Associate Professor Position in the Research Section of Dynamics of Foundation Structures, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University

About this position

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

The Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University invites applications for a permanent Associate Professor position.

http://www.dpri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/

[Work content and job description]

The appointed associate professor will focus on conducting research on the prompt recovery of functionality of urban systems after an earthquake by rapidly and objectively evaluating the post-earthquake state of infrastructure systems, considering the physical properties of their constituent components such as structural materials, rock, and soil ground. The candidate is capable of investigating the dynamic characteristics of the components through empirical approaches based on experimental or observational data, or theoretical approaches using numerical simulations. Additionally, research experiences in sensing or monitoring techniques that incorporate insights from related fields, such as seismology and data science, are desirable.

The candidate will be responsible for educating students in the Department of Urban Management at the Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University. A Ph.D. or an equivalent degree is required, and the candidate is expected to teach classes in Japanese.

• Assigned department

Existing departments

[Work location]

• Address

611-0011 Kyoto Gokasho, Uji Research Division of Earthquake Disasters, Seismic and Volcanic Hazards Mitigation Research Group, Disaster Prevention Research Institute,

at home or other places if University allows or orders to work remotely

[Number of hired]

Number of hired:1 person(s)

Job content supplemental explanation:Anticipated start date: As soon as possible after the selection.