Associate Professor or Lecturer in Human Informatics and Intelligent Robotics
Akita University seeks a researcher to advance human informatics, sensing, and robotics for supporting older populations.
Best for:Researchers with a PhD and expertise in intelligent robotics, human sensing, or biomedical signal processing.
Overview
Akita University is inviting applications for an Associate Professor or Lecturer position within the Faculty of Informatics and Data Science. The successful candidate will lead research and education in the interdisciplinary fields of human informatics and intelligent robotics, with a focus on biomedical signal analysis, human sensing, and assistive robotics for the elderly. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including robot design and data science applications. Applicants are expected to contribute actively to faculty operations and maintain a high level of research productivity. This is a permanent, full-time academic appointment.
What you'll do
- Conduct high-level research in human informatics and intelligent robotics.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses such as Applied Biomedical Measurement and Robot Design.
- Supervise student research projects and contribute to academic advising.
- Participate in faculty governance and administrative duties.
- Engage in collaborative research and external funding acquisition.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD
Language: Japanese (professional proficiency); English (ability to conduct lectures).
Instruction: Japanese and English
- Proven research record in human informatics or intelligent robotics.
- Ability to teach university-level courses in English.
- Proficiency in Japanese sufficient for research, teaching, and administrative tasks.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with students and faculty.
- Must hold a PhD degree.
- Must be able to contribute to the mission and operations of the Faculty of Informatics and Data Science.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30
Applicants must submit all required documents via registered mail. The application package must include a CV, research achievements, a research plan, and an educational statement. Digital copies of the documents must also be included on a USB drive.
- CV
- List of research achievements
- Degree certificate
- Copies of 5 major publications
- Research summary and future plan
- Educational experience and philosophy
- List of external funding
- List of academic and social activities
- List of awards
- Contact information for two references
Contact
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