OpenFieldDoshisha Project Assistant Professor in Human-Robot Collaboration & Mechatronics
Full-time faculty role conducting independent research and teaching in collaborative robotics, soft tactile grippers, and physical human-robot interaction for assistive care and advanced manufacturing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Systems, or Cybernetics.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English fluency (Japanese language skills advantageous but not required).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Minimum 5 first-author publications in IEEE/ASME robotics journals or flagship robotics conferences (ICRA, IROS).
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full-time faculty appointment: ¥6,200,000 to ¥7,200,000/year gross plus Japanese social insurance
- Application fee
- ¥0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; salaried faculty appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Academic search closing date)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Doshisha University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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