Professor (Deparment of Computer Science)

A professor specializes in one or more of the following areas: cheminformatics, bioinformatics, materials informatics, or information science related to molecules and materials.
This call for applications targets researchers engaged in a broad range of fields related to the discovery, design, and development of useful molecules and functional materials, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, using information science technologies such as AI and simulations. We broadly seek candidates from both inside and outside the university who can significantly advance this field and play an active role on the international stage. Furthermore, we welcome applicants who conduct research with a view toward the future application of these technologies in the agricultural and environmental sectors.

Work content and job description

• The successful candidate will engage in the planning, administration, and delivery of undergraduate and graduate course curricula, including lectures, exercises, and laboratory courses in computer science, taught in both Japanese and English.
• The successful candidate will have responsibility for contributing to administrative duties necessary for the operation of the university, the school, the department, and the course.
• The successful candidate will carry out research in the above areas of specialization and provide research supervision to students in both Japanese and English.
• The successful candidate will engage in activities within one of the eight Visionary Initiatives (VIs), which serve as interdisciplinary research hubs.
• For an overview of the VIs, please refer to the following:

https://www.isct.ac.jp/en/017/research/visionary-initiatives

Selection
We will select candidates based on document review and interviews.