Faculty Position in the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
OutlineDivision of Bioengineering, Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, Graduate
School of Engineering Science, Osaka University is studying biosignal monitoring technology
on biomedical engineering. The current research area includes
1. wearable device,
2. bioelectric signal,
3. heart rate variability,
4. muscle activity,
5. sleep.
The division is seeking an academic staff member who has a flexible attitude and can contribute to developing and harnessing the strength of the division’ s research. The successful
applicant will be responsible for not only conducting research but also teaching liberal arts, andother subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Inquiries regarding this position arewelcome.
1. Position

Associate Professor or Lecturer*The position and the responsibilities assigned to the successful applicant will be decided basedon the applicant’ s qualifications.

2. Number of Posi-

1 (One)tions
3. Affiliation

Graduate School of Engineering Science(Division of Bioengineering, Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

biomedical engineering

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.

7. Qualifications[Essential]
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 experience of supervising students at the undergraduate and graduate level

8. Starting Date

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

9. Term of Employ-

No Fixed Term (Until the end of the fiscal year at 65 years of age)

ment
10.

Probationary

6 months

Period11.

Employment

Form

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 with the applicant’ s
consent (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day).

12.

Salary andBenefits

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

14.

Application

Documents

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)
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 references who are willing to be contacted
8. Copies of English proficiency certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC scores, a description of periods of residency outside Japan that demonstrate your English ability,or English related job experiences*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.

15.

Sending Ad-

dress and ContactInformation• Online
Send the application documents via the Online submission system of JREC-IN Portal
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop?ln=1
Combine multiple PDF files into a single ZIP file.
• e-mail
Please submit by e-mail:osamu.oshiro.es@osaka-u.ac.jp– Write “Application for Associate Professor in Graduate School of Engineering Science” in the subject line.
– Attach the application documents in PDF format (with full security
countermeasures).
• postal service
If any difficulty in submitting by e-mail, please submit by postal service:
Attention: Professor Osamu Oshiro Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka
University 1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka-city, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN– Plese write “Application for Associate Professor in Graduate School ofEngineering Science” on the front of the envelope in red ink.
– Aplications should be sent by registered mail.
– Submitted application documents will not be returned.
Contact Person: Professor Osamu Oshiro
Tel: +81-6-6850-6537

16.

Application

Email: osamu.oshiro.es@osaka-u.ac.jp
Must arrive no later than February 2, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)

Deadline
17. Selection Pro-

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

cess

two weeks after the application deadline.
Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant. Forapplicants residing overseas, the applicant may request an online interview.

18. Additional Information• Visit our web site.
– http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/msb_en/– http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/msb_en/organization/bioengineering/– https://www.bpe.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/• 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 employmentoffer is posted, and subject to change.
• After employment, the affiliation, work location, and responsibilities may be subject
to change within the limits set by the University.
• “Deemed exports” related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining to Security 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.
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