Job Posting for Professor in Mathematics (Geometry)

Organisation/Company

Institute of Science Tokyo

Department

Department of Mathematics, School of Science

Research Field

Mathematics
Geosciences
Physics
Chemistry
Astronomy

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Application Deadline

31 Mar 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

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Education and research in Institute of Science Tokyo

[Work content and job description]
1. Research on Mathematics （Geometry）
2. Supervising researches for graduate and undergraduate students of the Department of Mathematics
3. Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses of the Department of Mathematics and 100 level courses of the Institute
4. Expected to be actively involved in managing the Department of Mathematics and the Institute

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
152-8550 Tokyo 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Institute of Science Tokyo, Ookayama Campus

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-10-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:October 1, 2026 or the earliest possible date thereafter.

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126020168&ln_jor=1

[Compensation]
Annual salary:9 million yen - 13 million yen
Wages description:The successful candidate will be paid under the “Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance” pursuant to the Institute’s Rules on Wage and Salary for Staff under Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance. In accordance with the rules, the amount of annual salary will be determined based on the candidate’s age, highest degree obtained, work experience, and other factors for the first fiscal year of employment, and will be based on performance evaluations in subsequent years. A retirement allowance will be paid separately at the time of retirement.

●Annual salary examples (including bonuses, etc.)
Professor who has 15 years of work experience after completing a doctoral degree (employment starting in April)
First year: JPY 9,240,000 (general example)
Subsequent years:
Minimum: JPY 9,140,000
Standard: JPY 10,280,000
Maximum: JPY 12,410,000
*Minimum and maximum amounts may vary depending on performance evaluations.

Important information:
・The amounts listed above are provided as examples based on Institute rules and do not directly refer to this specific position.
・Additional fixed allowances for commuting, housing, dependents, or other considerations may be provided separately to eligible candidates.
・The amount of the first payment of the Addition to Annual Salary and the Performance-Based Bonus may vary depending on the length of time between the employment start date and the payment date. If a candidate is transferring from another national university or organization, their period of service at the previous institution may be taken into consideration.
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:15-13:15
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Tenured
Contract period description:Permanent Position
The Institute has mandatory retirement, requiring employees to retire at age 65.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months

[Various systems]

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smoking areas).

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Science Tokyo

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

City

Tokyo

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