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Tenure track Position at the Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology, and Faculty of Engineering, Shizuoka University, Japan

College of Engineering, Academic Institute (Mathematical and Systems Engineering Course, Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology, and Department of Mathematical and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering) is inviting applications for five year tenure track assistant professor position with financial support for research. Aimed at development of innovative mathematical and systems engineering, the Department of Mathematical and Systems Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering is seeking a tenure track assistant professor for researching in the area of mathematical sciences (e.g., modeling, simulations, and optimization) in the area of ecology & environment.
Tenure track system at Shizuoka University aims to provide promising young researchers with opportunities to promote their scientific carriers, and to nurture their talents and skills in research, leadership, management, and education. Holders of tenure track positions are expected to primarily undertake scientific research in their respective fields. However, since eventually they will also undertake teaching responsibilities, tenure track program includes duties to guide thesis projects of students. Holders of tenure track positions are promoted to tenured positions upon successful completion of tenure track program. Extremely competent individuals may be promoted to tenured positions even earlier.
Shizuoka University is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of nationality, race, gender, or religion.

Job Description
Field Keywords No. of Positions Contacts
Mathematical sciences * Mathematical Sciences (e.g., modeling, simulations, and optimization) in the area of ecology & environment Assistant Professor (1 position) Tenure Track Support Office
Fax: +81-53-478-1449
E-mail: dwak-2@ipc.shizuoka.ac.jp
* See 4.Qualifications for further detail
Starting date The successful candidate is expected to start on November 1, 2015, or on the earliest possible date after this day.
Job description
  1. Duration
    Five years from the start of employment.
  2. Assessment of Tenure track Positions
    Performance of the tenure track position holder will be evaluated on a regular basis. The assessment will be aimed at evaluating his/her capabilities in scientific research, leadership and management, acquisition of competitive research funding, and providing teaching and tutorship for Bachelor/Master course students. The assessment will take into account the original research plan, mid-term and final research goals submitted at the start of employment, and results of interviews. The assessment will be scheduled as follows:
    1. Yearly evaluation will take place at the end of first, second, and fourth years.
    2. Interim assessment will be conducted within the month following expiry of two and a half years since the start of employment.
    3. Final assessment will be conducted within the month following expiry of four and a half years since the start of employment.
    *Successful assistant professor will be promoted to lecturer or associate professor and acquire tenure until the retirement age (currently 65 years old).
  3. Remuneration
    1. The remuneration package includes bonuses and prescribed allowances in accordance with the Shizuoka University guidelines.
    2. Allowances, including those for dependents, commutation and housing will be provided in accordance with the Shizuoka University guidelines.
    3. Bonuses will be provided in accordance with the Shizuoka University guidelines.
    4. Relocation expenses will be covered in accordance with the Shizuoka University guidelines.
  4. Research Support
    1. During the first year, a start-up fund of 5 million yen and an independent research space will be provided. During the second year, research fund of 2 million yen will be provided. During the third, fourth and fifth years, research fund of 1 million yen per annum will be provided.
    2. The successful candidate shall conduct his/her research under the guidance of mentor/research advisor.
    3. It is possible that the research fund may be changed by the situation of a future budget.
  5. Primary Responsibility
    In addition to research on a special field, supports for the subjects on seminars, experimental works and lectures, for instance, on Fundamentals of Computer Programming, Fundamental of Computers, and Applied Practice for Systems Engineering, to the students are obligated.
  6. Applicants must have enthusiasm for research and education in the emerging field of Mathematical and Systems Engineering. Approximately 70% of efforts during the period of the employment will be focused on research and 30% on education.
  7. Place of work
    The successful candidate shall be assigned to work at Hamamatsu Campus of Shizuoka University (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan).
Qualifications Applicants are expected to have strong background in mathematical sciences (e.g., modeling, simulations, and optimization) in the area of ecology & environment. Applicants are expected to develop some application to engineering fields after arrival to Shizuoka University.
  1. Applicants must have been conducting outstanding research in the relevant fields.
  2. Applicants must be under 40 years old at the point of application deadline (in accordance with requirements of the Program to Disseminate Tenure-Track System, run by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).
  3. Applicants must possess doctoral degree obtained within ten years at the point of application deadline.
Documents for Submission
  1. Application form (curriculum vitae, past achievements, photograph)・・・FORM1(Word,PDF)
  2. Summary of previous research (two A4 size pages)・・・・・・FORM2(Word,PDF)
  3. Copies of up to five most important scientific publications (journal articles, books).
  4. Plan of proposed research for five year period (two A4 size pages)・・・・・・FORM3(Word,PDF)
  5. Ambition for teaching in Shizuoka University (one A4 size page)・・・・・・FORM4(Word,PDF)
  6. One letter of recommendation or names and contact information of two persons who can be contacted in reference to your work.
Forms 1-4 must be filled in English or in Japanese and printed one-side on A4 size paper.
The above documents must be sent by registered mail to the mail address shown below. Please mark the envelope “Application forms for tenure track assistant professor” using red pen. Submissions by e-mail are not acceptable. The submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants.
Deadline Applications must reach the office by 4 p.m. July 10, 2015, Japan time.
Selection Procedure
  1. Document Review –August 2015
  2. Interviews – September 2015. Only those who have passed the document review will be notified for an interview. Travel expenses will not be disbursed.
  3. Selection is done by considering achievements, future prospects, and enthusiasm for research and education. If several applicants have similar abilities, then female, handicapped, or foreign applicants will get an advantage. Either applicants who have qualifications such as licenses of professional engineer or applicants who have ability to teach practice relating to educational components will also get an advantage.
Mail address for the application and General queries Tenure Track Support Office, Shizuoka University
3-5-1 Johoku, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu 432-8561, Japan
E-mail:dwak-2@ipc.shizuoka.ac.jp