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

Outline

The Graduate School of Engineering Science at Osaka University seeks to appoint anAssistant Professor at the Human Motor Control and Human Enhancement Group (NishikawaLaboratory), Division of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Science andBioengineering. We particularly welcome applicants who can promote research on extending
human perceptual and motor abilities or on improving the level of autonomy of robots thatwork with humans, especially from the viewpoint of system integration based on robotics andcontrol engineering.
The successful applicant will be responsible not only for teaching and conducting research at
the graduate school but also for teaching undergraduate students in the Mechanical ScienceCourse, Department of Systems Science, School of Engineering Science, Osaka University(including teaching experiments and exercises related to mechanical science).
Further information about the Department, the Course, and the Laboratory is available at thefollowing 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/
Human Motor Control and Human Enhancement Group (Nishikawa Lab)
http://hmc.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/

1. Position

Assistant Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)Graduate School of Engineering Science (Division of Mechanical Engineering, Departmentof Mechanical Science and Bioengineering)

3. Affiliation
4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Robotics, control engineering, and the 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[Essential]

7. Qualifications

Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree (including expected to have by the starting date) or equivalent
professional expertise and/or achievement in the above fields(2) Excellent research achievements in the related fields(3) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency

8. Starting Date

November 16, 2024 (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 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/guide/employment/links

14. Application
Documents

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 are acceptable if submittedby postal service)
4. A list and an outline of awards and prizes
5. An outline of research achievements (within one A4 page, to be written in correspondencewith the list of research achievements)
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*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.
Online Submission through JREC-IN Portal web application system:
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D124080304&ln=1

15. Sending Address
and ContactInformation

Only when online submission is unavailable can application documents be submitted via thepostal service. In this case, the required documents must be submitted both in hard copy andin digital media (USB flash drive or CD-R / DVD-R) storing the documents in PDF format.
Applications should be sent to the following address via registered (postal) mail. We do not
accept submissions via e-mail. Submitted application documents and digital media will not bereturned.
Attention: Professor Satoyuki Kawano
Division Chair, Division of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Science andBioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN*Please write “Application for faculty position Assistant Professor (Department ofMechanical Science and Bioengineering) in Graduate School of Engineering Science” on thefront of the envelope in red ink.
Contact Person: Professor Atsushi Nishikawa
E-mail: nishikawa.atsushi.es@osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than September 17, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)
After screening of application documents, interviews will be conducted. Only applicants whopass the document screening will be notified of the interview within 2 weeks after theapplication deadline.

17. Selection Process*Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant.
For applicants who are residing overseas or are unable to come to the interview for any reason,an online interview may be requested.
*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.
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.
http://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