Assistant Professor Position (The University of Osaka, Information Science and Technology)

Nonlinear Mathematical Science Laboratory is seeking an academic staff member whose flexible thinking drives significant advances in nonlinear mathematical science and related research fields. The successful applicant will be responsible for not only conducting research but also for teaching liberal arts and other subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Inquiries regarding this position are welcome.

Work content and job description
[Specialized Field]
Mathematical Science
[Responsibilities]

• Research in the area described above.
• Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
• Administrative duties in Graduate School of Information Science and Technology and the University of Osaka

Description
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
(3) Business level or above Japanese and English language proficiency

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
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

Job content supplemental explanation
Starting Date: October 1st, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Attached documents
Other online application forms
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/news/employ/links
2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents, presentations at international and domestic conferences, record of competitive research grants and funding)
3. Major original papers (up to three)
4. A list and an outline of awards and prizes
5. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)
6. A research plan and educational aspirations (within two A4 pages)
7. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional references who are willing to be contacted
8. For applicants whose first language is not English, copies of English proficiency certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC scores, a description of periods of residency outside Japan that demonstrate your English ability, or English related job experiences
9. For applicants whose first language is not Japanese, copies of Japanese proficiency certificate such as JLPT scores, a description of periods of residency in Japan that demonstrate your Japanese ability, or Japanese related job experiences
*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.

Selection
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.

Notification of result
Selected applicants will be notified within two weeks after the application deadline.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.