Faculty Position in the Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
1. PositionProfessor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Graduate School of Science(Inorganic Chemistry Division, Department of Chemistry)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

6. Responsibilities
7. Qualifications

Inorganic chemistry
We are seeking a full-time professor who can pioneer new frontiers in fundamental researchon properties and functions of compounds prepared by making full use of synthetic methods,
and who can actively contribute to the educational activities and management of the Schoolof Science and Graduate School of Science.
・Research in the areas described above.
・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
・Administrative jobs in Graduate School of Science and Osaka University.
Doctoral degree
Business level or above Japanese language proficiency

8. Starting Date

As soon as possible after decision

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 InsuranceApplications must be written in English or Japanese and include the following
1. A Curriculum Vitae (with photo attached)*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, awards or prizes with its outline)
3. Reprints of major original papers (up to 10 papers, photocopies acceptable)
4. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)
5. A research plan and educational aspirations (within two A4 pages)
6. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional references who are willing
to be contacted
Please submit the above documents together with their PDF files (recorded on electronic
media such as USB memory, DVD, etc.)*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 submit by postal service:15. Sending Address
and Contact
Information

Attention: Professor ISHIKAWA Naoto
Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
1-1 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-city, Osaka, 560-0043 JAPAN*Please write “Application for faculty position (Professor)” on the front of the envelope in
red ink.
*Applications should be sent by registered mail or courier.
Contact Person: Professor ISHIKAWA Naoto
Tel: +81-6-6850-5408
E-mail: iskw@chem.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
Deadline

October 2, 2023 (Japan Standard Time)

17. Selection Process

Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified.
*Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

The faculty members of this laboratory in the inorganic chemistry division are as follows:
Professor (this recruitment), Associate Professor YOSHINARI Nobuto

18. Additional
Information

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 also particularly encourage applications from female candidates.
Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various supports
for female academic staff members.
http://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