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

Outline

The faculty of Engineering Science in Osaka University seeks to appoint an AssistantProfessor in solid mechanics and materials science. The successful applicant will be
responsible for not only conducting research but also teaching liberal arts and other subjects
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Further information about the faculty is available atthe following sites:
Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering
http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/msb_en/
Mechanical Science Course
http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/msc/en/index.html

1. Position

Assistant 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

Solid Mechanics and Materials Science

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

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

8. Starting Date

April 1, 2021 (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

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 (deemed working
hours: 8 hours a day)Based on “10. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka UniversityStaff”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html*Please be informed in advance of our new annual salary system. This new system definesthat the new annual salary consists of basic salary and performance-based bonus, and it will
also pay allowances for commuting, housing, and dependency as well as retirement
allowance. Our new annual salary system may apply if your employment period starts after
1 April 2021.
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*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at thefollowing website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ
2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents,
presentations at international conferences)
3. Reprints of major original papers (within 5 papers, photocopies acceptable)
4. A list and an outline of awards and prizes
5. An outline of research achievements (within one A4 page)
6. A research plan and educational aspirations (within one A4 page)
7. Name, affiliation, and contact information of one professional referee who is willing to becontacted
8. Copies of English proficiency certificates such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC scores, adescription of periods of residency outside Japan that demonstrate your English ability, orEnglish related job experiences*The required documents must be submitted both in hard copy and digital media (USB flash
drive or CD-R/DVD-R) storing the documents in PDF format.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
*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.
If submitted by postal service:
Attention: Professor Ryuichi Tarumi
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN*Please write “Application for faculty position Assistant Professor in Graduate School ofEngineering Science” on the front of the envelope in red ink.
*Applications should be sent by registered mail or courer.

15. Sending Address
and Contact
Information

If submitted by e-mail:tarumi@me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp*Write “Application for faculty position Assistant Professor in Graduate School ofEngineering Science” 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 Ryuichi Tarumi
Tel: +81-6-6850-6185
E-mail: tarumi@me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than January 29, 2021 (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.
18. AdditionalInformation

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