Faculty Position in Research Center for Ultra-High Voltage Electron Microscopy, Osaka
UniversityOutline

Research Center for Ultra-High Voltage Electron Microscopy, Osaka University
is now inviting applications for an Assistant Professor committed to research andeducational activities in the field of advanced materials science.

1. Position

Assistant Professor

2. Number ofPositions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Research Center for Ultra-High Voltage Electron Microscopy

4. Work Location

Suita Campus (7-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan)

5. Specialized Field

Advanced materials science

6. Responsibilities

7. Qualifications

8. Starting Date
9. Term ofEmployment10. Probationary
Period
11. Employment
Form

12. Salary andBenefits
13. Insurance(1) Research on materials properties by electron microscopy including ultra-highvoltage electron microscopy and electron spectroscopy(2) Active promotion of equipment development and the applied research, andnew developments of materials science to the next generation.
(3) The charge of maintenance, management, and improvement of various
electron microscopes and specimen preparation equipment at the center, andresearch support as a joint-use research facility at the university.
[Essential]
An applicant must have:(1) Ph.D. or equivalent in related field/s(2) Outstanding research results in specialized fields and ability for teaching at
graduate and undergraduate level.
(3) Ability to communicate in Japanese at a conversational level(4) English language ability sufficient to fulfill one’s work duties
September 1st, 2020 (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

Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation ofNational Public Service 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. Curriculum Vitae (photo attached)
2. List of research achievements and academic publications (Please classify
publications into categories such as [1] original papers, [2] international
conference papers, [3] review papers, tutorial papers, [4] books, [5] patents,and [6] others.
3. Five or less separate prints of your major original papers (photocopies
acceptable)
4. Activities in academic societies, international conferences, and generalsocieties
5. Titles and outlines of prizes or awards you have received.
6. Grants received in the last five years (Indicate whether you receive/d them asa research representative or a co-researcher)
7. Content and achievements of your major research projects and their educational
activities (to two A4-size pages)
8. Research plans and a statement of educational aspirations (to one A4-size page)
9. Names and contact information of three references*Personal information in the application documents will only be used for thepurpose of screening and hiring procedures, and will not be disclosed to any thirdparty.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.

15. Mailing Addressand ContactInformation

16. Application
Deadline

17. Selection
Process(By postal mail)Hidehiro Yasuda (Director, Professor)
Research Center for Ultra-High Voltage Electron Microscopy, Osaka University
7-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan*Write ‘Application for faculty position’ on the envelope in red ink.
*Send application documents by registered mail.
Contact Person: Hidehiro Yasuda
Tel: +81-6-6879-7941
E-mail: yasuda@uhvem.osaka-u.ac.jp
Must arrive no later than 10th July 2020. (Japan time)*Document screening is 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 toarrange an online interview.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
*Concerning work conditions, please refer to “Work Regulations for National
University Corporation Osaka University Staff” and related regulations.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

18. AdditionalInformation

19. Recruiter*We welcome applications from highly motivated female candidates.
Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providingvarious 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．
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