Faculty Position in the Cybermedia Center, Osaka University
1. Position

Specially-Appointed Associate Professor (Full-Time)

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)Advanced High-performance Computing Infrastructure Systems Research Division (Newinstallation planned for October 2024), Cybermedia Center

3. Affiliation
4. Work Location

Suita Campus (5-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan)

5. Specialized Field

Cloud Computing, High-performance Computing (HPC), Computer system, System
Software, Information Network, and related field.

6. Responsibilities- Research and Education related to Cloud Computing, High-performance Computing(HPC), Computer system, System Software, Information Network and so on.
- Managing and operation responsibilities related to installation, maintenance,administration and operation of the mdxⅡsystem deployed in the Cybermedia Center atOsaka University..
- Operation responsibilities of the mdx project (joint collaboration among 9 universities andtwo institutions in Japan)

7. Qualifications[Essential]
Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree (including those who are expected to obtain by the starting date)(2) Research achievements and results in any research field in described in “5 SpecializedField”.
(3) Japanese language skills to complete the works in “6. Responsibilities”.
(4) Ability to work in cooperation with faculty members and researchers of the Cybermedia
Center and the mdx project, and engineers of vendors which are in charge of the mdxⅡ
system administration, and to carry out the works in “6. Responsibilities”.
[Preferred]* Knowledge on such data science techniques as machine learning and artificial intelligence.
* English language skills to complete the works in “6. Responsibilities”.
* Knowledge and experience regarding installation, administration and management, user
support/research support of high performance computing systems.
* Willingness to contribute to the advancement of academic research in Japan as well as
nurturing of young human resources with passion.

8. Starting Date

Oct. 1, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

9. Term of
Employment

Until September 30, 2029 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 Period6 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 “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

Remuneration: 7,713,600〜9,478,500 JPY per annum. (Monthly payments of one-twelfth of

annual salary)⚫ Remuneration is determined according to the works assigned to the successful applicant
based on the applicant’s career and other qualifications.
Commuting allowance*Bonuses and allowances for housing, dependency, and retirement are included in theabove-mentioned annual salary and will not be paid separately.
13. Insurance

14. Application
Documents

15. Sending Addressand Contact
Information

Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National PublicService Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance and Industrial Accident
Compensation Insurance
Application documents must be written in English or Japanese and submitted as PDF files.
① CV (2 page in principle): Use “Resume for educational/research positions” in thefollowing link.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/employment/links② A list of publications and other activities categorized in Original Papers, Reviews,Books, Conference Proceedings, Awards and Funds. If available, please provide thenumber for either Researchmap or ORCID.
③ Reprints of 3 major original papers (No more than five papers. An outline of about 250
words for each paper.)④ An outline of your research and education until now (No specified format,approximately 3 pages of A4 in total)⑤ Aspiration for responsibilities described in in “6. Responsibilities”, research andeducation (No specified format, approximately 5 pages of A4 in total)⑥ Contact information (name, affiliation, and other information) of your two reference
persons who can evaluate your work.
*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.
All above documents should be submitted through JREC-IN Portal (D124051833).
Do not send it directly to the contact person.
Contact Person: Professor Susumu Date, Cybermedia Center, Osaka University, Japan
Tel: +81-6-6879-8792
E-mail: date@cmc.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than 12 July, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)

17. Selection Process

Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified.
*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. Others

Concerning work conditions other than the above-mentioned, please refer to “36.Work
Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term 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.
In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities afteremployment.
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 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. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University