Graduate School Professor
だいがくいんきょうじゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Technical College and University Faculty
Summary
A graduate school professor is a faculty position that provides education and research guidance in specialized fields at graduate school and leads research activities.
Description
Graduate school professors are responsible for advanced specialized education and research guidance at graduate schools, supporting students in setting research themes and conducting experiments and surveys. They advance their own research, disseminate knowledge through conference presentations and paper submissions, and also handle securing research funding, project management, and collaborative research with other institutions. In terms of education, they conduct lectures, exercises, and seminars aimed at developing highly specialized professionals and support students in obtaining degrees.
Future Outlook
Affected by changes in the number of graduate students and research funding policies, but professor positions in highly specialized fields are expected to continue to be in demand.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Has cooperativeness / Has leadership skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Collaborative research with university research institutions / Conference travel / Flextime / University faculty
Career Path
Completion of doctoral program → Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor
Required Skills
Deep knowledge in specialized field / Lecture and seminar management / Research methodology / Thesis writing
Recommended Skills
English paper reading and writing / Presentation skills / Project management / Research funding acquisition
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for analyzing research results and interpreting data. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is essential in experiments and thesis writing. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate research content and guidance clearly to others. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To develop new research themes and hypotheses. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is required to lead research activities and produce results. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To continuously acquire the latest research knowledge and technologies. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for planning and progress management of research projects. |
| Problem Solving | Trial and error is needed to solve research challenges. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and experiments with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree
Aliases
- Professor
- University Professor
Related Jobs
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Researcher
- University Lecturer