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

Lecturer

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Infomedia Education Division, Cybermedia Center

4. Work Location

Toyonaka Campus (1-32 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan)

5. Specialized Field

6. Responsibilities

7. Qualifications

Computer vision, Virtual reality, Mixed reality, Human-computer interaction, 3D userinterface and application, along with their applications in education- Conducting research related to the specified fields.
- Managing and operating responsibilities within the Cybermedia Center and the university.
Specifically, this includes the management of university-wide information education“Informatics Basics for Social-Science Major" and " Informatics Basics for NaturalScience Major." Additionally, support for constructing educational systems throughStudent Life-Cycle Support and the utilization thereof, as well as data collection andanalysis on the CLE (Course Learning Environment) are integral to these responsibilities.
- Teaching responsibilities in Information Systems Engineering Major, the Graduate Schoolof Information Science and Technology and the Department of Information and Computer
Science, School of Engineering Science.
[Essential]
Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree (including those who are expected to obtain by the starting date)(2) Capability to perform the duties outlined in the responsibilities(3) Business level or above Japanese and English language proficiency enough to fulfill
university affairs

8. Starting Date

October 1, 2024 (as soon as possible thereafter)

9. Term of
Employment

Until March 31, 2028 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 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/publications/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

Application documents must be written in English or Japanese and submitted as PDF files.
① CV (Indicate the earliest possible start date): Use “Resume for educational/researchpositions” in the following link.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/employment/links② List of publications and other activities categorized in Original Papers, Reviews, Books,
Conference Proceedings, Awards and Funds. If available, please provide the number for15. Sending Addressand ContactInformation

either Researchmap or ORCID.
③ Copies of 5 major original papers (PDF)④ Abstract for research and education background until now (No specified format, 3 A4
pages in total)⑤ Plan on your research and education in future (No specified format, approximately 2 A4
pages 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 (D124042185).
Do not send it directly to the contact person.
Contact Person: Professor Yuki Uranishi
E-mail: yuki.uranishi.cmc@osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than June 19, 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.
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.

18. Others“Deemed exports" related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining toSecurity Export Control”.
Engage in managing and operating responsibilities duties with 35% of the effort.
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