Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The increasing frequency of major natural disasters has heightened the need to protect buildings and human lives. At the same time, a shortage of skilled workers threatens the transmission of traditional architectural techniques. Preserving our architectural heritage for future generations requires both advances in seismic resilience and new approaches to passing on traditional knowledge.
Digital technology offers exciting new possibilities for preserving historic buildings and cultural properties. We are looking for researchers who can combine expertise in engineering and digital technology with an appreciation of cultural heritage, developing innovative solutions that connect tradition with the future.
As an engineering university in the historic city of Kyoto, we offer a unique environment in which to pursue this work. By bringing together traditional knowledge and cutting-edge technology, we aim to advance research, nurture the next generation of talent, and contribute to a more sustainable society.
Work content and job description
Work in:
Teaching, research supervision, and research in the fields of structural mechanics and structural design.
Subjects to be taught:
Undergraduate classes
Structural Mechanics I & II, Structural Design I & II, Experimental Work in Structural Materials, Building and Product Materials, Architecture and Design, Seminar, Architecture Design Studio I, II, III, IV
Graduate classes
Practices of Architecture and Urban Regeneration I, II, Urban Design Studio, Structural Mechanics and Design, Advanced, Design Management of Building Structures, Design Technology of Building Structures, Theory of Traditional Architecture
Assigned department
Existing departments
Faculty of Design and Architecture
Job type
- Professor level
Research field
- Social Infrastructure - Structure engineering and earthquake engineering
- Social Infrastructure - Building structures and materials
Wages
Annual Salary: 9 million yen ~
- Specific amount to be decided by committee, based on your career achievements.
- Annual income is calculated in accordance with the Annual Salary Scheme based on the wage regulations of Kyoto Institute of Technology. The website below gives information about the salary system in Japanese.https://www.kit.ac.jp/01/reiki_int/reiki_honbun/u042RG00000096.html
- KIT has adopted a system that allows Principal Investigators (PIs) to charge a portion of their personnel expenses to the direct costs of competitive research funding, in accordance with their research effort.
Under this system, PIs (Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators) may, upon request, charge their personnel expenses to the direct costs of competitive research funds in proportion to the effort devoted to research activities.
The funds thereby made available may be used at the PI's discretion, including as a salary supplement. The total amount that may be paid in a single fiscal year, however, is limited to 60% of the PI's annual salary.
For further information, please refer to the following website (available in Japanese only).https://research.web.kit.ac.jp/pijinkenhi/
Working hours
- Working hours: 08:30-17:15
- Break time: 12:00-13:00
- Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and other (August 16, and from December 29 to January 3)
- Overtime and other explanations: De facto working hours* under the discretionary labor system for specialist work: 7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week). *Hours considered to be working hours
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
The applicant must be a researcher with a doctoral degree.
Work experience
- Candidates must be able to provide guidance on education and research in the areas of architectural and timber structures and digital technology.
- It would be advantageous if candidates had a research record in areas such as timber structures (e.g. earthen walls), preservation and restoration, and research that combines historical buildings and traditional Japanese techniques with digital technology.
- It is also desirable for candidates to have experience of conducting experiments such as materials and structural testing.
- Research achievements in experimental and analytical studies related to the seismic performance of buildings are desirable.
- Research experience abroad and a record of multiple English-language publications are also desirable.
- Experience in teaching design workshops is also desirable.
Employment Type
Regular employee
Full-time
Contract period
Tenured - Non-tenure track
In the event an appointee takes maternity leave, child-care leave or nursing leave, a research assistant will be provided.
Probationary period present
6 months
Work location
606-8585
Kyoto
Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku
Compensation
Various systems
- Pay increase system: available
- Bonus: available
- Retirement allowances: available
- Transportation expenses: available
- Retirement age: 65 years old
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 one designated outdoor smoking area).
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027/04/01
Starting date: 2027/04/01
Job content supplemental explanation
If there are no suitable applicants, the position could remain empty.
Application period
2026/09/11~2026/10/23 Deadline for receipt
Not later than 5:00 p.m. (JST)
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
- 様式1_Curriculum Vitae (Form 1).doc
- 様式2_Research Achievements (Form 2).docx
- 様式3_Position No. and department (form 3).doc
Attached documents
Application Form: Online Submission
(1)Curriculum Vitae (Form 1 available at the “Job posting URL” above)
Achievements and Activities: Online Submission
(2)Research Achievements (Form 2 available at the “Job posting URL” above)
Other online application forms
(3)A document stating the name of the Department applied for (Form 3 available at the “Job posting URL” above)
(4)List of successfully acquired competitive funding (if any)
Please include the full funding scheme title, duration of the grant, project research theme, amount and the name of the principal project investigator in the case of a joint application when the principal project investigator is someone other than the applicant.
(5)Five major publications (one copy of each)
Offprints and photocopies are acceptable.
(6)Description of teaching experience and future goals (approximately 1000 Japanese characters or 500 English words)
(7)Description of research activities and future plans (approximately 1000 Japanese characters or 500 English words)
(8)Names and contact details of two referees (include email addresses)
For other application documents, please refer to the “Job posting URL” above.
Send all application file PDFs to the Labor and Personnel Department, Kyoto Institute of Technology by e-mail.
*Write "APPLICATION DOCUMENTS - ×××× Position - " in the subject line of the e-mail.
If your e-mail exceeds 10MB in size, please divide it into smaller separate files attached to multiple email messages or use a large file transfer service.
After receiving your application, you will be sent a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive this confirmation email within a few days, please contact us.
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
JREC-IN Portal web application: Not available
E-mail Application: Accept
jinji-saiyou25(at)jim.kit.ac.jp
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Recruiting Institution's Web application system: Not available
URL of this job posting
https://www.kit.ac.jp/2026/09/recruitment20260911/
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Document screening, and interview
After document screening, the shortlisted applicants might be interviewed at Kyoto Institute of Technology. The travel expenses are to be borne by applicant. If any additional submission of paperwork is required, then the costs for that will also be borne by applicant.
Notification of result
Individually by E-mail.
Contact details
Kyoto Institute of Technology
Labor and Personnel Department
Labor and Personnel Department
0757247018
jinjikikaku(at)jim.kit.ac.jp
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Notes
- Application documents and the information provided by them will be used only for the hiring decision purposes.
- Kyoto Institute of Technology promotes a research environment in which diverse human resources can play an active role. We comply with Japan’s Basic Law for Gender-equal Society and Basic Plan for Gender Equality, and recruit staff in alignment with Article 5, the Law of Equal Employment Opportunities for Men and Women.
- KIT faculty would also fulfill community outreach in addition to university service mentioned above.
