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

OutlineAt the Division of Mathematical Science for Social Systems, we cultivate students’ ability
to use advanced mathematical methods developed in system theory, operations research,mathematical and statistical finance, and so on, for investigating and solving problems
encountered in systems of the highly networked information society. Moreover, we study
mathematical science and engineering techniques for the evolution of the latest theories,
innovations of new technologies, the creation of novel applications, and so on.
In this open recruitment, we are seeking an academic staff member who has substantial
research experience in modeling, analysis, design and control of dynamical systems, multiagent systems, networked systems, cyber-physical systems, reliable systems and so on, andthe capability of theoretical developments and pioneering novel applications in theoreticalsystems science such as control engineering, system theory, fundamental informatics, and soon. The successful applicant will be responsible for not only conducting research but alsoteaching liberal arts, and other subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

1. Position

Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)Graduate School of Engineering Science (Area of Theoretical Systems Science, Division ofMathematical Science for Social Systems, Department of Systems Innovation), concurrently
serving for
School of Engineering Science (Intelligent Systems Science Course, Department of SystemsScience)

3. Affiliation

Reference: See the following websites for the details of Division of Mathematical Science
for Social Systems and Intelligent Systems Science Course:
Division of Mathematical Science for Social Systems (Japanese)
http://www.sigmath.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/ssm/
Intelligent Systems Science Course (Japanese)
https://www.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Control Engineering, Systems Science, and Fundamental Informatics

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 or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above
field/s(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s(3) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency[Preferred]
Applicants with capability supervising students at the undergraduate in Intelligent Systems
Science Course and at graduate levels in Division of Mathematical Science for SocialSystems.
Applicants who can teach “Mathematics for Computer Science”, “Intelligent Control”, andothers for the undergraduate school are eligible candidates.

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

11. Employment Form

12. Salary and Benefits

13. Insurance

14. Application
Documents

6 months
Based on “6. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National
University Corporation Osaka University Staff”
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 “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
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 thefollowing website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ/links
2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents,
presentations at international conferences, research funds such as scientific research grants(specify whether principal investigator or co-investigator) )3. PDF files of five major original papers
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*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.
Please use the "Web Application" function of JREC-IN Portal to submit the specified
documents (1-7 shown in “14. Application Documents”) compressed into one file
(Applications by postal service will not be accepted).

15. Sending Addressand ContactInformation

Contact Information: Professor Masahiro Inuiguchi
Department of Systems Innovation
Graduate School of Engineering ScienceOsaka University
1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-8531
E-mail: inuiguti@sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
Deadline

August 14, 2023 (Japan Standard Time)

17. Selection Process

Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified
within six 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. Additional
Information

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
Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer isposted, and subject to change.

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