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

OutlineCall for application to an assistant professor position for Surface / Interface Chemistry Groupin Division of Chemistry, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School ofEngineering Science, Osaka University.
The group call for a young researcher who can contribute to the research and education on
the fields of interfacial chemistry, particularly for the microscopic mechanisms of transfer ofelectron or energy carrier and relating reaction processes at liquid / solid interfaces and thefunctions of the interfaces for energy conversion.
The successful candidate will do research and teaching in the Division of Chemistry,
Department of Materials Engineering Science in cooperation with Prof. Ken-ichi Fukui.

1. Position

Assistant Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Graduate School of Engineering Science(Division of Chemistry, Department of Materials Engineering Science)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Physical Chemistry

6. Responsibilities

7. Qualifications

・Research in the areas described above.
・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
・Teaching subjects:
For undergraduate students; (1) Physical Chemistry Laboratory, (2) Engineering Science
Problem-Based Learning (Introduction to Chemical Research), etc.
For graduate students; Advanced Physical Chemistry, etc.
[Essential](1) The applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) or receive it before starting date(not later than April 1, 2024).
(2) Japanese and English language proficiency for research and educational activities,
giving lectures and administrative work is required.
(3) The applicant must have a high motivation for the research and education on the abovementioned fields (Previous achievements in the fields are not necessarily required).

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

12. Salary and Benefits*The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’sconsent. (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)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

The following documents (1) - (7) (must be written in English or Japanese) should be
prepared in PDF format and then merged into one single PDF document. The merged PDF
should be submitted as an attachment of email.
1. A Curriculum Vitae*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at thefollowing website.
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 domestic and international conferences)
3. Reprints of major original papers (5 or less copies, photocopies acceptable)
4. A list and an outline of awards and prizes and a list of grants
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 (foreign researchers are acceptable)*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.
The above documents (1) - (7) should be prepared in PDF format and then merged into one
single PDF document. The merged PDF should be submitted as the attachment of email tothe following e-mail address.
fukui.ken-ichi.es@osaka-u.ac.jp

15. Sending Address
and ContactInformation* The subject of the email should be “Application for Assistant Professor in Graduate
School of Engineering Science”.
*Attach the application documents in PDF format (with full security countermeasures).
* Notification of receipt will be sent within five days. In case you do not receive anotification, please contact the following.
Contact Person: Professor Ken-ichi Fukui
Tel: +81-6-6850-6235
E-mail: fukui.ken-ichi.es@osaka-u.ac.jp

16. ApplicationDeadline

17. Selection Process

Must arrive no later than January 5 (Fri), 2024
Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified
within three 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 can request an online interview.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Concerning work conditions other than the above-mentioned, please refer to “3. WorkRegulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff” and/or relatedregulations.
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.
“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.
https://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