Faculty Position in the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
An Associate Professor who expertises intelligent systems (cognitive science, pattern
Outlinerecognition, artificial intelligence, human interface, robotics) and their applications. The
applicant should be able to give lectures for undergraduate students in Intelligent Systemcourse, and for graduate school students in Division of Systems Science.

1. Position

Associate Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Graduate School of Engineering Science(Area of System Theory, Systems Science Division, Department of Systems Innovation)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Intelligent System

6. Responsibilities

・Research in the areas described above.
・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
・Administrative jobs in Graduate School of Engineering Science and Osaka University.
[Essential]

7. Qualifications

Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above
field/s(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s(3) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency[Preferred]
Ability to instruct and give lectures for undergraduate students in Intelligent System course,and for graduate school students in Division of Systems Science. It is desirable that theapplicant can give lectures on control engineering.

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 (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Applications must be written in English or Japanese and include the following
1. A Curriculum Vitae*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at the following
website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/employment/links

14. Application
Documents

2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents,
presentations at international conferences)
3. Reprints of major original papers (4 copies, photocopies acceptable)
4. A list and an outline of awards and prizes
5. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)
6. A research plan and educational aspirations (within two A4 pages)
7. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional references who are willing
to be contacted
8. Copies of English proficiency certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC scores, adescription of periods of residency outside Japan that demonstrate your English ability, orEnglish related job experiences*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.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
Please submit by e-mail:harada@sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp*Write “Application for faculty position Associate Professor in Engineering Science” in thesubject line.
*Attach the application documents in PDF format (with full security countermeasures).

15. Sending Address
and ContactInformation

If any difficulty in submitting by e-mail, please submit by postal service:
Attention: Professor Kensuke Harada
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka-city, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN*Please write “Application for faculty position Associate Professor in Engineering Science”
on the front of the envelope in red ink.
*Aplications should be sent by registered mail.
Contact Person: Graduate School of Engineering Science, Professor Kensuke Harada
Tel: +81-6-6850-6380
E-mail: harada@sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than December 15, 2023(Japan Standard Time)

17. Selection Process

Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified
within four weeks after the application deadline.
*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.

18. Additional
Information

Concerning work conditions other than the above-mentioned, please refer to “3. WorkRegulations 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 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/en_lp/*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designatedareas．
19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University