OpenFieldAssociate Professor of Mechatronics, Control Systems & Robotics
Tenured faculty appointment teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in feedback control, embedded systems, and robotics design, while supervising graduate student research labs.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent Japanese lecturing capability (native or near-native level).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Japanese university faculty hiring.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Record of at least 5 peer-reviewed publications in robotics or control systems and external research grants.
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional reference letters from university professors or research directors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tenured faculty compensation: ¥7,800,000 to ¥9,500,000 per annum with comprehensive Japanese benefits
- Application fee
- Zero employment application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tenured academic appointment in Sapporo
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 31 December 2026 (Faculty Hiring Selection)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hokkaido University of Science documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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