Recruitment for Professor ( Faculty of Fiber Science and Engineering, Field of Digital E-textiles ) : Kyoto Institute of Technology

The field of e-textiles is focused on integrating novel electrical and electronic capabilities, such as biometric sensing and interventional actuation, into clothing and other textiles, and is currently gaining rapid global momentum. The development of "digital e-textiles", which integrate these technologies with digital spaces encompassing humans and artificial intelligence (AI), is expected to create a new paradigm of value and human augmentation. Specifically, digital e-textiles could enable, for example, textiles that promote health and longevity and technologies that digitally capture and translate human affect and emotions, thereby contributing to human-centered well-being.
Through this call for applications, we seek an outstanding and highly motivated individual to pioneer and spearhead research in digital e-textiles in Japan and internationally. The ideal candidate will have creativity and passion to advance this emerging field, while actively collaborating with industry to realize the vision of creating new industrial sectors in Japan. The candidate will also be expected to engage proactively in public outreach and communicate research breakthroughs clearly and effectively to the general public in an accessible manner.

Work content and job description
Work in:

• Conducting pioneering research in the field of "digital e-textiles," grounded in the academic disciplines of textile engineering and electrical and electronic engineering
• Providing teaching and research supervision to students in the aforementioned research fields
• Engaging in administrative and institutional service duties for both the Faculty of Fiber Science and Engineering as well as KIT as a whole

Subjects to be taught:
Graduate-level courses related to textile engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, or digital e-textiles within the Department of Advanced Fibro-Science

Work experience
– Possess advanced Japanese language proficiency necessary to successfully execute the required duties
– Demonstrate an outstanding track record of research in the field of electronic textiles (including smart textiles and e-textiles), coupled with the capability to, upon appointment, conduct pioneering research that leads the field both in Japan and globally
– Exhibit a deep commitment to and passion for research and education at KIT
– Have proven research and teaching experience in both textile engineering and electrical and electronic engineering.

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding one designated outdoor smoking area).

Job content supplemental explanation
If there are no suitable applicants, the position could remain empty.

Application documents (specified forms)
様式1_Curriculum Vitae (Form 1).doc
様式2_Research Achievements (Form 2).docx
様式3_Position No. and department (form 3).doc

Attached documents
Application Form :
Online Submission
(1)Curriculum Vitae (Form 1 available at the “Job posting URL” above)

Selection
Document screening, and interview
After document screening, the shortlisted applicants might be interviewed at Kyoto Institute of Technology. The travel expenses are to be borne by applicant. If any additional submission of paperwork is required, then the costs for that will also be borne by applicant.