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Sophia University
2 months ago
Researcher / Specially Appointed Assistant Professor in Soft Robotics and Materials at Sophia University Sophia University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Contract employee position with annual income of 5 million to 10 million yen, depending on experience and other factors. Fixed-term appointment up to 4.5 years with no extension. Commuting allowance is available and employment insurance is provided.
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027
Country
Japan
University
Sophia University
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About this position
Open recruitment at Sophia University (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Information Science and Engineering / Department of Information Science and Technology) in Tokyo, Japan for a Researcher or Specially Appointed Assistant Professor in soft robotics, sensors, actuators, and materials.
The position is tied to a JST CREST project on real-world adaptive intelligence generated by soft embodiment. The research theme emphasizes the development of soft sensors and soft actuators, especially repairable materials, and their implementation and operation in robots with flexible bodies. Related work on soft robots is also welcome.
Typical duties include development and evaluation of soft sensors and soft actuators, integration of sensors and actuators into robots, and system evaluation through task execution. The post is a fixed-term contract position, with an annual salary of 5 to 10 million yen depending on experience and other factors.
Eligibility: applicants should hold or be expected to obtain a PhD in soft robotics, sensing, or polymer processing. A master's degree may also be considered upon consultation. Desirable experience includes soft robot design/fabrication/implementation, sensor fabrication and data processing, soft actuator development, polymer material processing, and machine learning-based control.
Application deadline: 2027-03-01 (applications accepted from 2026-05-28; the search may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found). Apply via the JREC-IN Portal or by email to [email protected]. Required documents include a CV, list of achievements, and short research/future plans.
Funding details
Contract employee position with annual income of 5 million to 10 million yen, depending on experience and other factors. Fixed-term appointment up to 4.5 years with no extension. Commuting allowance is available and employment insurance is provided.
What's required
Applicants should hold or be expected to obtain a doctoral degree in soft robotics, sensing, or polymer processing. A master's degree may also be considered upon consultation. Desirable experience includes designing, fabricating, and implementing soft robots; sensor fabrication, implementation, data processing, and evaluation; soft actuator fabrication, implementation, and evaluation; polymer material processing; and machine learning-based control of soft robots.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents: CV with email and photo, list of achievements, and a one-page summary of your research to date plus a one-page statement of future aspirations. Apply through the JREC-IN Portal web application or by email to [email protected]. Applications are accepted until March 1, 2027 or until the position is filled.
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