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

OutlineLaboratory of Stochastic Analysis, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka
University focuses on the study of probability theory and its applications. The laboratory is
now seeking an academic staff, who will conduct innovative and open-minded theoreticalstudies in probability theory and related fields with a strong interest in practical applications.
The successful applicant will be responsible for not only conducting research but alsoteaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Inquiries regarding this position arewelcome.

1. Position

Associate Professor, or Associate Professor (Lecturer)(*The position and the responsibilities assigned to the successful applicant will be decided
depending on the applicant’s experiences)

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Graduate School of Engineering Science(Division of Mathematical Science for Social Systems, Department of Systems Innovation)
School of Engineering Science(Mathematical Science Course, Department of Information and computerSciences)*concurrent position

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Probability theory and related fields

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.
・(Associate Professor (Lecturer)) administrative jobs in the Advising Room forInternational Students in the School/Graduate School of Engineering Science.
・Management of the computer network of the Mathematical Science Course.
[Essential]

7. Qualifications

Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree(2) Excellent research achievements in the areas described above(3) Business level or above Japanese and English language proficiency(4) Ability to teach undergraduate students mathematics in Japanese.
[Preferred]
Applicants with experience of supervising students at the undergraduate and graduate level

8. Starting Date

April 1st, 2025 (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 and education achievements
3. An outline of research and education achievements
4. Selected original papers (Version Of Record, up to 5 papers, photocopies acceptable)
5. A list and an outline of awards, prizes and research grants
6. A research plan and educational aspirations
7. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional references who are willing
to be contacted
8. (For applicants whose native language is not Japanese) certificates for Japanese language
proficiency (photocopies acceptable) or materials related to the ability of teachingmathematics in Japanese.
*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.
Send the application documents via the online submission system of JREC-IN Portal
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop?ln=1

15. Sending Address
and ContactInformation

Combine multiple PDF files into a single ZIP file.
Contact Information :Prof. Dr. Masaaki FUKASAWA
Tel: +81-6-6850-6460
E-mail: fukasawa.m.es@osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
Deadline

August 9, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)

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 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.
After employment, the affiliation, work location, and responsibilities may be subject tochange within the limits set by the University.
18. Additional
Information“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