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

Outline

The Graduate School of Engineering Science at Osaka University seeks to appoint a
Professor in the Division of Bioengineering. This position is open to individuals who will
engage in pioneering research and education in bioengineering, such as biological systemengineering, bioinformatics, and medical information technology. We seek outstanding
individuals who can contribute to developing science and technology from both basic andapplied perspectives by pioneering interdisciplinary research in collaboration with medicine,biology/physiology, neuroscience, and information technology.
In addition to research and education at the Department of Mechanical Science andBioengineering, the Graduate School of Engineering Science, the successful applicant will be
responsible for education in the Biophysical Engineering Course, Department of Systems
Science, Faculty of Engineering Science. Inquiries regarding this position are welcome.

1. Position

Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Graduate School of Engineering Science(Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering)

4. Work Location

Toyonaka Campus (1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN)

5. Specialized Field

Biological system engineering, Bioinformatics, and Medical information technology

6. Responsibilities

・Research in the area described above
・Educational activities for graduate and undergraduate school students
・Administrative tasks at the Graduate School of Engineering Science and Osaka University

7. Qualifications

Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above
field(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field(3) Capability in academic teaching in the related field(4) Capability in academic guidance to doctor course students(5) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency8. Starting Date

January 1, 2025, or as soon as possible after that

9. Term ofEmployment

No fixed term (until the end of the fiscal year at 65 years of age)

10. Probationary Period

6 months

11. Employment Form

12. Salary and Benefits

13. Insurance

Based on “6. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National
University Corporation Osaka University Staff”
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)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
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 items:
1. Curriculum Vitae*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at thefollowing website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ/links
2. List of research achievements (original journal papers, refereed international conference
papers, invited talks, review papers, books, patents, and so on): note that all the authors’names, journal names, published years, volumes, and pages must be specified.
3. Reprints of major original papers (within 10 papers; photocopies are acceptable)
4. List of awards/prizes received and their outlines
5. Outline of the applicant’s achievements in research and education (within two A4-pages)
6. Future plans on research and education (within two A4-pages)
7. Activities at academic societies
8. Grants as a principal investigator
9. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional referees who are willing to
be contacted*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 submit your application via "JREC-IN Portal Web Application" or by "Mail".
⚫ JREC-IN
Please submit the designated documents (PDF files including reprints of papers) in asingle ZIP file using the "Web Application" function of "JREC-IN Portal":

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D124050392&ln=1
15. Document
Submission andContactInformation

16. Application
Deadline

17. Selection Process

18. Additional
Information⚫

Mailing
Please send your application enclosed with the application documents to the following
address:
1-3, Taikenyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
Ken Kiyono
Please write "Application for Professor, Graduate School of Engineering Science" in red on
the front of the envelope.
Application documents will not be returned after the selection process is completed.
< Contact person >Ken Kiyono
Phone: +81-6-6850-6515
E-Mail: kiyono.ken.es@osaka-u.ac.jp
Must arrive no later than August 19, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)Interviews will follow document screening. Only applicants who pass the document screening
will be invited for the 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.
Concerning work conditions other than the above-mentioned, please refer to “3. WorkRegulations 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 to change
within the limits set by the University.
“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