Announcement for Project Research Associate/Project Researcher Position
１．Recruitment number: 1
２．Working style：Full-time (Fixed-term Project Academic and AdministrativeStaff)
３．Location：Sugiura Lab, Institute of Industrial Science,
The University of Tokyo
４．Place of Work：

4-6-1 Komaba Meguro-Ku, Tokyo

５．Job Description：To support research and development activities related toprojects in exploratory research on wireless communications
in extreme environments. The potential topics include:(i) Physical-layer technology using communication means otherthan radio waves(ii) Integration of novel electromagnetic devices and advanced
signal processing,(iii) Quantum-resistant physical-layer security technology.
The postholder will also be expected to lead the drafting andsubmission of papers to top international journals.
６．Eligibility： (1) Those who have obtained a doctoral degree or are expected toobtain it by the time they arrive.
(2) Those who have knowledge and experience in the field ofphysical layer of wireless communications (signal processing,communication theory, wireless networking, orantenna/propagation).
(3) Those who can carry out research in collaboration withcollaborators in the project.
７．Contract Term：As early as possible after one month from the date ofemployment decision (yet, still negotiable)※The first-year contract will be ended on March 31, 2025. The
contract is renewable on a fiscal year basis (from April 1 toMarch 31; every year) according to the following relevant
factors, such as budget status, progress of the work assigned,
the amount of the work at the end of the term, applicant’sperformance, work record, and attitude, and applicant’s medicalconditions.
※Probationary period is 14 days from the date of arrival.
８．Wages and Compensations:：To be determined in accordance with The Universityof Tokyo Regulations. A monthly payment of JPY450,000 per month

or more, based on experience, achievements, etc., not exceeding
JPY600,000 per month. (Including achievement allowance.)
Commuting allowance is JPY55,000 per month at maximum. There isno pay raise system within the contract period.
９. Working days：Work 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)※Day offs: Saturdays and Sundays; Statutory public holidays ofJapan; Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 throughJanuary 3).
10．Working hours: Discretionary labor system for professional work applies andworking hours will be deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes per day, or 38
hours 45 minutes per week.
11. Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Leave, etc.
12．Social insurance：Eligible for MEXT* Mutual Aid Association membership,employees’pension, employment insurance, and workers’
accident compensation insurance. (*MEXT: Japan’s Ministry ofEducation, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
13. Documents to be submitted：(1) The University of Tokyo Standard Resume Format(https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html)(2) Publication list(3) Overview of research achievements and enthusiasm(Two A4 sheets)(4) Names and contacts for two references
14．Application deadline： June 28, 2024
※The search will be closed when the position is filled
15．Selection method:： All applications will be screened, and only qualified
candidates will be scheduled for a single or multiple
interviews.
16．Sending documents：E-mail admin-slab@iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp
17. Recruiter Name: The University of Tokyo
18. The measures against second-hand smoking：Smoking is not allowed on campus
grounds. (only permitted in designated areas outside.)
19．Others ・Personal information is handled carefully according to the Privacy
Policy of the University of Tokyo, and will be used only for thisjob selection process.
・Submitted documents will not be returned.
・We welcome proactive application from women in accordance withpromoting gender equality.

・If you are personally in contract with foreign governmental bodies,
corporations or universities, or you are in receipt of a large
benefit (financial or any other form) from foreign governmental
bodies during the period of your employment, the provisions of theForeign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may prohibit or
restrict the sharing of technology that are designated as controlled
technology possibly making it difficult for you to fulfill yourduties as an academic or administrative staff of the university as aresult. Therefore, in such cases it is necessary to keep suchcontracts/benefits within the scope where it does not hinder the
sharing of technologies necessary for your duties by the university.