Employment Opportunity

Post Doctoral Fellow

Toyota Technological Institute (TTI-Japan) Solic Mechanics Laboratory Employment Opportunities for Post doctoral Research Fellows.

Last updated on May 08, 2023

Positions Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Number of Positions Available 1 Position
Research Field Research on structural optimization for ultra-light weight
・Optimization method for shape, size and topology design for solid, shell, frame, origami, kirigami, composite and other unique re structures
・Multi-scale optimization including micro-lattice, micro-shell, and homogenization analysis of biological and artifact structures for multi-scale optimization using X-ray CT scan
・Prototyping by 3D printer and experimental evaluation of mechanical performances.
・Multi-physics and multi-disciplinary optimization
Qualifications Ph.D and experience in a related field.
Starting Date As soon as possible after December 1, 2023.
Terms of Employment Renewal per year. Extension possible up to March 31, 2026, depending on contributions.
Salary [Salary]
JPY 350,000/month.
Meal allowance: JPY 4,000/month
Commuting expenses or partial support for housing is available.

[Social Insurances]
Health Insurance, Pension (The Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan), Unemployment Insurance, Worker's Accident Insurance

[Holidays]
Two Saturdays, Sundays, Summer and Winter vacations as determined by the university.
Documents to submit 1. CV, including the applicant's photograph, e-mail contact address, and the possible starting date of employment
2. List of publications
3. Reprints of three representative publications
4. Summary of research achievements (less than two pages)
5. Future plan of research and other activities (less than two pages)
6. Name, affiliation, and e-mail address of one or two contact references

- Interested applicants can submit the documents by registered mail with "Postdoc for Solid Mechanics Laboratory” on the envelope; see the following address.
- Insufficient documentation will be considered disqualified.
- The application documents will not be returned.
Deadline for submission July 31, 2023. Applications shall be closed when suitable candidates are found.
Inquiry Professor  Masatoshi Shimoda
Solid Mechanics Laboratory

Phone: +81-(0)52-809-1782
E-mail: shimoda(AT)toyota-ti.ac.jp 
(Please replace (AT) with @)
The above should be sent to Professor  Masatoshi Shimoda
Solid Mechanics Laboratory
Toyota Technological Institute
2-12-1 Hisakata, Tempaku-ku, Nagoya 468-8511, JAPAN

E-mail: shimoda(AT)toyota-ti.ac.jp
(Please replace (AT) with @)

Toyota Technological Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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