Faculty Position in the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
1. Position
2. Number of Positions

3. Affiliation

Associate Professor or Associate Professor (Lecturer) *The position and the responsibilities
assigned to the successful applicant will be decided based on the applicant’s qualifications
1 (One)Graduate School of Engineering Science(Division of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Science andBioengineering)(Course of Mechanical Science for undergraduate education in School of Engineering
Science)

4. Work Location

Toyonaka Campus (1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka-City, Osaka, Japan)

5. Specialized FieldFundamentals and applications of micro/nanofluid dynamics

6. Responsibilities

7. Qualifications

・Research in the areas described above.
・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
・Administrative jobs in Graduate School of Graduate School of Engineering Science andOsaka University.
(Teaching subjects)(1)Graduate classes in micro/nanofluid dynamics at division of mechanical engineering.
(2)Undergraduate classes in mechanical dynamics at course of mechanical science.
[Essential]
Applicants must have:(1)A degree of either Ph.D. or Doctor.
(2)Excellent educational experience in universities or research institutions for Ph.D.
program.
(3)Distinguished research record in the above-mentioned research fields, and ability andenthusiasm in opening up a new horizon for the field as well as in multi-disciplinary
research concerning mechanical science.
[Preferred]
Applicants with experience of supervising students at the undergraduate and graduate level

8. Starting Date

April 1, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

9. Term ofEmployment

No Fixed Term (Until the end of the fiscal year at 65 years of age)

10. Probationary Period

6 months
Based on “6. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National
University Corporation Osaka University 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 “18．Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff
Subject to New Annual Salary System”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/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

Required documents (both printed documents and electronic files are required)(1)A CV including portrait, current address, telephone/e-mail contact information,
educational qualifications, professional (academic) experiences, rewards and punishments.
(2)A publication list sectioned for (a) Peer-reviewed or refereed original papers, (b) Peerreviewed international conference proceedings, (c) Non-peer-reviewed international
conference proceedings,(d) Review papers, (e) Book or chapters. Each publication must
include names of all authors, journal name, publisher name, year, volume, number, andpages.
(3)Reprints or copies of 5 papers of those most representing the candidates' research.
(4)A personal statement describing the candidate's research details by referring papers in thepublication list as a document within one page.
(5)Academic awards with their brief descriptions.
(6)Patents with their brief descriptions.
(7)Academic societies and social activities.
(8)A list of research grants.
(9)A concise personal statement describing about the future vision for research and thatabout education after the assignment in the department (within one page).
(10)A list of two references to whom the University can ask for opinions on the research andeducation experiences of the candidate.
*Personal information in the application documents will only be used for the purpose of
screening and hiring procedures, and will not be disclosed to any third party.
The required documents must be submitted both in hard copy and in digital media (USBflush drive or CD-R / DVD-R) storing the documents in PDF format.
Write “Application documents for Academic Position at Division of MechanicalEngineering” in red ink on the front of the envelope.
Applications should be received to the following contact via regular (postal) mail by theclosing date for applications. We do not accept submissions by email. The university will not
return your application documents and digital media.

15. Sending Address
and Contact
Information

Postal address for document submission:
Prof. Shigenobu Ogata
Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering
Science, Osaka University 1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 5608531 Japan
Email: ogata.shigenobu.es@osaka-u.ac.jpContact person:
Prof. Satoyuki KAWANO
Email: kawano@me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
Deadline

February 9, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)
The Selection Committee qualifies all candidates, based on the documents submitted. Aninterview may be scheduled, if necessary, and will be informed to selected candidates.

17. Selection Process*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 “3. Work
Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff” and/or related
regulations.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

18. AdditionalInformation

Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer isposted, and subject to change.
After employment, the affiliation, work location, and responsibilities may be subject tochange 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.
https://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designatedareas．
For more information on our education and research, please visit the following website.
Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering
http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/msb_en/
Division of Mechanical Engineering
http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/msb_en/organization/mechanicalengineering/index.htmlCourse of Mechanical Science
http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/msc/en/index.html
19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University