Faculty Position in the Cybermedia Center, Osaka University
1. Position
2. Number of Positions
3. Affiliation
4. Work Location
5. Specialized Field

6. Responsibilities

7. Qualifications

Specially-Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-Time)/ Specially-Appointed Researcher (FullTime)
1 (One)Advanced High-performance Computing Infrastructure Systems Research Division(scheduled for setup in October 2024), Cybermedia Center
Suita Campus (5-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan)
High-performance Computing (HPC), Cloud Computing, Computer system, System
Software, Information Network, and related fields.
[In the case of Specially-Appointed Researcher (Full-Time), the following responsibility isincluded.]- Research related to High-performance Computing (HPC), Cloud Computing, Computer
system, System Software, Information Network, and more.
- Managing and operation responsibilities related to installation, maintenance,
administration and operation of supercomputing systems and campus infrastructureinteracting with supercomputing systems.
- Operation responsibilities of JHPCN and the mdx project (joint collaboration among 9
universities and two institutions in Japan)[In the case of Specially-Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-Time), in addition to theabove, the following responsibility is included.]
Education related to High-performance Computing (HPC), Cloud Computing, Computer
system, System Software, Information Network and so on.
[Essential: in the case of Specially-Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-Time)]
Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree (including those who are expected to obtain by the starting date) in thearea of computer science.
(2) Research achievements and results in any research field 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 ofsupercomputing system administration, and to carry out the works in “6. Responsibilities”.
[Essential: in the case of Specially-Appointed Researcher (Full-Time)](1) A master degree (including those who are expected to obtain by the starting date)(2) Japanese language skills to complete the works in “6. Responsibilities”.
(3) 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 ofsupercomputing system administration, and to carry out the works in “6. Responsibilities”.
[Preferred: Common for both]* 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 DateOct. 1, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

9. Term of
Employment

Until September 30, 2029 from the starting date(for those who have not yet obtained a doctoral degeree until the time of contract, the period
from the starting date to September 30, 2027.)*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)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

12. Salary and Benefits

Remuneration: (Monthly payments of one-twelfth of annual salary)[For Specially-Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-Time)]
4,851,900～6,228,900 JPY per annum.
[For Specially-Appointed Researcher (Full-Time)]
4,851,900～6,864,000 JPY per annum.
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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

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.
[For Specially-Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-Time)]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 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 2 pages of A4 in total)⑤ Aspiration for responsibilities described in in “6. Responsibilities”, research andeducation (No specified format, approximately 3 pages of A4 in total)⑥ Contact information (name, affiliation, and other information) of one reference personor more who can evaluate your work.
[For Specially-Appointed Researcher(Full-Time)]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 An outline of your research and/or responsibilities until now (No specified format,approximately 2 pages of A4 in total)
・ If the applicant has research experience, a list of publications and other activities(categorized in Original Papers, Reviews, Books, Conference Proceedings,Awards and Funds. If available, please provide the number for either Researchmapor ORCID.) should be additionally provided.
・ If the applicant has work experience related to responsibilities described in in “6.③④Responsibilities”, a list of work experience (No specified format) should beadditionally provided.
Aspiration for responsibilities described in in “6. Responsibilities”, and research (Nospecified format, approximately 3 pages of A4 in total)
Contact information (name, affiliation, and other information) of one reference person
or more 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 (D124060502).
Do not send it directly to the contact person.
15. Sending Addressand Contact
Information

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.
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