OpenFieldAssociate Professor in Autonomous Surface Vessels & Marine Robotics
Permanent faculty appointment in the Faculty of Engineering, teaching marine vehicle dynamics, path planning algorithms, and supervising towing tank experimental research.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Robotics
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English and conversational Japanese
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Minimum 4 international peer-reviewed journal papers and track record of external grants
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥7,800,000 - ¥9,500,000 annual compensation under Japanese national university salary scale
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tenured national university academic faculty appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 20, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yokohama National University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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