Associate Professor (School of Computing)
The Institute of Science Tokyo seeks an Associate Professor to advance research and education in cyber-resilient systems and computing.
Best for:Experienced researchers in computing with a strong track record in cyber-resilient systems and a commitment to bilingual education.
Overview
The Institute of Science Tokyo invites applications for an Associate Professor position within the School of Computing. The successful candidate will contribute to research and teaching in areas such as cyber-physical systems, formal methods, programming, security, IoT, AI reliability, smart agriculture, or environmental sensing. Responsibilities include curriculum development, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in both Japanese and English, and supervising student research. The appointee will also participate in the university's Visionary Initiatives and contribute to departmental administration. This is a permanent, non-tenure-track faculty appointment.
What you'll do
- Plan and deliver undergraduate and graduate curricula in computer science.
- Conduct high-quality research in specialized fields such as cyber-physical systems or AI reliability.
- Supervise and mentor students in research projects in both Japanese and English.
- Participate in departmental and university-wide administrative duties.
- Engage in interdisciplinary research through the university's Visionary Initiatives.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant field
Language: Proficiency in both Japanese and English is required for teaching and administration.
Instruction: Japanese and English
Publications: Strong publication record including peer-reviewed academic papers and international conference proceedings, with citation metrics (h-index) provided.
- Proven track record of world-class research in the specified fields.
- Ability to teach and supervise students in both Japanese and English.
- Willingness to contribute to the organizational management of the School of Computing.
- Capacity to initiate and lead new research themes.
- Must hold a PhD degree.
- Must be able to fulfill administrative and teaching duties in a Japanese university environment.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01
Applicants must submit all required documents as PDF files, along with the specified Excel data sheet, via the JREC-IN Portal. The documents should be uploaded as a single ZIP file. Email or postal submissions are not accepted.
- CV
- Research achievements record
- 3 representative publications
- Record of external research funding
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Record of social/academic activities
- Contact information for 2 references
- Applicant data sheet
Contact
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