Department of Computer Science, Institute of Systems and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba is seeking candidates to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor. If you are interested in applying, please read the following information.

1. Number of Positions Available
One Assistant-Professor position

2. Research Area
Quantum Information Science with related fields

3. Main Academic Discipline Assigned
College of Information Science, School of Informatics https://www.coins.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/　
Master and Doctoral Program in Computer Science, Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
https://www.cs.tsukuba.ac.jp/english/index.html
Center for Artificial Intelligence Research　https://air.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/

4. Affiliation
Institute of Systems and Information Engineering https://www.sie.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/

5. Qualifications
(1) Applicants should hold a Ph. D. degree equivalent to Ph. D. or be expected to have it by the hired date.
(2) Applicants should have a strong motivation to conduct research in the theoretical field of quantum information science or its related fields.
(3) Applicants should have enough Japanese or English skills to carry out their teaching and research.
(4) Applicants should be responsible for some Japanese operational and administrative tasks.

6. Application Materials
(1) Cover page
Name, Birthday, Current affiliation and position, Numbers of refereed academic journals and international conference proceedings, and five keywords on applicant’s academic fields
(2) Curriculum Vitae includes applicant’s portrait, contact address, email address, post-high school education, employment, research experience, awards received, and academic affiliations
(3) List of research publications (List categorized as refereed journal articles, refereed international conference papers, books, non-refereed articles, commentaries, patents, awards, competitive external funding (specify period, amount, principal investigator and co-investigator), press, etc.)。The names of all co-authors should be filled in. Mark the papers listed in (4).
(4) List of up to 5 major peer-reviewed papers (For papers published in peer-reviewed journals, indicate IF=Impact Factor, SNIP=Source Normalized Impact per Paper, SJR=Scientific Journal Rankings, and the number of cited references (also indicate databases consulted), if available. The number of cited references (including the databases consulted) should be indicated. For peer-reviewed international conference papers, provide the conference h5-index, CORE rank, acceptance rate, and number of cited references (also indicate the databases consulted), if known).
(5) Up to 4 representative books or papers (photocopies are acceptable)
(6) List of educational achievements (past courses taught, TA experience, awards received by supervised students, student teaching experience, etc.)
(7) Summary of applicant’s research activities (1 page of A4-size sheet) (refer to the major papers in (4) as appropriate)
(8) Applicant’s policy for education and future research plan (1 page of A4-size sheet)
(9) A list of two professional references with complete contact information
(10) Self-Declaration on Specific Categories. Please download the form from the following link.
https://coi-sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/Form5_En_202206_Self-De... 　
※Consent to Processing and Extraterritorial Transfer of Personal Data under GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation) (See the attached file)
(Persons located in the countries that make up the European Economic Area or in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland submit the consent form).
※Personal information contained in resumes and other documents will not be used for any purpose other than selection and recruitment.

7. Submission Deadline
All materials must be received by August 26, 2024 (Requisite arrival, JST).

8. Selection Process
The submitted materials will be reviewed in the first screening. Interviews and presentations will be conducted as necessary on September 20, 2024, planning. Travel and other expenses incurred to attend the interview and presentation will be the applicant's responsibility. Online interviews and presentations are negotiable.

9. Terms of Appointment
Five years. Applicants can apply for a review to be tenured.
The regulations of a tenure-track system in University of Tsukuba are seen in the formal document;
https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/images/pdf/2007hkt08.pdf in Japansese.

10. Type of work
Full-time (Tenure-track)

11. Scheduled Date of Appointment
As soon as possible after April 1, 2025

12. Working Conditions
Annual salary scheme to be compliant with Provisions and Regulations of University of Tsukuba.
Working hours: 8:30 – 17:15 (1 hour break), 7 hours and 45 minutes per day, 5 days per week (Monday through Friday), based on a specialized flexible working hours system applied.
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and dates designed by University of Tsukuba.
Social insurance: National Public Service Mutual Aid Association, Employees’ Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance.
Various systems: Commuting allowances are provided in accordance with the University's regulations.
Measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking inside campus.
The working place shall be on Tsukuba Campus (located at 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan).

13. Submission of Application Documents
Applications must be submitted via JREC-IN Portal web application. Exceptional cases are negotiable.

14. Contact for inquiries
Professor Yutaka Shikano, Institute of Systems and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba
Email: [email protected]

15. Notes
(1) The University of Tsukuba selects personnel in accordance with the spirit of the "Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society" and the principles and policies of the "University of Tsukuba Basic Principles and Basic Plan for Diversity".
(2) The University of Tsukuba has established "University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations" based on "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act", and conduct strict examination when employing foreign nationals, persons from foreign universities, companies, government agencies, etc., or persons who fall under a specific category.