Faculty Position in the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
The Graduate School of Engineering Science at Osaka University seeks to appoint a Professor
in the Division of Bioengineering, Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering.
The expected research focus is on i) the investigation of the structure and/or function of living
systems/bodies, ii) technical development in biomedical engineering and/or biomimetic
systems, and/or iii) interdisciplinary studies on the above fields with, for example, system
optimization and control theories, which are all to be studied with mechanics-based
approaches.
Outline

The successful applicant is supposed to conduct research and teach subjects in Department ofMechanical Science and Bioengineering for graduate students and those in Mechanical
Science Course for undergraduate students. Further information on our organizations is foundat the following sites:
Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering
http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/msb_en/
Mechanical Science Course
http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/msc/en/index.html

1. Position

Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Graduate School of Engineering Science(Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering)

4. Work Location

Toyonaka Campus (1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN)

5. Specialized Field

Mechanics-based research on living systems/bodies

6. Responsibilities

・Research in the area described above
・Educational activities for graduate and undergraduate school students
・Administrative tasks at Graduate School of Engineering Science and Osaka University

7. Qualifications

Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above
field(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field(3) Capability in academic teaching on the related field(4) Capability in academic guidance to doctor course students(5) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency

8. Starting Date

April 1, 2022 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

11. Employment Form

12. Salary and Benefits

Based on “6. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for 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 will be applied (deemed workinghours: 8 hours a day)Based on “18. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff
Subject to New Annual Salary System” in the following URL.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

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
Applications must be written in English or Japanese and include the following items:
1. Curriculum Vitae*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at thefollowing website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ
2. List of research achievements (original journal papers, refereed international conference
papers, invited talks, review papers, books, patents, and so on): note that all the authors’names, journal names, published years, volumes, and pages must be specified.
3. Reprints of major original papers (within 10 papers; photocopies are acceptable)
4. List of awards/prizes received and their outlines
5. Outline of the applicant’s achievements in research and education (within two A4-pages)
6. Future plans on research and education (within two A4-pages)
7. Activities at academic societies
8. Grants as a principal investigator
9. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional referees who are willing to
be contacted*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.
Online Submission through JREC-IN Portal web application system:
URL https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/html/help_detail/katsuyou/loginmae/user01-2.html

15. Document
Submission andContactInformation

Only when the online submission is unavailable, the required documents must be submitted
both in hard copy and in digital media (USB flash drive, CD-R, or DVD-R) storing all thedocuments in PDF format. Applications should be sent to the following address via registered(postal) mail. Submitted application documents and digital media will not be returned.
Professor Kazuyasu Sugiyama
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN*Please write “Application for faculty position (Bioengineering) at Graduate School ofEngineering Science” on the front of the envelope in red ink.
Contact Person: Professor Shinji Deguchi
Tel: +81 6 6850 6215 E-mail: deguchi@me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
Deadline

17. Selection Process

18. Additional
Information

Must arrive no later than September 16, 2021 (Japan Standard Time)
Document screening will be followed by interviews. We may not determine the final candidate
if we could not find an appropriate person.
*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
Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer isposted, and subject to change.
We welcome applications from motivated female candidates.
Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various 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 designatedareas．
19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University