Professor Position in the Research Section of Safety Control of Urban Space, 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 Professor position.

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

[Work content and job description]

The appointed professor is required to conduct research aimed at mitigating meteorological disasters associated with heat transfer, which are becoming evident due to climate change impacts and advancements of urban spaces, to contribute to the realization of better urban living space with safety and comfort. Further, it is expected that the candidate will conduct research that contributes to mitigate disasters involving the transport of substances such as snow. From the perspective of controlling urban environments against these disasters, the research employes observation and numerical simulation methods to understand the processes leading to disasters at scales ranging from urban space to individual buildings.

Based on this understanding, it aims to collect, generate, and integrate knowledge to contribute to disaster mitigation. The candidate will be responsible for educating students in the Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering 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 Disaster Management for Safe and Secure Society, 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 on or after April 1, 2027