Professor Position in Applied Mechanics at Kyoto University
Lead advanced research in computational mechanics, fluid dynamics, and hydraulic engineering at Kyoto University.
Best for:Best for established academic leaders in fluid dynamics and computational mechanics with a strong track record of international research and English-medium teaching.
Overview
Kyoto University is seeking a full-time Professor for the Applied Mechanics Laboratory within the Department of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering. The successful candidate will lead fundamental research in continuum mechanics, with a strong emphasis on computational fluid dynamics and fluid-structure interaction. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses in English, managing laboratory operations, and contributing to the International Course Program. Candidates are expected to bring a distinguished publication record, international leadership experience, and active participation in academic societies.
What you'll do
- Conduct advanced research in computational fluid dynamics and fluid-structure interaction to address problems in hydraulic and structural engineering.
- Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate English-language lectures within the International Course Program of Civil Engineering.
- Teach required departmental courses including Hydraulics, Continuum Mechanics, River/Coastal Engineering, and Design for Infrastructure.
- Contribute to general education teaching by delivering thermodynamics lectures for liberal arts students.
- Manage laboratory administration and school-related duties in cooperation with related hydraulic engineering laboratories.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in their research activities and thesis work.
Requirements
Degree required: Ph.D. or Doctor of Engineering/Science degree in Hydraulics, Hydraulic Engineering, or a related field
Language: English for teaching and research; Japanese proficiency sufficient for ordinary conversation, departmental meetings, and student supervision
Instruction: English and Japanese
Publications: Numerous publications in SCI-indexed journals with a strong citation record
- Distinguished research record in continuum mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, or fluid-structure interaction
- Demonstrated academic or practical experience in universities or research institutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English with the capability to deliver lectures in English
- Ability and enthusiasm to manage an academic laboratory and international educational programmes
- Open to all nationalities and backgrounds meeting the academic qualifications
- Commitment to Kyoto University's gender equality policies and equal opportunity standards
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-20
Applicants must submit their complete application package online through the designated university portal. The submission must include a detailed curriculum vitae, publication list, representative paper reprints, grant history, and personal statements outlining research achievements and future educational vision.
- CV
- Publication list
- Reprints or copies of five representative papers
- List of awards
- Competitive research funds and grants history
- Personal statement detailing research achievements and professional employment
- Personal statement describing future research and educational vision
- List of two references with contact information
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