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

Outline1. Position
2. Number of Positions
3. Affiliation
4. Work Location

The robotic manipulation laboratory, Department of System Innovation, Graduate School ofEngineering Science, Osaka University is looking for specially appointed faculties who haveexpertise in manipulation tasks based on machine learning or hardware development ofassist wear. Inquiries regarding this position are welcome.

Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-time), Specially Appointed AssociateProfessor (Lecturer) (Full-time) or Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-time)*It will be decided according to the responsibilities assigned based on the applicant’squalifications.
2 (Two) (Assist Wear Research:1, Manipulation Research:1)
Graduate School of Engineering Science(Systems Science Division, Department of Systems Innovation)
Assist Wear Research: Toyonaka Campus, Osaka University
Manipulation Research: Tokyo Waterfront, National Inst. of Advanced Industrial Scienceand Technology (AIST) (under adjustment)（2-3-26 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064）

5. Specialized Field

Robotics

6. Responsibilities

・Research in the areas described above.
・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students.

7. QualificationsApplicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s

8. Starting Date

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

9. Term ofEmployment

1 year from the starting date
*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)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: (Monthly payments of one-twelfth of annual salary)Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-time) 7,713,600 JPY～
Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Lecturer) (Full-time) 6,228,900 JPY～
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-time) 4,851,900 JPY～
*It will be decided according to the responsibilities assigned based on the applicant’squalifications.”
Commuting allowance*Bonuses and allowances 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*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at the following
website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ/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 (4 copies, 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.
Please submit by e-mail:harada@sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp*Write “Application for faculty position in Engineering Science” in the subject line.
*Attach the application documents in PDF format (with full security countermeasures).
If any difficulty in submitting by e-mail, please submit by postal service:

15. Sending Address
and Contact
Information

Attention: Professor Kensuke Harada
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka-city, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN*Please write “Application for faculty position in Engineering Science” on the front of theenvelope in red ink.
*Aplications should be sent by registered mail.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
Contact Person: Graduate School of Engineering Science, Professor Kensuke Harada
Tel: +81-6-6850-6380
E-mail: harada@sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than April 1, 2024(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.
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.

18. Additional
Information

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 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. RecruiterNational University Corporation Osaka University