About the position
The Quantum System Engineering Area, Division of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Osaka conducts research aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of nuclear energy systems. In addition, the group is actively engaged in education and human resource development based on the concept of Future Design, an approach to social design and decision-making that incorporates the perspective of future generations.
Current activities include the development of educational programs for regulatory human resource development in the nuclear and energy fields based on Future Design, the creation of practical educational contents related to nuclear safety and decommissioning, and collaborative educational initiatives with relevant institutions inside and outside the university. For example, Future Design workshops are held at the university’s Fukushima base in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture, with students and stakeholders from the local community, local government, and other sectors participating to discuss the town’s revitalization, recovery, and future vision. Through these activities, we also design and implement educational programs and conduct related research.
We are seeking a candidate who has a strong interest in Future Design and future-oriented social design, and who is motivated to take a leading role in education and human resource development. The successful applicant will conduct educational and research activities in collaboration with the Research Base for Future Design within the Center of Excellence in Advanced Research Division of TechnoArena, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Osaka. The successful applicant will also primarily be engaged in educational and human resource development activities related to regulatory training using Future Design (including planning and implementation of workshops), while also conducting research and teaching undergraduate and graduate students
Work content and job description
・Development and implementation of research and educational programs based on Future Design, focusing on Fukushima’s recovery vision and energy technologies, including consensus building with regional stakeholders
・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
・Administrative duties in Graduate School of Engineering and The University of Osaka
Work experience
Research achievements in Future Design, social design, sustainability, decision-making, or related fields
Description
Proficiency in Japanese and English sufficient for performing duties.
The language requirement was revised on April 22, 2026, to ensure consistency with the Japanese version.
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National Public
Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance and Industrial Accident
Compensation Insurance
Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Travel and accommodation expenses necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant. For applicants residing overseas, the applicant may request an online interview.
Job content supplemental explanation
October 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
(Preferably no later than April 1, 2027)
Attached documents
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Notification of result
Selected applicants will be notified within two weeks after the application deadline. Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
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