Associate Professor Position in the Research Section of River Disaster Prevention Systems, 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 solving engineering problems related to floods and sediment transport phenomena caused by heavy rainfall—focusing particularly on challenges associated with river embankments, spur dikes, dams, and related infrastructures, under the influence of climate change. In addition to numerical simulations using models based on fluid-dynamics, research employing mathematical, statistical or machine learning method, as well as experimental research using the facilities at the Ujigawa Open Laboratory, should be conducted. Furthermore, the candidate will be expected to participate actively in the management and operation of the facilities at the Ujigawa Open Laboratory.

Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for educating students in the Department of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering at the Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University. A Ph.D. or an equivalent degree is required, and the candidate is expected to use Japanese on a daily basis.

• Assigned department

Existing departments

[Work location]

• Address

612-8235 Kyoto Higashinokuchi, Shimomisu, Yoko-oji, Fushimi-ku, Ujigawa Open Laboratory, Research Center for Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, 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.