Faculty Position in the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University

OutlineThe group (laboratory) of Quantum Chemical Engineering, Division of ChemicalEngineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering
Science, Osaka University (Course of Chemical Engineering for undergraduate education in
the School of Engineering Science) is seeking an assistant professor.
The successful candidate will be engaged in research on quantum chemical engineering incollaboration with Professor Kitagawa and Associate Professor Kishi in the same group.
The information about the Division of Chemical Engineering can be found at the following
URL: www.cheng.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/english/index.html

1. Position

Assistant Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)Graduate School of Engineering Science(Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science)

3. Affiliation
4. Work Location

Toyonaka Campus (1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan)

5. Specialized Field

Research area of quantum chemical engineering

6. Responsibilities• Research activities described above• Educational activities for:- Graduate-level courses in chemical engineering at the division of chemical engineering.
- Undergraduate-level courses in chemical engineering at the course of chemicalengineering.
[Essential]

7. Qualifications

Applicants must have
(1) A doctoral degree by the date of employment.
(2) An ability to conduct educational and research activities for the students at the above
mentioned levels and courses (i.e. Lecture, Seminar, Student Laboratory).
(3) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency.

8. Starting Date

April 1, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

9. Term ofEmployment

No Fixed Term (Until the end of the fiscal year at 65 years of age)

10. Probationary Period

6 months
Based on “6. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National
University Corporation Osaka University Staff”

11. Employment Form

https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html*The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’sconsent. (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
12. Salary and Benefits

Based on “18．Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff
Subject to New Annual Salary System”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

13. Insurance

Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National PublicService Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance and Industrial Accident
Compensation InsuranceApplications must be written in English or Japanese and include the following;
1. A Curriculum Vitae*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at the following
website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ/links
2. A list of research achievements (Please classify publications into categories such as
original papers, proceedings (peer-reviewed), review papers, books, patents, etc)
3. Reprints of 3 major original papers
4. An outline of research achievements (two A4 pages)
14. Application
Documents

5. A list and an outline of awards and prizes
6. A list of academic society engagement and social activities
7. A list of research grants
8. A research plan and educational aspirations (one A4 page)
9. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional referees who are willing to
be contacted about the applicant.
*Personal information in the application documents will only be used for the purpose of
screening and hiring procedures, and will not be disclosed to any third party.
Send the application documents via the online submission system of JREC-IN Portal
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop?ln=1

15. Sending Address
and ContactInformation

Combine multiple PDF files into a single ZIP file.
Contact Information :Prof. Dr. Yasutaka Kitagawa
Tel: +81-6-6850-6265 E-mail: kitagawa.yasutaka.es(at)osaka-u.ac.jp*To avoid spam, please replace (at) with @ in the email address.

16. Application
Deadline

17. Selection Process

Must arrive no later than January 15, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)
Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified
within four weeks after the application deadline.
*Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant.
For applicants residing overseas, the applicant may request an online interview.
*If no suitable candidate is found, we may withhold the employment decision.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Concerning work conditions other than the above-mentioned, please refer to “3. Work
Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff” and/or related
regulations.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

18. AdditionalInformation

Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer isposted, and subject to change.
After employment, the affiliation, work location, and responsibilities may be subject tochange within the limits set by the University.
We also particularly encourage applications from female candidates.
Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various supports
for female academic staff members.
http://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designatedareas．
19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University