Assistant Professor Position in the Institute of Laser Engineering, The University of Osaka

The Quadruple Matrix Center (QMC), an affiliated center of the Institute of Laser Engineering, The University of Osaka, promotes four forms of collaboration in an integrated manner—academic, international, facility-based, and industry-academia cooperation—building on Japan’s leading laser technologies. Through interdisciplinary integration, the Center aims to create new knowledge and realize innovation.
The QMC invites applications for an Assistant Professor position to advance research and development of next-generation semiconductor lasers. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Photonic Device Optics Laboratory (Hamaguchi Lab), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University, and will be affiliated with the Institute of Laser Engineering–Kyushu University Collaborative Office located in that laboratory. We seek a candidate capable of developing innovative semiconductor lasers and expanding their applications to interdisciplinary fields, including laser fusion energy.

Work content and job description
The successful candidate will conduct education, fundamental and applied research, as well as technology development, in one or more of the following areas:
・Education and Research on structural design and performance enhancement of semiconductor lasers and light-emitting devices
・Education and Research on epitaxial growth and epitaxial structure design
・Education and Research on semiconductor device fabrication processes, including wafer processing and microfabrication
・Education and Research on packaging and integration of semiconductor lasers and light-emitting devices
・Education and Research on the optical and electrical characteristics and reliability evaluation of semiconductor lasers and light-emitting devices

Work experience
Applicants must meet either criterion (A) or (B) below.
(A) Applicants with research experience in semiconductor lasers, light-emitting devices, or related fields
•Have research experience in semiconductor lasers, semiconductor light-emitting devices such as LEDs, or related semiconductor materials and devices.
B) Applicants with experience in semiconductor-device development in industry or other organizations
•Have practical experience in one or more of semiconductor-device design, manufacturing processes, packaging, or evaluation.
•Have the motivation to apply their prior experience to research and development of semiconductor lasers.
Common requirement
•Be able to conduct research and development collaboratively with diverse members from universities, research institutions, companies, and other organizations.
•Be motivated to contribute to student education and research supervision.

Description
Applicants must meet either criterion (A) or (B) below.
(A) Applicants with research experience in semiconductor lasers, light-emitting devices, or related fields
•Have research experience in semiconductor lasers, semiconductor light-emitting devices such as LEDs, or related semiconductor materials and devices.
•Hold a doctoral degree or be expected to obtain one during the term of appointment.
(B) Applicants with experience in semiconductor-device development in industry or other organizations
•Have practical experience in one or more of semiconductor-device design, manufacturing processes, packaging, or evaluation.
•Have the motivation to apply their prior experience to research and development of semiconductor lasers.
•Hold a master's degree.
Common requirement
•Be able to conduct research and development collaboratively with diverse members from universities, research institutions, companies, and other organizations.
•Be motivated to contribute to student education and research supervision.

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas

Supplementary explanation of compensation
Concerning work conditions other than the above-mentioned, please refer to “36. Work Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff” and/or related regulations.
Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer is posted, and subject to change.
In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities after employment.
“Deemed exports” related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining to Security Export Control”.
Osaka University Security Export Control Regulations .pdf

Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Travel and accommodation expenses necessary for interviews must be covered by the applicant. Applicants residing overseas may request an online interview.

Notification of result
Selected applicants will be notified within one month after the application deadline. please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.