Specially Appointed Assistant Professor in Power Electronics

13 Nov 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Tsukuba

Research Field

Technology
Engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

19 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

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

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
We are seeking a candidate who will collaborate with Professor Noriyuki Iwamuro, Professor Hiroshi Yano, and Associate Professor Takanori Isobe to lead laboratory activities and conduct internationally recognized research under the framework of the Special Collaborative Research Project on Power Electronics with Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. The primary research focus will be on circuit and control technologies in power electronics utilizing next-generation power semiconductors such as SiC and GaN. In particular, the research will emphasize the design, control, and experimental validation of compact, high-efficiency, and low-noise power converters driven at ultra-high frequencies, taking into account the characteristics of the devices.

[Work content and job description]
In addition to research activities, the candidate will also be responsible for educational duties in the College of Engineering Sciences at the School of Science and Engineering, as well as in the Subprogram in Applied Physics, which is part of the Degree Program in Engineering Sciences within the Degree Program in Pure and Applied Sciences at the Graduate School of Science and Technology.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
305-8573 Ibaraki , 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba University of Tsukuba

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation:The appointment is expected to begin as early as possible on or after April 1, 2026.

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D125110446&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description:Salary and Employment Terms: Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and achievements, in accordance with university regulations. The annual salary will range from 4,000,000 JPY to 7,000,000 JPY.
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end/New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3).
Overtime and other explanations:The position is subject to a discretionary labor system for professional work, with deemed working hours of 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:The appointment will be effective until February 28, 2027, with the possibility of renewal depending on the duration of the Special Collaborative Research Project.
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

[Various systems]
Transportation expenses:Commuting Allowance: Provided in accordance with university rules.
Others:Paid Leave: Annual paid leave will be granted in accordance with university regulations.

[Insurance]
Others:Social Insurance: Enrollment in the Mutual Aid Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and coverage under employment insurance.

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Smoking is not permitted on campus.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

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.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Tsukuba

Country

Japan

City

Ibaraki

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