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

The Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University is now inviting applications for a
Professor committed to research and educational activities in the field of Catalytic

Materials Science
1. Position

Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)Graduate School of Engineering(Physical Chemistry of Materials, Materials Science Course, Division of Materials andManufacturing Science)

3. Affiliation
4. Work Location

Suita Campus (2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita-City, Osaka, Japan)

5. Specialized Field

Catalytic Materials Science

6. Responsibilities

7. Qualifications

・Research in the field of Catalytic Materials Science.
Designing catalyst materials and photo-functional materials with new structures andfunctions based on the arrangement and bonding of atoms and their electronic states.
Development of functional materials that contribute to energy creation and the solution ofenvironmental issues through synthesis experiments, advanced structural analysis, andfirst-principles calculations.
・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
Lectures(undergraduate) Thermodynamics, Advanced Materials Science & Engineering etc.
(master) Chemistry of Materials etc. , (doctor) Thermo Physics and Technology onMaterials, Adv. etc.
・Administrative jobs in Graduate School of Engineering and Osaka University.
[Essential]
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 and ability to supervise graduate
students in their research(3) Aspiration to explore new research fields(4) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency[Preferred]
Applicants with experience of supervising students at the undergraduate and graduate level

8. Starting Date

April 1, 2025 (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

14. Application
Documents

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 (with a portrait )*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at the following
website: https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/employment/links/
2. A list of research achievements ([1] original peer-reviewed papers, [2] conference papers,[3] review papers, [4] books, [5] patents, [6] else: All the authors, title, volume, publication
year, pages needs to be specified for [1]-[3]. For each item in [1], latest impact factor of the
published journal and the number of citation by Scopus needs to be specified.)
3. Reprints of five or less major original papers (photocopies acceptable)
4. A list of activities in academic societies, international conferences and societies
5. A list and an outline of awards and prizes
6. A list of research grants (specify whether representative or collaborative, total sum in eachacademic/fiscal year.
7. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)
8. A research plan and educational aspirations (within two A4 pages)
9. Name, affiliation, and contact information of three professional references 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.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
Please submit by e-mail:ykoizumi@mat.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp*Write “Application for faculty position (Professor) in (Catalytic Materials Science)” in thesubject line.
*Attach the application documents in PDF format (10MB or less) (with full security
countermeasures).
*If the PDF file is too large to email, then online storage can be used and email its URL.
* Applicants will be notified within one week after submitting the documents.
If you do not receive it, please contact the following person.

15. Sending Addressand ContactInformation

If any difficulty in submitting by e-mail, please submit by postal service:
Attention: Professor Yuichiro Koizumi
Division of Materials and Manufacturing Science, Graduate School of Engineering,Osaka University
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita-city, Osaka 565-0871 JAPAN*Please write “Application for faculty position (Professor) in (Catalytic Materials Science)”
on the front of the envelope in red ink.
*Applications should be sent by registered mail.
*Please send an e-mail to inform of your submission to:E-mail: ykoizumi@mat.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp
Contact Person: Professor Yuichiro Koizumi
Tel: +81-6-6879-7477
E-mail: ykoizumi@mat.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than September 26, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)17. Selection Process

Document screening will be followed by 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. 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.
After employment, the affiliation, work location, and responsibilities may be subject tochange within the limits set by the University.
18. AdditionalInformation“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/en_lp/*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designatedareas．

19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University