statement, including:
   • Refereed journal papers
   • Refereed conference proceedings and non-refereed conference proceedings
   • Commentaries
   • Books
   • Presentations
   • Patents, etc.
     Please include details for each category. For lectures, state if it was a keynote or invited lecture.
3. Up to five major publications and/or preprints
4. Acquired research grants and external funds. Include fund names of the funds, project titles, amounts, periods of research, roles, and allocated amounts (if not the principal researcher)
5. Research statement with a summary of research accomplishments and details of the future direction and plan for the applicant’s work (no set format)
6. Teaching statement that provides a summary of accomplishments and discusses teaching and learning plans (no set format)
7. Community engagement record, including that as a member of international and academic committees
8. Two references with names, affiliations, and contact details
9. Excel file with specified information (The Excel file can be downloaded from JREC-IN portal Web)

Please make a single ZIP file and upload it through the JREC-IN portal.

The ZIP file should contain PDF files of 1-8 and an Excel file of 9.

We do not accept submissions by email.

Return of application documents

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

Selection / Notification of result

Selection

Selection will be based on a comprehensive review of applications and interviews. Selected applicants may be asked to have an (on-campus or on-line) interview and/or give a (on-campus or on-line) presentation. Please note that travel expenses for attending in-person interviews will not be reimbursed.

Notification of result

We will contact you by email.

Contact details

Institute of Science Tokyo

Department of Mathematics, School of Science

Hideyuki Miura（Chair）

chair(at)math.titech.ac.jp

• Please change (at) to @ and send it.

Notes

1. Application documents will not be returned. The personal information provided in the submitted documents will be used solely for recruitment and not for any other purpose, pursuant to the Institute’s applicable rules and regulations.
2. Job descriptions and work locations may be subject to change due to organizational restructuring, within the scope defined by the Institute.
3. The Institute, in order to ensure a diverse workforce, guarantees equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of nationality or gender.
4. Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smoking areas).
5. Questions regarding the applicability of the “Specific Categories” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act may be asked during the selection process.