Faculty Position in the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
Graduate School of Engineering Science in Osaka University seeks to appoint an AssistantProfessor at Molecular BioMeasurement Group, Area of Biomedical and BiophysicalMeasurements, Division of Bioengineering, Department of Mechanical Science andBioengineering. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to understanding therole of mechanical forces in living systems and its application in engineering/medicine
through experiments and/or theoretical/numerical analysis based on biomechanics,
mechanical science, physicochemistry, and related fields.
OutlineThe successful applicant will be responsible for not only conducting research but also teachingexperiments, practices, and so on for graduate and undergraduate students in Department ofMechanical Science and Bioengineering and in Mechanical Science Course, respectively.
Further information about the Department and the Course is available at the 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)Graduate School of Engineering Science

3. Affiliation(Division of Bioengineering, Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering)

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Bioengineering, biomechanics, biophysics, mechanobiology, 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

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 field/s(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s(3) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency

8. Starting Date

October 1st, 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

11. Employment Form

12. Salary and Benefits

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

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

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/links
2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents,
presentations at international conferences)
3. Reprints of major original papers (within 3 papers; photocopies are acceptable if
submitted by postal service)
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 1 professional referees who are willing to becontacted*Personal information in the application documents will only be used for the purpose of
screening 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/Changelang?id=D124021800&lang=1

15. Sending Addressand ContactInformation

Only when the online submission is unavailable, application documents could be submitted
by portal service. The required documents must be submitted both in hard copy and in digitalmedia (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: Prof. Shinya Aoi
Division Chair (FY2024), Division of Bioengineering, 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 the front of the envelope in red ink.
Contact Person: Prof. Shinji Deguchi, Division of Bioengineering
Tel: +81-6-6850-6215
E-mail: deguchi.shinji.es@osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
Deadline

17. Selection Process

Must arrive no later than May 24th, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)
After screening of application documents, an interview will be conducted. Only applicants
who pass the document screening will be notified of the interview screening within 3 weeksof the application deadline.
*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 somereason, the applicant may request an online interview.
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

18. Additional
Information

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.
“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