Associate Professor (tenure-track) in Mechanical Systems Engineering and related fields

Research Field: Engineering, Technology, Computer science, Information science, Physics, Chemistry

Researcher Profile: 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

The Division of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) invites applications for the position of Associate Professor (tenure-track) in Mechanical Systems Engineering and related fields. This recruitment is based on the policy of “systematic increase of foreign faculty members” as part of the realization of diversity and inclusion under the President's leadership. The term of tenure-track is five years. The appointee will be affiliated with the Institute of Engineering and will lead an independent research group (lab). The appointee will receive preferential treatment in the allocation of start-up funds for the initial launch of the lab and in administrative support etc. In addition, the position will provide an environment in which the appointee can focus on his/her research, and reduce the burden of teaching (lectures) and administrative work. The appointee is expected to teach courses in his/her area of expertise at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to supervise graduate students in the research group. A tenure review will be conducted in the third and fifth years of the tenure track period. If the review indicates that the appointee is appropriate, he/she will be promoted to tenure. The appointee with significant accomplishments may be promoted to tenure in the third year. Under TUAT’s tenure-track system, we guarantee tenure to all who deserve it. The evaluation criteria are established within six months of appointment, and the tenure review evaluates the appointee’s contributions to research and teaching. As described later, the salary of a tenure-track appointee is approximately the same as that of a tenured faculty member.

Work content and job description

TUAT is currently recruiting an associate professor to teach and conduct research in mechanical systems engineering and related fields. The successful candidate will engage in research and education in the Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, and the Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering. The candidate is expected to contribute to one of the three main fields (Bio/Medical Engineering, Energy/Environment/Materials, and Mobility/Robotics/Computer/AI) in the Graduate School of Engineering. The candidate is also expected to envision future solutions to global issues such as food, energy, and life sciences, which are priority research areas at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. As a future tenured faculty member, the appointee will be responsible for the education of TUAT students. Therefore, there is a requirement to give class(es) in their field of expertise as well as to guide graduate students in their research activities. In terms of teaching, the candidate must be able to give lectures in English on specialized topics and basic specialized topics in undergraduate courses and courses offered by the Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering in graduate courses, taking into account the nature of the research field. The appointee will be provided with 9 million yen (4.5 million yen for the first year and another 4.5 million yen for the second year) as a startup fund. For the remaining years, annual research budget equal to that of a tenured faculty will be provided. Independent research space (lab) will be provided. The employment of a bilingual administrative assistant (group/lab secretary) will be financially supported. TUAT may assist the appointee in improving his/her Japanese language skills during the tenure-track period.

Assigned department
Existing departments

Work location

Address
184-8588 Tokyo 2-24-16 Nakacho, Koganei

Number of hired

Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2027-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:As soon as possible after Apr.1, 2027.

Where to apply

Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126070414&ln_jor=1

Additional Information

Benefits

Compensation
Annual salary:7 million yen - 9 million yen
Wages description:The annual salary will be approximately 7,000,000 to 8,500,000 yen. This is roughly equivalent to the salary of tenured associate professors, and the exact amount will be determined based on the TUAT regulations, taking into account the appointee's previous career and achievements.
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:00-13:00
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, 31st May, and from 29th December to 3rd January
Overtime and other explanations:Discretionary labor system (deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day). (If you do not consent to this system, standard working hours will apply: 8:30 to 17:15 with a 60-minute break. Overtime may be required.)
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description:Five years from the date of the appointment (Based on research and teaching performance during the tenure-track period, the appointee will be promoted to tenure if he/she is found to meet certain criteria in the tenure evaluation.)
It is desirable that the appointee advance research leading to international joint research or internationally co-authored papers.
Mid-term evaluation will be conducted during the third year of appointment; particularly outstanding appointees will be promoted to tenure at this time. A final evaluation will be conducted in the fifth year. Under the tenure-track system, TUAT guarantees tenure to all who deserve it; those who have achieved excellence will all be promoted to tenure. Those who do not pass the final evaluation will resign at the end of the tenure-track period but will be allowed to enroll at TUAT as a Project Associate Professor for up to one year.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Three months.

Various systems

Pay increase system:available
Bonus:available
Retirement allowances:available
Transportation expenses:available
Retirement age:available
Others:available

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

All buildings on campus are smoke-free. There are two designated smoking areas outside.

Additional comments

It is desirable that the appointee advance research leading to international joint research or internationally co-authored papers. Mid-term evaluation will be conducted during the third year of appointment; particularly outstanding appointees will be promoted to tenure at this time. A final evaluation will be conducted in the fifth year. Under the tenure-track system, TUAT guarantees tenure to all who deserve it; those who have achieved excellence will all be promoted to tenure.

Based on the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, TUAT conducts security checks when hiring new staff. We, therefore, ask you to provide information necessary for the security check. As a result of reviewing the information, if the applicant falls under any regulatory requirements, we may ask you to change the scope of your desired education and research. Additionally, if the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry disapproves TUATʼs request to approve your acceptance, our offer to you may be canceled.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Country: Japan

City: Tokyo

Contact

City: Tokyo