Position in the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
Call for application to Specially Appointed Researcher (Full-time, Non-tenured) or
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-time, Non-tenured) or
Outline1. Position
2. Number of Positions
3. Affiliation

JST CREST project on “Development of integrated devices and systems to control time
domain and space distribution of terahertz waves” in Research Area of “Integrated Devicesand Systems Utilized by Information Carriers” at Division of Advanced Electronics andOptical Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
Specially Appointed Researcher (Full-time, Non-tenured) or Specially Appointed AssistantProfessor (Full-time, Non-tenured)*The position and the responsibilities assigned to the successful applicant will be decided
based on the applicant’s qualifications
2 (Two) in total
Graduate School of Engineering Science(Division of Advanced Electronics and Optical Science)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Electronics, Photonics

6. Responsibilities

Research and development in Advanced devices and system applications based on
microwave electronics, photonics and quantum electronics (Design of the devices and thecircuits, Electromagnetic simulations, and Experiments on radio-frequency measurements
including the devices, the circuits, the communication and sensing systems)
https://www.jst.go.jp/kisoken/crest/en/research_area/ongoing/area2020-3.html[Essential]

7. Qualifications

Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree (includes those who are expected to have by the appointment date)(2) Excellent research achievements in the related fields(3) Business level or above Japanese or English language proficiency

8. Starting Date

April 1, 2022(or as soon as possible thereafter)

9. Term ofEmployment

From the starting date to March 31st, 2023
*Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to evaluation (theextension limit is March 31st, 2027).

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 (deemed working
hours: 8 hours a day)Based on “48. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University
Limited Term Staff (Specially Appointed Staff, etc.) Subject to Annual Salary System”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

12. Salary and Benefits

Remuneration: 5,125,200JPY ~ per annum. *It will be decided according to theresponsibilities assigned based on the applicant’s qualifications.*Bonuses andallowances for housing, dependency, and retirement are included in the above-mentioned
annual salary and will not be paid separately.

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 including e-mail address and photograph, etc.
*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at the following
website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ

14. Application
Documents

2. List of publications [peer-reviewed original papers, proceedings papers, review articles,
books, patents, and others]
3. Abstracts and Reprints or copies of three relevant publications
4. Outline of past research (within 2 pages in A4 format)
5. Statement of purpose and outline of prospective research (approximately 1 page in A4format)
6. Name and address of two professional references to whom one can inquire about applicant*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.
Please submit by e-mail:fujita@ee.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

15. Sending Addressand ContactInformation*Write “Application for JST CREST Specially Appointed Researcher” or “Application forJST CREST Specially Appointed Assistant Professor” in the subject line.
*Attach the application documents in PDF format (with full security countermeasures).

16. Application
Deadline

Contact Person: Associate Professor Masayuki Fujita
Tel: +81-6-6850-6337
E-mail: fujita@ee.es.osaka-u.ac.jp
January 11th 2022 (Japan Standard Time)or until the position is filled

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.
The applicant may request an online interview.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Concerning work conditions other than above-mentioned, please refer to “36.WorkRegulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term 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.
18. Additional
Information

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.danjo.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