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

Outline1. Position
2. Number of Positions

3. Affiliation

Laboratory of Mathematical modelling, Division of Mathematical Science, Department ofSystems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University is studying
mathematical modeling of nonlinear phenomena and nonlinear partial differential equations
derived from models. The laboratory is seeking an academic staff member who has an
enthusiasm and passion for education and research in mathematical science based on latest
modern mathematics. The successful applicant will be responsible for not only conductingresearch but also teaching liberal arts, and other subjects at the undergraduate and graduatelevels. Inquiries regarding this position are welcome.
Associate Professor or Associate Professor (Lecturer) *The position and the responsibilities
assigned to the successful applicant will be decided based on the applicant’s qualifications.
1 (One)Division of Mathematical Science, Department of Systems Innovation, Graduate School ofEngineering Science(see https://www.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/faculty-research/graduate-school-of-engineeringscience/department-of-systems-innovation/index.html)
Concurrently, Mathematical Science Course, Department of Information and computer
Sciences, School of Engineering Science(see https://www.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/faculty-research/school-of-engineeringscience/department-of-information-and-computer-sciences/index.html)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Nonlinear analysis and related Mathematical fields

6. Responsibilities

7. Qualifications

・Educational activities for undergraduate (Calculus, Linear algebra, Differential equations,
Real/Complex analysis, Numerical analysis etc.) and graduate school students(Mathematical Modelling, Mathematical analysis)
・Research, education for undergraduate and graduate school students
・Administrative jobs in Graduate School of Engineering Science and Osaka University.
[Essential]
An applicants must
(1) Have a doctoral degree.
(2) Have excellent research achievements in the related fields.
(3) Have business level or above Japanese language proficiency[Preferred]Experience of supervising students at the undergraduate and graduate level

8. Starting Date

October 1, 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

9. Term of
Employment

No Fixed Term (Until the end of the fiscal year at 65 years of age)

10. Probationary Period6 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 workinghours: 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

2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents,
presentations at international conferences)
3. Reprints of major original papers (5 copies, photocopies acceptable)
4. List of academic societies, research grants, awards, patents and educational experience
14. Application
Documents(class titles, thesis titles you supervised)
5. Outline of research (within two A4 pages)
6. Outline of research plan after employment (within two A4 pages)
7. Outline of educational plan after employment (within one A4 pages)
8. List of two professional references (name, affiliation, position) and their complete 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.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
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. Takayuki Kobayashi
Tel: +81-6-6850-6470
E-mail: kobayashi.takayuki.es(at)osaka-u.ac.jp*To avoid spam, please replace (at) with @ in the email address.

16. Application
Deadline

March 22, 2023 (Japan Standard Time)

17. Selection Process

Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified
within four 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.

18. AdditionalInformation

・Concurrently working as a faculty member in the Center for the Mathematical Modelingand Data Science, Osaka University is expected.
http://www-mmds.sigmath.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/
・The successful applicant might be requested to work as a special staff in charge of foreign
students in School of Engineering Science, or as an administrator of the internal network
system of the Mathematical Science course.
・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