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

OutlineThe group (laboratory) of Nanoreaction Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering,
Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science,
Osaka University (Course of Chemical Engineering for undergraduate education in the Schoolof Engineering Science) is seeking an assistant professor.
The information about the Division of Chemical Engineering can be found at the following
URL: www.cheng.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/english/index.html

1. Position

Assistant Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Graduate School of Engineering Science(Area of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department ofMaterials Engineering Science)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Pioneering a new research area of reaction engineering towards materials development

6. Responsibilities(1) Research activities described above(2) Educational activities for:- Graduate-level courses in chemical engineering at the division of chemical engineering.
- Undergraduate-level courses in chemical engineering at the course of chemicalengineering

7. Qualifications

Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree by the date of employment(2) An ability to conduct education and research activities for the students at the above
mentioned levels and courses (i.e. Lecture, Seminar, Student Laboratory)(3) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency

8. Starting Date

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

9. Term ofEmployment
10. Probationary
PeriodNo Fixed Term (Until the end of the fiscal year at 65 years of age)
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 andBenefits

Based on “10. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka UniversityStaff”
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

14. Application
Documents

Applications must be written in English or Japanese and include the following;
1. A Curriculum Vitae (including a photo of the applicant)*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at the following
website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ
2. A list of research achievements (Please classify publications into categories such as original
papers, proceedings (peer-reviewed), review papers, books, patents, etc)
3. Reprints of 3 major original papers (photocopies acceptable)
4. An outline of research and education achievements (two A4 pages)
5. A list and an outline of awards and prizes
6. A list of academic society engagement and social activities
7. A list of research grants
8. A research plan and educational aspirations (one A4 page)
9. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional referees who are willing to
be contacted about the applicant.
10. USB memory or CD-ROM stored PDF files containing the above required documents*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 and USB/CD-ROM will not be returned.

15. Sending Addressand ContactInformation

If submitted by postal service:
Please enclose the above mentioned USB memory/CD-ROM and send to:Attention: Professor Norikazu Nishiyama
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-city, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN*Please write “Application for faculty position (Assistant Professor) in division of chemicalengineering” on the front of the envelope in red ink.
*Applications should be sent by registered mail.
If submitted by e-mail:nisiyama(at)cheng.es.osaka-u.ac.jp [“(at)” should be replaced by “@”]*Write “Application for faculty position (Assistant Professor) in division of chemicalengineering” in the subject line.
*Attach the application documents in PDF format (password protected).
*Please send the password in a separate e-mail.
Contact Person: Professor Norikazu Nishiyama
Tel: +81-6-6850-6255
E-mail: nisiyama (at)cheng.es.osaka-u.ac.jp [“(at)” should be replaced by “@”]

16. Application
Deadline

Friday, December 4, 2020 (Japan Standard Time)

17. Selection Process

Document screening will be followed by interviews.
*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.
If no suitable candidate is found, we may withhold the employment decision.

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 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