Faculty Position in the Office for Information and Communications TechnologyServices, Osaka University
1. Position

Assistant Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Office for Information and Communications Technology Services

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Information promotion, Information security, Information network, Computer system

6. Responsibilities

7. Qualifications- Conducting education and research related to the specified fields.
- Planning, developing, introducing, and operating various business systems at Osaka
University, particularly the core systems of OUDX (aimed at contributing to society bypromoting digital transformation in fields such as education, research, and management,
and creating new value using data and digital technology on our campus).
- Planning, developing, and implementing various measures utilizing specialized knowledge
in information security.
- Acting as a member of our CSIRT, responding to information security incidents.
- Planning and developing overall strategies for Osaka University's information policies,
including strategies related to OUDX promotion.
- Conducting surveys, research, and information gathering on the social situation towards
organizational DX, and applying the findings to Osaka University's business systems.
[Essential]
Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral or master's degree (including those who are expected to obtain by the startingdate) or equivalent knowledge and research achievements in fields related to information
promotion, information security, networks, and computer systems.
(2) The knowledge and skills necessary to actively engage in university-wide information
promotion and information security-related tasks.
(3) The management and coordination abilities to execute various measures in collaboration
with departments and other organizations from a university-wide perspective.

8. Starting Date

April 1, 2025

9. Term ofEmployment

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 AccidentCompensation 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 foreither Researchmap or ORCID.
③ Copies of 3 major original papers (PDF)④ Outline of past research activities and information system-related work (if you havework experience) (approximately 3 pages of A4 paper)⑤ Aspirations for research and the introduction and operation of the university's businesssystems (approximately 2 pages of A4 paper)⑥ Contact information (name, affiliation, and other information) of one reference person
or more who can evaluate your work.
⑦ Recommendation Letter by the applicant's supervisor if expected to receive degree.

15. Sending Address
and Contact
Information*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 (D124061562).
Do not send it directly to the contact person.
Contact Person: Atsuo Inomata, Professor, Office for Information Security
E-mail: inomata.atsuo.cysec[at]osaka-u.ac.jp [at]=@

16. Application
Deadline

Sep. 30, 2024 (Japan Standard Time) or until the position is filled

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”.
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