Faculty Position in the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University

Outline1. Position
2. Number of Positions
3. Affiliation

Intelligent Robotics Laboratory (Ishiguro Lab.), Department of Systems Innovation,
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University starts new research anddevelopment project for “The Realization of an Avatar-Symbiotic Society where Everyone
can Perform Active Roles without Constraint (PM: Professor Ishiguro)” towards Moonshot
Goal 1 in Moonshot Research and Development Program in Cabinet Office (Realization of asociety in which human beings can be free from limitations of body, brain, space, and timeby 2050). In this project, we aim to realize a human-centered avatar symbiotic society by
2050, in which everyone can express themselves by using multiple avatars and play activeroles freely. The current research area includes multi-disciplinary field of studies abouthuman communication and cognition such as interactive robots and agents, virtual reality,and augmented reality.
The laboratory is seeking an academic staff member who has a flexible attitude and cancontribute to developing and harnessing the strength of the laboratory’s research.
Inquiries regarding this position are welcome.
Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-time) and Specially Appointed AssociateProfessor (Lecturer) (Full-time)
1 ~3Graduate School of Engineering Science(Department of Systems Innovation)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field--

6. Responsibilities

Research and development in “the Realization of an Avatar-Symbiotic Society where
Everyone can Perform Active Roles without Constraint”[Essential]

7. Qualifications

Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s(3) Business level or above Japanese or English language proficiency

8. Starting Date

April 1, 2021 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

9. Term ofEmployment

From the starting date to March 31st, 2022
*Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to evaluation (theextension limit is 10 years from the starting date).

10. Probationary Period

6 months
Based on “37. 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 (deemed working
hours: 8 hours a day)Based on “46. 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

13. Insurance

Remuneration: 6,086,400～7,537,200 JPY per annum. (Monthly payments of one-twelfth ofannual salary)
Commuting allowance*Bonuses and allowances for housing, dependency, and retirement are included in the abovementioned annual salary and will not be paid separately.
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/news/employ

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 referees who are willing to
be contacted about the applicant*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.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
If submitted by e-mail:yoshikawa@irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp
15. Sending Address
and ContactInformation*Write “Application for Specially Appointed Associate Professor in Graduate School ofEngineering Science, Osaka University” in the subject line.
*Attach the application documents in PDF format (password protected).
*Please send the password in a separate e-mail.
Contact Person: Associate Professor Yuichiro Yoshikawa
Tel: +81-6-6850-6361
E-mail: yoshikawa@irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
Deadline

Until the position is filled

17. Selection Process

Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified
within two 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.
Concerning work conditions other than above-mentioned, please refer to “35.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

18. Additional
Information

Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer isposted, and subject to change.
We welcome applications from highly 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