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

Outline1. Position
2. Number of Positions
3. Affiliation

The Experimental Research Group for Coherence of Nanoscale Materials of Division ofFrontier Materials Science, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate Schoolof Engineering Science, Osaka University is studying optical physics and opticalengineering to reveal and control the fundamental properties of nanoscale materials. The
current research area includes optical control and manipulation of material
motions/properties and terahertz photonics. The laboratory is seeking an academic staff
member who has a flexible attitude and can contribute to developing and harnessing thestrength of the laboratory’s research.
The successful applicant will be responsible for not only conducting research but alsoteaching liberal arts, and other subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Inquiries regarding this position are welcome.
Assistant Professor
1 (One)Graduate School of Engineering Science(Division of Frontier Materials Science, Department of Materials Engineering Science)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Photophysics of condensed matter

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.
[Essential]

7. Qualifications

Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above
field/s(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s(3) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency[Preferred]
Applicants with experience of using ultrafast lasers

8. Starting DateApril 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

14. Application
Documents

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

2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents,presentations at international conferences)
3. Reprints of major original papers (up to 3, photocopies acceptable)
4. An outline of research achievements (within one A4 page)
5. A research plan (within one A4 page)
6. Educational aspirations (within one A4 page)
7. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional references who are willing
to be contacted

15. Sending Address
and Contact
Information*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.
Please use the "Web Application" function of JREC-IN Portal to submit the documents.
Contact Person: Professor Masaaki Ashida
Tel: +81-6-6850-6506
E-mail: ashida.masaaki.es@osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
Deadline

February 13, 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