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

OutlineLaboratory of Systems Optimization and Decision Making, Division of Mathematical
Science for Social Systems, Department of Systems Innovation, Graduate School ofEngineering Science, Osaka University is studying Decision Making and Optimization.
Especially, in order to make the decision support flexible but robust, we are investigating
theories and models treating vague preference and imprecise knowledge as well as decision
analysis, optimization techniques, and data analysis with full consideration of flexibility androbustness. The laboratory is now seeking a member of the academic staff, who is making
theoretical/methodological studies with a great interest in the practical applications in atleast one of the following fields: (a) Operations Research, Systems Optimization, Decision
Analysis, and Algorithms, or (b) Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and Soft Computing.
Moreover, the person should have the potential to bring great success in the laboratory’s
research and development with a flexible attitude. The successful applicant will beresponsible for not only research but also the education at the undergraduate, and graduatelevels. Inquiries concerning the research contents and policies are welcome.

1. Position

Assistant Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)Graduate School of Engineering Science (Division of Mathematical Science for Social
Systems, Department of Systems Innovation)(see http://www.sigmath.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/ssm/)
School of Engineering Science (Concurrently, Intelligent Systems Science Course,
Department of Systems Science) *concurrent position(see http://www.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/sch/jp/)

3. Affiliation

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Decision Theory, Systems Optimization, Soft Computing, Data Mining

6. Responsibilities

7. Qualifications

・Research in the areas described above.
・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
For education, Student Experiment, Seminar on Intelligent Systems, PBL etc.
・Administrative jobs in Graduate School of Engineering Science and Osaka University.
[Essential]
Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree obtained by October 1, 2024
(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s(3) Business level or above Japanese and English language proficiency[Preferred]
Applicants with experience supervising students on student experiments at theundergraduate level8. Starting Date

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

9. Term ofEmployment

From the starting date to March 31, 2028 (There will be no contract renewal after the periodends). *The maximum cumulative contract term is based on “Regulations Pertaining toContract 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)12. Salary and Benefits

Based on “47．Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University
Limited Term 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
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/guide/employment/links

14. Application
Documents

2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents,presentations in international conferences)
3. A list of education achievements (education experiences in lectures, student experiments,excise)
4. Reprints of major original papers (pdf files of 2-3 papers)
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. (For applicants whose native language is not Japanese) certificates for Japanese language
proficiency (photocopies acceptable) or materials related to the ability of teachingmathematics in Japanese.
*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.
*We may ask to submit additional documents if necessary.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
Send the application documents via the online submission system of JREC-IN Portal
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop?ln=1

15. Sending Address
and ContactInformation

Combine multiple PDF files into a single ZIP file.
Contact Information :Prof. Dr. Masahiro INUIGUCHI
Tel: +81-6-6850-6350 E-mail: inuiguti@sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than July 12, 2024 (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.
* If there are few applicants, the application period may be extended.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
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

18. AdditionalInformation

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
after employment.

“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.
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