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

Outline

The faculty of Engineering Science in Osaka University seeks to appoint an AssistantProfessor in Materials Science or Solid Mechanics. The successful applicant will be
responsible for not only conducting research but also teaching liberal arts and other subjects
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Further information about the faculty is available
at the following sites:
Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering
http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/msb_en/
Mechanical Science Course
http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/msc/en/index.html1. Position

Assistant Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)Graduate School of Engineering Science(Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering)

3. Affiliation
4. Work Location

Toyonaka Campus (1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN)

5. Specialized Field

Materials Science or Solid Mechanics

6. Responsibilities

・Research in the areas described above
・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
・Administrative jobs in Graduate School of Engineering Science and Osaka University[Essential]

7. Qualifications

Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s(3) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency

8. Starting Date

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

9. Term ofEmployment

From the starting date to March 31, 2029
*Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to continuity ofwork and performance evaluation. *The maximum cumulative contract term is 10 years
from the starting date, based on “Regulations Pertaining to Contract Period of National
University Corporation Osaka University Fixed-term Staff, etc.”

10. Probationary Period

6 months
Based on “38. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National
University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term 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 “47．Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University
Limited Term 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 followingwebsite.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/employment/links

14. Application
Documents

2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents,
presentations at international conferences)
3. Reprints of major original papers (photocopies acceptable)
4. A list and an outline of awards and prizes
5. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)
6. A research plan and educational aspirations (within two A4 pages)
7. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional referees who are willing to
be contacted about the applicant
8. Copies of English proficiency certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC scores, adescription of periods of residency outside Japan that demonstrate your English ability, orEnglish related job experiences*Personal information in the application documents will only be used for the purpose ofscreening and hiring procedures, and will not be disclosed to any third party.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
Online Submission through JREC-IN Portal web application system:
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D123110663&ln=1

15. Sending Address
and Contact
Information

Only when the online submission is unavailable, the required documents must be submitted
both in hard copy and in digital media (USB flash drive or CD-R / DVD-R) storing thedocuments in PDF format. Applications should be sent to the following address via registered(postal) mail. We do not accept submissions via e-mail. Submitted application documents anddigital media will not be returned.
Attention: Professor Susumu Goto
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN*Please write “Application for faculty position Assistant Professor (Nanomechanics andPhysics) in Graduate School of Engineering Science” on the front of the envelope in red ink.
Contact Person: Professor Atsutomo Nakamura
Tel: +81-6-6850-6200
E-mail: a.nakamura.es＠osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than 20 Dec, 2023 (Japan Standard Time)

17. Selection Process

Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified
within two 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.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

18. AdditionalInformation

Concerning work conditions other than the above-mentioned, please refer to “36. 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
Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer isposted, and subject to change.
In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities afteremployment.
“Deemed exports" related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining toSecurity Export Control”.
We welcome applications from highly motivated 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