Faculty Position Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) - School of Knowledge Science

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), the first national graduate university in Japan without undergraduate program, invites applications from outstanding individuals for a faculty position in the field of media knowledge in SCHOOL OF KNOWLEDGE SCIENCE, which aims to educate pioneers of the knowledge society in the 21st century through interdisciplinary education by rearranging and integrating existing disciplines in natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities.

1. Position Title: A five-year term assistant professor in the field of media knowledge in School of Knowledge Science

2. Job Description: The successful candidate is expected

• To conduct active research and education in the field of knowledge discovery and data mining, machine learning and their application;
• To supervise students in master's and doctoral programs of School of Knowledge Science; and
• To give an introductory lecture related to Knowledge Discovery in School of Knowledge Science.

3. Qualifications: The successful candidate is expected

• To possess a strong enthusiasm for education;
• To be competent by conducting research in the area of knowledge discovery and data mining, machine learning and their application;
• To possess a Ph.D. in a related field by the time of contract;
• To be capable of taking domestic and international research initiatives;
• To be fluent in English (Fluency in Japanese is considered as an advantage).

Fair consideration will be given to all the applicants.

4. Salary: Commensurate with qualification by the Guideline of JAIST.

5. Starting Date (Schedule): April 1^st, 2012

6. Contract of Employment: Term of five (5)-year (Possible to be reappointed for three additional years after the completion of the five-year contract term)

7. Application Documents (Submitted in the form of paper, NOT electric file): Please see the following web page. http://www.jaist.ac.jp/jimu/syomu/koubo/pdf/Knowledge_media-e.pdf

8. Application Due: February 10^th, 2012

9. Selection: There are two steps in the screening process. Initial Screening: In order to decide a few most qualified candidates, the search committee evaluates candidates based on the submitted documents taking into account research accomplishments shown in the number of research papers, quality of research accomplishments, evaluations from around the world including references and practical contributions. The committee also takes achievements in education and the statement on aspiration for education into account for evaluation. Final Screening: The search committee interviews the candidates selected in the initial screening to decide the finalist. Interview will be conducted either in English or Japanese to evaluate the candidates according to the above mentioned qualifications. The evaluation of applications will be strictly unbiased and its result will be kept confidential.

10. Send the application materials to:
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
School of Knowledge Science
Attention of: Dean and Professor Michitaka Kosaka
1-1 Asahidai, Nomi-shi, Ishikawa, 923-1292 JAPAN
Tel: +81-761-51-1152, Fax: +81-761-51-1149

Write "Application documents for assistant professor for knowledge discovery" in red ink on the envelope containing the documents and send them by registered mail. It should be noted that the documents submitted via e-mail are not accepted.

11. For more information, contact:
Michitaka Kosaka, Ph.D, Dean, School of Knowledge Science
e-mail: ks-dean@jaist.ac.jp
Tel: +81-761-51-1152, Fax: +81-761-51-1149

More detailed information about Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and School of Knowledge Science is available at: http://www.jaist.ac.jp/index-e.html