Deadline for Applications: Dec 9, 2019
Center for Computational Sciences, University of Tsukuba is inviting applications for a Full Professor or an Associate Professor. Our program is interested in recruiting researchers with high performance computing, big data analysis, artificial intelligence system software and/or system architecture background (details below).
* Position Details
Position Title: Full Professor or Associate Professor
Number of positions: One
Position Type: Full time, tenured.
Institution and location: Center for Computational Sciences, University of Tsukuba
1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577 Japan
https://www.ccs.tsukuba.ac.jp/
* Position Description
General Description:
Research about system software and/or system architecture for high performance computing, big data analysis, and artificial intelligence
Detailed description:
Center for Computational Sciences consists of researchers in computer science and computational science, and promotes computational sciences, big data analysis and artificial intelligence by designing and exploring supercomputers. The successful candidate is expected to have research background regarding system software and/or system architecture, especially with accelerating devices, for high performance computing, big data analysis, and artificial intelligence. Also, he or she is expected to train and advice undergraduate and graduate students in College of Information Science, and Degree Program in Computer Science, Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology.
* Applications
General Qualifications:
Applicants must meet the following qualifications and demonstrate competency in researching about system software and/or system architecture for high performance computing, big data analysis and artificial intelligence.
1) Ph.D.
2) Qualified research experience in the research field noted above
3) Qualified skills in advising students in the university and the graduate school
* Expected Start Date
April 1, 2020 or later, earliest availability
* Required Documents
1) Note for an expected position (full professor, associate professor or either)
2) Curriculum Vitae including picture and email address
3) List of publications (should note referred or non-referred)
4) Reprints of five major papers (four or more should be published within five years)
5) Summary of research activities (about 800 words referring to the major papers)
6) Research and education plan (about 800 words)
7) Research funding activities
8) Two or more recommendation letters, or names and contact information of two or more referees
Documents should be submitted by hard copies and a USB memory in PDF format. After screening of application materials, there will be interviews including presentation.
* Contact Information
Prof. Taisuke Boku
Division of High Performance Computing Systems, Center for Computational Sciences,
University of Tsukuba
Tel: +81-29-853-6485
Email: taisuke[at]ccs.tsukuba.ac.jp
* [at] should be replaced with @
* Submission
Prof. Taisuke Boku
Director, Center for Computational Sciences,
University of Tsukuba
1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577 Japan
Email: taisuke[at]ccs.tsukuba.ac.jp
* [at] should be replaced with @
Required documents should be mailed using recorded delivery. Clearly note “Application for faculty position in high performance computing” in red in front of the envelope. The submitted materials will be properly discarded after the selection process.
* Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.