Job Information
Organisation/Company: Sophia University Department: Faculty of Science and Technology Research Field: Technology, Information science, Engineering, Computer science Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline: 7 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country: Japan 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 a 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
Sophia University's Faculty of Science and Technology is recruiting one full-time faculty member for the Department of Information and Communication Sciences (Information Security).
https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/info/employment/20260707_dics_infosec_eng/
Work content and job description
Field of expertise: Information Security, Cyber Security, Network Security, and related fields
Assigned duties
- The courses to be assigned will be determined from the following categories, taking into consideration the applicant's field of expertise.
- Faculty core courses (Digital Circuit, Fundamentals of Information and Communication Engineering, etc.)
- Department core courses (Information and Communication Sciences Lab. I/II, Information and Communication Sciences, etc.)
- Department specialized courses (Information Security, etc.)
- Graduate school courses (Advanced Information Security, etc.)
- General studies (Information Fluency, etc.)
- Others (seminars, supervision for graduation research, etc.)
- Faculty and departmental administration - Participation in various internal committees necessary for educational implementation
Scope of change: duties determined by Sophia School Corporation
Sophia University is rooted in Christianity (the Catholic faith) and conducts its educational and research activities with a highly international approach as one of its major pillars. It is seeking individuals who understand the university's founding philosophy and educational spirit and are enthusiastic about engaging in education, research, university administration, admissions-related work, and other duties required by the university.
Others
- You are expected to operate your own independent laboratory from your first year of appointment and to actively pursue your own research and students' graduation research in addition to teaching.
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply (Affirmative Action).
Assigned department: Existing departments
Work location
Address: 102-8554 Tokyo 7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Sophia University, Yotsuya campus
Scope of change: campus determined by Sophia School Corporation
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: One (1) Associate Professor or Assistant Professor
For Assistant Professor: The term of appointment is five years, with possible promotion to Associate Professor. The position is based on an annual salary system.
Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary: 5 million yen - 10 million yen
Wages description: The position is based on an annual salary system.
Working hours: 09:00-17:00
Holidays: As per the academic calendar and schedule
Overtime and other explanations:
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description: For Assistant Professor: The term of appointment is five years, with possible promotion to Associate Professor. The position is based on an annual salary system.
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: Trial period: 3 months
Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary: 5 million yen - 10 million yen
Wages description: The position is based on an annual salary system.
Working hours: 09:00-17:00
Holidays: As per the academic calendar and schedule
Overtime and other explanations:
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description: For Assistant Professor: The term of appointment is five years, with possible promotion to Associate Professor. The position is based on an annual salary system.
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: Trial period: 3 months
Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary: 6 million yen - 11 million yen
Working hours: 09:00-17:00
Holidays: As per the academic calendar and schedule
Overtime and other explanations:
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Tenured
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: Trial period: 3 months
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Salary: In accordance with university regulations
Holidays: As per the academic calendar and schedule
Social Insurance: Private School Mutual Aid Association (Health Insurance, Employees' Pension)
Labor Insurance: Employment Insurance and Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Sophia University
Country: Japan
City: Tokyo
Contact
City: Tokyo