Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Shibaura Institute of Technology
- Research Field: Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geosciences, Astronomy, Physics
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Hydrology Laboratory, Civil Engineering Program, College of Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology is pleased to announce an opening for a Project Research Assistant Professor for a project funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) (April 2022 - March 2029 with the possibility of extension until March 2032 upon the results of an interim review). Depending on the availability of research funding thereafter, the employment contract may be extended for up to a total of five years.
Work content and job description
The successful candidate will contribute to the research on development of a global database on river levees and flood risk change projection (such as hydrological modeling and impact assessment).
As part of our support for early-career researchers, Project Research Faculty members may, with the approval of the PI, devote up to 20% of their effort to independent research activities. Within this 20% effort allocation, they may apply for and participate in competitive research funding programs, such as Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI).
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 135-8548 Tokyo 3-7-5 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Toyosu Campus
Nearest Station: Toyosu Station (Tokyo Metro)
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: Start of employment: 1st April 2027 (Negotiable)
Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary: 4 million yen - 6 million yen
Wages description: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience (ex. 370,000 JPN per month right after obtaining a Ph.D). Commuting allowance will be provided. Social insurance will be applied. Mandatory membership in the Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan (Shigaku Kyosaikai). These and other provisions are in accordance with regulations of this university.
Working hours: 09:00-17:00
Break time: 11:30-12:30
Holidays: Sundays and public holidays
Overtime and other explanations: Approximately 40 hours per week
Employment type: Contract employee
Employment type description: Full-time
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: Contract: Full time (with term, contract renewal at every fiscal year). The initial employment period is until March 31, 2028, with the possibility of annual renewal. Renewal will be determined based on factors including work performance and conduct, the workload at the end of the appointment period, the progress of the work being undertaken, and the availability of budgetary resources. If renewed, the maximum total contract period is five years from the initial date of employment under a fixed-term employment contract.
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
[Various systems]
[Insurance]
[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Social Insurance: Provided
Additional comments
Handling Personal Data: Submitted documents are strictly protected under the Privacy Policy of Shibaura Institute of Technology and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Shibaura Institute of Technology
- Country: Japan
- City: Tokyo
Contact
City: Tokyo