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

OutlineLaboratory of Stochastic Analysis, Division of Mathematical Science for Social
Systems, Department of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering
Science, Osaka University is studying probability theory and its applications.
The laboratory is now seeking an academic staff, who will conduct innovativeand open-minded theoretical studies in stochastic analysis and related fields
with a strong interest in practical applications. The successful applicant will be
responsible for not only research but also education in mathematics ofundergraduate and graduate levels. Inquiries concerning the research projects
and policies of the laboratory are welcome.

1. Position

Associate Professor
qualifications.

2. Number ofPositions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Division of Mathematical Science for Social Systems, Department of Systems
Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering Science(see https://www.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/faculty-research/graduate-school-ofengineering-science/department-of-systems-innovation/index.html
Concurrently, Mathematical Science Course, Department of Information andcomputer Sciences, School of Engineering Science(see https://www.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/faculty-research/school-ofengineering-science/department-of-information-and-computersciences/index.html)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Probability theory and related fields

6. Responsibilities

Research, education for undergraduate and graduate school students, andadministrative works for the university.

*The position will be decided based on the applicant’s[Essential]

7. Qualifications

An applicant must:(1) Have a doctoral degree.
(2) Have excellent research achievements in the related fields.
(3) Have ability and intension in lecturing mathematics of undergraduate andgraduate levels in Japanese, in particular, analysis, linear algebra, differentialequations, complex analysis, Fourier analysis for undergraduate students, andfunctional analysis and others for graduate students.
(4) Have business level or above Japanese language proficiency.
[Preferred]Experiences of supervising students at undergraduate and graduate level.

8. Starting Date
9. Term of
Employment
10. Probationary
Period

11. Employment
Form

April 1st, 2021 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
No Fixed Term (Until the end of the fiscal year of age 65)
6 months
Based on the “6. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leavefor 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 is applied (deemedworking hours: 8 hours a day)Based on the “10. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka
University Staff”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

12. Salary andBenefits

13. Insurance*Please be informed in advance of our new annual salary system. This newsystem defines that the new annual salary consists of basic salary andperformance-based bonus, and it will also pay allowances for commuting,housing, and dependency as well as retirement allowance. Our new annual
salary system will apply as your employment period starts after 1 April 2021.
Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation ofNational Public Service 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 (photo attached)*Please use the university form available at the following website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ/en/news/employ/academic_staff/index.html

2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books,patents, presentations in international conferences)
3. Reprints of major original papers (5 copies, photocopies acceptable)
4. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)
14. Application
Documents

5. A research plan (within two A4 pages)
6. Educational aspirations (within one A4 page)
7. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional references who
are willing to be contacted about the applicant*Personal information in the application documents will only be used for thepurpose of screening and hiring procedures, and will not be disclosed to any
third party.
*Additional materials may be requested when necessary.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
Send the application documents via the online submission system of JREC-IN
Portal
15. Sending
Address andContactInformation

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop?ln=1
Combine multiple PDF files into a single ZIP file.
Contact Information :Prof. Dr. Masaaki FukasawaTel: +81-6-6850-6460

16. Application
Deadline

E-mail: fukasawa@sigmath.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

January 15th, 2020 (Japan Standard Time)17. Selection
Process

Document screening is followed by interviews.
*Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by
the applicant. For applicants residing overseas, the applicant may request toarrange an online interview.
*The deadline can be extended when eligible applicants are scarce.
The successful applicant might be requested to work as a special staff in chargeof foreign students in the School of Engineering Science, or as an administratorof the internal network system of the Mathematical Science course.

Concerning work conditions, please refer to “Work Regulations for National
University Corporation Osaka University Staff” and related regulations.
18. AdditionalInformation

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 is posted, and subject to change.
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.danjo.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for
designated areas．

19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University