Position Open: Specially Appointed Assistant Professor or Specially Appointed Lecturer,
Center for Human Nature, Artificial Intelligence, and Neuroscience (CHAIN), Hokkaido
University
Center for Human Nature, Artificial Intelligence, and Neuroscience (CHAIN), Hokkaido
University, in Hokkaido, Japan invites applications for a 3.5 year research and teachingposition with an anticipated start date of September 1st, 2020. The successful applicant will
be appointed as a faculty member at the rank of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor orLecturer in CHAIN. Women and members of other underrepresented groups are particularlyencouraged to apply.
CHAIN is a research and education center for interdisciplinary studies in the humanities, socialsciences, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. It aims to open up new directions ofresearch into the nature of human existence by fostering interaction and collaboration between
humanities and the social sciences, including philosophy, ethics, psychology (cognitive andsocial), law, and economics, and the natural sciences, such as neuroscience, AI, and cognitivescience. In particular, it focuses on connecting philosophical ideas with methods and insights
of mathematical and empirical sciences. A new interdisciplinary graduate program of CHAIN
starts in July 2020.
Qualifications
The ideal applicant will have an independent research project that will strengthen andcomplement existing interdisciplinary research in CHAIN. They are expected to demonstrate
the following qualities and characteristics:
1. A PhD by the time of the appointment in one (or more) of the following area(s):philosophy, ethics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, AI, informationscience, or robotics.
2. Outstanding publication records and/or demonstrable potential to publish in highly
esteemed publication outlets.
3. Strong motivation to fulfill research, teaching, and administrative duties as a faculty
member in CHAIN.
4. Enthusiasm and competence for delivering postgraduate and undergraduate courses
on topics pertinent to CHAIN’s research and education goals.
5. A demonstrated ability and strong interest to develop and engage in interdisciplinary
research projects in collaboration with existing members of the institution.
Application materials
Submit the following materials, compiled in a single ZIP file, via email at jobs[at]chain.hokudai.ac.jp to complete your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae*
2. Summary of past research accomplishments (1-2 pages)
3. Three most important publications relevant to this position.

4. Brief statement of research and teaching interests (1-2 pages)
5. Two references (Names and contact details)
Use common fonts such as Times New Roman in black and size 12 points.
Submit each publication in a separate PDF file. Compile all the rest (1, 2, 4, and 5) in asingle PDF file. This makes four PDF files in total, which must then be compiled in asingle ZIP file.
Submission is due Tuesday, 30 June, 2020 (JST). The subject line of the email must read“Application (Lecturer/Assistant Professor).” You will receive a confirmation email shortly
after making a submission. Please contact us immediately if you did not receive one within 3
business days. Personal information obtained through these materials will only be usedwithin this selection process.
*Applicants who have been employed by Hokkaido University after April 1, 2014 (in anyposition, including Part-time Lecturer, Teaching Assistant, Teaching Fellow, Research
Assistant and Short-term Support Assistant, etc.) should provide full details of theiremployment history in the CV.
Appointment terms
This is a full-time research and teaching position with an anticipated start date of September
1st, 2020. The salary will be paid under the annual-salary scheme and the discretionary
labor system. The annual salary is determined in accordance with the internal regulations ofHokkaido University. Upon employment, one will be enrolled in the Ministry of Education,Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association, Employees Pension,
Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance and Employment Insurance. A one monthprobationary period applies. Questions about the position should be addressed to the chairof the search committee, Shigeru Taguchi (inquiry[at]chain.hokudai.ac.jp).
Further information
Website: www.chain.hokudai.ac.jp/?lang=en
Center for Human Nature, Artificial Intelligence, and Neuroscience (CHAIN)
Hokkaido University
Kita 12 Nishi 7, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Hokkaido 060-0812 Japan
Application submission: jobs [at] chain.hokudai.ac.jp
Inquiries: inquiry [at] chain.hokudai.ac.jp