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

OutlineArea of Theoretical Systems Science, Division of Mathematical Science for Social Systems,
Department of Systems Innovation will launch a new research group to promote research on
fundamental theories and their applications of modeling, control, and optimization of
dynamical systems, multi-agent systems, network systems, and social systems. The researchgroup is seeking academic staff members who explore new research fields by integratingwith informatics, robotics, social engineering, etc. based on foundations of mathematicalscience and bring significant development to our field.
The successful applicants will be responsible for not only conducting research but alsoteaching liberal arts, and other subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

1. Position

Associate Professor (or Associate Professor (Lecturer)), and Assistant Professor*The position and the responsibilities assigned to the successful applicant will be decided
based on the applicant’ s qualifications.

2. Number of Positions

3. Affiliation

Associate Professor (or Associate Professor (Lecturer)): 1 (One), Assistant Professor: 1(One)
Graduate School of Engineering Science (Area of Theoretical Systems Science, Division of
Mathematical Science for Social Systems, Department of Systems Innovation), concurrently
serving for School of Engineering Science (Intelligent Systems Science Course, Departmentof Systems Science)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Control Engineering, System Optimization, Informatics, Social Engineering

6. Responsibilities

・Research in the areas described above.
・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students.
More concretely, the Associate Professor (or Associate Professor (Lecturer)) shall teach“Electric Circuits", “Intelligent Control", “PBL”, “Intelligent Systems Seminar”, andothers for undergraduate school, and “Nonlinear Systems” for graduate school students.
The Assistant Professor shall teach “Student Experiments", “PBL”, “Intelligent SystemsSeminar”, and others for undergraduate school.
・Administrative jobs in Graduate School of Engineering Science and Osaka University.

7. Qualifications[Essential]
Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above
field/s by the date of employment(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s(3) Business level or above Japanese and English language proficiency(4) Applicants with capability supervising students at the undergraduate in Intelligent
Systems Science Course and at graduate levels in Division of Mathematical Science forSocial Systems.
[Preferred]
Applicants with experience supervising students at the undergraduate and graduate levels

8. Starting Date

June 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
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/links

14. Application
Documents

2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents,presentations at international and domestic conferences, and research funds (specify whether
principal investigator or co-investigator))
3. PDF files of five or less major original papers
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 tobe contacted
8. Position/s for which you are applying (Choose from three options: “Associate Professor(or Associate Professor (Lecture))”, “Assistant Professor”, or “Both”)*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.
Please use the "Web Application" function of JREC-IN Portal to submit the specified
documents (1-8 shown in Application Documents) compressed into one file (Applicationsby postal service will not be accepted).

15. Sending Address
and Contact
Information

Contact Information: Professor Masahiro Inuiguchi
Department of Systems Innovation
Graduate School of Engineering Science
Osaka University
1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-8531
E-mail: inuiguti@sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than March 25,2024 (Japan Standard Time)

17. Selection Process

Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified
within six 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.
*The application period may be extended if there are not enough applicants.
*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 relatedregulations.
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.
After employment, the affiliation, work location, and responsibilities may be subject tochange within the limits set by the University.
18. AdditionalInformation“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．

19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University