Faculty Position in Social Data and Media Research Area

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline: 10 Sep 2026 - 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

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), the first specialized independent national graduate university in Japan, with the goal of contributing actively to the global society, invites applications from outstanding individuals for a faculty position in the Social Data and Media Research Area, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ADVANCED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. We are seeking a new faculty member who is active in both research and education, and takes sincere interest in guiding students to success.

The Mission of JAIST

JAIST endeavors to foster leaders capable of contributing to the making of a future world by creation of science and technology, through its most advanced education and research in an ideal academic environment.

The Goals of JAIST

• JAIST develops leaders in society or industry who hold credible expertise in the frontier science and technology, broad perspectives, high level of autonomy and communication ability, through its systematic advanced graduate education.
• JAIST, to contribute to societies with research outcomes, creates a center of excellence for advancement of researches for solving problems of our world and society and develops new fields through a variety of basic researches.
• JAIST fosters active global human resources by promoting faculty and student exchanges with leading institutes overseas and globalizing its education and research.

https://www.jaist.ac.jp/top/data/jinzai-e.pdf

Work content and job description

The successful candidate for the position is expected to:

(For Assistant Professor position)

• Conduct active research in the field of Human-centered AI (Human-Computer Interaction, VR/AR/XR, Learning Sciences, Affective Computing, Industrial Engineering) in close cooperation with the relevant faculty member, Professor YUIZONO Takaya (https://www.jaist.ac.jp/english/laboratory/sdm/yuizono.html)
• Instruct and advise students for their laboratory work in both Master’s and Doctoral Programs in close cooperation with the relevant faculty member, Professor YUIZONO Takaya; and
• Give introductory lectures of Knowledge Science courses in cooperation with other faculty members.

(For Senior Lecturer position)

• Conduct active research and education in the field of Human-centered AI (Human-Computer Interaction, VR/AR/XR, Learning Sciences, Affective Computing, Industrial Engineering) in cooperation with the relevant faculty member, Professor YUIZONO Takaya;
• Give lectures of Knowledge Science courses;
• Supervise and instruct students in laboratory work in master’s programs;
• Supervise the laboratory work of sub-theme for the students of other laboratories;
• Render the university practical services including helping recruit excellent students, taking on committee work, and so on;
• Willingly assist their laboratory students in finding suitable career positions after graduation;
• Contribute to the society.

Assigned department: Existing departments

Work location

Address: 923-1292 Ishikawa 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi

Number of hired

Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Where to apply

Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126071521&ln_jor=1

Additional Information

Compensation

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary: 6 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description: The annual salary system will be applied.
Basic Salary: Assistant Professor: JPY6,120,000
Please refer to the following site for details: https://www.jaist.ac.jp/top/data/sdm20260717-2e.pdf
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:30-13:30
Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, National Holidays, JAIST Foundation Day, Winter Break (from December 29 to January 3) and Summer Closure Days (You may be requested to work on some holidays for lecture, university information sessions, and so on. Holiday work is compensated with a substitute day off.)
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work: 7 hours 45 minutes per day
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: 5 years
- Possible to be reviewed during the appointment term for reappointment (for 3 additional years) as an assistant professor.
- When certain conditions are fulfilled, possible to be reviewed during the appointment term for promotion to Senior Lecturer (for 5 years).
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: 6 months from starting date of employment

Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary: 6 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description: The annual salary system will be applied.
Basic Salary: Assistant Professor: JPY6,120,000
Please refer to the following site for details: https://www.jaist.ac.jp/top/data/sdm20260717-2e.pdf
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:30-13:30
Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, National Holidays, JAIST Foundation Day, Winter Break (from December 29 to January 3) and Summer Closure Days (You may be requested to work on some holidays for lecture, university information sessions, and so on. Holiday work is compensated with a substitute day off.)
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work: 7 hours 45 minutes per day
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: 5 years
- Possible to be reviewed during the appointment term for reappointment (for 3 additional years) as an assistant professor.
- When certain conditions are fulfilled, possible to be reviewed during the appointment term for promotion to Senior Lecturer (for 5 years).
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: 6 months from starting date of employment

Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary: 7 million yen - 8 million yen
Wages description: The annual salary system will be applied.
Basic Salary: Senior Lecturer: JPY7,560,000
Please refer to the following site for details: https://www.jaist.ac.jp/top/data/sdm20260717-2e.pdf
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:30-13:30
Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, National Holidays, JAIST Foundation Day, Winter Break (from December 29 to January 3) and Summer Closure Days (You may be requested to work on some holidays for lecture, entrance examination, university information sessions, and so on. Holiday work is compensated with a substitute day off.)
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work: 7 hours 45 minutes per day
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: 5 years (Fixed)
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: 6 months from starting date of employment

Various systems

Retirement allowances: available
Transportation expenses: available
Retirement age: available
Others: Various allowances will also be provided. The allowances consist of the retirement allowance, the dependent allowance, the housing allowance, the commuting allowance, the unaccompanied duty allowance, the overtime allowance, the holiday work allowance (paid in the equivalent scale for national government employees) and the admissions special work allowance.

Insurance

Employees' Health Insurance: available (the MEXT Mutual Aid Association)
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

JAIST sets no smoking rule on campus as a measure to prevent passive smoking.

Supplementary explanation of compensation

• More time available to concentrate on research due to the absence of duties to undergraduate students including taking care of student experiments and Undergraduate Entrance Examination.
• Easy access to common research equipment that enables them to conduct research smoothly and flexibly.

We are supporting female faculty members in need of balancing work and child-rearing by providing a research assistant worker up to three years.

Additional comments

Foreign and/or female applicants are encouraged to apply for the position at JAIST.
JAIST evaluates applicants on the basis of equal opportunity and diversity in the selection of new faculty members. The applications of female and foreigners are encouraged.
JAIST has supportive measures for balancing work and childcare.
https://www.jaist.ac.jp/english/top/employment/wlb.html

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Country: Japan
City: Ishikawa

Contact

City: Ishikawa