Specially Appointed Professor or Specially Appointed Associate Professor

Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline: 6 Jan 2027 - 23:59 (UTC) Country: Japan Type of Contract: Permanent 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 Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Education at Institute of Science Tokyo promotes university-wide educational programs that enable students across disciplines, from the undergraduate through doctoral levels, to systematically learn data science and artificial intelligence and apply them to research and the resolution of societal challenges. To further strengthen its educational activities, the Center invites applications for a total of two positions at the rank of Specially Appointed Professor or Specially Appointed Associate Professor. Successful candidates will be expected to actively advance education by planning and operating educational programs in data science and artificial intelligence, teaching courses, and establishing educational networks with other universities and partner companies, among other responsibilities. https://www.dsai.titech.ac.jp/en/ Work content and job description The successful candidates will have primary responsibility for the systematic design and operation of the university-wide education program in data science and artificial intelligence at Institute of Science Tokyo, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the program in Japanese and English, and establishing educational networks with other universities and partner companies. Research activities related to data science and artificial intelligence may also be included as part of their duties, subject to consultation. Assigned department: Existing departments Work location 152-8550 Tokyo 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo, Ookayama Campus Number of hired Number of hired: 2 person(s) Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00 Starting date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00 Job content supplemental explanation: April 1, 2027 or the earliest possible date thereafter Requirements Additional Information Benefits Compensation Leading Researcher (R4) Annual salary: 1 million yen - 9 million yen Wages description: The amount will be determined based on the number of working days, professional experience, and other relevant factors. In addition, a commuting allowance will be provided in accordance with the Institute’s regulations. Working hours: 09:15-17:15 Break time: 12:15-13:15 Employment type: Others Employment type description: Fixed-Term Staff Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: The contract will end on March 31, 2028. The contract may be extended. However, it may not be extended beyond March 31, 2032. The employment period is subject to Article 7 of the Institute’s Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Staff. Probationary period: Probationary period present Probationary period description: 14 days (The probationary period is subject to Article 12 of the Institute’s Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Staff.) Established Researcher (R3) Annual salary: 1 million yen - 7 million yen Wages description: The amount will be determined based on the number of working days, professional experience, and other relevant factors. In addition, a commuting allowance will be provided in accordance with the Institute’s regulations. Working hours: 09:15-17:15 Break time: 12:15-13:15 Employment type: Others Employment type description: Fixed-Term Staff Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: The contract will end on March 31, 2028. The contract may be extended. However, it may not be extended beyond March 31, 2032. The employment period is subject to Article 7 of the Institute’s Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Staff. Probationary period: Probationary period present Probationary period description: 14 days (The probationary period is subject to Article 12 of the Institute’s Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Staff.) Various systems Insurance Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace Smoking is prohibited on campus except in designated outdoor smoking areas. Supplementary explanation of compensation For staff working 20 hours or more per week: Employees’ pension, MEXT Mutual Aid Association short term benefits (health insurance), employment insurance, worker’s compensation insurance. For staff working less than 20 hours per week: Worker’s compensation insurance. Additional comments Application documents will not be returned. The personal information provided in the submitted documents will be used solely for this recruitment and not for any other purpose, pursuant to the Institute’s applicable rules and regulations. Job descriptions and work locations may be subject to change due to organizational restructuring, within the scope defined by the Institute. To attract diverse talent and enhance its academic and organizational capabilities, the Institute ensures equal opportunities for foreign nationals and women to participate in all research fields. Smoking is prohibited on campus except in designated areas. Applicants will be checked for applicability of the “Specific Categories” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. For more information, please refer to the following links. https://www.jinji2.jim.titech.ac.jp/koubo/en/ Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Institute of Science Tokyo Country: Japan City: Tokyo Contact City: Tokyo