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The University of Tokyo, Center for Coproduction of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

5660 29131
Position ID:
UTokyo-IncluDE-PAP1 [#29131]
Position Title: 
Professor/Associate Professor (Fixed-Term)
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan
Subject Areas: 
Other / research and development of science and technology from a gender perspective
Technological Innovation
Engineering
Health Innovation and Technology
Gender and Feminist Studies (more...)
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/16 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/11/04, listed until 2024/12/24)
Position Description:
  URMs  

UTokyo IncluDE (Center for Coproduction of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, the University of Tokyo) was established on April 1, 2024, with the aim of coproducing academic excellence and cultivating an inclusive campus environment through a participatory approach which integrates diverse research areas and practices, with a specific focus on advancing gender and disability equity. 
 UTokyo IncluDE invites applications for a fixed-term Professor/Associate Professor position for planning and promoting joint research and development of science and technology from a gender perspective.
 For more information on this job opening, visit: 
https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/kyodo-sankaku/en/news/2024_02_00007.html
 Term of employment: April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2029
 Renewal of contract: Non-renewable 
 Job description: Either (1) or (2) below.

(1) Based on previous achievements in the field of science and technology, plan and promote joint research and development in science and technology from a gender perspective.

(2) Based on previous achievements in the field of gender studies, plan and promote joint research and development in science and technology from a gender perspective.

 Qualifications: 
(1) Excellent achievements in gender studies and/or science and technology.

(2) For those with previous achievements in gender studies, have aspirations to change the world by planning and promoting research and development in science and technology.

For those with previous achievements in science and technology, have aspirations to change the world by planning and promoting research and development from the gender perspective.

(3) Leadership qualities to organize and lead collaborative teams consisting of independent researchers within and outside IncluDE, as well as abilities to conduct one’s own research.

(4) A doctorate degree in a related field.

(5) Eagerness to develop research and education in international settings, with advanced skills in international communication and international research networks. Experience in conducting research in a foreign country and/or international joint research is desirable.

(6) Ability to carry out work in cooperation with relevant parties, including minority parties, both within and outside the university, as a member of the university-wide organizational staff.

(7) Japanese language skills to be able to carry out on-campus duties is desirable.

 Application documents: Create the documents either in English or in Japanese. 

(1) Resume - Use the University of Tokyo Standard Resume Format. (Download the form from the following URL, complete and convert it to a pdf file. Attaching your photograph is not necessary, and stating your gender is optional.)

https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html (English ver.)

https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ja/about/jobs/index.html (Japanese ver.)

(2) Overview of your research and education activities to date (approximately one A4 sheet).

(3) List of research outputs to date (books, academic papers, awards, etc.).

If you are registered on Researchmap, the URL for your page (https://researchmap.jp/xxxxxxxx) is acceptable.

You may include experiences in planning and/or implementing the projects related to gender equity or minority support: Be sure to describe your roles in the projects and add the name(s) of a person/people who can explain the projects in (7).

(4) Major research publications in the field of gender studies or of science and technology (up to 3 items).

If you have publications in both of the fields mentioned above, you can submit up to 3 items for each field

(up to 6 items in total).

(As a rule, please submit in PDF format.)

(5) A plan of collaborative research you would like to organize after arrival (approximately one to two

pages of A4).

(6) Aspirations for working at UTokyo IncluDE (approximately one A4 sheet). Please refer to the center’s

website (https://include.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/).

(7) Two or more references: Name, position, and point of contact (phone and email address).

* After screening, candidates may be requested to submit additional materials.

 How to apply: 
Please upload all materials as pdf files to the  URL folder as indicated at:
https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/kyodo-sankaku/en/news/2024_02_00007.html
 Contact: Diversity Promotion Group, The University of Tokyo diversity-prom.adm@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp 
 If you do not receive a receipt confirmation email from us within 2-3 days, please contact us. 

 UTokyo IncluDE promotes diversity, including the development of young researchers, gender equity and disability equity, and aims to be an organization that is open to all. We welcome applications from a diverse range of people.

We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/kyodo-sankaku/en/news/2024_02_00007.html external link.
Contact: Diversity Promotion Group, The University of Tokyo
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8654 Japan
Web Page: https://include.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/